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With camp just two weeks away I will look at the current group of New England Patriots<\/strong><\/a> Cornerbacks and Wide Receivers.<\/p>\n

Cornerbacks <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Patriots have a budding star in Christian Gonzalez, the 2023 1st<\/sup> round selection (# 17) from Oregon and Colorado.\u00a0 He was selected Defensive Rookie of the month before he hurt his shoulder and was out for the year.\u00a0 He is back practicing, and it looks like he didn\u2019t miss a beat.\u00a0 His selection was considered a steal by Bill Belichick, especially after trading down and passing on a Tackle.<\/p>\n

Marcus Jones<\/strong> also returns from injury and will line up in the slot.\u00a0 The super quick but small DB has the change of direction skills to cover those jitterbug slot receivers.\u00a0 Jones was selected as the 1st<\/sup> Team All-Pro Punt Returner.\u00a0 His return will boost the Patriots Punt Return game as he is a threat to score every time he touches the ball.\u00a0 In 2022, he also contributed on Offense with 4 catches for 78 yards, a 19.5 YPC.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0I don\u2019t see him being used on Offense this year, but you never know.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Jones<\/strong> turns 31 this season and that is old for a DB.\u00a0\u00a0 As of this writing Jones is penciled in as the Right Cornerback.\u00a0\u00a0 I would really like to see him at Free Safety.\u00a0 He has the instincts and speed to play the position.<\/p>\n

Alex Austin<\/strong> made people stand up and take notice at the end of last season.\u00a0 The Buffalo Bills made him a 7th<\/sup> round selection (#252) but cut him during the final cutdown.\u00a0 Houston claimed him and he spent 6 weeks on the active roster then waived him in October only to re-sign him top their Practice Squad.\u00a0 \u00a0The Patriots claimed him when he was waived off the Houston Practice Squad.\u00a0 He finished the season with 9 tackles in 5 games with one start and had an interception in the last game of the season against the Buffalo Bills.\u00a0 The Oregon State product has impressive size at 6\u20191\u201d, 191 lbs.\u00a0 His 40 time of 4.56 doesn\u2019t wow anyone and a 7.06 3-cone drill is good but not great.<\/p>\n

Marco Wilson<\/strong> is another interesting player.\u00a0 He has 3 years\u2019 experience and was the starter for Arizona from his rookie year in 21.\u00a0 He was drafted by Arizona in the 4th<\/sup> round (#136) of the 2021 draft out of Florida.\u00a0 In his three years with Arizona, he had 48, 56 and 53 tackles respectively, and started 13, 13 and 11 games.\u00a0 The Cardinals waived him on December 26th<\/sup> after he lost his starting job and was claimed by the Patriots the next day. \u00a0In the final game against Buffalo, he added one tackle.\u00a0 His speed is impressive with a 4.37 40-yard dash time. \u00a0\u00a0This gives the Pats a backup player with experience.\u00a0 I would not be surprised to see Wilson play some Free Safety.<\/p>\n

Shaun Wade<\/strong> was acquired by the Patriots at the end of Training Camp in 2021.\u00a0 He was the 5th Round selection (#160) of the Baltimore Ravens.\u00a0 The Pats traded a 5th<\/sup> and 7th<\/sup> round picks to acquire him and he has not worked out. The former All-American from Ohio State stand 6\u2019 1\u201d, 198 lbs. and runs a 4.46 40-yard dash.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Last season was his 1st<\/sup> with any significant playing time.\u00a0 He recorded 23 tackles in 6 starts in the 14 games he played in.\u00a0 \u00a0Wilson is in direct competition with Wade, and this should be an interesting camp battle.<\/p>\n

