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SC: Bill Belichick has said that you’re one of the best players he’s ever coached. What is it about his approach and his system that produces such consistently excellent results, even through serious roster changes?

RH: I think the first thing you have to look at is his ability to know players. You don’t hit home runs on every player, but you’ve seen his ability to get guys who are considered castoffs, whether they’ve had injury issues or problems off the field. I came in injured from San Diego, he gave me a chance, and I ended up winning back-to-back Super Bowls. Look at a guy like Corey Dillon, who everyone thought was a troublemaker. He came in, was a model citizen, and helped us win a Super Bowl. Randy Moss(notes) came in and was a great teammate of mine; never caused any problems and had a monster year in 2007.
So, these are the types of moves [Belichick] makes, and this is why he’s so special. He’s also not afraid to get rid of guys and make the bold changes, like he made with Randy Moss and Drew Bledsoe. You have to be able to make bold moves, and he’s not afraid to do that.

Shutdown Corner interview with Rodney Harrison

https://www.patspropaganda.com/sc-bill-belichick-has-said-that-youre-one-of-the/

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Something about Welker’s hair screams HANGOVER! to me….

https://www.patspropaganda.com/something-about-welkers-hair-screams-hangover-to/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ6uc2xDIhQ

This morning we bring you a draft prospect that could definitely be on the Patriots radar. Say hello to John Moffitt, an interior lineman who was a four year starter and played every position inside the line. He’s big and mean just like my Mankins and has the versatility the Pats love. Mayock has loved him at the Senior Bowl practices this week. Plus from the clip above he seems like a pretty good dude.

(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)

https://www.patspropaganda.com/this-morning-we-bring-you-a-draft-prospect-that/

Jeff Howe: Larry Fitzgerald Available

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Jeff Howe: Larry Fitzgerald Available

Now this would be an acquisition I could get behind. Fitz is 27 (6.5 years younger than Ochostinko and none of the off the field baggage) and clearly would be an explosive playmaking addition to the Pats. 

The question becomes how much should the Pats be willing to give up for Fitz? I’d say the 17th pick overall is out of the question. But the 28th and Brian Hoyer I’d consider. We all know that the Patriots aren’t going to pick another twelve guys this year. Some of these picks either have to be traded for players, to move up, or for future picks. 

Brady’s not getting any younger and there’s no reason to continually stock up on draft picks. At some point you’ve got to go all in and say “alright we’re maximizing all this value we’ve acquired over the years RIGHT NOW”.

NEPatriotsDraft.Com: Mock Draft #3

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NEPatriotsDraft.Com: Mock Draft #3

In this latest mock draft NEPatriotsDraft.com has us taking Aldon Smith and BC tackle Anthony Castonzo, while waiting to grab a DE until the first pick of the second round. 

In the grand scheme of  drafting there are certain positions that are far closer to locks than others. Wide receivers can be hugely difficult to project, while offensive lineman tend to be a little safer.

A defensive end, who can play on the outside during run downs, then shift inside on passing downs, would seem to be a little safer than an outside linebacker unless you’re positive that OLB is going to also be a three down player.

So you have to weigh what is easier for a rookie…

For a college defensive lineman to learn to hold the point of attack and effectively two gap on run downs. Then having the array of pass rush moves necessary to get pressure on the QB on third down.

Or for a college defensive end to learn how to play standing up… to set the edge in the running game but also drop into coverage? He also must have the array of pass rush moves to get after the QB.

Neither skill set is easy, especially in the Belichick defensive scheme, but personally I lean toward the defensive end option and that is why as of now (three months before the draft) I’m leaning that position at 17.