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Patriots 2011 Draft Report: Mock Draft

By Matthew Marcantonio ⋅ December 22, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

Heading into January, the Patriots are poised to make a deep run into the playoffs. However, with the end of the season on the horizon, the NFL Draft is beginning to come into conversation. One of the more pressing issues as of right now is the current CBA agreement. If a deal is not made, [...]

Patriots 2011 Draft Report: The Oakland Raiders Turnaround

By Matthew Marcantonio ⋅ November 20, 2010 ⋅ One comment

When the Patriots traded All-Pro defensive end Richard Seymour to the Oakland Raiders in September 2009, many assumed the Patriots would receive a top 10 2011 NFL Draft choice in return. Since 2002, the Raiders have drafted OUT of the top 10 just once, when Bill Callahan led them to Superbowl 37. In three of [...]

Patriots Draft Report: Team Needs

By Matthew Marcantonio ⋅ November 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Yes, the Patriots have one of the best records in the NFL. Yes, it’s November. Yes, you’re probably more concerned with Thanksgiving, Christmas and a January playoff push. However, it’s never too early for NFL Draft talk. The Patriots are poised for a great 2011 draft class with six picks in the first three rounds. Let’s run [...]

The Gerard Warren-Richard Seymour Connection

By Matt Huegel ⋅ May 6, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Recently signed defensive lineman Gerard Warren said the decision to sign with the Patriots came after advice from an unlikely source. Warren inked his deal with the Pats on April 24th, directly after the last round of the NFL Draft. Last season, Warren played on the Oakland Raiders’ defensive line next to former Patriot Richard [...]

Aaron Hernandez Admits Failing Drug Tests; Patriots Get Lucky

By Charlie Lonardo ⋅ April 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Many wondered why new Patriot tight end Aaron Hernandez dropped into the team’s lap in the fourth round of the NFL Draft last Saturday. Let’s just say that Hernandez has been “high on life” more than a few times. “It’s not like he failed one test. He had repeated issues with it, to the point [...]

Tim Tebow Draft Review: QB Will Thrive With Broncos

By Justin Power ⋅ April 27, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Draft Day Drama Tim Tebow is as polarizing a sports figure as there is. His squeaky-clean image, his relationship with God, and his vast success have led to as many detractors as supporters. With their second pick in the first round, and 25th overall, the Denver Broncos made Tim Tebow a very happy young man. [...]

Patriots Draft Picks 2010: Eh, Who the Hell Knows How They’ll Pan Out?

By Fudge ⋅ April 26, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

I want to preface this by saying that I am no draft expert. I casually watch college football on Saturdays in the fall, but a majority of that time is spent with one hand firmly grasping a beer and the other hand deeply entrenched down my sweatpants, firmly grasping something else. Not exactly the look [...]

Live Blog, Boston Sports Night: Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, NFL Draft

By Dan Davis ⋅ April 23, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

FINAL SCORES: Red Sox 4, Orioles 3 — Celtics 100, Heat 98 — Sabres 4, Bruins 1 All four major Boston pro sports teams are in action tonight, for possibly the only time ever. The Red Sox will try to get their season going against the Orioles, the Patriots will be deciding which gargantuan corn-fed [...]

2010 NFL Draft Live Blog: First Round

By KC Downey ⋅ April 22, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

One of the most exciting sports days of the year is here, as the NFL draft’s first round is tonight at 7:30 p.m. Join the Sports of Boston experts beginning at 7 p.m. as we begin our live blog chat regarding the Patriots and all other teams at the draft. NFL Draft 2010: First Round [...]

Exploring the Possibilities: 2011 NFL Draft

By Matthew Marcantonio ⋅ September 10, 2009 ⋅ One comment

This past weekend was an eventful for one for the National Football League and the New England Patriots. Not only did 32 teams across the league cut down their rosters to 53, but the NFL saw a big trade. The Patriots traded all-pro defensive end Richard Seymour to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a [...]

David Ortiz and PEDs, Matsuzaka Shifts the Blame

By Melissa ⋅ July 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Here’s a weekly a column taking a look at the top five sports events this past week that left us all asking the question “Did that just happen?” In no particular order… David Ortiz named for using performance enhancing drugs The New York Times reported on Thursday morning that David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez were [...]

NFL Draft: If It Ain’t Broke, Fix It?

By Matthew Marcantonio ⋅ July 24, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Apparently NFL commissioner Roger Goodell firmly believes in a new saying: “If it ain’t broke, fix it.” The “let me change everything” commissioner was at it again Thursday. Goodell announced that the NFL Draft, a sacred holiday to all die hard football fans, will be moved to prime time. What does this mean for us? [...]

Patriots Draft Tyrone McKenzie With 97th Pick

By KC Downey ⋅ April 26, 2009 ⋅ One comment

The Patriots continued their busy second day at the NFL Draft, taking inside linebacker Tyrone McKenzie with the 97th overall pick. While McKenzie played outside linebacker at South Florida, he projects to play on the inside in the Pats 3-4 defensive scheme. This selection was a compensation pick for when Asante Samuel left the Pats [...]

Patriots Trade Third-Rounder to Titans

By KC Downey ⋅ April 26, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

The Patriots traded their 89th overall pick (a third-round selection) to the Tennesee Titans for their 2010 second round pick. By my count, they now have three 2010 second-round picks. The Patriots have a tremendous amount of depth and have already drafted five players in the first three rounds, so it would appear that they’re [...]

Patriots Draft Brandon Tate With 83rd Pick