The Patriots may or may not be running the 3-4 this season. The signings of Davon Godchaux and Matthew Judon suggest that they maybe shifting back to a 30 front. Regardless of what they are doing, the Patriots need to get bigger inside if they are going to do a better job of stopping the run. McNeil profiles more as a 3-4 nose tackle or a 2i in the 4-3….
Patriots Draft: 60 Players in 60 Days: Baron Browning, OLB, Ohio State
The Patriots love versatility, especially on defense. They want guys that can play as many positions as possible and play every down if possible. Baron Browning can be that type of player. He can line up as a stack linebacker on first and second down and come off the edge on third down. He is athletic and can match up in coverage as well. Browning is raw and needs refinement…
Patriots Draft: 60 Players in 60 Days: Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford
We all know Bill Belichick’s affinity for cornerbacks. Belichick has always been a trends guy. He understands that spread offenses have taken over the NFL. He knows he needs to match up in sub packages so he has emphasized drafting cornerbacks and safeties in recent years. While Belichick has missed at the position (Dowling, Dawson, Wheatley etc.) he has also nailed the position in the draft. Just think of the…
Patriots Draft: 60 Players in 60 Days: James Hudson, OT, Cincinnati
The Patriots have drafted well along the offensive line during Bill Belichick’s tenure. With ten picks in this draft, do not be surprised if they do what they did in last year’s draft and draft a couple of more offensive lineman. Trent Brown is on a one year deal, Isaiah Wynn needs to have his fifth year option picked up and Shaq Mason’s cap number in 2022 is $10.2 million…
College: Holy Cross embracing the challenge of facing No. 1 South Dakota State
The Holy Cross football program won a second straight Patriot League title last weekend, and all they got was a lousy matchup with the top FCS team in the country. After the Crusaders made history by winning the first ever title game in fairly dominant fashion over Bucknell, Holy Cross found out Sunday morning they’d be facing No. 1 overall seed South Dakota State on Saturday (3 P.M.) in the…
Boston College: Eagles taking things slow ahead of spring game Saturday
Smell that? It’s real football being played. Alright, so it it might not be a real game week, but there is quite a bit of excitement around The Heights as BC gets set for its spring game Saturday morning at Alumni Stadium. The two-ish hour scrimmage will be broadcast live on the ACC Network (11 A.M.) and family members of players will be allowed inside to watch some live football for…
High School: 10 thoughts on the week that was in high school football
Here are some thoughts on Week Six of the Fall II season. 1. Catholic Memorial and Xaverian played an instant classic on Saturday that had the feel of a state title game. The Hawks went toe to toe with the Knights and proved that they are among the elites again in the Catholic Conference. Both teams are young so expect this rivalry to intensify in the coming seasons. 2. For…
Patriots Draft: 60 Players in 60 Days: Davis Mills, QB, Stanford
Davis Mills has gone from relative obscurity to one of the most talked about prospects in this draft class. Mills was a five star recruit out of Greater Atlanta Christian in 2016. He had one of the most decorated high school careers of any quarterback in recent history. However, upon arriving at Stanford, Mills found himself backing up K.J Costello. When he got the opportunity to play in 2019, he…
Patriots Draft: 60 Players in 60 Days: Demetric Felton, RB, UCLA
Felton is a hybrid running back, wide receiver who can impact a game in a myriad of ways. After an up and down career at UCLA, Felton put himself on the map with a great week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Front office executives and scouts alike got to see his tantalizing skill set on full display. When you look at Felton, think of a more explosive version of…
Patriots Draft: 60 Players in 60 Days: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
We all know Bill Belichick’s track record when it comes to drafting wide receivers. We do not need to revisit that. Jaylen Waddke however could change that narrative if he dropped to the Patriots at 15 and they drafted him. Waddle is arguably the most explosive playmaker in this class. That’s saying a lot considering teammate Devonta Smith and Florida’s Kadarius Toney are in this draft among others. Of course…