If Brandon Bolden hopes to make the final cuts, he’ll have to avoid costly mistakes. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Matthew Jones
Tonight marks the fourth and final preseason game for the 2012 Patriots. There’s still plenty of storylines to solve before the final cutdowns on Friday night and those roster bubble players will be who we’re watching the closest.
For the casual fan, the biggest question may be, will Tom Brady be playing? Here are ten things we’re looking for tonight.
Can Brandon Bolden sneak onto the roster?
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
The Patriots have their final dress rehearsal tonight against the Giants. It will be the last chance for players on the bubble to make this team or practice squad. The team was cut down to 75 earlier in the week, during which some solid veteran players were released. The roster has gotten a little clearer, but there still a couple things that have yet to sort themselves out. Who makes the cut this time and who will be looking for a job on Friday?
How Ras-I Dowling plays will have a huge effect on the Pats defensive success
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
We wrap up our position previews with what will likely be the most important position on the entire Patriots roster; the defensive backs. If the Patriots are going to have the success and reach their ultimate goal it’s imperative that the secondary plays much better than they did in 2011. What changes have they made in the secondary and will it be enough to fix the holes that existed?
Continue reading to find out how the Patriots defensive backfield will look week one.
Will Alfonzo Dennard be able to contribute in his rookie season for the Patriots? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
Alfonzo Dennard, former standout cornerback at the University of Nebraska, was picked by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Someone reading that sentence just four short months ago would have laughed – no way would Dennard fall into the third round, let alone the seventh.
Yet, here we are. What can we expect out of Dennard for the 2012 season?
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
With their first 7th round pick #224 overall the New England Patriots selected Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska. Dennard has to be considered great value at this point in the draft, as he was once projected as a first round pick. Continue reading for more on the selection.
Mike Loyko was able to grab four prospects after practice this morning to chat with.
Alfonzo Dennard (CB, Nebraska) speculated on where he will be used in the NFL, Harrison Smith (S, Notre Dame) talked about his mental game and versatility, while Marvin McNutt spoke about what would make him a good draft pick.
NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed
Today I got a chance to check out some players I hadn’t seen much of yet, the North defense.
I tried to pay special attention to some of the linebackers, because with a lot of the drills the Minnesota coaches are running, it’s sometimes tough to get a grasp of these players. (more…)
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