Sudfeld caught a significantly higher percentage of targets (74.1 percent) than Eifert (61.1 percent) and Ertz (64.7 percent). He also had more “key receptions” than any of the other tight ends in the draft — 22 that went for long yardage, converted a key third or fourth down, or was inside the red zone that gave his offense a better opportunity to score. But where Sudfeld really sets himself apart is with his blocking. He led all tight ends with 24 blocks that resulted in touchdowns, including 19 in the run game, five in the passing game. Travis Kelce, taken in the third round by Kansas City, had the next most touchdown-producing blocks with 10. Sudfeld also graded out as a 94.6 percent blocker, by far the highest grade among draft prospects.
mike, why no love for lg blount? a young guy who was undrafted, had a 1000 yard season, then made expendable, and now fighting for a roster spot. should make a great complement to the riddler and the wolvereen. even more so with the beaten up te’s and the untested wr’s
Barring injuries, I just don’t see it with Blount. Many want to pencil him into the short yardage role over Bolden, but he’s never been a decisive runner like that. If Bolden can return to his early season form from last year I think he’s a slam dunk.
Add in all the off-the-field stuff that’s been trickling in like needing a driver to make it to practice on time in Tampa, and it just doesn’t sound like he’ll work out. Of course if Ridley or Bolden goes down that could open the door a bit for him.
The Patriots obviously liked Ryan, the cornerback out of Rutgers, for a variety of reasons in picking him 83rd overall. One reason was ball skills, and when the club measured him against other cornerbacks in the draft, Ryan was rated to have the fourth-highest total of interceptions and pass breakups (behind first-round picks Dee Milliner and D.J. Hayden, and third-rounder Tyrann Mathieu).
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-patriots-obviously-liked-ryan-the-cornerback/
Donald Jones, New England Patriots and the Importance of Finding Your Fit | Pre Snap Reads
Donald Jones, New England Patriots and the Importance of Finding Your Fit | Pre Snap Reads
Interesting read on a player we haven’t heard much about early in OTAs.
At this point BB must be thrilled with all of the different styles/sizes of players that he has in his arsenal at RB. Where do you see each of these different styles being most effective in terms of actual gameplay and what other options does this open up for the pats offense?
I’m curious if they will employ Leon Washington in the backfield at all, after he was really only a returner for the Seahawks.
But the simple version is Stevan Ridley as the first and second down guy, with Brandon Bolden spelling him, and Shane Vereen being a 2nd-and-long, 3rd down guy.
Bolden is an intriguing player to watch in camp. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him make a jump this summer, and push Ridley a bit.
Health will be important, but you’re right, it’s a good group that can do a lot of different things.
The real question is how much can the ground game carry the load while the new receivers start to gel and Gronk gets healthy.
How much can we expect continuity on the line to improve the down field passing this year. We ended 11′ with 5 pro bowlers on the line and spent a good deal of time in 12′ with none.
I think we might see the effect a little more in the run and screen game, as they’ll be a little more familiar with eachother and how to block those intricate plays.
But it should help in pass protection as well. Continuity is always good. My focus will be on Dan Connolly, and whether or not Marcus Cannon poses a threat to him at right guard.