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Archives for April 7, 2013

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Mostly because it’s a dead time in the NFL for real news, there will be a lot of reporting about the Patriots visiting with or working out certain prospects before the draft. What does it mean? Not much. There’s no correlation between any of those and the Patriots’ interest level.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/04/06/tom-coughlin-standing-test-time/8uMvEqX5gW2u4ERJaVfSeK/story.html

Good reminder from Bedard, who also goes on to mention how closely the Pats have been looking at WRs. The vaunted double-dip could be coming….

https://www.patspropaganda.com/mostly-because-its-a-dead-time-in-the-nfl-for/

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Whether it’s in the first, second or third round, I think it’s clear that the Patriots need to come out of the 2013 draft with a receiver. That, to me, is the most compelling storyline for the club this year because of the limited picks at the position in Bill Belichick’s tenure (nine in 13 years), and also the team’s struggles to consistently draft and develop prospects at the position

Quick-hit thoughts on Pats and around NFL – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

This is becoming a pretty clear consensus amongst just about everyone who covers the Pats in any capacity. Brady better have some patience with whoever they take.

Also a good mention later in this link about the Pats looking at coverage linebackers as well. Count me in for that one too, though I haven’t ruled Dane Fletcher out.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/whether-its-in-the-first-second-or-third-round/

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According to multiple sources familiar with the situation, tight end Rob Gronkowski has been battling a stubborn infection in the area around where a second metal plate was installed to repair his broken left forearm and his readiness for the season is in jeopardy.

Another Rob Gronkowski setback | Boston Herald

Nothing like a little offseason buzzkill. This is not sounding promising and to think, this is all because of Sergio Brown. Ugh…

https://www.patspropaganda.com/according-to-multiple-sources-familiar-with-the/