FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – It all started with Devin McCourty. When the New England Patriots drafted McCourty in 2010, thus began Bill Belichick’s love for defensive players at Rutgers University. Over the last three seasons, Belichick has often spoken about McCourty’s intelligence, how he recognizes things on the field almost before they happen. In 2012, the […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Draft day can be exhilarating for those players whose name is called. But far more players never hear Mel Kiper talk about their prospects of playing in the NFL. That doesn’t mean they’re any less important. Their chance comes after the draft, when teams start the process of filling their rosters with […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Say this about Bill Belichick, he knows what he wants. Football pundits and fans often scratch their heads when the New England Patriots make their selections in the NFL draft, but Belichick has always done what he thinks is best for his team. That was obvious in this year’s draft. The Patriots […]