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The Patriots' selection of Rutgers safety Duron Harmon in the third round raised eyebrows in some circles because Harmon was a non-combine invitee projected by some to be a later-round pick or free agent. But it's far from the first time that the ...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Patriots selected Rutgers safety Duron Harmon with their second third-round pick, 91st overall. Harmon is the first player selected in the NFL draft who didn't attend the NFL combine. It's a pick that comes from off the ra...

One point that resonated here over the last few weeks was that 40-yard dash times at the NFL combine were most important for cornerbacks and receivers. The reason is that it's the closest measure to pure speed that scouts can get. Along those line...

Imagine showing up to work in the Patriots' facility as a rookie and seeing this, blown up for all to see, on the wall. Tom Brady could have simply accepted the prank. But instead, he decided to fight back. So a few days later, he had a different ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Quick-hit thoughts from around the NFL and the Patriots: 1. Bill Belichick has yet to officially announce his 2013 coaching staff, but from what we saw at the NFL combine, there shouldn't be any major changes. It looks like the ent...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Some afternoon quick hits, with a New England twist, from Day 2 of the NFL combine: 1. BC's Pantale recovered from broken foot; excited for combine. Boston College tight end Chris Pantale said he measured 6-foot-5 "and some change"...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Quick hits from the combine, Day 2 edition: 1. Patriots will take a pass on meeting with non-team affiliated media. Word from the team is that head coach Bill Belichick and director of player personnel Nick Caserio will not be hold...

INDIANAPOLIS -- One of the biggest takeaways from the first day of the NFL combine is related to the competition facing the Patriots in the AFC East. They're not yet close to being in the same class. When looking at the NFL's eight divisions an...

INDIANAPOLIS - In a news conference Thursday at the NFL combine, first-year Eagles coach Chip Kelly spoke with reverence about the time he's spent with Patriots coach Bill Belichick. "He's one of the iconic coaches in this profession," said Kelly,...

With the NFL combine kicking off, let's divine the Pats' approach.

In advance of attending the NFL combine in Indianapolis later this month, ESPNBoston.com has identified 10 prospects it wants to learn more about. Along those lines, Steve Muench of Scouts Inc. is helping provide background and insight from his time ...

In advance of attending the NFL combine in Indianapolis later this month, ESPNBoston.com has identified 10 prospects it wants to learn more about. Along those lines, Steve Muench of Scouts Inc. is helping provide background and insight from his time ...

In advance of attending the NFL combine in Indianapolis later this month, ESPNBoston.com has identified 10 prospects it wants to learn more about. Along those lines, Steve Muench of Scouts Inc. is helping provide background and insight from his time ...

In advance of attending the NFL combine in Indianapolis later this month, ESPNBoston.com has identified 10 prospects it wants to learn more about. Along those lines, Steve Muench of Scouts Inc. is helping provide background and insight from his time ...

In advance of attending the NFL combine in Indianapolis later this month, ESPNBoston.com has identified 10 prospects it wants to learn more about. Along those lines, Steve Muench of Scouts Inc. is helping provide background and insight from his time ...

A look at key dates on the 2013 NFL calendar: Feb. 20-26 -- NFL Combine (Indianapolis) March 9-11 -- Clubs can begin negotiations with certified agents for players who are free agents March 12 -- Free agency begins at 4 p.m. ET (all clubs must b...