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\"Isaiah<\/p>\n

(PHOTO: Tork Mason\/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Isaiah Bolden<\/strong> was selected in the 7th<\/sup> round (#245) by the Patriots last year.\u00a0 In a pre-season game, he awkwardly collided with teammate Calvin Munson and was temporarily immobilized.\u00a0 The remainder of the game was suspended.\u00a0 \u00a0Bolden was immediately put on IR and lost for the season.\u00a0 \u00a0Bolden was expected to contribute on special teams as a gunner and is a perfect replacement for Matthew Slater.\u00a0 This is not to say he is anywhere near as good, that remains to be seen.\u00a0 If Bolden makes the team, it will be because of his Special Teams ability.<\/p>\n

Azizi Hearn <\/strong>is a physically gifted athlete.\u00a0 At 6\u20191\u201d, 205 lbs., he is a big cornerback.\u00a0 In his college career he started 37 games and played in a total of 57.\u00a0 However, that was for three different D1 teams.\u00a0 He started at Arizona in 2018, Wyoming for 2019 \u2013 2021 and finished at UCLA in 2023.\u00a0 In all those games, he had just one INT.\u00a0 From his Pro-Day, he ran a 4.48 40-yard dash, did 6.92 3-cone drill and had 18 reps on the Bench Press.\u00a0 He does have small hands.\u00a0 \u00a0In the 2023 draft he went Undrafted and signed with Ls Vegas.\u00a0 He was cut at the final cutdown and chose to sign with New England\u2019s Practice Squad where he remained for the entire season. \u00a0\u00a0This past January he signed a Futures contract with the Pats.\u00a0 I suspect that he will battle Isaiah Bolden for that last CB spot, and it will come down to who performs better on Special Teams.<\/p>\n

Marcellas Dial<\/strong> was drafted by the Patriots in the 6th<\/sup> round (#180) out of South Carolina.\u00a0 The 6\u2019 190 lb, DB ran a 4.46 40-yard dash but a miserable 7.28 3-cone drill at the combine.\u00a0 This says that his speed is strictly straight line with poor change of direction skills. \u00a0Dial played in 38 games in the SEC and started 29 of those.\u00a0 Darius Rush (2023 5th<\/sup> rd pick IND) and Cam Smith (2023 3rd<\/sup> pick MIA) forced Dial to play in the slot and until they were gone and he moved to CB.\u00a0 The Patriots thought enough of him to bring him in before the draft as one of their 30 approved visits.\u00a0 He was listed as one of losers from the East West Shrine game getting beaten for a 52-yard reception.\u00a0 He will battle for the final DB slot, and he must impress on Special Teams to make the cut.\u00a0 At the least he will be a candidate for the Practice Squad.<\/p>\n

Kaleb Ford-Dement<\/strong> played at Texas State and was signed as an Undrafted Free Agent by the Patriots.\u00a0 The 5\u201911\u201d 176 DB ran a 4.5 40-yard dash and 6.8 3-cone drill at his Pro Day.\u00a0 Those numbers got him noticed and an invitation to join Training Camp.\u00a0 We can\u2019t tell what a DB will do in shorts and shells of OTAs.\u00a0 \u00a0His slender frame may be a deterrent to making the team.\u00a0 At best he is a candidate for the Practice Squad.<\/p>\n

Mikey Victor<\/strong> \u00a0 The Alabama State product stands 6\u20192.3\u201d 205 lbs.\u00a0 He ran a miserable 4.67 40-yard dash at his Pro Day.\u00a0 I have also seen a different 40 number (4.57).\u00a0 The 4.67 is from the very reliable NFL Draft Scout.\u00a0 His saving grace was a 6.82 3-cone drill which indicates very good change of direction.\u00a0 My concern is that he won\u2019t have the make up speed to catch Pro Receivers that make double moves.\u00a0 His measured wingspan was 80\u201d.\u00a0 The Undrafted Free Agent went the JUCO route then enrolled at University of Nevada Las Vegas. \u00a0He transferred to Alabama State and started for two years. \u00a0\u00a0The long CB uses his size to break up passes.<\/p>\n

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\"Kendrick<\/p>\n

(PHOTO: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Wide Receivers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pro Football Focus has ranked the Patriots WRs the worst group in the NFL.\u00a0 This is the 2nd<\/sup> year in a row they have been at the bottom.<\/p>\n

