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Good morning, here is your Sunday Patriots news 05-12 and AFC East notes<\/strong> this week. And a very Happy Mothers Day to all those great Moms out there, not only in Patriots Nation but worldwide as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Hitters:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rodney Harrison <\/strong>was the 2019 fans\u2019 choice for induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame, he\u2019ll join the veteran selection Leon Gray<\/strong> in being inducted this summer. That is scheduled for Monday, July 29, which should coincide with the first weekend of training camp. Circle the date folks, this ought to be a good one to attend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julian Edelman <\/strong>is finishing off his college degree this weekend at Kent State, something he began in 2006 and after nearly a decade in the NFL, he\u2019s going to graduate. Edelman said on social media that he wanted to be a positive role model for his daughter and to finish something he started. Congrats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jarvis Green, <\/strong>the former Patriot defensive end is now a CEO of a shrimp company, Oceans 97, a salute to his uniform number. Green learned about the shrimping business from a friend and now his gourmet line is available all across New England and features easy-to-cook meals of shrimp packaged in bags with four sauce flavors to choose from, New Orleans Style BBQ, Cajun Curry, Chimichurri, and Garlic Butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rookie Mini-camp <\/strong>for the Patriots begins tomorrow. The most recent draft picks and UDFAs will report to Foxboro, get physical examinations, meet the coaching staff, get down the daily routine and be introduced to the Patriots\u2019 schemes that they\u2019ll be expected to learn and quickly. These on-field sessions are not padded and no contact is allowed. For the 21 newest Patriots it is their first day of work in the NFL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OBJ – <\/strong>caught a lot of flak last week for saying \u201cI plan on being there for the next five years and trying to bring as many championships there as possible. Turning (the Browns) into the new Patriots,\u201d There is nothing wrong with that at all. That SHOULD be the team\u2019s goal, not just his. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I did poke some fun at him on Twitter for saying \u201cI\u201d instead of \u201cwe\u201d, for failing to get the entire team thing mantra that is New England, but honestly, no one should have any problem with it. Tempering expectations, a least early? Sure, but as the old saying goes, \u201cfortune favors the bold.\u201d The Browns have a legitimate reason to be excited this year. When was the last time that happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White House Visit upcoming? <\/strong>The Patriots didn\u2019t get a chance to visit the White House as is the tradition because of conflicts with dates, usually, it is done right after the NFL Draft. But there should be a date coming soon for the team to visit the White House and be recognized by the President soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Big Changes in the Coaching Staff, Joe Judge Gets Added Responsibility:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Patriots have had a lot of turnover in the coaching ranks this offseason. Brian Flores is now the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, taking with him WR coach Chad O\u2019Shea, CB coach Josh Boyer, and assistant QB coach Jerry Schuplinksi. DL coach Brendan Daly went to Kansas City in a lateral move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a smaller staff in 2019, the Patriots always have one of the smaller staffs in the NFL, the Patriots coaching staff now consists of the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head coach: Bill Belichick
Offensive coordinator\/Quarterbacks coach: Josh McDaniels
Special teams coordinator\/wide receivers coach: Joe Judge
Running backs coach: Ivan Fears
Tight ends coach: Nick Caley
Offensive line coach: Dante Scarnecchia
Defensive line coach: Bret Bielema
Inside linebackers coach: Jerod Mayo
Outside linebackers coach: DeMarcus Covington
Safeties coach: Steve Belichick
Defensive backs coach: Mike Pellegrino
Assistant special teams coordinator: Cameron Achord<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest changes occur on the defensive side of the ball. Bielema was primarily working with the defense last year and he takes over the DL and will probably inherit the job of making the calls. He\u2019s been a defensive coordinator and head coach in the college ranks. Jerod Mayo has been brought in to coach the inside linebackers while Demarcus Covington takes over the outside linebackers. Mike Pellegrino is listed as a \u201cdefensive backs\u201d coach but will probably coach the cornerbacks only. The only returning defensive coach is Steve Belichick who remains the safeties coach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joe Judge gets more on his plate as he retains his Special Teams coordinator position but also picks up the new title of WR coach as well. But with OC Josh McDaniels, OL coach Dante Scarnecchia, and RB coach Ivan Fears to return, the offense should be in really good shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patriots Welcome N\u2019Keal Harry Finally to New England:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Patriots brought in N\u2019Keal Harry to meet with the media on Friday and he was finally officially introduced as the Patriots first draft pick of 2019, (32nd overall in the first round). He posed for pictures with Robert and Jonathan Kraft and spoke with the press. Some of the highlights included: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On being drafted by the Patriots: \u201cIt means the world to me. This is a great organization. I feel like I couldn\u2019t have been put in a better situation. I\u2019m learning from the best of the best and I\u2019m just excited to get to work and soak in as much information as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asked about Tom Brady being hard on his WRs, Harry embraced the challenge. \u201cThat\u2019s something I\u2019m looking forward to. I\u2019m the type of player that wants to get better, I want to get coached hard, so I\u2019m looking forward to that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harry spoke about giving back to his home on Saint Vincent and how much of an influence his grandmother was in his life. \u201cShe\u2019s been everything. There\u2019s no way I would have been in this position if my grandmother wasn\u2019t a part of my life. She\u2019s been a great role model. That\u2019s where I get my work ethic from, just seeing how hard she works, seeing her come from a different country and having to start over. I really do know there\u2019s no way I would be in this position without that woman.