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Good morning. Here are your Patriots news and notes for April 7. Not long after the Dynasty docuseries was over, we wrote here that we could have watched hours more of Ernie Adams, Bill Belichick’s lifelong friend, mystery man (Pink Stripes), and the Director of Research, which is a mystery in itself. On Julian Edelman’s “Names With Games” podcast, Adams shared some great tidbits on facing Peyton Manning in the early days of the Patriots’ Dynasty, where Manning and Brady dueled often.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe one that was most impressive in pregame, hands down, was Peyton Manning,\u201d Adams said.<\/p>\n

Adams watched Manning during his pregame warmups and was impressed with his footwork and timing of his throws with his receivers; Adams knew that he had to put in extra time studying the Colts.<\/p>\n

\u201cI made a point, at least an hour a day, to study the Colts,\u201d Adams added. \u201cEveryone was trying to play them in Cover 3 and Cover 1. They killed teams running up the seams. It was a slaughter. I said, \u2018We can\u2019t do this. We need to go in and play Cover 4.\u201d Manning confirmed that he disliked attacking the seams and using in-cuts against that defense. Adams felt completely justified.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m sitting there thinking, \u2018Yes! That\u2019s why we played in it.\u2019 It made my day.\u201d Well Ernie, you made ours.<\/p>\n

The draft is less than three weeks away, and for the first time in a long while, after the first pick, there are questions about how the first round plays out.\u00a0 But perhaps the Patriots are set with who they want at #3.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury\u2026 Do We Have A Consensus?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The answer appears to be yes. With many people involved in the draft evaluation, Eliot Wolf will have the responsibility of making the Patriots pick at #3 or trading out of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston has certainly been advocating that the Patriots should trade out of the #3 pick and collect more draft capital, but he has said that the Patriots now have changed that mindset, and they are more than comfortable taking either Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last week, Jerod Mayo said that for the Patriots to move back, they would require getting \u201ca bag,\u201d meaning at least three first-round draft picks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAnd I keep circling back to it\u2019s gotta be three first-round picks, meaning Minnesota at 11, and 23 and their first-round pick from next year,\u201d Curran said on his \u201cPatriots Talk Podcast\u201d with Phil Perry.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFrom what I\u2019m hearing, it\u2019s going to take a lot more than that for the Patriots to be moved off their spot.\u00a0 Because they as a team collectively understand the opportunity that these three quarterbacks represent at the top of the draft \u2013 take McCarthy out \u2013 these two quarterbacks, whether it be Daniels or Maye.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t Trey Lance and Zack Wilson. It\u2019s two people that there is <\/span>full consensus <\/b>(emphasis mine) that they\u2019re franchise quarterbacks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSo regardless of what I\u2019ve been saying, I\u2019m giving you a sense now of what the Patriots\u2019 mindset might be,\u201d Curran added.\u00a0 \u201cIt would take an unbelievable amount to move them off their spot.\u00a0 Not that they couldn\u2019t be, but it would take them a lot to move out of three because they see it right there in front of them.\u00a0 The hardest thing to capture is there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

And while it is still possible that they move off the #3 pick, it certainly looks like the team is pretty much set at staying put. And at least for me, I think it is the best move to go for a possible franchise QB.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick Hitters For the Patriots and NFL News:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Drake Maye: <\/b>The Patriots met with the NC quarterback on Friday at Gillette Stadium in a Top 30 visit, which marks the third time they\u2019ve met with him. More about him below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots met with him at the NFL Scouting Combine and again at NC\u2019s Pro Day before the meeting in Foxboro. Because of that, the visit to Gillette Stadium will not include any on-field work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jayden Daniels: <\/b>According to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, the LSU quarterback is slated to visit the Patriots on Monday as part of a Top-30 visit. Like Drake Maye, the Patriots met with him at the NFL Scouting Combine and LSU\u2019s Pro Day, and as such, his visit will not include on-field work.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the Washington Commanders holding the second pick in the draft, they are expected to take Jayden Daniels as their next quarterback in the upcoming draft. But at this time of year, nothing is ever off the table. The Patriots at #3 will get either Daniels or Maye, but in essence, neither is a consolation prize.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mac Jones:<\/b> The ex-Pat quarterback dished on the Patriots a bit this week in a press conference for the Jaguars. Jones was asked about his hobbies, and while some of his answers were the usual fodder, the last one raised some eyebrows.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t really have too many,\u201d Jones said about his hobbies. \u201cI like to golf a little bit. I like to go fishing. I like to be on the beach. I like to do a <\/span>little bit of rapping<\/span><\/i>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Jones then laughed before continuing. \u201cI got a couple of songs, but nobody knows about it, so I\u2019m letting the world know now that I\u2019m not in New England.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Patriots 4th & 2 Podcast:<\/b> Last week, we discussed the latest news from Foxboro in our PatsFans.com podcast.<\/span><\/p>\n

