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2012 Draft: Patriots Pick by Pick Breakdown

Monday, April 30th, 2012

The Patriots got a 2nd Round Cornerback in the 7th Round with Alfonzo Dennard.

NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko

The 2012 NFL Draft is in the books and now that all the dust has settled it’s time to take an in depth look at what the Patriots came away with over the three day draft. In typical Patriots fashion, some picks were met with excitement and some left you scratching your head. What was the rationale behind each pick? How does each player fit in with the Patriots current roster?

Continue reading for a breakdown of each selection and of course my opinion on each one of them.

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Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Chandler Jones, Don'ta Hightower, Draft Picks
Posted in NFL Draft, Patriots | 22 Comments »

2012 NFL Draft: 1st Round Aftermath

Thursday, April 26th, 2012
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Dont'a Hightower and Chandler Jones are going to make a lot of Patriots fans very happy.

NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed

Well that didn’t go as expected.

But really, that’s what you have to expect with the draft and especially this Patriots team. All the Patriots fans wanted impact players that could help them win next season, and I think they should be happy.

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Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Chandler Jones, Don'ta Hightower, Mock Draft, Trade
Posted in NFL Draft, Patriots | 35 Comments »

2012 NFL Draft: Patriots Trade Up for Dont’a Hightower (LB, Alabama)

Thursday, April 26th, 2012
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Dont'a Hightower is the newest Patriot.

NEPD Editor: James Christensen

With the 25th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Patriots traded up with the Denver Broncos and selected former Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower. The Broncos received a 4th round pick for moving down from the 25th to the 31st pick.

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Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Don'ta Hightower, Draft Picks, Trade
Posted in NFL Draft, Patriots | 18 Comments »

NEPD Mailbag: Too Long For Twitter

Friday, April 13th, 2012
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If Luke Kuechly fell to #27, should the Patriots take him?

NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed

How would I handle the Patriots draft? Who are the best kick returners in this draft? Would the Patriots take Luke Kuechly if he fell to #27?

Those are some of the questions I’ll be answering in my weekly “Too Long For Twitter” Friday mailbag where I take questions from Twitter that warrant, deserve or need answers longer than 140 characters

If you have a question about anything, tweet it to me @DougKyedNEPD, and I’ll try to include it in the column on Friday. If you aren’t on Twitter, feel free to throw in a question in the comments section.

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Tags: Chandler Jones, Don'ta Hightower, Janoris Jenkins, Luke Kuechly, NEPD Mailbag
Posted in NFL, NFL Draft, Patriots | 13 Comments »

2012 NFL Draft: 15 Potential Patriots (Defense)

Thursday, March 8th, 2012
Stephon Gilmore NFL Draft Patriots

Is Stephon Gilmore a potential Patriot?

NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko

In recent weeks we’ve talked about all the statistics, measurements and testing numbers the New England Patriots look for when drafting players. It’s time to narrow the scope and look at 15 players.

This week I will be looking specifically at defenders, in the 2012 draft who have a legitimate shot at hearing their name called by the Patriots during the April draft.

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Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Don'ta Hightower, Mark Barron, Michael Brockers, Nick Perry, Stephon Gilmore
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2012 NFL Combine: Defensive Preview

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
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Bruce Irvin could the fastest defensive lineman in Indianapolis this week. But how will he stack up during official measurements? (Photo: ICON SMI)

NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed

The combine is great for many things, but one of those is just the chance to see every player in one setting, doing the same drills right next to one another. There are so many variables during the season, it’s nice to see one controlled environment even if they aren’t in pads.

Each of these positions has something different to showcase at the combine, for DBs, it’s all about speed at footwork. For the defensive line, it’s more about flexibility and strength. For linebackers, teams will be looking at technique, burst and overall athleticism.

It’s a fun time of year, so when you’re watching the NFL Network, make sure to watch some of these guys.

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Tags: 2012 NFL Combine, 2012 NFL Draft, Brandon Boykin, Bruce Irvin, Courtney Upshaw, Don'ta Hightower, Janoris Jenkins, Luke Kuechly, Quinton Coples, Vontaze Burfict
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2012 NFL Draft: Six Prospects That Fit the Patriots

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Fletcher Cox NFL Draft

Is Fletcher Cox a good fit for the Patriots defense?

NEPD Editor: James Christensen

Sometimes the best way to get over the past is to keep your eyes squarely on the future.

The Patriots are loaded with four early 2012 NFL draft picks, so they should be able to move around and get exactly what they are looking for.

With than in mind, New England Patriots fans should check out these six prospects that are a prime fit for what the Patriots like to do on offense and defense.

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Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Don'ta Hightower, Fletcher Cox, George Iloka, Joe Adams, Michael Brockers, Stephon Gilmore
Posted in NFL Draft, Patriots | 4 Comments »

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