AFC East Quarterback Controversies Could Work In Favor Of The New England Patriots

New England Patriots Quarterback Depth

The New England Patriots might be in the safest position at quarterback.  The Buffalo Bills overpaid Ryan Fitzpatrick by signing him to a six-year deal, and also signed Vince Young as a backup.  The New York Jets quarterback battle with Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow is already commanding way too much hype.  The Miami Dolphins [...]

Projecting The Long Term Future Of The New England Patriots

2012 Patriots OTA's

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady have played major roles in helping the Patriots establish a foundation. Will the Patriots dynasty last without Brady or Belichick? This article examines the future of the Patriots’ franchise in Foxborough. The Patriots should get home field for a third consecutive season. Adding Brandon [...]

Wes Welker Has No Intentions Of A Holdout

Wes Welker Has No Intentions Of A Holdout

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker has stated that he will sign his $9.5 million franchise tender.  This is a wise move on Welker’s part.  Thanks to Welker’s decision, Welker will be able to report to Patriots’ training camp so he can get in shape for the 2012 NFL Season. Welker wanted to hold [...]

Reaction To The New England Patriots Selecting Jeremy Ebert With The 235th Overall Pick In The 2012 NFL Draft

Jeremy Ebert

In the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft the New England Patriots selected Northwestern wide receiver Jeremy Ebert with the 235th overall pick.  For the past two seasons, Ebert was the Northwestern Wildcats’ primary option at wide receiver. There were at least five other receivers graded higher than Ebert.  This group of receivers includes [...]

Reaction To The New England Patriots Selecting Nebraska Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard With The 224th Pick In The 2012 NFL Draft

Alfonzo Dennard

In the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft the New England Patriots selected Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard with the 224th overall pick.  In 2010, Dennard complemented former Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara.  During the 2010 season, there was one game where the Cornhuskers cornerback tandem caused  former Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Locker to struggle immensely. [...]

Nate Ebner Highlight Reel Draft Write Up

Nate Ebner

The New England Patriots drafted Ohio State defensive back Nate Ebner with the 197th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. Ebner was a former Rugby player that saw limited action on special teams in college.  Ohio State ranked 15th out of 120 FBS teams in pass defense in 2011.  Ebner is #34 for Ohio State [...]

Reaction To The New England Patriots Selecting Arkansas Defensive End Jake Bequette With The 90th Overall Pick In The 2012 NFL Draft

Jake Bequette

In the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft the New England Patriots selected Arkansas defensive end Jake Bequette with the 90th overall pick.  Bequette was a 2nd to 3rd round prospect at one point.  His durability questions, lack of versatility, and playing for an Arkansas run defense that ranked 51st out of 120 FBS [...]

Reaction To The New England Patriots Selecting Illinois Safety Tavon Wilson With the 48th Overall Pick In the 2012 NFL Draft

Tavon Wilson

In the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft the New England Patriots selected Illinois safety Tavon Wilson with the 48th overall pick.  To say this pick was a reach initially sounds like a huge understatement.  The earliest Wilson was projected to go was 180th overall.  I took Wilson off my final draft board after [...]

Reaction To The New England Patriots Selecting Alabama Linebacker Dont’a Hightower With the 25th Overall Pick In the 2012 NFL Draft

New England Patriots Select Dont'a Hightower

During the 2012 NFL draft, the New England Patriots traded up with the Cincinnati Bengals to the 21st overall pick to select Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones.  Jones will likely start as a 4-3 right defensive end for the Patriots in 2012. New England decided to trade up again four spots later when the Denver Broncos were picking [...]

Reaction To New England Patriots Selecting Syracuse Defensive End Chandler Jones With The 21st Overall Pick In the 2012 NFL Draft

Chandler Jones

On Thursday, the New England Patriots traded up with the Cincinnati Bengals to select Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones with the 21st pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Chandler Jones has incredible versatility.  Jones has lined up at 4-3 right defensive end and 4-3 left defensive end when you watch him play. Jones is 6-foot-5 [...]