Derek Havens and I discussed the draft prospects along the front seven. Defensive linemen, edge players, and linebackers. Please <\/span>check it out<\/span><\/a> and leave us a review.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russ Francis\/Chuck Fairbanks:<\/b> The former Patriot tight end and head coach should be in the Patriots team Hall of Fame, and the fact that Francis isn\u2019t in is an absolute travesty. Francis and the Raiders\u2019 Dave Casper changed the game with how teams used the tight end position. This will be discussed in our Sunday posts until it happens. Casper is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Francis\u2019 numbers stand up well against Casper\u2019s, yet he isn\u2019t even in the team\u2019s HOF.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Area 51 News: Patriots Host Local College Pro Day \u2014<\/b><\/p>\n

After attending several Pro Days, the Patriots met many local college players hoping to keep their NFL dreams alive. They hosted a Pro Day that was set up like the NFL Scouting Combine, where the players ran on-field drills like they do in Indy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While none of the players here are considered top prospects, most won\u2019t get drafted at all but still could signed as UDFAs or invited to rookie minicamps on a tryout basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a list of players who attended, according to NESN:<\/span><\/p>\n

Brian Abraham, EDGE, Albany<\/span>
\n<\/span>Anthony Frederick, WR, Bryant<\/span>
\n<\/span>Kenny Dyson, EDGE, Bryant<\/span>
\n<\/span>Daniel Abraham, LB, Villanova<\/span>
\n<\/span>Joe Andreessen, ILB, Buffalo (Bryant)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Jalen Coker, WR, Holy Cross <\/span>
\n<\/span>Jordan Colbert, S, Rhode Island<\/span>
\n<\/span>Nick Correia, G, Rhode Island <\/span>
\n<\/span>Bryce Gallagher, LB, Northwestern<\/span>
\n<\/span>Kasim Hill, QB, Rhode Island <\/span>
\n<\/span>Randall Harris, CB, New Hampshire<\/span>
\n<\/span>Kyle Hergel, OG, Boston College <\/span>
\n<\/span>Jason Maitre, CB, Wisconsin (BC)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Jarrett Martin, S, Rhode Island <\/span>
\n<\/span>Darion McKenzie, CB, Merrimack <\/span>
\n<\/span>Quinn Sweeney, DE, Springfield College<\/span>
\n<\/span>David Satkowski, G, Stonehill <\/span>
\n<\/span>Lorenzo Thompson, OT, Rhode Island<\/span><\/p>\n

One player of note is Jalen Coker, a WR at Holy Cross, who was invited to the Combine, where he ran a 4.57 in the 40-yard dash. In a pretty amazing stat, he accounted for 46 percent of Holy Cross\u2019 passing yardage in 2023. He scored 31 touchdowns in 39 games for the Crusaders. Last season, he caught 59 passes for 1,040 yards and 15 TDs. He met with the Patriots at the Shrine Bowl.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