Kendrick Bourne<\/strong> is one of the most experienced WRs in the Patriots camp.\u00a0 He was having a very good season until an ACL injury sidelined him.\u00a0 The Patriots thought enough of him to bring him back even though he had questions marks coming off an ACL injury.\u00a0 Bourne has diligently worked to get back to his old form.\u00a0 He was held out of OTAs and Mini Camp because of the injury.\u00a0 I think the Patriots are being cautious.\u00a0 Training camp will show if he can still play.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be surprised if he starts out on PUP.<\/p>\n

Juju Smith-Schuster<\/strong> admitted he was not 100% last year (more like 60%).\u00a0 He should be ashamed for taking a paycheck and playing at 60%.\u00a0 I am very surprised they have brought him back.\u00a0 I thought for sure he would be a June 1st<\/sup> cap casualty.\u00a0 I don\u2019t think he has anything left in the tank and he can\u2019t separate.<\/p>\n

The Pats signed KJ Osborn<\/strong> away from the Vikings.\u00a0 The 2020 5th<\/sup> round pick (#180) by Minnesota has started 30 of 59 games played with Minnesota.\u00a0 He has a very poor Target to Catch percentage of 64%.\u00a0 Dropping catchable passes is a problem.\u00a0 \u00a0The 4-year vet stands 6\u2019 203\u201d lb. \u00a0and ran a 4.48 40 and 7.00 3-cones drill.\u00a0 The receiver started 12 of 16 games last season and had 48 catches for 450 yards, his worst performance since not playing as a rookie.<\/p>\n

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\"Demario<\/p>\n

(PHOTO: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Demario Douglas<\/strong> was the lone bright spot in the receiving corp.\u00a0 The unheralded wideout was drafted in the 6th<\/sup> round (#210) out of Liberty University.\u00a0 His speed stood out at 5\u2019 8\u201d, 198 lbs, he ran a 4.44 40 and 7.05 3-cone.\u00a0 He was very difficult to cover and a threat every time he touched the ball.\u00a0 In 2023 he started 7 games and appeared in 14 total.\u00a0 His total receptions of 49 were second only to Ezekiel Elliot\u2019s 51.\u00a0 Those receptions were good for 561 yards and a 11.4 YPC.\u00a0 \u00a0He is most effective working out of the slot and Van Pelts passing game should revolve around him.<\/p>\n

In a draft loaded with Wide Receivers the Patriots took two of them.\u00a0 Did they take the right ones?\u00a0 The 1st<\/sup> receiver taken was Washington\u2019s Ja\u2019Lynn Polk<\/strong> in the second round (#37).\u00a0 The 6\u20191\u201d 203 lb wideout doesn\u2019t impress with his speed, running just a 4.52 40. \u00a0This is what former NFL player and expert analyst Steve Smith Jr.<\/strong>, had to say about Polk during the pre-draft process, “He’s not fast. He’s not slow. He can play football…He’s not going to outrun many people, but he’s strong at the point of attack. He’s strong with the ball in his hands. That’s what gives him that advantage. Eye and hand coordination cannot be taught. Ja’Lynn Polk’s ability to adjust to the football is excellent.”\u00a0 PFF Fantasy Football ranks Polk as one of their three sleeper picks based upon ability and opportunity.\u00a0 As the principle wideout he will have a great opportunity to become the #1 receiver very quickly.\u00a0 Post Draft rumors had the Patriots trying to trade back into the 1st<\/sup> round to take WR Xavier Legette.\u00a0 Instead. they traded picks #33 and # 137 to Los Angelas Chargers for picks #37 and #110.\u00a0 LAC took WR Ladd McConkey from Georgia, the player I preferred. \u00a0\u00a0These two players will forever be linked to see which team made out better in that deal.\u00a0 \u00a0Most observers thought the Patriots took Polk a round earlier than they should have.\u00a0 I don\u2019t look at it that way.\u00a0 They liked Polk and didn\u2019t think he would be around in the 3rd<\/sup> round to take.\u00a0 \u00a0Yes,\u00a0 it may have been earlier than they wanted to take him, but that is just how the draft played out.<\/p>\n

