by Chris Warner
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As opposed to NFL draft weekend, which moves at the pace of a Victorian novel (tortoise-like, with too much detail), the frenzy of signing undrafted free agents (UDFAs) gets us involved like a mystery: Where do we get our information? Once we get it, how trustworthy is it? What does it mean?
And why [...]
by Chris Warner
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As a Patriots fan, the 2008 draft felt like I arrived late to an ice cream party and the only choices left were French vanilla and rum raisin. I mean, it was a party and all, but I don’t plan on reminiscing much.
Once the Jets took Vernon Gholston, most of the excitement left [...]
by Scott Benson
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The 2008 NFL Draft is over for the Patriots, and it’s time to put the clipboards and highlighters away for another year.
The draft was more condensed this year but it still seemed to last forever. Especially day two, with the added round. I’ve been looking forward to this weekend for at least three [...]
by Scott Benson
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1:20 PM
The Patriots’ fourth round choice is CB Jonathan Wilhite of Auburn.
The Pats now have addressed their two most obvious areas of need by picking two linebackers and two cornerbacks in their first five selections.
Here’s what the draft pubs say about Wilhite.
Scouts, Inc.
Wilhite has the athleticism and toughness to become a quality sub-package [...]
by Scott Benson
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9:20 PM
The second round pick is Terrence Wheatley, the speedy but oft-injured cornerback from Colorado.
Surprise – most draft pubs had Wheatley slated to go in the third round at the earliest. The Pats continue to confound the draftniks.
Here’s the scoop on pick 62:
Scouts, Inc.
Overall: Wheatley suffered a right wrist dislocation in ‘03, [...]
by Scott Benson
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Various sources have reported early this afternoon that the first four picks of the NFL Draft have already been determined.
ESPN’s Michael Smith and NFLN’s Adam Schefter, among others, have reported that the Rams will select Chris Long, the Falcons will choose Matt Ryan, and the Raiders will grab Darren McFadden with the fourth [...]
by Scott Benson
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I’m pretty sure that’s not the first Fleetwood Mac reference I’ve used here. Oh, well.
That’s another one, but more obscure.
Anyway, I actually went in to work for a couple of hours today, and apparently the rumors have been flying while I’ve been away.
First, if I follow the message boards correctly, the Patriots are [...]
by Scott Benson
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The Saturday morning sun is peaking up over the hills of Central Maine, revealing a flawless blue sky, which today can only mean one thing: I’m staying inside all day to watch TV!
The NFL Draft is finally here, an oasis in the middle of a long off-season for 24-7 football fans. For Pats [...]
by Scott Benson
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It’s Draft Eve, and I’ve come to hang my stocking by the chimney with care.
But first…..do you think Roger Goodell will one day be the worst commissioner in the history of professional sports, or do you think he already is? I don’t want to go off on a rant here, but come on, [...]
by Scott Benson
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In 2006, the Oakland Raiders selected Jim Thorpe Award winner Michael Huff of Texas with the 7th pick of the first round. Huff, who has since gone on to start 32 straight games at safety for Oakland, was rewarded with a six-year deal worth $43 million, including $15 million in guaranteed money.
Last spring, [...]
by Dan Snapp
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Were he to ever waste a precious second worrying about what fans think, Bill Belichick would hate “In Bill We Trust”. The honor brings more demands than plaudits. Like he doesn’t have enough to worry about.
Belichick has spoiled us. And being the spoiled children that we are, we expect a treat each time [...]
by Chris Warner
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Not sure if you’ve been made aware of this, but the NFL Draft is coming up. It’s a shame no one in sports journalism pays attention. Those draft gurus work so hard. I mean, think about having to make predictions that end up mostly wrong, with everyone watching. And then doing it all [...]
