Stevan Ridley is off to a hot start. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
Come back every Monday, Wednesday and Friday as I choose my five favorite New England Patriots and NFL Draft links to share. Feel free to submit your own links in the comments.
Is Dan Koppen destined to be a surprise cut this year? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
The Patriots play their first pre-season game tomorrow night with vs. the Saints, which means the Patriots are two weeks into their season and a lot has already changed. We have seen the retirement of a well known offensive linemen, some injuries and the emergence of young players. Although the competition for positions is fierce, the picture has gotten a little clearer.
Here is my second attempt at predicting how the Patriots roster will breakdown at the end of August.
Barrett Jones was a key part of Alabama's championship run. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Matthew Jones
Under the tutelage of offensive line guru Dante Scarnecchia the Patriots’ offensive line units have consistently ranked among the top groups in the league.
Could Alabama’s Barrett Jones be a smart addition in 2013?
Welcome back Dan. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
A familiar face will be returning to Gillette Stadium soon, as veteran center Dan Koppen has reportedly signed a contract to stay with the New England Patriots. Koppen was originally selected in the 5th round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
What does the signing mean for the Patriots 2012 NFL Draft strategy?
The Patriots need to take the "sizzle" out of the Ravens defense on Sunday.
NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed
The anticipation for this week is killing me. Not only do I have the Ravens-Patriots game to look forward to, but I’m also going to be covering the Senior Bowl all next week (follow me on twitter for updates @dougkyed).
Consequently, this week has gone incredibly slow, like Dan Connolly returning a kickoff-slow. Like Tim Tebow’s throwing motion-slow. Like Chad Ochocinco’s learning curve-slow.
But the AFC Championship is finally bearing down on us and we have approximately 48 hours until I’ll be sitting on my parents couch five miles from the stadium with my heart racing, and of course, wearing my lucky Chung shirt.
Here are some things I’d like to see in Sunday afternoon’s game:
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