His deep speed is average, but he has a very good catch radius, strong hands, and excellent ball-tracking skills. He was a force in the red zone but may struggle to get separation against NFL cornerbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pats Host Two Tackles and a Tight End:<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots hosted two tackles from Notre Dame’s Blake Fisher, Penn State\u2019s Caedan Wallace, and tight end Jared Wiley from TCU.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fisher visited on Friday. As a freshman, he was the Fighting Irish\u2019s starting left tackle but suffered a major knee injury in his first game. After that, he only played right tackle; however, he played opposite left tackle Joe Alt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wallace allowed only one sack in 2023 but, like Fisher, was strictly a right tackle in college. He played a total of 40 games for the Nittany Lions, so he has plenty of game experience. He tips the scales at 6\u20195, 314. He\u2019s considered a Day 3 pick but allowed on two sacks in the past two seasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The intriguing visit is that of Wiley. He, too, is considered a Day 3 prospect but is also considered by many to be a potential \u201cdiamond in the rough\u201d in the upcoming draft. His draft stock has risen thanks to an athletic showing at the NFL Scouting Combine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He ran a 4.62 in the 40-yard dash, a 7.19 in the 3-Cone Drill, and had a 9.10 broad jump. He tips the scales at 6\u20196 249 and is considered more of a move-TE rather than an inline \u201cY\u201d tight end in the Gronk mode. But that could change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wiley, who played for TCU in 2023 and had 47 catches for 520 yards and 8 touchdowns, could be an intriguing option for the Patriots. He has the size and speed to attack the seams, so he’s someone to keep an eye on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Parting Shots:<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Buffalo Bills parted ways with the talented but \u201cpain in the tush\u201d (Thanks RKK) wide receiver Stefon Diggs, trading him to the Houston Texans for a 2024 6th-round, a 2025 2nd-round, and a 5th-round 2025 draft picks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That compensation was surprising, as Houston\u2019s bill doesn\u2019t become due until next season. Even more surprising is that Buffalo has to eat $31 million in dead cap space. That speaks volumes about how much they are tired of Diggs\u2019 antics on and off the field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAre we better today? Probably not. It\u2019s a work in progress,\u201d Buffalo GM Brandon Beane said via video conference.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThese moves are never easy \u2014 very hard, not made overnight, anything like that \u2014 but any time you make a move like this, as I said, very difficult, you\u2019re doing it because you\u2019re trying to win,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bills allowed Diggs to seek a trade with teams. However, one team was banned from trading for Diggs\u2026 the Kansas City Chiefs. So, while the Bills were wanting to rid themselves of the wide receiver, they weren\u2019t willing to help the Chiefs, who have beaten Buffalo three times in the playoffs since 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But the surprise was that Diggs re-did his contract with the Texans, voiding the last three years of his contract, making him a free agent in 2025. Wouldn\u2019t that be a scenario in 2025 if Diggs ends up in KC?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With Gabe Davis gone via free agency to Jacksonville and Diggs a Texan, the Bills’ offense is going to look a lot different in 2024. However, with the upcoming draft, Buffalo will no doubt be looking to add one of the talented wide receivers that will be available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, don\u2019t write the Bills\u2019 epitaph just yet, Jets fans\u2026 but it just goes to show how things can change quickly in the NFL.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In other NFL news, the NFL Network is purging much of their on-air talent.\u00a0 Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, James Palmer, and Will Selva are out at the NFL Network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The league’s move of its \u201cGood Morning Football\u201d show from NYC to LA is supposed to be cost-saving. Really? The league is chock full of revenue, and at every turn, they reach into fans’ pockets for more cash. Every happening now has become a \u201cprime-time event\u201d and, more frequently, into extra fees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mike Florio reported that GMF will be on hiatus until August\u2026with the draft less than three weeks away. As with other Park Avenue moves, this is a head-scratcher. And during draft time, it is not a good move.<\/span><\/p>\n

2022 Season: \u00a0 178\u201492\u20142<\/b><\/p>\n

2021 Season: \u00a0 183\u201488\u20141<\/b><\/p>\n

2020 Season: \u00a0 169\u201486\u20141\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

2019 Season: \u00a0 162\u201493\u20141<\/b><\/p>\n

______________<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve been great,\u201d Maye said. \u201cCoach [Jerod] Mayo, first-year head coach, congrats to him. And just in there talking with new offensive coordinator coach Alex Van Pelt, and learning their stuff. He\u2019s just been awesome.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cFor such a historic program and team and history up there in New England, so just getting the chance to know them, get to know what they\u2019re about, and their champion mindset of getting back to the glory days has been cool.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Quarterback Drake Maye said about his meeting with the Patriots last week. He met with the team again on Friday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201c<\/span>He brings a lot of energy. You can tell he has that leadership ability,\u201d Mayo said. \u201cAnd also the exciting part about a guy like Drake Maye is the ceiling. Like, there is really no ceiling with a guy like that. Now, in saying that when we\u2019re trying to put together this roster, I know a lot of people look at the ceiling, but you also got to kind of see how low is the floor. How low is the floor?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo on meeting Maye during the interview process. Maye is now believed to be there when the Patriots pick at #3, with ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter reporting Washington is likely to be selecting Jayden Daniels as the #2 pick.<\/span><\/p>\n

_______________<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTalent sets the floor; Character sets the ceiling.\u201d Bill Belichick<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow me on Twitter @SteveB7SFG or email me at<\/span><\/i> stevebpatsfans@gmail.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Listen to our<\/span><\/i> Patriots 4th and 2<\/span><\/i><\/a> podcasts on Apple and YouTube as Russ Goldman, Derek Havens, and myself from<\/span><\/i> PatsFans.com<\/span><\/i><\/a> discuss the latest Patriots news and game analysis<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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