With the 2014 NFL draft right around the corner, the Patriots prepare to make a big splash and pick up some draft picks that will help them put the finishing pieces to build a championship-caliber team. Over the last month, a heavy buzz around the Patriots organization has continued to grow about potential rumors of trading 2011 pick, […]
Patriots 2014 Season Schedule Analysis
The 2014 NFL schedule originally scheduled for April 17th, changing to April 22nd and now slated for the last week of April has created endless anticipation and anxiety among fans and players. Here is a look at the Patriots opponents for their home and away schedules: Home: Jets, Bills, Fins, Broncos, Raiders, Bengals, Bears, Lions […]
Jerod Mayo: Five things Veteran Must do to Return to All-pro Form
Jerod Mayo, a former 10th overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft has been a pivotal component of the Patriots defense since his rookie season. Mayo has morphed into a big-time playmaker, but his lack of Ray Lewis-esque vocal leadership skills keeps him an underrated player in the NFL. Mayo has led the league in tackles four times during his […]
Analyzing the Patriots defense during the past four seasons
The New England Patriots began their successful run during the 2000’s as a defense first, run oriented team. After their undefeated season of 2007, Tom Brady and the Patriots offense took off during a pass-heavy era which featured less support from the aging defensive unit. When Tom Brady returned from his ACL injury that held him out […]
Will Julian Edelman Finally Fill Welkers Shoes?
Julian Edelman, a former 7th round draft choice of the New England Patriots, originally came into the NFL as a college quarterback. Julian Edelman did a great job replacing the presence and production of Wes Welker during the times Welker sat out with injuries in 2009 and 2010. Julian Edelman has become the final piece […]