Ron Brace may have solidified a roster spot with a strong training cam.
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
The Patriots made some news yesterday with the release of DT Jonathan Fanene, which shakes up most roster projections. On Monday night against the Eagles we got to take a long look at the second and third teams, with some players solidifying spots and some losing jobs. With two preseasons in the books here is how I project the Patriots roster to look in two weeks, based on what we’ve seen so far.
Hopefully, Stevan Ridley’s injury isn’t serious. (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.
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?
Did Shane Vereen get passed on the depth chart by Brandon Bolden? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
I made a comment in my latest Patriots roster projection that a lot of Patriots fans took umbrage with. That statement was that Shane Vereen COULD be on the roster bubble.
Now I’m here to explain myself and to continue that conversation.
Visanthe Shiancoe is the only free agent signing at tight end that is currently practicing in New England. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Matthew Jones
The New England Patriots spent two picks on tight ends in the 2010 NFL Draft: a second-round selection on Rob Gronkowski and a fourth-round choice on Aaron Hernandez.
The two combined for 87 catches, 1,109 receiving yards, and 16 touchdowns as rookies and both players substantially improved their production in 2011, ending up making 169 catches for 2,237 yards and 24 touchdowns.
New England’s offensive scheme last season was heavily focused on getting both Gronkowski and Hernandez the ball as much as possible, yet nonetheless New England enters the 2012 season having added a number of tight ends to the roster, most notably Daniel Fells, Jake Ballard and Visanthe Shiancoe.
Nice view from the press box in Gillette Stadium for Patriots training camp. (Photo: Doug Kyed)
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
Tonight I got the unique opportunity to cover the Patriots in stadium training camp from inside the press box. I got a last minute call and hit a block of traffic, but I still found some valuable nuggets to share.
Here are some notes from the public practice:
Have Chandler Jones, Jermaine Cunningham and the rest of the Patriots defensive line done enough to prevent Andre Carter from becoming a priority? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
It’s not a stretch to say that throughout the first week of camp, the Patriots defensive line and edge rushers, have looked liked the best positional groupings so far.
The Patriots went out this off-season and added some youth, athleticism and versatility to the positions and so far it looks like its paying dividends. With the defensive front looking strong and extremely deep, what does that mean for Andre Carter? Have we seen the last of Carter in a Patriots uniform?
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