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Patriots Aim Focus On These Draft Targets as they work overtime on efficient draft process
This week, we bring you up to date on some of the prospects that New England has met with throughout the draft process and provide a snippet on what each player brings to the next level.
Bedard: Reacting to all Eliot Wolf's comments on the Patriots at the NFL Scouting Combine (updated)
Here are Eliot Wolf's podium comments from Tuesday morning at the NFL Combine (Mike Vrabel will speak at 1 p.m. on Wednesday), and then our reaction to some of his more interesting comments.
Bedard: Takeaways from Mike Vrabel at the NFL combine - early in the process for the HC
Considering we heard from Vrabel about two weeks ago after the Super Bowl, and since he took at least some personal time after a very long season, the Patriots' head coach was pretty light on the details when it came to his football team heading into free agency and the draft process. If you were hoping to get a vision for where the Patriots are going this offseason, that didn't happen.
Bedard: There's more to do, but the Patriots continue to back up their words with action
This year, Vrabel and Eliot Wolf talked, not of rebuilding, but continuing to build. Translation: getting better while rounding out the depth issues. The Patriots have again backed up their words.
NFL Scouting Combine Preview (Defense) - Edge Rushers Aplenty Offer Mass Appeal
A nice crop of edge rushers are set to arrive Indy this week, a position that New England is sure to monitor.
NFL Draft Mailbag: Pondering Patriots Draft Plans; Plus 7-Round Mock Draft
With the NFL free agent frenzy blowing through like a tornado, the main focus of the New England Patriots attention now turns to the NFL Draft, which is approximately one month away.
Bedard: Tight ends, edges, safeties and fullbacks for the Patriots in free agency
Part 1 of my free agent preview was here, and here's the rest of the positions.
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Don't worry about Gonzalez yet; plus, more on Mad Maxx
Both Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf have preached their desire to keep the cornerback around for the foreseeable future, so where’s the deal?
Giardi: Should the Patriots take another safety in this year's draft?
With Byard's age and perhaps a lack of a suitable long-term solution alongside Woodson, safety is a need. Would Vrabel and company want one on day one? Feels unlikely. After that, the door is open.
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Rankings draw critique; plus, if Crosby's telling the truth...
“If you can’t find a way to make this kid part of your offense and get more out of him, you shouldn’t be coaching offense.”
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Giardi: Making sense of the Patriots' chosen path in free agency, and wondering what's next?
"We're always open to trying to improve the team any way we can.”
Giardi: Roster review/free agency preview - Do the Patriots have the market cornered?
Despite not seeing nearly as much “cat” coverage as I thought we would based on Mike Vrabel’s comments, the Patriots' secondary became one of the clear strengths of the football team