by Zack Cox on Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 12:40AM 11,697 Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — During his first meeting with New England reporters, new Patriots offensive tackle Antonio Garcia admitted he doesn’t know much about legendary Pats offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia. That will change in a hurry. From the moment Garcia arrives in Foxboro this week, it will be Scarnecchia’s job to mold the lean, athletic draft pick into New England’s potential left tackle of the future. “I know the Patriots are definitely a winning organization,” Garcia said in a conference call shortly after the Patriots selected him in the third round (85th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. “And I’m just excited to work with all the coaches there, especially the offensive line
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NFL Draft 2017 Winners, Losers: Analysis Of Second, Third Rounds
Share this: PHILADELPHIA — The second day of the NFL Draft is when teams fill out their roster with the necessary depth to overcome injuries and other problems. Depth is the key to consistently winning in the NFL, and there are a lot of potential starters to be had in the second and third rounds. Here are the notable winners and losers from Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Click here to read about the Round 1 winners and losers >> WINNERSSeattle SeahawksThe Seahawks traded down twice, once out of the first round Thursday and again Friday in the second round. They settled at No. 35 and selected Michigan State defensive tackle Malik McDowell. He fills a weakness in the interior of Seattle’s defensive line, as the
Reuben Foster Hung Up On Saints When 49ers Picked Him In NFL Draft
Share this: Reuben Foster had to sweat it out on the first night of the NFL Draft on Thursday. The Alabama linebacker eventually was scooped up by the San Francisco 49ers with the No. 31 overall pick, but the Niners weren’t the only team interested in Foster’s services. Just moments before San Francisco made its selection, Foster received a call from the New Orleans Saints, who expressed interest in selecting him at No. 32. Unfortunately for the Saints, John Lynch and the 49ers swooped in and grabbed Foster before they had the chance. And in an effort to avoid an awkward conversation, Foster simply hung up on New Orleans as he learned of his new NFL home. Foster explained the hilarious sequence Friday, which you
NFL Draft Results 2017: Live Updates, List Of Picks For Second, Third Rounds
Share this: PHILADELPHIA — After a crazy and trade-filled first round of the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday night, the action resumes Friday night with the second and third rounds. There are plenty of good players still available, highlighted by Florida State running back Dalvin Cook and Washington cornerback Kevin King. Keep it right here for updates, rumors, trades and a list of every pick from the second and third rounds with our live blog from Philly. 7:03 p.m.: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has taken the stage and is met with loud boos from the crowd. 6:30 p.m. ET: The Green Bay Packers will kick off Round 2 at 7 p.m. SECOND ROUND33. Green Bay (from Cleveland)34. Seattle (from San Francisco)35. Jacksonville36. Chicago37. Los Angeles Rams38. Los
There Is Plenty Of Excitement Surrounding The Red Sox Vs. Cubs Series
Share this: The Boston Red Sox begin a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night and there is plenty to get excited about. The Red Sox and the Cubs are linked in more way than one. Former Red Sox GM Theo Epstein will make his return to Fenway Park as well as former pitchers Jon Lester and John Lackey, all three of whom are now Cubs. The players are just as excited as the fans according to Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. and Cubs pitcher Jon Lester. To hear from Bradley and Lester check out the video above from “Red Sox First Pitch,” presented by Men’s Wearhouse. Thumbnail photo from David Kohl/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
T.J. Watt Drafted By Steelers, Who Will Play Brother J.J.’s Texans On Christmas
Share this: The Watt family should have a very special Christmas this year, after the Pittsburgh Steelers picked linebacker T.J. Watt 30th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday night. T.J.’s brother J.J., of course, is a star defensive end for the Houston Texans, who are scheduled to host the Steelers in Week 16 on “Monday Night Football,” which happens to fall on Dec. 25. The Texans also made a splash during Round 1, as they traded up to pick Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson No. 12 overall. Whether Watson plays or not, the Christmas Night battle between the Watt brothers should be a fun one. Too bad the Steelers and Texans don’t play the Los Angeles Chargers anytime next season — the other Watt brother,
2017 NFL Draft Results: Biggest Steals, Reaches Among First-Round Picks
Share this: PHILADELPHIA — The first round of the 2017 NFL Draft was a wild one. We saw many trades, surprising picks and crazy reactions from the Philadelphia crowd throughout Thursday night. With the first 32 picks in the books, it’s time to analyze some of the best and worst selections. Here are the most notable steals and reaches of the first round. STEALSJamal Adams, No. 6, New York JetsAdams might be the best defensive prospect in this class, and he was projected to go No. 2 or No. 3 in most mock drafts. But he surprisingly fell to the Jets, who had an easy decision to make at No. 6. Safety was a huge weakness for New York last season, and its pass