April 26th, 2011 
Mike Perkins 
Posted in When I heard the lockout was over I was overjoyed. Regardless of what happens next there will almost definitely be football in the fall. The thought of football-less Sundays was terrifying. But we don’t need to worry anymore. That was the simple happiness I elected to embrace for the night, choosing to ignore the fact that this remains [...]
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Patriots Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – DE Da’Quan Bowers
By Abe Munch Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson, 6’4 280 Position Ranking: #1 Strengths: Has the size, strength, and technique to be effective at either right end or left end. Plays with good functional strength while extending arms quickly at the snap to lock-out the defender, shed, and make plays on the ball carrier in run [...]
Patriots Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – S Robert Sands
ROBERT SANDS, S, WEST VIRGINIA Triangle Numbers: 6-4, 217, 4.57 Sideline Scouting: Positives: Tremendous size for a defensive back, has long arms and big hands, will have no problem winning jump-ball battles against most receivers… Possesses pretty good speed, mix of size and speed a big positive for the position… Recorded five interceptions in 2009, [...]
Patriots Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – WR Niles Paul
By Jeremy Fuchs NILES PAUL, WR, NEBRASKA Triangle Numbers: 6-1, 220, 4.45 Scouting Reports: Draft Countdown: Strengths: • Sturdy frame with good height and outstanding bulk • Super athletic with impressive speed and a burst • Elusive with great vision and instincts as a runner • Soft hands and will snatch the ball out of [...]
Patriots Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – OLB Von Miller
By Abe Munch Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M, 6’3 243 Position Ranking: #2 Strengths: Elite first step suddenness in his pass rush; able to win the corner with ease. Fluid in his hips and footwork and plays with great balance. Able to bend the edge without a hitch in his movement as he closes down [...]
Belichick Talks QB’s; Talks About Why the Pats Talked with Mallett and Locker
The Patriots had official pre-draft visits with Washington quarterback Jake Locker and Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett. This had some wondering if the the Patriots were looking for the successor to Tom Brady. Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald asked why they met with both quarterbacks. “When you’re picking where we are, in the teens or [...]
Patriots Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – DT Marcell Dareus
By Abe Munch Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama, 6’4 306 Position Ranking: #2 Strengths: Dareus played in a diverse defensive scheme and adds versatility as either a defensive tackle, nose tackle, or defensive end. Shows very good footwork for a man his size; moves well in short areas. Nimble. Has the strength to anchor consistently at [...]
Pats Working Out Plenty of QB’s in Getting Ready for the Draft
Adam Caplan of FOXSports.com reports the Patriots have worked out at least two quarterbacks Ricky Stanzi (Iowa) and Andy Dalton (TCU). The Patriots have also had Jake Locker and Ryan Mallett in for pre-draft visits. Three of those quarterbacks are expected to go off the board before the second round ends. Stanzi is expected to [...]
