May 2012
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Marcus Forston, Miami (Fla.), NFL Draft -... →
The Pats haven’t signed many UDFAs so far, but here’s one guy who could be interesting. Sounds like he has a lot of raw potential and could really be an impact player if he’s willing to work. I can tell you this, he’ll either be willing to work or he won’t make the Patriots team.
Stays coordinated through contact and can anchor well in the run game, generating power...
April 2012
Watchnfloffseason:
Who hugged the NFL commissioner longest. I won’t wreck the ending, you’ll need to watch.
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“On Tavon Wilson. ”He was a pretty good leader for the team when they had injury...”
– BostonHerald.com - Blogs: Rap Sheet» Blog Archive » Draft wizard Corey Chavous weighs in on Pats picks
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“16 (48) New England Patriots (from Oakland): FS Tavon Wilson, Illinois A...”
– ProFootballWeekly.com - Pick-by-pick analysis: Round Two
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ProFootballWeekly.com - Pick-by-pick analysis:... →
21 New England Patriots (from Cincinnati): DE Chandler Jones, Syracuse The Patriots sorely needed to add some pressure players, and Bill Belichick shrewdly dealt up to land a raw condor with rare length and explosive body power. Jones is very tough, humble and hardworking and once he develops his core strength and learns how to harness his raw power, he could emerge as a special talent at any...
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“Bequette said that he is ready to play whatever position he is asked. “I feel...”
– Patriots were fans of Arkansas DE/LB Jake Bequette - The Boston Globe
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“Mock drafts are pick-by-pick guesses of which team will select which player in...”
– Draftniks: Ever the Experts and Always on the Clock - NYTimes.com
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Reiss/ESPN Boston: Bill Belichick crafts a new... →
As we tweeted yesterday, “Nickel is the new base”.
In the past, more focus was placed on the base 3-4 defense. Belichick has almost always had a stout 3-4, with powerful, hold-the-fort linemen in the 300-pound range whose primary job was to build a wall at the line of scrimmage. Bigger, physical linebackers played behind them.
It wasn’t the fastest defense, but it had size,...
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As a whole, the parts seem to fit the Patriots -... →
Remember back in 2010 when all we talked about was how specialized the Patriots defense was? There wasn’t much diversity with their defensive personnel, instead it was entirely predictable what they were trying to do based on the guys who were on the field.
But with the additions of this past weekend it’s clear the Patriots are focused on making their defense one that can excel...
All new Pats Draft Recap Podcast: PatsPropaganda &... →
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“In Mayock’s estimation, the rich got richer, beginning with the New...”
– NFL.com news: Mike Mayock sees AFC’s rich get richer in NFL draft
“On seventh-round selection Jeremy Ebert: “Ebert is a guy who we kind of...”
– Belichick highlights Dennard as value pick - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
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Among Buckeyes with NFL Draft dreams, Nate Ebner's... →
Ebner wasn’t a recruit at all. But if there’s anyone who helped their NFL prospects with the 2011 Buckeyes, it may be Ebner. For a guy who didn’t play high school football, now contemplating making a living at the game is a bit surreal. Except Ebner, who competed at an elite level in rugby, couldn’t help but believe he’d have a shot. “
Did I think I’d...
“More on Dennard from Belichick: “He’s strong. He’s a physical player....”
– Belichick highlights Dennard as value pick - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
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“When it comes to versatility, the phrase around Gillette Stadium is, “The more...”
– patriots - Flexible flyers: Patriots stress versatility through first two days of draft - WEEI | Christopher Price
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“I played special teams in college. I’m going to play special teams with...”
– Tavon Wilson
New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
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ProFootballWeekly.com - Draft Prospect - Jeremy... →
Positives: Solidly built and durable. Good two-year production. Nifty route runner. Gets his head around and works back to the quarterback. Has slot experience and will work the middle. Catches the ones he should. Good field awareness. Has special-teams experience. Solid character.
