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A few thoughts on the Patriots and NFL Draft, with the first round starting tonight (ESPN, 8 p.m. ET): 1. This draft appears to be different than 2012 when the Patriots coveted two players (Chandler Jones, Dont'a Hightower) and traded up for them ...

The Pats have a need at receiver, but Bill Belichick hasn't chosen them well.

A few leftovers from our weekly Patriots chat: Jeffrey (Helena, Montana): Biggest second year jump: Chandler Jones, Dont'a Hightower, Tavon Wilson, or Alfonzo Dennard? Mike: Jeffrey, I'd start at the top with Jones. At the Super Bowl, he talked...

How would the first round of the 2012 draft unfold if it was held now? That is a question that Don Banks of SI.com attempts to answer in his enjoyable re-draft (link here). The main theme from a Patriots perspective is that defensive end Chandler ...

Sharing some Patriots thoughts: 1. Rookie defensive end Chandler Jones made the rounds on "Radio Row" at the Super Bowl on Wednesday, and one thing stood out from watching this and listening to this: That was a more relaxed, engaging Jones than re...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A few quick-hit thoughts from the Patriots' inactive players: Chandler Jones active; how much does he play? Starting right defensive end Chandler Jones (ankle) is dressed for the game -- he missed the second half on last Sunda...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Rookie defensive end Chandler Jones was the lone Patriots player limited in Thursday's practice, as his status for Sunday's AFC Championship Game remains in question. Jones injured his ankle late in the first half of the divisiona...

Patriots rookie defensive end Chandler Jones was the lone New England player limited in Thursday's practice, putting his status for Sunday's AFC Championship Game in question.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Defensive starters for the Patriots: DE -- Rob Ninkovich DT -- Brandon Deaderick DT -- Vince Wilfork DE -- Chandler Jones LB -- Dont'a Hightower LB -- Brandon Spikes LB -- Jerod Mayo CB -- Aqib Talib CB -- Alfonzo Denn...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Rookie defensive end Chandler Jones is preparing for a tough one-on-one matchup against Texans left tackle Duane Brown, but before he gets to that point, he had to handle some playful heckling from one of his own on Friday. Jon...

For those with an interest in the X's and O's aspect of the game, Patriots coach Bill Belichick's weekly breakdown on Patriots.com is a worthy time investment. This week, the breakdown was included as part of the "Patriots All-Access" television show...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Defensive starters for the Patriots: DE: Rob Ninkovich DT: Vince Wilfork DT: Brandon Deaderick DE: Chandler Jones LB: Donta' Hightower LB: Brandon Spikes LB: Jerod Mayo CB: Devin McCourty CB: Kyle Arrington S: Patrick ...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Rookie defensive end Chandler Jones is a rising star for the Patriots on the field, and he comes across as a humble, down-to-earth person off it. The Patriots' top selection in the 2012 NFL draft out of Syracuse, the 6-foot-5,...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Both starting left guard Logan Mankins and starting right defensive end Chandler Jones are active for tonight's game against the Texans. Mankins is suiting up for the first time since Nov. 11 against the Bills. For Jones, it's...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - With three-quarters of the regular season concluded, a look at snaps played by Patriots defenders, which highlights personnel value (small margin for error): Defensive end Rob Ninkovich (706 of 836) - 84.4 percent Chandler Jo...

The Patriots are hoping Logan Mankins, Chandler Jones return vs. Texans.