Which Patriots receivers are going to step up this off-season?
NEPD Staff Writer: Oliver Thomas
After a series of OTA sessions and two days of mandatory minicamp, head coach Bill Belichick called off the final day of practices on June 13. In turn, upwards of 90 players departed from 1 Patriot Place blaring Alice Cooper’s “Schools Out” from their stereo speakers.
Well, something to that effect.
Will the Patriots 5th Round selection pay off in 2013?
NEPD Staff Writer: Oliver Thomas
Back in 2011, the New England Patriots invested a fifth-round draft selection in a big Texas Christian offensive tackle named Marcus Cannon. The 6’5”, 340-pounder was a first team All-Mountain West selection who garnered All-American honors from Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Weekly as well as Rivals.com.
The Oregon product Darrion Weems could be a target for the practice squad after final cut downs. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
The fourth preseason game is always the toughest to watch. Between the possibility of injuries, the lack of starters and the dire need for REAL FOOTBALL, you spend about three hours on your couch begrudging the existence of the fourth preseason game at all. Of course, you are watching football, so life could be worse.
What I’m trying to do is make tonight’s three hour reminder of a lost Super Bowl a little easier on everyone by highlighting five players to watch carefully. Unfortunately, now that Ross Ventrone is on injured reserve, the slight possibility of seeing everyone’s favorite twitter comedian return a punt is out the window.
Tell us which players you’ll be looking out for below in the comments section.
The Patriots makeshift offensive line struggled again against the Eagles. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Matthew Jones
Here are my initial thoughts on the Patriots vs Eagles preseason game. We’ll be back with a full film-room analysis tomorrow.
The three amigos: Bill Belichick, Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady at Patriots training camp.
NEPD Contributing Staff
The pads went on Saturday and with it the “official” start of Patriots training camp has begun. Competition was ramped up and with a lot of jobs on the line so were emotions. With the new CBA teams are only allowed a handful of full pads practices.
With a lot going on throughout the day here are 15 things that were learned throughout the day, as well as things that stood out in Foxboro.
Marcus Cannon could wind up being a steal out of the MWC.
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
Every Friday this summer I’m doing a case study on the last ten years draft history of every conference in the FBS.
Through these case studies we’ll be able to answer which schools and conferences produce the most talent, the most busts, the most players at each position and much more.
I know that it’s a lot of information to digest, but there’s some very interesting findings during this first week of research which will become even more telling as each week progresses.
This week, I’m taking on the Mountain West Conference. You can also read about the Big East, Independents, C-USA, Big Ten, ACC and MAC.
It is time for the 2012 NFL Combine.
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
With so much build up and hype surrounding the combine and more specifically the 40 times, it’s easy to over look the more important aspects of the scouting combine.
The 40 yard dash is one of the most overrated events at the combine. There are a number of more important drills and evaluations that take place at the combine. Here are the ones I’ll be watching.
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Setting the Stage for Ryan Mallett’s Third NFL Season
Making Sense of Tim Tebow’s Signing with the New England Patriots
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Breaking Down Ras-I Dowling’s Fit in New England
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