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Patriots 2014 Schedule | Boston Herald

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Patriots 2014 Schedule | Boston Herald

Here it is! Thoughts coming shortly…

Week 1: at Dolphins – Sept. 7, 1 p.m.
Week 2: at Vikings – Sept. 14, 1 p.m.
Week 3: vs. Raiders – Sept. 21, 1 p.m.
Week 4: at Chiefs – Sept. 29, 8:30 p.m.
Week 5: vs. Bengals – Oct. 5, 8:30 p.m.
Week 6: at Bills – Oct. 12, 1 p.m.
Week 7: vs. Jets – Oct. 16, 8:25 p.m.
Week 8: vs. Bears – Oct. 26, 1 p.m.
Week 9: vs. Broncos – Nov. 2, 4:25 p.m.
Week 10: Bye week
Week 11: at Colts – Nov. 16, 8:30 p.m.
Week 12: vs. Lions – Nov. 23, 1 p.m.
Week 13: at Packers – Nov. 30, 4:25 p.m.
Week 14: at Chargers – Dec. 7, 8:30 p.m.
Week 15: vs. Dolphins – Dec. 14, 1 p.m.
Week 16: at Jets – Dec. 21, 1 p.m.
Week 17: vs. Bills – Dec. 28, 1 p.m.

Why do you think belichick values the cone drills so much

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I just think of all the stupid testing metrics used on incoming players, the three-cone is the closest possible one to translating to a real football situation.

How many times in a game does a player lie on his back and lift 225 pounds repeatedly? Or jump straight into the air as high or far as he can? Or all out sprint for 40 yards?

Now how many times does he have to quickly navigate a small area maximizing his agility? That’s something just about every football player has to do on every play.

The importance of this skillset is magnified even more for receivers and defensive backs, where whether or not the receiver gets open is often determined within just a couple seconds of the snap.

Even linebackers and defensive linemen need that short area quickness and agility to beat blocks, cover or blitz/pass rush.

2014 Patriots 7-Round Mock: Version 5.0 (and a Few Notes) | NEPatriotsDraft.com – 2014 NFL Draft

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2014 Patriots 7-Round Mock: Version 5.0 (and a Few Notes) | NEPatriotsDraft.com – 2014 NFL Draft

I like this mock draft from Mike Loyko, always makes me feel a little better about my draft board when the guys like Mike who really study this stuff far closer than I do have a majority of guys I have in my Top 50.

Clearly the bandwagon started on Jace Amaro, moved to Ra’Shede Hageman and is now coming to Dominique Easley. For anyone who has followed this blog, they know I’ve been DYING for them to take a guy like Easley, so I won’t get my hopes up.

I think the position that could be the selection in the first round that I haven’t seen on any mocks is at guard.