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Chad Johnson Brings World Peace

In addition to Chad Johnson deciding to return to the Bengals, there were some other interesting nuggets of news out there: Palestinian and Israeli officials were seen shaking hands and heard saying, "Yeah, we were just screwin' around...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 416 reads 2 comments
NFL Fines We'd Like To See

With the NBA implementing fines for flopping next year, we thought of a few fines we'd like to see created in the NFL...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 1,225 reads 32 comments
What Would Ricky Williams Do with Lombardi Trophy for a Day?

There has been a lot of talk about the Stanley Cup lately, but we at NE Patriots Draft must ask, where is the love for the Lombardi Trophy? We get to see it on the field after the Super Bowl and maybe at the parade, but then it goes under lock and key...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 967 reads 14 comments
Arlen Specter Reportedly Exhumes, Mistreats Eight Belles

According to breaking reports, Senator Arlen Specter, along with executives from ESPN and Comcast, was seen digging up the grave of the late Eight Belles this past weekend...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 1,071 reads 5 comments
Time Right for NFL Early Entry?

With the rash of recruiting scandals involving Reggie Bush and OJ Mayo at the forefront of the national consciousness, it is time for us again to revisit why we make some aspiring NFL players jump through the hoops at the college level...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 423 reads 0 comments
NFL: How You Know Your Offseason Is Sucking

Chiefs fans have had fun with their inordinate amount of draft picks. Patriots fans feel OK with their additions and subtractions. Even the Raiders look like they are a better team, and that is saying something...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 866 reads 15 comments
Meet the Parents: Jerod Mayo Edition

"I’m a hard worker and I’m coming here to contribute to this team in any way that I can, whether it be with special teams or with the starters. I’m coming to make a contribution and help with a championship...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 481 reads 0 comments
2008 Patriots Draft: A First Look

While we won't put a final grade on this draft until 2013, we can start to evaluate now how the draft addressed the Patriots' perceived roster needs and if the Patriots were able to get good value at their picks...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 504 reads 8 comments
Trojan Horse: An Interview with Keith Rivers

For years Patriots fans have been searching for youth and playmaking at the inside linebacker position. Depending on what happens tomorrow at the 2008 NFL Draft, the loyal Patriots fans might have found their guy...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 743 reads 11 comments
Draft Day: An Exclusive Interview with Vince Wilfork

Each year, tons of fans and friends get together to watch the draft, hopeful that this year will be the one that everything falls into place. For others, Draft Day can mean a whole lot more. Vince Wilfork was kind enough to chat with www...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 975 reads 2 comments
Top Five Games to Play During the NFL Draft

As exciting as the draft is for us draftniks, even we need something to break up the monotony of Mel Kiper Jr. droning on about upside, Keyshawn pining to get drafted again, and Chris Berman looking sweaty...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 8,381 reads 5 comments
Interview with NFL Draft Expert Rick Gosselin: The Mozart of Mock

Cubism had Picasso, the piano had Mozart. The virtuoso of the NFL Draft doesn't reside in Bristol, New York, or Los Angeles, he lives in Dallas, Texas...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 1,825 reads 4 comments
Patriots Puzzle Pieces: 3rd Down Defense

Following the look at the base defense starters, NE Patriots Draft will now project the starters for the third-down defense, including nickel, dime, "frisco", and "cali" packages...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 282 reads 3 comments
Patriots Puzzle Pieces: Base Defense

Here is the first of two installments projecting the starting defense for the 2008 New England Patriots. We will project the current starters prior to the draft, and detail which positions need attention in April's draft...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 455 reads 2 comments
NFL Draft Spotlight: Antoine Cason

When you hear the top cornerback prospects names being tossed around, one name that you rarely hear being mentioned in the first round is former Arizona Wildcat, Antoine Cason...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 689 reads 0 comments
Patriots Mock Draft 2008

These are our projections for what the Patriots will do, trades and all, on April 26th. First off, the Patriots are going to be looking to trade down, and the Panthers will probably be their partner...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 822 reads 0 comments
2008 NFL Draft: Agent Analysis

While the NFL doesn't have anyone that comes close to Scott Boras, it does have a few personalities that some organizations are wary of, including Tom Condon, the Poston brothers, and Drew Rosenhaus...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 1,131 reads 2 comments
NFL Draft: Surprise Party

What's Bill got up his sleeves?Each year, Bill Belichick surprises the fans, media, and other NFL teams with his ever-changing personnel gameplan. One year he builds through the draft and low-cost veterans, the next he is a big-spender in free agency.

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 914 reads 3 comments
NFL Draft Mailbag 4/1

A few comments and questions from some nice, and not so nice readers: Enjoyed the site, do you think the Patriots might trade ahead of the Jets to get Gholston? - Andrew G, Indiana With Bill ...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 438 reads 1 comments
NFL Draft: Over and Under

Look around mainstream media, the blogosphere, and the nfl websites and you will see a wide array of appraisals of a player's current talent level, NFL upside, and mock draft position...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 850 reads 4 comments
NFL Draft: Mock Draft 2033

2033 NFL Mock Draft -Picks 1-5 By Sir Mel Kiper III 1. Toronto Bills - Bill Brady-Bundchen - QB - MichiganBill follows his father's footsteps into the AFC East and will try and bring a championship ...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 1,097 reads 9 comments
New England Patriots: Bill Belichick Won't Draft a LB on Day One

For the past three to four years Patriots fans and draft guru's alike have been prognosticating early selections being used to address the dearth of youth at the inside linebacker position...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 554 reads 1 comments
2008 NFL Mock Draft: Round Two

Round 1 available hereRound 232. Miami Dolphins – Joe Flacco – QB - DelawareJohn Beck is not Bill Parcells' guy. Joe Flacco will be...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 1,285 reads 2 comments
NFL: Pre-Season TV Commentator Rankings

This is not an all-inclusive list, merely some of the more interesting and polarizing figures in the NFL commentary business, and the official NE Patriots Draft take on the them...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 771 reads 1 comments
New England Patriots Re-Sign Pierre Woods

Pierre Woods, originally signed as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan, was re-signed by the Patriots today. Although terms of the deal were not disclosed, one can assume it was for close to the minimum salary...

Written by James Christensen about about 1 year ago 427 reads 0 comments

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James Christensen Article Archive

Chad Johnson Brings World Peace

NFL Fines We'd Like To See

What Would Ricky Williams Do with Lombardi Trophy for a Day?

Arlen Specter Reportedly Exhumes, Mistreats Eight Belles

Time Right for NFL Early Entry?

NFL: How You Know Your Offseason Is Sucking

Meet the Parents: Jerod Mayo Edition

2008 Patriots Draft: A First Look

Trojan Horse: An Interview with Keith Rivers

Draft Day: An Exclusive Interview with Vince Wilfork

Top Five Games to Play During the NFL Draft

Interview with NFL Draft Expert Rick Gosselin: The Mozart of Mock

Patriots Puzzle Pieces: 3rd Down Defense

Patriots Puzzle Pieces: Base Defense

NFL Draft Spotlight: Antoine Cason

Patriots Mock Draft 2008

2008 NFL Draft: Agent Analysis

NFL Draft: Surprise Party

NFL Draft Mailbag 4/1

NFL Draft: Over and Under

NFL Draft: Mock Draft 2033

New England Patriots: Bill Belichick Won't Draft a LB on Day One

2008 NFL Mock Draft: Round Two

NFL: Pre-Season TV Commentator Rankings

New England Patriots Re-Sign Pierre Woods

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