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Archives for February 2012

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When you talk about the New England Patriots, you talk about controlling the real estate in the middle of the field and Wes Welker out of the slot, in the middle of the field, there is none better right now in the National Football League. He is vital to that offense,” Schlereth said. Added Rice: “He brings a dimension to the game where safeties and linebackers can not cover this guy one on one. I’m sure they’re going to put the franchise tag on him.

New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

I have to say I’m kind of surprised by the number of Patriots fans that are saying the Pats should let Welker walk, and replace him with a combination of Hernandez and Edelman.

I like Edelman but to suggest he’s even close to the same level of Welker is a stretch. And forcing Hernandez to serve more as a Wide Receiver would take away from how well you can disguise what you’re doing with him.

Hernandez has also missed time in both of his first two seasons. If that happened again without Welker you’re looking at Gronk, Edelman, maybe Branch and whatever free agent/rookie you bring in? Even if that is Brando Lloyd and a first round rook I don’t feel confident.

If we learned anything with the 2006 Branch debacle it’s to make sure you keep receivers that Brady has synergy with. Hoodie knows those players are becoming harder and harder to find so I say keeping Welker on the Pats is a top priority, and letting him walk is not an option.

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27. New England Patriots
2011 Record: 13-3
Positional Needs: Safety, outside linebacker, defensive end, wide receiver, cornerback
The Pick: Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus Analysis: Mercilus exploded last year in his first season as a starter with 16 sacks and nine forced fumbles. He projects to play the edge in either front, which should help him with the Patriots’ multiple sets, and Mercilus would be the pass rusher they need in this draft. The only question is how high Mercilus’ stock could get over the next two months.

31. New England Patriots
2011 Record: 13-3
Positional Needs: Safety, outside linebacker, defensive end, wide receiver, cornerback, defensive tackle
The Pick: Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard
Analysis: Dennard’s stock has been fluctuating, so it’s tough to get a read on him this early. But he’s strong and physical, and he can tackle and play the ball in the air. Dennard can play both man and zone, but he doesn’t have elite speed, which will be a focus at the combine.

Robert Griffin III Heads to Cleveland in First Mock Draft, Boston College’s Luke Kuechly Lands in Arizona – NFL – NESN.com

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“The last two years at the Patriots, when it came down to stacking the board, Bill and I were getting frustrated with the stacking because the game had changed and evolved,” Pioli said. “We were talking about how the value of the third corner (is) really (that of) 60 percent players. And someone who is a 60 percent player was… the third corner is the starter in today’s game. And it was back then. We were talking about guys who could be third corners and not ranking them high enough. They weren’t given high enough grades.”

“The reality is, the third corner, the third receiver, the sub safety, you can’t just say, he’s a backup corner,” Pioli continued. “The value of that backup corner is much greater. What I spent a lot of time doing is re-doing our whole grading system. Thomas (Dimitroff) and I, then spent more time re-doing the grading system. Me, Bill (Belichick), Ernie Adams, and Thomas and then we started using that the last couple years. Then, Thomas leaves and took it down (to Atlanta), Phil (Emery) took it from Thomas. And when I came to Kansas City, I tried teaching this system that’s different. Because everyone essentially uses the same grading system and fortunately Phil knew it. So, when I hired Phil, he came in and he helped teach it.”

“It’s not anything that’s genius,” said Pioli, now the Chiefs GM. “It’s not anything. It’s just trying to look at today’s league and understanding matching value vs. just saying the guy’s a starting running back. The value of a third running back or a sub-package running back, a guy who can pick up the blitz – Kevin Faulk – well, he may not be a starter, but he has tremendous value. He’s not really just a backup running back. So, I don’t know if any of that makes sense… Phil has taken it up there (to Chicago).”

BostonHerald.com – Blogs: Rap Sheet» Blog Archive » Allow former Patriots VP Scott Pioli to remind us about the Patriots scouting system…

More to come on this stuff later today…

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Patriots release OL Rich Ohrnberger and DL Mike Wright

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Patriots release OL Rich Ohrnberger and DL Mike Wright

Bummer on both accounts. Ohrnberger probably moreso because he was the most comically gifted of all Patriots tweeters, but with Wright it’s likely his career is done after having back to back seasons ending with concussions.

While Myron Pryor should be back and provide some interior rush, the loss of Wright only highlights the need to replace him with someone similar. He could play every position along the D-line and was an absolute beast when it came to rushing the passer.

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“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my coach, mentor and friend. Coach Martinez’s invaluable assistance and support will never be forgotten and will always have a lasting impact on my life. The time we spent together remain some of my fondest memories. His legacy of commitment, toughness and determination will live on forever.” Tom (via (2) Tom Brady)

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This is a post for my lady Pats fans out there… You’re welcome…

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