Published on: 18th December, 2010
After a brutal loss to the Cleveland Browns, the New England Patriots have won against the Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears. Pittsburgh, Chicago and New York are all in contention for division titles, and the Patriots blew each ...Published on: 5th September, 2010
If I was in charge of the Patriots for one day, and I had the opportunity to make one move, it would not be spending $20 million to sign Darrelle Revis or trading Laurence Maroney for Adrian Peterson. Those would seem to be unreasonable expectations. No, I would make ...Published on: 12th August, 2010
Before the draft, the tight end position looked to be a weak point in an otherwise potent offense. Alge Crumpler is a good blocker and receiver. However, he is old and well out of his prime. After the draft, New England’s tight end core looks intensely dangerous. Aaron Hernandez is a ...Published on: 26th July, 2010
The Patriots offense is centered on a consistent, dangerous passing attack. They were third in the league in total offense. Contract issues and injuries may inhibit the Patriots ability to maintain their offensive mantra, but the team is still extremely dangerous and explosive offensively. Offensive Line Much is in the air with Logan ...Published on: 30th March, 2010
The Patriots have never been afraid to trade down in the draft, seemingly trying to rack up as many second round picks as they can. Is this a smart strategy, both financially and in terms of the players they’re getting? Well, looking at the 2003 NFL Draft (six to seven years ...Published on: 23rd March, 2010
Offensively, the Patriots are set at quarterback and have a very solid offensive line. Sebastian Vollmer proved he was a dominant tackle, shutting down every end he faced (including Dwight Freeney). This gives the Patriots more depth at offensive line, something they have actually lacked in years past. In terms of ...Published on: 11th March, 2010
After winning the division last year, the Patriots’ main competitors are the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets. My article is being written pre-draft, so outlooks may certainly change depending on draft manipulation/drafting by teams. The ‘Phins were middle of the pack last year in terms of rushing defense, at No. 18 ...Published on: 10th March, 2010
The Jets seem to have made the biggest splash this offseason compared to any other East team, as well as during the season. They traded for Braylon Edwards at the NFL trade deadline, giving Mark Sanchez a viable receiving option and the offense an overall deep threat Defense: This offseason, the Jets ...Published on: 17th November, 2009
Bill Belichick certainly played a major role in New England’s stunning 35-34 loss to Indianapolis Sunday, but the fourth-down gamble is not the mistake he made. Up two possessions in the fourth quarter, right after Randy Moss scored his touchdown to make it 34-21, the Patriots defense was clearly giving Peyton ...Published on: 15th November, 2009
The undefeated Colts meet the high flying Patriots. Indy has had a better season thus far, but Brady has his legs back underneath him after a tough first couple of weeks, and the New England defense has become cohesive as a unit. Get the ground game going. If Laurence Maroney can ...