Facing a 64-pick gap between their first and second selections in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots opted to trade out of the first round. He's tired of the insinuations. Register today for free or log in to access this premium article. It’s further proof that Bill Belichick is obsessed — maybe too much so — with his defensive backs. 37 and No. 71, 87, 98 and 100) — plus eight more on Day 3 (two fourths, one fifth, four sixths and one seventh). It goes back to safeties Tavon Wilson, Jordan Richards and Duron Harmon and cornerbacks Ras-I Dowling, Cyrus Jones, Darius Butler and Terrance Wheatley. Thumbnail photo via Three Patriots players to watch in Sunday's Week 3 matchup versus the Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots will have to hope Dugger is equally dominant in the NFL. Now that New England has a second round pick - which they previously did not have - it may shift their game plan in terms of who they target. Despite losing losing David Andrews, the Patriots offensive line still maintained their high level of performance against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3. The New England Patriots' quarterback threw for 162 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on Sunday, and contributed only 27 rushing yards to the offensive production. As far as the safety position, however, Dugger is buried at the position behind Jason McCourty, Patrick Chung, Adrian Phillips, Terrance Brooks and Obi Melifonwu. They're 2-1, with one loss to the undefeated Seattle Seahawks.
Enhance your NESN experience by creating an account today, By creating an account, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. For one, Dugger is an impressive athlete, standing at 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds while boasting a 42-inch vertical, a 4.5-second 40-yard dash and a 134-inch broad jump. During his Monday morning interview with WEEI's "Greg Hill Show," Newton was asked to give a grade for his performance against Jon Gruden's Raiders. But Cam Newton is embracing the challenge. He and Bill Belichick are working together to win football games -- and it's going well. (It’s not the same story for Wilson, Richards or Harmon.). The Patriots get the No. Despite achieving a 36-20 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, not everyone at One Patriot Place is necessarily happy with their performance. Ruiz (No. But there could be other viable options as well depending on how the rest of the first round plays out. The first is that the Patriots' current starter was an unheralded fourth-round pick who earned a middling 72.2 grade in last year's preseason. Based on their needs and who could be available when it's their turn to pick on Day 2, someone like Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet comes to mind immediately, as he is the top prospect at that position this year and would fill a major need for the six-time Super Bowl champions.