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Does Double Dipping in the Draft Pay Off?

May 25, 2022 5 min read

Does Double Dipping in the Draft Pay Off?

Take yourself back to the 2012 NFL Draft. It had been nearly three months since Eli Manning and the New York Giants knocked off (for the second time) Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI thanks to Mario Manningham’s impressive sideline footwork. Meanwhile, debates ensued about who the AP Offensive Rookie […]

The Patriots Dynasty Reborn: How Belichick Rebuilt New England Without Tom Brady

Mike TannenbaumGrant Reiter

November 18, 2021 4 min read

The Patriots Dynasty Reborn: How Belichick Rebuilt New England Without Tom Brady

In 2020, the Patriots finished 3rd in the AFC East with a 7-9 record. This was their first time missing the playoffs since 2008 and their first losing record since 2000. Despite having one of the greatest coaches in NFL history — Bill Belichick — it was unclear how they would be able to rebuild […]

Eric Schaffer

November 4, 2021 19 min read

How Have the Biggest Free Agent Signings of 2021 Impacted the NFL?

When discussing team building, any General Manager, Head Coach, or personnel executive in the NFL would say that to build a sustainable winning team, you’ve got to prioritize the draft over any other mechanism to acquire players, including free agency, trades, and waiver claims. Free agency for most teams is used to address specific needs […]