How would you grade out Chandler Jones’ rookie season? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Tony Santorsa
With the 21st pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected defensive end Chandler Jones out of Syracuse. The Patriots traded up to draft Jones, as they gave up their third round pick as well as their 27th overall pick to acquire the 21st overall pick from the Cincinnati Bengals.
Would Dont’a Hightower still be a New England Patriot? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
The 2012 NFL Draft isn’t even seven months old, but with the NFL season halfway over some teams are already second guessing their selections.
As always some rookies have greatly exceeded expectations, while some have struggled to adjust to the NFL game. If the draft was re-done today, halfway through the current season how would the draft look?
Did Chandler Jones pick up any of our mid-season awards? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
The Patriots were off this weekend, getting rested up for the stretch run before a hopeful playoff berth. They didn’t get to be a part of one of the worst weekends for sportsbooks, but a great one for guys that bet on NFL football this weekend.
As the Patriots head into the second half of the season, I hand out a few awards to some deserving Patriots.
Without Chandler Jones, where would the Patriots be on defense? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer Joon Lee
Going into this season, I had absolutely no doubt that this Patriots team would be the best team that New England has seen 2007. The offense was absolutely stacked, the defense was revamped and Tom Brady was absolutely on top of his game after his fifth trip to the Superbowl.
There were even whispers that we could potentially see a perfect season with the Patriots having one of the weaker schedules in the NFL.
Instead, we’ve seen more of the same as last year. An electrifying offense and a “bend, but don’t break” defense.
Has Chandler Jones been the biggest surprise for the Patriots this season? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Joon Lee
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Brandon Spikes was a beast on Sunday. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Joon Lee
After a somewhat sluggish first half offensively and defensively against the Bills on Sunday, the Patriots rallied back in the second half against the Bills, blowing them out 52-28. In the process, the Patriots became the second team in NFL history to have a pair of 100 yard rushers (Bolden, Ridley) and 100 yard receivers (Gronkowski, Welker).
Coach Bill Belichick also moved passed Chuck Knox for sole possession for 8th place on the all time win list. There were a lot of positives to take from Sunday’s thrashing of the Bills.
Patriots defensive end Jermaine Cunningham had a great start against Tennessee. Will it continue against the Cardinals? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff
After a strong start to the 2012 season, the New England Patriots will try and build on their opening 34-13 victory over the Titans today against the Arizona Cardinals.
The Patriots home opener kicks off at 1pm eastern time. Keep it here for all the updates leading up to the game: inactives, injuries, analysis and more.
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