Predicting New England's draft picks provides more setbacks than predicting spring weather (Hello there, 70 degrees! Nice to see you, sleet!). However, forecasting what types of players they usually pick has gotten easier. In our previous, pre-draft "That Guy" piece, we touched on several different kinds of athletes the Patriots tend to bring into the fold. … Continue reading Patriots “That Guy” 2016 Draft Review
The Patriots 2016 Draft Preview Review
Today we present our concise draft coverage review while marveling at how many NFL owners and general managers refused to pay attention during high school physics class. Patriots "That Guy" 2016 Senior Bowl Edition – It all began on February 1 with our first "That Guy" column of the year, reviewing players we noticed during … Continue reading The Patriots 2016 Draft Preview Review
Patriots “That Guy” 2016 April Edition
Welcome to part three of our "That Guy" Patriots draft series. In our previous two installments, we reviewed some Senior Bowl standouts and inspected NFL Combine results in our search for players who may fit in at Foxboro. Since then, we've had a few weeks to look at pro day results in our "Combine Snubs" series, as … Continue reading Patriots “That Guy” 2016 April Edition
Combine Snubs Who Showed ‘Em, Part II
Every year, over 300 college football players head to Indianapolis to demonstrate their prowess at the NFL Combine. Every year, hundreds more players get overlooked. We're here to give props to those athletes who excelled at their pro days, proving that they probably should have received Combine invitations. You can review Part I from mid-March … Continue reading Combine Snubs Who Showed ‘Em, Part II
2016 Combine Snubs Who Showed ‘Em, Part I
Every year, hundreds of NFL draft hopefuls get invited to the league's combine for testing and interviews. Every year, hundreds more are forced to show what they can do at their college pro days. Every year, we keep track of the best pro day performances and compare them to what the combine invitees had to … Continue reading 2016 Combine Snubs Who Showed ‘Em, Part I
Patriots’ “That Guy” 2016 NFL Combine Edition
Welcome to the second part in our ongoing 2016 Patriots pre-draft series. In our first "That Guy" column of the year, we reviewed the Senior Bowl (as well as the East-West Shrine Game and the NFL Players' Association Bowl) in search of candidates who fit New England's draft profiles. Now, after the NFL combine, we … Continue reading Patriots’ “That Guy” 2016 NFL Combine Edition
Round-By-Round Review, Pats Draft 2016
Here's our annual check-in on New England's draft status this century. While many sites break down team drafts by year, we take a closer look at how the Patriots have done in each round. The basic verdict? Great early, solid late, with some ups and downs in-between. About what you'd hope for as a fan. … Continue reading Round-By-Round Review, Pats Draft 2016
Patriots’ “That Guy” 2016 Senior Bowl Edition
Last year, we had our most success yet with Patriots mock drafts. The key came in worrying less about what New England would do with specific picks (their active trading makes that tough), and focusing on the types of players they tend to select in general areas of the draft. You can take a gander … Continue reading Patriots’ “That Guy” 2016 Senior Bowl Edition
With A Little Bit Of Luck (2016 Edition)
(Editor's Note: We ran this column last year and – given the craziness of the past wild card weekend – think it's worth an updated review.) In the NFL, every team needs some good fortune to win the Super Bowl. Last Saturday and Sunday each provided a startling example. In weather so frigid they could … Continue reading With A Little Bit Of Luck (2016 Edition)
Pats 2015 Fourth Quarter Review
The Patriots flew into Miami for their regular-season finale with only slightly less energy than a potato battery. Their 20-10 loss made them 2-3 over their past five games, the worst mark for New England in December/January since Pete Carroll's final season in 1999. The Pats beat the teams they should have, keeping pace by … Continue reading Pats 2015 Fourth Quarter Review
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