Will the Patriots 5th Round selection pay off in 2013?
NEPD Staff Writer: Oliver Thomas
Back in 2011, the New England Patriots invested a fifth-round draft selection in a big Texas Christian offensive tackle named Marcus Cannon. The 6’5”, 340-pounder was a first team All-Mountain West selection who garnered All-American honors from Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Weekly as well as Rivals.com.
Wiil he have to change his name to Ras-IR? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Dan Hope
The Patriots made a surprising decision when they selected Ras-I Dowling, a gifted but also inconsistent cornerback coming off of an injury-riddled season with the 33rd overall selection in the 2011 NFL draft.
His career with the Patriots has been a disappointment thus far, and for the second consecutive year, his season ended early when he was placed on injured reserve Friday, this time with a thigh injury.
Nate Solder has proven to be a very good pick for the Patriots so far. (Photo: ICON SMI)
NEPD Staff Writer: Mike Loyko
Prior to the season I previewed the Patriots rookies and what was to be expected of them. With a little more than half the season over I take a look at how they have performed and what the future may hold.
Nate Solder was the first pick for the Patriots - will he be our favorite pick of the draft?
We’ve heard what the commenters think about the 2011 NFL Draft for the Patriots so far, but now it is our turn to go in depth what we liked and didn’t like about the 2011 Patriots Draft Picks.
Take a look at how Doug thinks the NFC did in the 2011 NFL Draft. Agree or Disagree?
Take a look at how Doug thinks the rest of the AFC did in the 2011 NFL Draft. Agree or Disagree?
Mallett and Mesko: Teammates again - do we think Mallett will fit in New England, or will he be a distraction?
You can read about our thoughts on New England’s first two rounds in Part 1 of our 2011 NFL Draft Review.
Here is what we liked, and didn’t like, from the third round on.
2014 NFL Draft Senior Watch List: American Athletic Conference
Patriots Off-season: Ten Post-Minicamp Thoughts
Setting the Stage for Ryan Mallett’s Third NFL Season
Making Sense of Tim Tebow’s Signing with the New England Patriots
How the Patriots Will Use Tim Tebow
Report: Patriots Have Signed Tim Tebow
Breaking Down Ras-I Dowling’s Fit in New England
Breaking Down Jermaine Cunningham’s Fit in New England
