Author: Chris Warner

College football players must feel disappointed when they don’t receive an invitation to the NFL combine to show off their skills. One consolation is that they can perform drills on their respective pro days, which often occur weeks closer to the draft. The other? They don’t have to go to Indianapolis. (Ba-da-BOOM!) For those who … Continue reading Combine Snubs Who Showed ’Em, Part III (Best Of)

As we mentioned in Part I, kudos to Gil Brandt and his pro day blog on NFL.com. A very entertaining read. Below, we cite some more players who lacked invitations to the combine but whose performances would have fit right in at Indianapolis. For a rundown of each drill’s specific requirements, take a gander at the … Continue reading Combine Snubs Who Showed ’Em, Part II

In 2002, the Patriots selected receiver Deion Branch in the second round. The Louisville product became Tom Brady’s go-to pass-catcher and earned a Super Bowl MVP trophy after New England beat Philadelphia in February 2005. Many fans forget that Branch had company in the draft that year: seventh-rounder David Givens out of Notre Dame. During … Continue reading Searching For The Next David Givens

Sometimes finding specific information on the NFL’s website feels like trying to track down some guy named Murph on St. Patrick’s Day: you pretty much know what you’re looking for, but you have no idea how to narrow the search. One thing NFL.com does get right? Posting Gil Brandt’s oft-entertaining pro day blog. Every football … Continue reading Combine Snubs Who Showed ’Em, Part I

In our previous draft strategies column, we discussed various methods of going about the selection process. After the NFL scouting combine and an early pro day, it’s time to review our prospects for each strategy. Heights and weights have been edited to show changes from pre-combine listings. PLAY IT STRAIGHT (Based on New England picking in … Continue reading Pats Draft Strategies: Post-Combine Review

By Chris Warner As the draft approaches (not ’til April 25, but hey, it’s happening, people), we’ll take periodic looks at Coach Bill Belichick’s possible drafting methods and the potential players available. As of this week, the Patriots have five picks in the 2013 draft: Rounds One (29th overall), Two (59), Three (91) and Round … Continue reading Patriots Draft: Three Strategies

By Chris Warner A few years ago over on Patriot Daily, we reviewed Patriots drafts under Bill Belichick round by round. With their 2012 rookie haul showing strong potential – and a different approach in recent draft strategy – it’s time to take another look at April additions since 2000. This year, New England has … Continue reading Making The Rounds, New England Style

The following eight players caught our eye at this year’s Senior Bowl this past Saturday. Ezekial Ansah, BYU DE (6-5, 270). The Ghanaian Go-getter stood out in the Senior Bowl with a persistent pass rush (1.5 sacks, forced fumble) and an eye-bulging ability to chase down runners. Kept the broadcasters focused on him throughout the game … Continue reading Senior Bowl Patriots Prospects

So, despite failing to show up against a handful of opponents, regardless of some occasional offensive inconsistency and a defensive backfield with plenty of consistency (albeit that of Swiss cheese), here New England sits, AFC East champs with a first-round bye. And they could use it. From tight end Rob Gronkowski’s glass arm to the … Continue reading Pats Bye Some Rest, Predictions Review