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7-round mock draft 1.0: Aggressive Patriots get their franchise quarterback

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Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports The Patriots make a trade up the board and rebuild their offense in this new mock draft. The Super Bowl contestants have been decided, so now is the perfect time for some mock drafting. After doing a mid-season mock back in November, now it’s time for the first seven-round offseason simulation. …

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MORSE: Patriots Free Agents, League Free Agents I would like to sign, Offensive Tackles in Draft

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Now that the season is over, it’s time to evaluate which of the Patriots Free Agents the team wants to bring back.  The post MORSE: Patriots Free Agents, League Free Agents I would like to sign, Offensive Tackles in Draft appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots to interview 2010 draft choice Zac Robinson for offensive coordinator opening, per report

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Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Zac Robinson has spent five seasons on head coach Sean McVay’s Rams staff. The final selection in the 2010 New England Patriots draft class is back on the radar. The organization plans to interview Zac Robinson for the vacancy at offensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to a report from Albert …

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Potential first-round QB, Patriots draft target Bo Nix accepts

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Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Bo Nix has accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. The University of Oregon quarterback is a potential first-round prospect, and possible draft target for the New England Patriots. Nix enters the NFL Draft after a five-year college career that saw him start 61 total games …

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Video: Steve Kornacki explains how the Patriots can get the No. 2 pick in the draft

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Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images It’s an election year, so you better get ready to a see and hear a lot of Steve Kornacki over the coming months. However, his interests go beyond the world of politics: a Massachusetts native, Kornacki also is a fan of the New England Patriots — and therefore …

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Quarterback commitments atop the draft might play into the Patriots’ hands

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Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images The Patriots will hold a top-5 selection in next year’s draft, and are likely looking at picking a quarterback. At 4-12, the New England Patriots are currently in position to own the third overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. It would be their highest pick in three decades and, …

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Monday Night Ends Up Helping Patriots Draft Status

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The Patriots have been idle since last Thursday night’s win over the Steelers, but after being eliminated from the postseason, they got a little help with their draft status Monday night. The post Monday Night Ends Up Helping Patriots Draft Status appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Red Sox add catcher with local connections from Yankees system in minor-league phase of Rule 5 Draft

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The Red Sox added catcher/first baseman Mickey Gasper from the Yankees in the minor-league phase of Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft. He has been assigned to Triple-A Worcester. Gasper, 28, spent the last five seasons in the Yankees organization after originally being selected by New York in the 27th round of the 2018 amateur draft out …

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Red Sox lose versatile prospect with intriguing profile to Cardinals in minor-league phase of Rule 5 Draft

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Of the three position players the Red Sox lost in the minor-league phase of Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft, Johnfrank Salazar — who was scooped up by the Cardinals — may have the highest ceiling. Salazar originally signed with the Red Sox for $400,000 as an international free agent coming out of Venezuela in August 2019. …

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NFL mock draft: Patriots address one of their biggest needs in 2024

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Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images Currently the owners of the fifth overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots will likely have several ways they could go in the first round next April. They might go after a quarterback to replace a struggling Mac Jones, or bring in some wide receiver …

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Patriots Finish off the 2023 Draft By Taking Jackson State CB Isaiah Bolden in Round 7

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After taking Michigan State defensive back Ameer Speed with their final pick in the sixth round, the Patriots closed things out with their final pick of the 2023 NFL Draft by taking another cornerback. This time around, they opted for Jackson State’s Isaiah Bolden with the 245th selection in the seventh round. The post Patriots …

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MORSE: Patriots Mock Draft, Morse’s Morsels

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The Pro Days are now complete and the teams are now bringing prospects into their facilities for further evaluation both physically and mentally.  Some are coming because of medical issues the teams want to check.  They are limited to  30 players. The post MORSE: Patriots Mock Draft, Morse’s Morsels appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Big man draft pick from Danny Ainge era no longer interested in Celtics reunion

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Danny Ainge-era big man Kelly Olynyk liked the idea of a reunion with the Boston Celtics at the 2023 trade deadline when such rumors popped up, but as the 31-year-old told Heavy’s Steve Bulpett, he isn’t looking to leave the Jazz — a franchise Ainge is now in control of — to return to the …

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Bruins acquire Tyler Bertuzzi in exchange for draft picks in 2024 & 2025

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Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images Some help on the wing! The Bruins added some more power to their forward group today, acquiring left wing Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a first-round pick in 2024 and fourth-round pick in 2025. The first-round pick is top-10 protected. Detroit will also …

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Boston Red Sox prospects: Analyzing the Rule 5 Draft protections

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The Boston Red Sox made five additions to their 40-man roster to protect prospects from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. Those prospects were Ceddanne Rafaela, Chris Murphy, Brandon Walter, Wilyer Abreu, and David Hamilton. All of those players are ranked inside my top 30 Boston Red Sox prospects after the 2022 season. On the surface, …

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Boston Celtics: CB wants former draft lottery big man to make Cs roster

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Back before the second Boston Celtics preseason game on October 5 against the Toronto Raptors — a game the Cs had a lead but blew late in the fourth quarter and overtime to move to 1-1 on the exhibition slate –, CelticsBlog’s Jeff Clark advocated for Noah Vonleh to make the roster ahead of the …

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Red Sox calling up former Yankees draft pick after Kevin Plawecki DFA

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After designating catcher Kevin Plawecki for assignment on Friday night, the Red Sox are calling up one of their best pitching prospects, Frank German. Red Sox calling up former Yankees draft pick after Kevin Plawecki DFA – BoSox Injection – BoSox Injection – Boston Red Sox News, Rumors, and Fan Community