Share this: Despite weeks and months of NFL draft preparation, there will be players selected this weekend who turn out to be busts. That’s life in the football world. The draft is an inexact science, and the bust whammy does not favor any particular position. Teams can do as much homework as they’d like, but the NFL is a whole different beast, and players who thrive in college aren’t necessarily going to succeed at the next level. The Sports Daily identified players at each position from the 2017 NFL Draft class who are most likely to be considered busts in the next five years or so. Check them out at the link below. Predicting biggest draft busts at every position >> Thumbnail photo via Kim Klement/USA
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NFL Rumors: Adrian Peterson Likely Won’t Sign With Team Before Draft
Share this: Adrian Peterson’s future still hangs in the balance, and the running back’s situation might not change for at least a few more weeks. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that Peterson is not expected to sign with a team before the 2017 NFL Draft barring a dramatic shift. The draft kicks off in two weeks on April 27. Teams involved will continue to monitor Peterson’s status, according to Rapoport, but it’ll be interesting to see how teams needing a running back will approach the draft and whether it’ll impact the 32-year-old’s market, which apparently isn’t all that robust to begin with. Peterson, who has spent his entire 10-year career with the Minnesota Vikings, has met with the New England Patriots and New
Should Patriots Kick The Tires On Dion Jordan After Release From Dolphins?
Share this: Once upon a time, Dion Jordan seemed like the kind of player Bill Belichick could only dream of having on his New England Patriots. Jordan, who once was rumored to be selected first overall in the 2013 draft, was 6-foot-6, 248 pounds when coming out of Oregon and seemed to have the length to rush the passer from the edge and the athleticism to drop back into coverage. It’s why he was picked third overall by the Miami Dolphins despite undergoing shoulder surgery months before the draft. The Patriots even brought him in for an official visit before the draft that year while knowing there was little to no chance they could take him. Needless to say, the Dolphins probably would like to have the
What Patriots Typically Value At Offensive Line In NFL Scouting Combine
Share this: Running backs will draw most of the attention at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday, but the offensive linemen deserve some attention, too. The Patriots certainly have a type when it comes to running backs, but their drafting trends are less obvious at offensive tackle and along the interior offensive line. The Patriots generally draft heavier offensive tackles with above-average lateral quickness, vertical explosion and strength. Many would assume the Patriots prefer more athletic offensive tackles because of Nate Solder and Sebastian Vollmer, but that historically hasn’t been the case. At guard and center, the Patriots value athleticism much more highly. Guards and centers drafted by the Patriots have above average speed, agility and lateral quickness. Starting guards Joe Thuney and Shaq Mason
Patriots Offseason Preview: Secondary Could Look Very Different Next Season
by Zack Cox on Mon, Feb 27, 2017 at 8:00AM 1,819 Share this: The New England Patriots will look to defend their Super Bowl title in 2017. But first, they have some questions to answer. Before the NFL Scouting Combine kicks off Tuesday in Indianapolis, marking the unofficial start of the NFL offseason, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Patriots’ roster. We’ll examine which players stood out in 2016, which ones have some work to do this offseason and which ones could be leaving town. Next up: the secondary. UNDER CONTRACTEric RoweCyrus JonesJonathan JonesDevin McCourtyPatrick ChungNate EbnerJordan Richards IMPENDING FREE AGENTSMalcolm Butler (restricted)Logan RyanDuron HarmonJustin Coleman STANDOUT PERFORMERIt’s tough to pick a winner here between Butler and McCourty, both of whom enjoyed excellent seasons. Butler led the
Wyc Grousbeck: Celtics Comfortable With Trade Deadline, But Still Two Players Aw…
Share this: The rumor mill was working at full power on NBA trade deadline day, and the asset-rich Boston Celtics were at the center of all the action — until there weren’t. The Celtics were linked to trades for Jimmy Butler or Paul George, but no deals materialized. So they’ll begin their post-All-Star break slate Friday against the Toronto Raptors with the same exact roster that’s propelled them to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. And Boston is feeling good about where it is, although it admittedly still has work to do to become a championship contender. “We’re very comfortable with what happened,” Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck said Friday on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Felger & Mazz,” as transcribed by CSNNE.com. “We offered
NFL Mock Draft 2017: First-Round Predictions With Super Bowl Matchup Set
Share this: The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons will play for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LI on Feb. 5 in Houston, but for the other 30 NFL teams, it’s time to look at the 2017 draft. Defense wins championships, and that’s the theme of this draft class. This year’s group is loaded with quality pass rushers and run stoppers, led by Texas A&M star Myles Garrett, who’s been atop mock drafts and rankings throughout the season. In fact, it’s very possible we see two defensive ends selected in the top five as Garrett and Alabama stud Jonathan Allen both grade out as top prospects. Here’s our ninth 2017 NFL mock draft. 1. Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M2. San Francisco 49ers: Jonathan Allen,