Negatives: Short arms. Needs to get stronger. Tight through his core. Average slot quickness. Gears down to cut....
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NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Alfonzo... →
STRENGTHS Dennard is a strong all-around player, who doesn’t shine with any particular skill, but that’s his main strength: There are few weaknesses in his game. He is a heady player who plays on top of receivers and understands how to turn and run to not get beat deep. He trusts his speed and footwork in man coverage and can fill nicely as a run defender in both run plays and in...
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“Some trades looked better than others when you put them up against each other,...”
– Belichick details trade thinking - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
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Analyzing the pick of DE/LB Jake Bequette - Extra... →
Must read from Bedard, with his take on the defensive depth chart. I don’t even know how BB will start to sort all of this out. But it’s clear that the Patriots will have options on the defensive line.
[Bequette] stood up at times at Arkansas so he would seem a natural for the DE/OLB hybrid Elephant position for the Patriots. Considering his experience and pro-ready body, it wouldn’t...
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“How close are you with Ryan Mallett? When was the last time you spoke to him?...”
– It Is What It Is » Jake Bequette’s Q&A with the New England media on Friday night
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“Here are the defensive players the Patriots now have 6-4 or taller:
Markell...”
– Analyzing the pick of DE/LB Jake Bequette - Extra Points - Boston.com
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Getting a feel for Tavon Wilson
After watching a couple games of youtube cutups for Tavon Wilson I got a little bit of a sense of what the Patriots might’ve seen in him. Of course the sample size is incredibly small so take this as a very general barometer.
Though he was called a safety it looks to me like Tavon Wilson is really a slot corner in the NFL. One thing I noticed was that he consistently had good break on the...
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NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Jake... →
Bequette has been a strong player for Arkansas, though his productivity can be attributed less to great athletic ability than competitiveness and intelligence. He stands out as a leader and high-energy player for the Razorbacks. He possesses the strength to rush and set the edge and hold his ground in the run game, where he can battle well against bigger linemen and chase hard until the end of...
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Illini cornerback Tavon Wilson draws inspiration... →
Well we might not have known who Tavon Wilson was when the Pats drafted him, but after reading this it’s hard not to be excited for him.
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“As far as Mayock is concerned, New England did itself a huge favor in trading up...”
– NFL.com news: Mike Mayock tips NFL draft cap to four movers, shakers
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“When you had your workout, what did they try to stress to you in terms of what...”
– It Is What It Is » Jake Bequette’s Q&A with the New England media on Friday night
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“Has a solidly-built frame with good upper body strength and tenacity, working...”
– Jake Bequette, Arkansas, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com
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“The Combine snub definitely seems a motivating factor for the 22-year-old....”
– Off-the-radar Tavon Wilson Pats’ pick at 48
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Tavon Wilson/National Football Post Scouting... →
Well it isn’t pretty but here’s National Football Post’s scouting report on Tavon Wilson.
A thickly put together safety prospect with a compact frame and natural girth through the mid section. However, looks heavy-footed when trying to re-direct and isn’t real sudden/explosive in space. Tries to sit into his drop off the line and does a decent job keeping his base down...
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Patriots draft Illinois safety Tavon Wilson (?) in...
It happens every year. The Patriots draft a guy that not even Greg Cosell knows who he is. This year’s edition is Illinois safety Tavon Wilson who seems to have zero scouting information on him available on the internet, except that he’s 6-00, 205 and ran a 4.52 40-yard dash.
Oh and here’s a picture of him pumping a fist. Looks pretty awesome, huh?
So stay tuned,...
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Patriots draft day two thoughts
Although the Pats had a universally-praised day one of draft picks there’s still work to be done today and tomorrow. While they only have two second-round picks remaining in the draft, I expect they’ll try to work the trade downs as much as possible to pick up some additional selections. I wouldn’t rule out a potential Brian Hoyer trade as to add some picks as well.
What...
