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[Mike the Brit]

Brett Kollmann with an interesting piece in defence of the Cole Strange pick and a hypothesis about the kind of offense that the Pats are planning on moving towards.

 

[Zuma]

NFL Rumors: Patriots to Buck Convention in Joint Practices With Raiders

The Patriots reportedly will stray from tradition this preseason to hold joint practices with Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders.

www.nbcboston.com

 

[captain stone]

NFL Rumors: Patriots to Buck Convention in Joint Practices With Raiders

The Patriots reportedly will stray from tradition this preseason to hold joint practices with Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders.

www.nbcboston.com

Bill correctly figures that McD already knows more about the Pats than any HC in the league, so why try hiding from him? Might as well take advantage of their similar approaches to running practices, scrimmages etc... The long-distance travel is more concerning, if it's even that much of a concern really... I mean look where the SeaHags have to go...

 

[JMC00]

 

[Uptown]

 

[pats_premi]

I guess the tv draft analysts are not as good as we think that they are.

 

[Uptown]

I guess the tv draft analysts are not as good as we think that they are.

Never have been, never will be.

 

[p8ryts]

NFL Rumors: Patriots to Buck Convention in Joint Practices With Raiders

The Patriots reportedly will stray from tradition this preseason to hold joint practices with Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders.

www.nbcboston.com

I recall several years they double dipped Giants, Panthers and Titans come to mind.

 

[DaBruinz]

I guess the tv draft analysts are not as good as we think that they are.

And yet, people will die on that sword saying that So and So was a reach because the Draftnicks said so..

 

[long distance]

Nice job by Brad.

Pats are top 5 in Effective Cap Space through 2024 and have by far better roster/QB situation than HOU, CHI, NYG, ATL.
The drop off to #8 in ECS is huge so in the next 2y (at least) BB will have all inclusive menu to choose/build from..

 

[Uptown]

 

[Zuma]

Jalen Mills is ‘definitely more confident’ entering his second season as a Patriot

New England signed Mills in free agency last offseason.

www.patspulpit.com

“OTAs, we’re always gearing up. But from Day 1 — from now to last year — just going over the plays, going over the installs. My mind isn’t wandering and I’m asking a hundred questions. Now I’m asking fifty questions instead of a hundred this year. But I’m definitely more confident within the scheme.”

 

[Zuma]

Omg who is going to call the plays ?!?!

OC Mike Kafka calling plays at Giants practice, but no decision on games

Brian Daboll is the head coach of the Giants because of his success calling plays for the Bills offense the last few years, but he said in January that he wasn't sure if he would continue doing so in his new job.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

 

[Zuma]

Patriots roster analysis: Malcolm Butler winding back the clock would be good news for New England

Our offseason series continues with a closer look at the veteran cornerback.

www.patspulpit.com

"One-sentence projection: Butler will not just make the team but actually serve as a starter-level cornerback on the outside."

 

[Patriot Missile]

Nice job by Brad.

Pats are top 5 in Effective Cap Space through 2024 and have by far better roster/QB situation than HOU, CHI, NYG, ATL.
The drop off to #8 in ECS is huge so in the next 2y (at least) BB will have all inclusive menu to choose/build from..

Nice job by Brad and nice job by you for posting this LD. I knew they were in good shape, but not that good. Bodes well for the future.

 

[Zuma]

 

[SlowGettingUp]

Brett Kollmann with an interesting piece in defence of the Cole Strange pick and a hypothesis about the kind of offense that the Pats are planning on moving towards.

Interesting in that he puts the puzzle pieces of the draft together in a way that makes sense. Outside zone runs (which require athletic linemen) with potential breakaway speed from Strong with Thornton to provide a threat downfield. Moving away from power runs against packed boxes.

 

[DaBruinz]

Only way they can block him is if he's only being offered a lateral move.

 

[DaBruinz]

Interesting in that he puts the puzzle pieces of the draft together in a way that makes sense. Outside zone runs (which require athletic linemen) with potential breakaway speed from Strong with Thornton to provide a threat downfield. Moving away from power runs against packed boxes.

Except that Onwenu, Strange and Brown offer excellent blocking for power running. Certain people on this board are so hung up on the Draftniks of the world being the "GOSPEL" that they can't see the forest for the trees. As one person said, if Strange went to Alabama, he'd have been a "consensus" #1 pick by the Draftnicks and probably a top 10 to top 20 pick overall.

 

[SlowGettingUp]

As one person said, if Strange went to Alabama, he'd have been a "consensus" #1 pick by the Draftnicks and probably a top 10 to top 20 pick overall.

If you look at top-10 APY by position, the IOL ranks 8 out of 11. So drafting a guard or a center in the first round is always going to raise some eyebrows. It's worth something that he can be a starter off the bat though, without needing much in he way of a red-shirt year.

Not saying they will abandon the power run - the more options you have on each play the better. But the outside zone run fits better with RPO, which people think will be a feature this year.