Solid new mock from Frenz, though I have to say I don’t really see it with Louis Nix. Once again, my mantra for drafting now, especially at the top of the draft is that if they’re not making an impact on passing downs (the Pats’ biggest weakness defensively) they’re not helping. Wilfork is a special player at his size. I’m not convinced Nix is anything more than a running down-only impact player. That’s not enough as I see it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akMJYneMLGE
Shane Vereen | New England Patriots Highlights | Shaner | HD (by ThePatriotWayMixes)
Ben Coates – Tight End
All-Time Team, New England Patriots
What a great football player Coates was for the Patriots. The two-time first-team All-Pro posted seasons of 96, 84, 62, 66 and 67 catches from 1994 to ‘98, the most among tight ends in that span.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/and-the-distance-ben-coates-tight-end/
drawing of tom brady of the new england patriots colored pencil, ink and watercolor on bristol board
https://www.patspropaganda.com/asylumgraphics-drawing-of-tom-brady-of-the-new/
Patriots And ESPN Boston Host NFL Draft Preview Party – 2014 Shaping Up to Be an Interesting Year for the Patriots :Pats Pub
This one is packed with great information – too much to choose just one nugget. Check it all out!
Edge of Development: Patriots Defensive End Michael Buchanan | NEPatriotsDraft.com – 2014 NFL Draft
Edge of Development: Patriots Defensive End Michael Buchanan | NEPatriotsDraft.com – 2014 NFL Draft
Good read from Oliver Thomas on a player who has become more and more focal as the offseason has gone on. I thought the Pats would go after a high-end defensive end free agent to round out their rotation, and there’s still a very good chance they sign Will Smith (for better or worse), but it would appear Buchanan will have every chance to prove he can make a Year 2 jump as a pass rusher.
Can he be a rotational defensive end on every down? Well this article certainly leads us to believe it could be a long shot. But perhaps coming off the edge situationally, Buchanan could provide some spark.
Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for Patriots’ Top 3 Picks
Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for Patriots’ Top 3 Picks
And now here’s my piece from this morning, breaking down the best and worst case scenarios for the Pats. Little bit of a projection going on here, but one thing is for sure, the Pats have had far more success when they’ve taken a player at the bottom of the first round than when they’ve taken one at the top of the second.