What are the Patriots options if Rob Gronkowski can’t start Week 1? – Going Deep – Boston.com
Good stuff from Frenz including this pretty chart…
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2013 NFL Mock Draft: Draft Day Creeping Near | NEPatriotsDraft.com – 2013 NFL Draft
2013 NFL Mock Draft: Draft Day Creeping Near | NEPatriotsDraft.com – 2013 NFL Draft
We’ll try to get as many Pats-centric mocks from those we trust up over the next 10 days. Now that the real need board is set, it’s time to zero in on the prospects.
Here’s the first from James Christensen at NEPatriotsDraft.com..
29. New England Patriots Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee Adding Hunter to Amendola, Jones and Edelman is just what the Patriots need after losing Emmanuel Sanders back to the Steelers. At 6’4″ and running a 4.44 forty, Hunter is the deep threat that the Patriots need, but he is quite raw. I’d like this pick a lot better if the Patriots traded down into the low 30′s – think Philadelphia – and landed a 4th or 5th round pick as well. There are a host of defensive backs available here as well, but I truly think the Patriots might be set at the position as Alfonzo Dennard is good to go. Defensive and offensive line are also in play here.
Steelers match Patriots offer to Emmanuel Sanders
Per Sanders’ agent, the Steelers have matched the Patriots offer and will retain the wide receiver. This certainly puts the pressure back on the Pats to draft at least one impact wide receiver in the draft, and they should probably take a swing at two just to be safe. There’s no much left on the free agency market, and at this point, it certainly seems possible that Brandon Lloyd could make a return appearance.
Pitt has matched the RFA offer sheet on Emmanuel Sanders. First RFA to get offer in 3 years
— Jordan Woy (@JordanWoy) April 14, 2013
Look, even if the [Rob] Gronkowski arm stuff goes poorly, he’s still going to be there when it matters,” said an NFC executive. “So is [Aaron] Hernandez. Yeah, the injuries are a concern, but they are for all of us. As long as you have the tight ends and Brady down the stretch, I don’t care who else is playing on the perimeter — they’ll win that division and a playoff game. Beyond that, they have to hope the changes put them over the top. But they’ll be there at the end, which is all you want. The rest comes down to luck and health.
Patriots get favorable review – Sports – The Boston Globe
Must read on Sunday as always from Greg Bedard, and sadly this will be one of his final Sunday reads, though hopefully he’ll continue them in some capacity for SI.com, though probably not Patriots-centric.
Good scouting reports on all the Pats free agent acquisitions.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/look-even-if-the-rob-gronkowski-arm-stuff-goes/
I think the Patriots capitalized on an unexpected opportunity on this one. They have been looking for help along the interior of the defensive line, and when the 32-year-old Kelly became available, it was probably the best combination of talent and value that they’ve explored over the last two years. I also wonder if Kelly’s mental errors and occasional lack of discipline were more about the environment in which he played, as Oakland has annually been one of the most penalized teams.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-think-the-patriots-capitalized-on-an-unexpected/
The Best of the Week in PatsPropaganda
We’re in the peak of the offseason the next two weeks, when the 2013 Patriots will truly start to take shape. By tomorrow we’ll know if we got Emmanuel Sanders. The offseason workout program begins on Monday at Gillette. BB’s birthday (as well as yours truly’s) and the season schedule get released Tuesday, and then we’re just a little over a week away from the draft.
Exciting times before the final May to Training Camp void, the hardest time of the offseason.
Here’s the best of the week…
Brady Faces Toughest Passing Test of Career in 2013 —> must read if I do say so myself.
2013 PatsPropaganda Patriots-Only Top-50 Draft Board
Resetting the Patriots’ needs-based depth chart – Extra Points – Boston.com
Film study: DT Tommy Kelly, WR Emmanuel Sanders – Extra Points – Boston.com
PatsPropaganda & Frenz Podcast: Draft Defense Edition
It Is What It Is » The Patriots and their continuing search for coverage linebackers
Kelly, interior rush & Wilfork’s snaps – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Notebook: Aaron Hernandez has 16 reasons to focus | Boston Herald
Patriots’ Alfonzo Dennard sentenced to 30 days in jail – Patriots – Boston.com
Who Do Patriots Fans Want in the First Round of the 2013 NFL Draft?
8 Late-Round Prospects Who Would Be a Perfect Match for Patriots