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And asked what\u2019s he\u2019s been doing since being drafted, how he answered should be music to Patriots\u2019 fans ears. \u201cThese past couple of weeks, my biggest things have been making sure I stay in shape and just making sure I\u2019m studying a lot, watching a lot of film. I want to be the type of player that comes in and can be accountable from day one… with this transition, it\u2019s all the work you put in, the time you put in, the effort you put in. So that\u2019s what I\u2019ve been doing the past couple of weeks and that\u2019s what I\u2019m going to continue to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patriots Sign Watson and Several Draft Picks: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ben Watson is returning to the place where his NFL career began with the Patriots. The team announced the signing of the 15-year NFL veteran who spent the first six seasons in the NFL with the Patriots before signing with Cleveland. He also played for the Ravens and Saints. Watson has played in 195 games with 135 starts and has 530 catches, for 5885 yards and 44 TDs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Patriots also announced the signings of second-round draft pick DB JoeJuan Williams, third-round draft pick OL Yodny Cajuste, fourth-round draft pick OL Hjalte Froholdt, fourth-round draft pick QB Jarrett Stidham, fifth-round draft pick DL Byron Cowart, fifth-round draft pick P Jake Bailey and seventh-round draft pick DB Ken Webster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only three draft picks remain unsigned, top draft pick N\u2019Keal Harry, and third-round picks Chase Winovich and Damien Harris. Those shouldn\u2019t be too long in coming<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjustments Are Just a Walk in the Park for the Patriots: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the past couple of months, the fans and media have been discussing how the team will handle so many losses thru free agency, coach-poaching, and retirement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo Josh Gordon, Hogan, Patterson at WR…Who will Brady throw to?\u201d <\/em>
<\/em>\u201cRobGronkowski retired and the top three tight ends from last year are gone…how will the team adjust?\u201d<\/em>
<\/em>\u201cThe team lost Trent Brown and LaAdrian Waddle at tackle…who\u2019s going to protect Brady?\u201d <\/em>
<\/em>\u201cAll of these changes at the coaching staff, does the rest of the AFC catchup in 2019?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are just a few of some of the questions we\u2019ve all been hearing, or asking ourselves this spring. But as always, if there is one thing the Patriots do better than anyone is to adjust. No team has been better than adjusting to changing personnel, coaches, situations …whatever. They always figure it out. It has been a hallmark of this team for the past two decades is that they always figure it out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, while we\u2019re all lamenting the loss of Gronk and openly wondering (as I did here) if they\u2019re going to put an emphasis elsewhere, Belichick, McDaniels and don\u2019t forget Brady will figure out a way to get this done. And until they don\u2019t figure it out, I\u2019m giving them the benefit of the doubt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I found it intriguing this week that the Patriots were omitted from the NFL.com\u2019s predicted \u201cTop 10\u201d offenses of 2019. I can think of nothing that will motivate Brady more. The Patriots love to play the role of the underdog and something tells me, the same people who omitted them from the list will be ridiculing New England for playing the underdog role next winter.   
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Eastbound and Down AFC East Notes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bills Get No Love from ESPN, Network Predicts a Losing Season:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Buffalo Bills had a strong offseason in free agency and followed that up with a strong 2019 NFL Draft.  There they landed DL Ed Oliver, OT Cody Ford, RB Devin Singletary, and TE Dawson Knox in the first three rounds but are picked by the experts at ESPN to win just six games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buffalo fans are used to the media pundits taking shots at their team but from a perspective standpoint, the same experts had the Kansas City Chiefs as the best in the league with a probability of just 10.3 wins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While much of how the season unfolds will depend on the 2nd year jump by QB Josh Allen, at first glance this doesn\u2019t look like a six-win team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dolphins Defense Looking For a Hybrid Identity:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Miami Dolphins are trying to build a defense that looks at times like a 4-3. At other times a 3-4. The base defense may have five defensive backs on the field. Their plan is to run a hybrid defense that morphs into whatever their opponents struggle against.   I<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If that sounds vaguely familiar, it should. That is the kind of defense Brian Flores ran with the Patriots and he and Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham plan on running with the Dolphins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But both Graham and Flores know that if the defense is going to be successful, then they\u2019ll have to improve a woeful 2018 run defense. Miami allowed a whopping 2325 yards on the ground and 4.8 yards per rush. And in playing in a hybrid front, the players will have to set the edge, something that Graham is well aware of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere will be a bunch of guys who will learn to set the edge,\u201d Graham said to the Sun Sentinel this week. \u201cThe edge comes down to this. You\u2019ve got to get a feel for it. The traditional edge we grew up knowing, where [the offense] lines up with two tight ends and they are going to run outside, that doesn\u2019t happen that often (anymore).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSetting the edge is really getting a feel for it, and being physical at the point, using proper angles with our body. We\u2019re teaching a bunch of guys to learn how to do it. It can be a safety. It can be a defensive end and outside linebacker…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polite Getting a Fresh Start with the Jets:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The New York Jets picked up Jachai Polite in the 3rd Round of the 2019 NFL Draft after the very talented edge player from Florida began to fall in the draft.  Polite seemed like a sure-fire 1st rounder after a 2018 season that saw him produce 17.5 tackles for a loss, 11 sacks and six forced fumbles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But he tested poorly at the NFL Combine and again at Florida\u2019s Pro Day, prior to the draft. This, coupled with what was perceived as several poor interviews caused his draft stock to plummet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Jets coach Adam Gase isn\u2019t worried about any of that. He said, \u201cWell right now, we have a guy with pretty much a fresh start. What happened in the past is irrelevant to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gase added, \u201cMoving forward it\u2019s going to be about doing the right things, worrying about what he can control which is showing up every day, being on time, practice hard. If he does that, it\u2019ll be smooth sailing for him.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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