The other rookie is the brash Javon Baker<\/strong> from University of Central Florida.\u00a0 The Patriots selected him in the 4th<\/sup> round (#110).\u00a0 He too will be linked to that trade as the Patriots received #110 for their #137 as part of the trade.\u00a0 So, if they don\u2019t make the trade, they probably won\u2019t have a chance to draft Baker.\u00a0 In his interviews immediately after the draft, Baker appeared to be miffed at all the teams that passed on him stating they will pay (for not taking him).\u00a0 He also stands 6\u20191\u201d 202 lbs, running a middle of the road 4.54 40.\u00a0 I fear that Baker played in an inferior D1 conference and was a big fish in a small pond.\u00a0 He was originally stuck behind some great receivers at Alabama.\u00a0 He transferred to UCF to get out of their shadow.\u00a0 I hope I am wrong about Baker, and he shows me and all his other detractors what he can do.<\/p>\n

Tyquan Thornton<\/strong> was taken in the 2nd<\/sup> round (#50) of the 2022 draft ahead of WR George Pickens of the Steelers.\u00a0 In his 1st<\/sup> game as a Pro, he broke his collarbone in a Pre-season game and was lost for the season. The knock on him has been that he is too slight at 6\u20192\u201d 185 lbs, \u00a0gaining 4 lbs since his rookie year. \u00a0Oh, he can fly, with 4.28 speed, but he can\u2019t run pass routes.\u00a0 I would have thought that scouts would know he doesn’t run good routes ahead of him being drafted.\u00a0 Thornton is a bust and they should give his reps to someone that might be able to help the team and who can be relied upon to catch the ball when it\u2019s thrown to them.<\/p>\n

Jalen Reagor<\/strong> is another receiver that can\u2019t hold onto the ball and has way too many drops.\u00a0 Reagor was the former #1 pick of the Eagles (#21) in the 2020 Draft.\u00a0 He has 147 career targets and 79 receptions.\u00a0 That is a 54% reception rate.\u00a0 I don\u2019t want a receiver that catches slightly better than one of every two passes thrown to him.\u00a0\u00a0 I don\u2019t care if he is a good Kick Off return man.\u00a0 The Patriots have Marcus Jones who can do the Kick-Off returns.<\/p>\n

Kayshon Boutte<\/strong> was a surprise last year as a rookie.\u00a0 \u00a0He lasted until the 6th<\/sup> round (#187) when the Patriots called his name.\u00a0 This from a Pre-season favorite to be the top Wide Receiver taken.\u00a0 Did all the other teams know something the Patriots just didn\u2019t know, or did they ignore it and took him based on talent alone?\u00a0 This off-season Boutte was indicted on charges of making an alleged 8900 underage illegal bets.\u00a0 \u00a0This included 6 on LSU football games while he played for them.\u00a0 \u00a0Can\u2019t believe he is occupying a roster spot.\u00a0 Are they hoping for another Jack Jones miracle?\u00a0 How did that work out for the Pats?\u00a0 Boutte can\u2019t be relied upon and should have been released.<\/p>\n

Ja\u2019Quae Jackson <\/strong>played in D2 California University of Pennsylvania for 4 years and transferred to Rutgers and played in the Big 10.\u00a0 The 6\u20191 184 lb wideout led the Scarlett knights with 22 receptions for 361 yards and a TD.\u00a0 At his Pro Day he ran a 4.52 40 and 6.85 3-cone drill according to NFL Draftscout.\u00a0 I have read that he ran a sub 4.5 40 at his Pro Day from another source.\u00a0 Jackson was signed after the draft as an UDFA but released in June when the Pats scooped him up.\u00a0 I believe that Jackson is just camp fodder.<\/p>\n

