NFL
Positional Analysis: Tight Ends on the New England Patriots
Before the draft, the tight end position looked to be a weak point in an otherwise potent offense. Alge Crumpler is a good blocker and receiver. However, he is old and well out of his prime. After the draft, New England’s tight end core looks intensely dangerous. Aaron Hernandez is a big play threat with [...]
2010-2011 New England Patriots: Positional Outlooks, Player and Coach Analysis, Keys to Winning and Overall Expectations
The Patriots had a fairly successful year last season. Despite a brutal loss in the first round of the playoffs to the Baltimore Ravens, they were able to win 10 games despite injuries to key players, including Jerod Mayo, Wes Welker and Tom Brady. Brady did not miss any games, but was hampered by a [...]
New England Patriots’ 2010 Draft Grades: Rounds One to Four
Before you get upset with the Patriots for drafting players who you have never heard of before, understand that every year there are players who Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. (great analysts) rave about before the season, but end up being busts. Basically, just because a guy is not talked about as a prime [...]
Patriots Draft Strategy: Stocking Up on Second Rounders Beneficial?
The Patriots have never been afraid to trade down in the draft, seemingly trying to rack up as many second round picks as they can. Is this a smart strategy, both financially and in terms of the players they’re getting. Well, looking at the 2003 NFL Draft (six-seven years to determine a player’s worth in [...]
