Month: April 2019

In terms of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Patriots broke one old pattern but revamped some others. Sure, last week's "That Guy" draft preview broke down the types of players Coach Bill Belichick tends to select (you can see all past Patriots drafts summarized in our annual Round-By-Round Review). But every year, the old coach seems … Continue reading Patriots 2019 NFL Draft “That Guy” Review

It has been almost three months since the New England Patriots celebrated their sixth Super Bowl win. (I got six.) If you've had trouble keeping track of draft prospects, Coach Bill Belichick feels your pain, as he has lamented the difficulty of catching up on scouting when going late into the post-season. Ah, the troubles … Continue reading Patriots “That Guy” Draft Preview Review

The NFL Draft begins on Thursday night, April 25 (for some of us, it's about time). Over the past few months, we've tried to match up incoming NFL hopefuls with the types of players Coach Bill Belichick tends to draft. Our most recent "That Guy" column used NFL Combine numbers to help judge players' athleticism … Continue reading Patriots “That Guy” Final Draft Preview

Hey, remember when NFL scouts held a combine, way back in February? Well, inviting hundreds of prospects meant leaving hundreds more without a winter showcase for their skills. College pro days pick up where (and whom) the combine left off, giving the snubbed a chance to shine. In 2018, New England cornerback Keion Crossen provided a … Continue reading Combine Snubs Who Showed ‘Em, 2019 Edition