Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Patriots working Joejuan Williams at safety. NFL Network's Mike Giardi reported Friday that Williams … McCourty’s replacement. That’s a good sign for the Patriots. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. To show how the Patriots did this, we went to the film, where an assortment of unique roles for New England’s defensive backs helped befuddle the Dolphins. Today, an examination of the cornerbacks. There’s not one way to fill the field with one player at a position or anything. Additionally, Adrian Phillips was used almost solely as a linebacker, whereas Terrence Brooks and rookie Kyle Dugger mostly played strong safety. Williams could find his niche with his versatility, however.
— In coverage, we tallied the Patriots running some form of man coverage (which can include zone assignments) on 77 percent of passing plays — including plays that were QB scrambles or that had various penalties. — In the race for snaps as a box safety, Adrian Phillips outpaced Terrence Brooks and rookie Kyle Dugger. At 6-foot-3, Williams' size could be an asset at safety, where he could help against bigger tight ends. Luckily for New England, they won't play Wilson — perhaps the NFL's best player — again this week. Patriots rookie cornerback Joejuan Williams was arrested Friday night in Tennessee, charged with speeding and three counts of drug-related offenses. DMac, Terrence Brooks, Kyle Dugger, and now Joejuan Williams are locks as of right now. The Dolphins used three different running backs but amassed just 3.2 yards per carry. FOXBORO, Mass.
Watch some of the college highlights of our second round pick, Vanderbilt DB, Joejuan Williams. Dwayne Haskins moseyed on down to Strugglesville and never left in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Former Vanderbilt cornerback Joejuan Williams shares his excitement to be drafted where he was born and in front of his hometown fans. Phillips, Dugger and Terrence Brooks are considered the top candidates for the position, but Williams’ size is intriguing. — Earlier in the week, former Patriots CB, that Belichick had offered him a one-year, $6 million deal to cover tight ends in 2020. Played in 36 career games over three seasons and posted 119 tackles, four interceptions, 30 passes defensed and one forced fumble. Patriots defensive back JoeJuan Williams addresses the media via video conference call on Monday, August 17, 2020. The New England Patriots drafted Joejuan Williams as a cornerback last year. Recorded his first career tackle and pass defensed after entering the game as a reserve on defense and special teams in the win at N.Y. Christopher Hanewinckel/USA TODAY Sports Images, Why New Red Sox Pitcher Nick Pivetta Will Go To Alternate Site Instead Of Joining Team, ‘Red Sox My Story: Martin Perez’ To Premiere Saturday Night On NESN, NFL Insider Michael Lombardi Gives His Take On Patriots’ Week 3 Rushing, Cam Newton’s Viral Moment with N’Keal Harry Has Been Taking Twitter By Storm, Take Look Inside Patriots’ Locker Room After Week 3 Win Vs. In the 2018 draft, the Patriots selected DB Duke Dawson Jr. in the second round with the 56th pick overall.
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If Joejuan Williams sees significant playing time in 2020, it may not be at his primary position. He’s proven adept in the role five days into Patriots training camp practices. Cam Newton and the New England offense fell one yard short in the thrilling victory, which would have covered the blame that falls on this unit. — Winovich stood out as a player who may be in the midst of a second-year jump in the NFL. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. One of his biggest strengths could be his ability to cover tight ends. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. In that contest, Russell Wilson went 31 for 35 through the air for 322 yards and four touchdowns, good for a 87.5 Total QBR mark, which is outstanding. But this weekend's matchup presents a different... Fresh off a solid performance in a win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 1, the New England Patriots' defense bottomed out in a 35-30 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2.