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
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Colin Cowherd Thinks Jimmy Garoppolo Is More Valuable Than No. 1 Pick
Share this: The New England Patriots have one of the most valuable assets in the NFL in backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Trade talk surrounding Garoppolo will likely dominate the NFL offseason. And while the Cleveland Browns, who own the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, have been rumored to be interested in the Patriots’ quarterback, one prominent media member doesn’t think the Patriots should pull the trigger if offered the top pick for their backup signal caller. FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd went on “Undisputed” Monday and voiced his opinion that Garoppolo is more valuable than the No. 1 0verall pick. “I wouldn’t trade him, either, I’m not surprised at all, ” Cowherd said. “Tom’s (Brady) 40, and it’s a big difference between Tom
There’s An Alternate Universe Where Julian Edelman Is With The Packers
Share this: Green Bay Packers fans might want to skip this story from New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman. Let’s just say his miraculous catch 10 days ago could have helped the Packers, not the Patriots, win Super Bowl LI. Edelman appeared on NFL Network’s “Total Access” on Tuesday night and was asked how he wound up with the Patriots after he wasn’t even invited to the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine while coming out of Kent State as a quarterback (did you know Edelman played quarterback in college?!) It’s a lengthy tale from Edelman but worth reading in its entirety. “It’s crazy, so the whole not going to the combine thing, you have your pro day, and so at your pro day you go,
Bruins Sign Forward Jesse Gabriel To Three-Year Entry-Level Contract
Share this: The Boston Bruins added a bit of reinforcement Sunday for their offensive woes, signing 19-year-old forward Jesse Gabriel to a contract just hours after falling to the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1. Boston announced the three-year, entry-level contract Sunday morning in a team release. Gabriel was selected in the fourth round of the 2015 NHL Draft by Boston with the 105th overall pick. In 72 games for the Western Hockey League’s Prince George Cougars last season, the 6-foot, 205-pound forward scored 35 goals and 40 assists, registering 75 points on the season. He skated with the Providence Bruins for three games at the conclusion of his WHL season in 2016 on a professional tryout. This season, Gabriel had recorded 19 goals and 11
Bruins Prospect Watch: Rob O’Gara Already Impressing In Boston’s System
Share this: Rob O’Gara’s in a unique situation. In a league where some players make their NHL debuts as teenagers, the Boston Bruins’ 2011 draft pick played four years at Yale University before making his B’s debut this season. The defenseman, who played in three games before being sent to the American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins, is a prospect B’s fans definitely should keep an eye on. Hear more about O’Gara from NESN’s Dale Arnold, Billy Jaffe and Barry Pederson in the video from “Big Bad Bruins Live” above. More Stories Source link
Patriots Rookie Reset: Analyzing Malcolm Mitchell’s Role After Breakout
Share this: The New England Patriots’ 2016 NFL Draft class drew mixed reviews this spring, but it’s clear Bill Belichick is a fan of his rookie class. The Patriots selected a cornerback they trust with punt and kick returns, a starting left guard, a winning quarterback, a rotational defensive tackle and wide receiver and a linebacker they liked so much they traded Jamie Collins. Let’s see how the Patriots’ rookies have fared so far this season. CB CYRUS JONESRound 2, pick 60Stats: seven games, 107 snaps, three tackles, seven punt returns, 41 punt return yards, seven kick returns, 156 kick return yards, three fumbles, two fumble recoveries Jones has had a shaky start to his NFL career with special-teams miscues, a touchdown allowed, an ejection and
Former No. 1 Overall Pick, Elton Brand, Retires From NBA After 17 Seasons
Share this: In 1999, the Chicago Bulls selected Elton Brand with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. 17 years later and Brand has finally retired from the league. He may have lasted only two years in Chicago and spent 11 seasons on losing teams around the league but Brand was a model of consistency in the NBA. Brand averaged over 18 points and nine rebounds per game through his first eight seasons before tearing his Achilles in 2007. He fought back to rehab from the injury and continue to produce in the NBA for nearly another decade before finally deciding to retire. NESN.com’s Rachel Holt tells you what Brand had to say at the conclusion of his career in the video