Jake Bequette’s evaluation is still a work in progress. (Patriots.com)
NEPD Staff Writer: Tony Santorsa
The New England Patriots selected defensive end Jake Bequette out of Arkansas with the 90th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.
The Patriots acquired this pick as they traded their 62nd overall pick to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for the 90th and 163rd overall selections.
Where will Jake Bequette fit into the Patriots new-look defense? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
In April of 2011, Patriots fans were clamoring to draft pass rushers, their wish finally came true, a year later.
Bill Belichick & co. spent valuable resources retooling their pass rush using first round picks on DE Chandler Jones and LB/situational pass rusher Dont’a Hightower and a third round pick on Arkansas DE Jake Bequette.
So where does the productive former Razorback fit in the Patriots new front 7?
Hopefully, this isn't the last image we have of Andre Carter in a Patriots uniform. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
Andre Carter’s performance in 2011 was a revelation, both for Carter and the New England Patriots.
However, training camp is rapidly approaching and little progress has been made on a new contract – is there still room for Carter on the Patriots roster?
Jake Bequette is another pass rusher for the new-look Patriots defense.
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
With the 90th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots have selected Jake Bequette, former defensive end from Arkansas. The pick was acquired in a draft day trade with the Packers.
Joe Adams just makes plays. (Photo: Icon SMI)
NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed
Maybe it wasn’t the Big-12-SEC match up some people wanted this year, but it did prove that Kansas State could hold it’s own against a team from “the best conference in college football.” Arkansas prevailed, and had far more Draft prospects for this season.
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