PatsPropaganda

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With the second highest payroll in the league – a large chunk of that going to Tom Brady and Vince Wilfork – the Patriots spent a lot. Fortunately for their financial efficiency, they also won. A lot. A league-leading 14 victories vaulted New England into the top five, as did the club’s ongoing commitment to roster value. Under Bill Belichick, the Patriots have consistently: (A) pursued budget free agents; (B) traded players in their peak earning years; © gotten production out of young players such as rookie tight end Rob Gronkowski; (D) moved back in the draft to make said young players even more affordable. (Thirty-three players on New England’s roster have three seasons or fewer of NFL experience). Really, what else would you expect from a franchise that made the humble hoodie a fashion statement?

Penny-wise: Receiver Wes Welker ($1.9 million base salary) and jack-of-all-trades Danny Woodhead ($395,000 base salary) provide bang and scrappiness for the buck.

ESPN ranks Patriots as 4th overall “bang for buck” team

https://www.patspropaganda.com/with-the-second-highest-payroll-in-the-league-a/

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I know this might be a little hard to read but I’m posting it anyways. Say hello to a full season of snap percentages. 

https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-know-this-might-be-a-little-hard-to-read-but-im/

Patriots History Tuesday: 1999 Patriots

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We’re taking it back this year to Year 1 BBB (Before Bill Belichick). The reason that this team is an interesting one is because of all the Patriots legends that were on the team, yet they still went 8-8. This is a reminder that championship teams, and especially defenses, are forged over time. I hope that 2009 and 2010 will be building blocks toward another dynasty just like the late 90’s teams were the foundation for the first one.

Early mock drafts have Patriots looking at DE, OLB, and OL

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It’s pretty easy to bag on mock drafts. I know because I’ll be doing it a lot over the next two months. But the true value of a mock draft is not as a predictor of what will unfold, it’s getting a general consensus from a lot of sources as to who fits at the spot your picking.

I suggest you check out NEPatriotsDraft.com as well as this mock draft database and start familiarizing yourself with the potential Pats.

Here are some early names that are popping up as Pats picks in a lot of mock drafts.

1. JJ Watt – DL, Wisconsin

  • Watt would project as a 3-4 defensive end. He has the size (6’ 6"). 

2. Ryan Kerrigan – DE/OLB, Purdue

  • Kerrigan seems to possess a lot of what the Pats need, namely size and the ability to get after the quarterback. The question will be how well he can drop in coverage. We’ll see at the Combine.

3. Cameron Jordan – DE, Cal

  • Jordan is 6’ 4" and close to 300 pounds which is good for a Pats style DE, but what makes him even more enticing are his huge hands and long arms… critical factors for controlling tackles.

4. Gabe Carimi – OT, Wisconsin

  • Carimi is a huge beast and would be an excellent bookend of the future opposite Vollmer.

5. Mikel Lashoure – RB, Illinois

  • This might be a little high for a running back, but if the Pats have a shot at Lashoure or Mark Ingram I think they might pounce. A break away back to go with Woody and Benny would provide an even more diverse ground attack.

Others mentioned: 

  • Aldon Smith – DE/OLB, Missouri
  • Adrian Clayborn – DL, Iowa
  • Justin Houston – DE/OLB, Georgia