Kawaan Baker <\/strong>was a 2022 7th<\/sup> round (#255) draft choice of the New Orleans Saints out of South Alabama. \u00a0He was cut at the final cutdown and then re-signed to the Practice Squad.\u00a0 Baker was suspended for 6 games in 2022 and subsequently cut by the Saints.\u00a0 He re-signed with their Practice Squad in December and signed a future contract for 2023.\u00a0 He was cut at the final cut downs in 2023 and remained out of football until he signed a futures contract with the Patriots in January.\u00a0 The 6\u20191\u201d 215 lbs. receiver ran a 4.43 40 at this Pro Day but subsequently ran a 7.45 3-cone drill.\u00a0 Straight line speed only.<\/p>\n

David Wallis <\/strong>is a D3 player from Randolph Macon college.\u00a0 During his career he posted 144 catches for 3,144 yards and 46 TDs.\u00a0 He ran a 4.50 40 and 6.94 3-cone drill.\u00a0 He was invited to rookie camp on a tryout basis and after an impressive performance he was signed afterwards as an UnDrafted Free Agent.\u00a0 Keep an eye out for him in camp.\u00a0 He might just be a great story if he can make it.\u00a0 There is room for a player like him to develop on the Practice Squad.<\/p>\n

Morse’s Morsels <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Patriots Sign Tavai to Contract Extension<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Patriots extended another key performer to a three-year extension worth up to $21M.\u00a0 Linebacker Jahlani Tavai becomes the latest to re-up with the team. \u00a0In 2023 Tavai\u2019s defensive snaps increased to 74%.\u00a0 He also played 78% of the Special Teams snaps. \u00a0In the last decade, he is the only player in the NFL to play 70% of the defensive snaps and 70% of the ST snaps in the same season.\u00a0 I would say that he earned that contract extension.<\/p>\n

I like the signing the Patriots have made this season, concentrating on their own players, rewarding them and showing the locker room that you can get a second contract with the Patriots.\u00a0 This is in tune with their new draft, develop and re-sign philosophy.<\/p>\n

This signing must really tick off Matt Judon and Davon Godchaux.\u00a0 Unfortunately. they are on the wrong side of 30 and I don\u2019t think the team will extend either player.\u00a0 They may guarantee some of Godchaux\u2019s contract to ease his concerns.\u00a0 Matt Judon played this game last year, by holding in.\u00a0 The team moved some money from future years into last year\u2019s contract.\u00a0 That means there is even less available this year for the 32-year-old.\u00a0 I love Judon\u2019s enthusiasm, and he is a stand-up guy, coming out week after week and facing the media.\u00a0 He is a leader in the clubhouse, but he is 32 and is coming to the end of the line.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be surprised if Judon is traded before the season or at the Trade Deadline to a contender that needs a pass rusher to put them over the top.<\/p>\n

Godchaux\u2019s Agent is Drew Rosenhaus \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

When Bill Belichick was here, he had a cozy relationship with Drew Rosenhaus, sometimes at the detriment to the team.\u00a0 The Patriots don\u2019t seem to be moving on the contract front with Godchaux and subsequently Rosenhaus.<\/p>\n

Josh Uche has gone back to having Drew Rosenhaus represent him.\u00a0 He was his original agent when he was drafted out of Michigan.\u00a0 I don\u2019t know who was advising him when he re-signed with the Patriots.\u00a0 Uche signed for $3M and can earn up to $8M if all incentives are met.\u00a0 The reports stated that Uche left a lot of money on the table from other teams when he re-signed with the Patriots.<\/p>\n

Under-the-Radar Scouting Department Moves<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is a different organization under Jerod Mayo.\u00a0 They are much more open with the media, giving out more information.\u00a0 These two moves are not really public knowledge. Here are two personnel moves in the scouting department from earlier this offseason are proof of that.<\/p>\n

The Patriots recently promoted pro scout Sam Fioroni to assistant director of pro scouting, and they also moved Marquis Dickerson from scouting assistant to pro scout. Fioroni has been with the team since 2021, with Dickerson coming aboard one year later.\u00a0 Another example of the organization credo of promoting from within.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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