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Possible Patriot Target in the 2015 NFL Draft – Jordan Phillips NT Oklahoma

March 24, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

His versatility makes him extremely valuable, a big, big man who can play either the nose in a 3-4 or slide to a traditional DT in a 4-3.

New England Patriots Mock Draft 2.0 – Pats Address Needs Add Depth

March 25, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Williams has an impressive combination of size (6’0,190), speed and physicality that makes him an ideal outside corner prospect.

Possible Patriot Target in the 2015 NFL Draft – David Johnson, RB Northern Iowa

March 26, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Johnson is a tough runner to bring down with his powerful stride and hits the line with decisiveness. But his best ability is catching the ball out of the backfield.

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft – Steven Nelson, CB Oregon State

March 27, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Nelson is an aggressive, physical corner who is very good in run support and has that extra gear when the ball is in the air to close and swat it away

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft – Zack Hodges, OLB Harvard

March 28, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Crimson moved him all over the formation as an OLB, ILB, DE and even into the interior of the line

New England Patriots News 3-29 and Notes Around the AFC East

March 29, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Luckily Brady emerged unscathed and put on his Facebook page, “Never Doing That Again”….I’m sure Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft were uttering the same phrases as well on Saturday.

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft – Ronald Darby, CB Florida State

March 30, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Darby can play press man, off-man coverage as well and shows good patience and play recognition.

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft – Devin Funchess, WR Michigan

March 31, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

A red-zone offense featuring LaFell, Funchess, Edelman, with tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Scott Chandler gives both offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and QB Tom Brady with a plethora of big bodied targets that they’ve never had here.

Mock Draft 3.0 – Patriots Go Heavy on Defense

April 01, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The only knock on Jones is the level of competition faced at UConn, but as a senior, he dominated allowing only a 26.4 passer rating in 2014.

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft – A.J. Cann, G South Carolina

April 02, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Cann is a mauler, a road-grader in the running game. He uses a mixture of power and athleticism to push defenders back. Cann can also utilize his hands aggressively and effectively, sealing off defenders.

New England Patriots Unanimously Select DL Houston Antwine For Team Hall of Fame By Senior Committee

April 03, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Antwine was a defensive lineman for 11 years during the Patriots dark and nomadic days from 1961-71 and appeared in 142 games. He was an AFL All-Star selection six years in a row (1963-68), which is tied for fourth most appearances in team history and led

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft – Mike Davis, RB South Carolina

April 03, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

In the always tough SEC, Davis racked up 2240 career rushing yards, caught 72 passes for 755 yards and a combined 24 touchdowns (22 rushing, 2 receiving), for the Gamecocks.

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft – Benadrick McKinney, ILB Mississippi State

April 04, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

McKinney is at his best as a down-hill, two-down run thumper. He’s physical in taking on blocks and is aggressive in getting after ball carriers.

New England Patriots News 4-5 and Notes Around the AFC East

April 05, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

“We broke the huddle and Tom (Brady), he gives that stare… you guys know… that thousand yard stare and I knew he was going to me. And I knew I had to catch that ball or this whole journey had been for nothing.”

Patriots DL: A Healthy Antonio Johnson Can Really Help Depth Inside

April 06, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Antonio Johnson has been a solid player on the inside of the defensive line for the Colts and Titans and if healthy can give the Patriots depth on the DL

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft - Jeremiah Poutasi, T/G Utah

April 07, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Has a huge wingspan at 6'5, 335 with massive legs that generate plenty of power in the running game. Can drive defenders back with ease with his size and strength, plays with a bit of a mean streak.

New England Patriots - Mock Draft 4.0

April 08, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Jones has proto-typical size at 6'1, 200, and isn't just a track star, he has an outstanding football IQ, character, work ethic and leadership

New England Patriots Possible Sleeper Target in the 2015 NFL Draft - Kyle Emanuel, OLB/DE North Dakota State

April 08, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Playing against albeit lesser competition in the Missouri Valley Conference, he logged in 32.5 tackles for loss (TFL), and 19.5 sacks at N.Dakota State, an incredible 52 explosive plays.

New England Patriots News: Stevan Ridley Signs One-Year Deal With Jets, 2nd Major Player to Cross Over This Spring

April 09, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Ridley, the 5'11, 220 pound running back was originally drafted by the Patriots in the third round (73rd pick overall), of the 2011 NFL Draft. His best season came in 2012 when he rushed for 1263 yards and 12 touchdowns.

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft - Jay Ajayi, RB Boise State

April 09, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Good size at 6'0 and 220, Ajayi has explosion to make some sharp cuts and get upfield in an instant. He has very good footwork and the speed to break away from defenders.

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft - Jamison Crowder, WR Duke

April 10, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Crowder has excellent route running skills as well as the ability to cut in and out of cuts on a dime. Has excellent burst at the line to top speed which will gain separation from defenders

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft - Kevin Johnson, CB Wake Forest

April 11, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Johnson has very quick feet and his ability to change direction, square up on an opponent and shadow him downfield makes him a natural man coverage corner.

New England Patriots News 4-12 and Notes Around the AFC East

April 12, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

"Malcolm has been making plays for us the whole season in practice, and he's been getting good looks for us," Jones said.

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft - Eddie Goldman, DT FSU

April 13, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Eddie Goldman from Florida State is a versatile blend of size and power and can play the nose or DE in a 3-4 as well as a DT in a 4-3.

New England Patriots Possible Target in the 2015 NFL Draft – Shaq Thompson, LB/S Washington

April 14, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Thompson would fit that 4-3 outside linebacker role in sub-packages and would have the ability to cover the more athletic tight ends, and blitz off the edge. He’s athletic and agile enough to move all over the field and still be stout enough come into the

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