1. New England Patriots: Are the Pats Looking to Replace Kicker Stephen Gostkowski?

    Like most teams, the New England Patriots experienced some major roster turnover this offseason, including the departure of stalwart WR Wes Welker ...

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  2. New England Patriots: 3 Ways Pats Can Survive a Potential Rob Gronkowski Absence

    When it comes to Rob Gronkowski 's recovery from a broken forearm, New England Patriots fans can only wait and wonder...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 12 days ago 7,872 reads 40 comments

  3. New England Patriots: Who Could Step Up in the Pats' New-Look WR Corps?

    Some say that familiarity breeds contempt. For the New England Patriots offense, familiarity bred touchdowns, season after season. Continuity and chemistry is incredibly valuable to the Patriots receiving corps...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 14 days ago 8,071 reads 26 comments

  4. New England Patriots: Duron Harmon Was Actually Good Value for the Pats

    It happened again. The New England Patriots drafted a guy none of us have heard of. Televised draftniks fumbled through notebooks and Excel sheets for scouting reports on a guy they were sure would go undrafted...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 24 days ago 15,279 reads 56 comments

  5. Levine Toilolo: Video Highlights for Former Stanford TE

    It's time to take an in-depth look at some of the top college prospects. Today, we'll look at Levine Toilolo of the Stanford Cardinal, a massive TE who projects as a fourth- or fifth-round pick...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 28 days ago 6,518 reads 4 comments

  6. Nick Kasa: Video Highlights for Former Colorado TE

    It's time to dig deep in our evaluation of the league's top players. This time around, we're evaluating Colorado tight end Nick Kasa, a projected mid-round pick...

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  7. Dallas Thomas: Video Highlights for Former Tennessee OT

    With the 2013 NFL draft fast approaching, it's time for a deep dive into some of the top prospects. Today, we'll profile Dallas Thomas, the Tennessee lineman who projects as a mid-round pick...

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  8. Menelik Watson: Video Highlights for Former Florida State OT

    With the 2013 NFL draft fast approaching, it's time for a deep dive into some of the top prospects. Today, we'll profile Menelik Watson, the versatile Seminole offensive lineman who projects as a late first-round pick or early second-rounder...

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  9. Power Ranking the Patriots' 2013 Schedule from Easiest to Hardest Games

    After a 2012 season in which the New England Patriots enjoyed the easiest strength of schedule of any NFL team, the Pats' upcoming slate looks a little more difficult...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 1 month ago 5,576 reads 5 comments

  10. New England Patriots Mock Draft: Post-Free Agency Predictions for Every Round

    With three weeks until the start of the 2013 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots have just five picks. With that in mind, there's not much room for error for a team that chose not to address all its needs in free agency...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 1 month ago 11,070 reads 60 comments

  11. 3 Reach Picks the New England Patriots Should Avoid in the 2013 NFL Draft

    The New England Patriots ' picks are few and far between in the 2013 NFL draft, and that makes each one precious...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 1 month ago 13,652 reads 26 comments

  12. Predicting the New England Patriots' Starting Lineup Post Week 1 of Free Agency

    The NFL 's free agency period is just over one week old, and the New England Patriots ' starting lineup has begun to take shape...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 2 months ago 10,283 reads 47 comments

  13. Picking One Free Agent to Fill Each of the New England Patriots' Holes

    The NFL 's free-agency period begins on March 12, with a frenzied feed of big-ticket signings sure to follow. While the New England Patriots don't typically overspend in free agency, the market suits their needs this year...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 2 months ago 10,719 reads 58 comments

  14. New England Patriots: A Step-by-Step Plan to Fix the Pats' Secondary

    The deadline to place the franchise tag on an impending free agent has come and gone, without any clarity shed on the future of the New England Patriots secondary...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 3 months ago 6,659 reads 59 comments

  15. 5 Free Agents Who Would Massively Improve the New England Patriots Defense

    Whether or not you're a cynic about Tom Brady 's newly restructured contract , it certainly makes free agency more exciting for fans of the New England Patriots . The Pats now have a chunk of money to play with in an intriguing free-agent class...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 3 months ago 12,653 reads 20 comments

  16. New England Patriots: Why Pats Fans Need to Appreciate Kyle Arrington More

    For some fans of the New England Patriots , the mutual interest between the Pats and free agent CB Kyle Arrington is seen as a bad sign. For the life of me, I can't understand why...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 3 months ago 5,075 reads 83 comments

  17. New England Patriots: What These 5 Patriots Must Improve in 2013

    At least one member of the New England Patriots played golf on Super Bowl Sunday. That's a fact , not just a cliche...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 4 months ago 5,452 reads 12 comments

  18. Buying or Selling These 5 Patriots Free Agents Back in New England in 2013

    The AFC Championship Game stung, but it's time for New England Patriots fans to move on. After all, if you're a hardcore fan, the signing of CFLer Armond Armstead should have you fully in offseason mode...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 4 months ago 6,280 reads 58 comments

  19. 5 Offseason Moves the Patriots Must Make to Return to the Super Bowl in 2014

    After all the buildup to the pursuit of a fourth Super Bowl title for Tom Brady and the gang, the New England Patriots ' 28-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game felt like a needle to an Aerobed...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 4 months ago 9,003 reads 75 comments

  20. Full Patriots Scouting Report for the 2013 East-West Shrine Game

    The NFL season may be drawing to a close, but the work of an NFL scout is a year-round endeavor—and for this weekend's East-West Shrine Game , every scout will be clocking overtime...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 4 months ago 1,987 reads 9 comments

  21. Texans vs. Patriots: 3 Keys for the Pats' Defense in the Divisional Round

    It's the deep breath before the plunge for the New England Patriots and Houston Texans . Sure, that's a bit of a shoehorned Lord of the Rings reference, but it's weirdly appropriate...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 4 months ago 1,005 reads 4 comments

  22. Patriots 2013 Mock Draft: The Smartest Pick New England Can Make at Every Spot

    Let's get one thing straight about the New England Patriots ' 2013 draft—there's almost no chance they make selections at all of their current picks...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 5 months ago 13,729 reads 65 comments

  23. Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Redskins: 5 Bold Predictions for Wild Card Game

    The last time the Seattle Seahawks lost a game, most of us were still polishing off Thanksgiving leftovers from the fridge...

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  24. The Definitive Blueprint to the New England Patriots' Perfect Offseason

    The New England Patriots are headed into the playoffs with designs on another Super Bowl run. But with the Pats earning a bye with their win over the Dolphins , we've got Wild ...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 5 months ago 6,156 reads 27 comments

  25. Wes Welker Talk: Analyzing the Top WR's Impending Free Agency

    The western front has been all quiet of late with respect to contract discussions between the New England Patriots and free-agent-to-be wide receiver Wes Welker . The Pats slapped the franchise tag on Welker last offseason, paying him $9...

    James Ermilio Written by James Ermilio about 5 months ago 1,838 reads 3 comments