Nate Ebner made some plays on special teams this year for New England. (Patriots.com)
NEPD Editor: Tony Santorsa
With the 197th overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft the New England Patriots selected defensive back Nate Ebner out of Ohio State.
The first thing that you probably heard about Ebner is that he’s a former rugby player in high school as well as at Ohio State—but he obviously still played football while at Ohio State.
Jermaine Cunningham was one of the big winners last night.
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
A depleted Patriots team took on the Philadelphia Eagles last night. With the team playing three preseason games in ten days, Coach Belichick decided it would be best to rest 20+ players who will be on the team Week 1. The Patriots played primarily their second and third teams the entirety of the game but, were still able to make it a competitive ball game. After re-watching the game this morning here’s what I learned.
Nate Ebner has a chance to make a big impact as a rookie for the Patriots. (Photo: Patriots.com)
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
Nate Ebner has been a man of mystery since the moment he was drafted in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Many fans and draft analysts alike were scrambling for information on the former Ohio State Buckeye, and with Ebner missing the first few days of training camp, not a lot of questions were answered.
With Ebner back on the field, is his play worthy of cracking the Patriots final roster?
Undrafted Running Back Brandon Bolden is a prime candidate for the Patriots practice squad. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Matthew Jones
The New England Patriots enter the season well-stocked with talent; unfortunately, only 53 of their players are eligible to make the opening day roster. A number of the players on roster are eligible for the practice squad, however, in what is expected to be a cutthroat competition.
This article will examine the players most deserving of practice squad spots, along with other practice-squad eligible players who may be able to oust some of the competition for a space.
What sort of impact could Nate Ebner have on the 2012 Patriots?
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
After the New England Patriots drafted Tavon Wilson, most fans thought the “What!?!” pick had already been made by the Patriots in the 2012 NFL Draft. However, Bill Belichick had another surprise in store for the New England faithful with his sixth round selection of Ohio State DB and rugby player Nate Ebner.
Will Nate Ebner make the Patriots roster? If he does, what sort of impact can he make?
Nate Ebner is the newest Patriots defensive back.
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
With the 197th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Patriots have selected Nate Ebner (DB, Ohio State). Read on to read about Ebner’s incredible pro day performance.
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