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Bedard is the NFL writer for sports. He previously produced award-winning work for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Palm Beach Post covering the Green Bay Packers and Miami Dolphins, and is in his 11th NFL season. The father of twins, Bedard is a graduate of Lincoln-Sudbury High School and Rutgers University.
On football
While it may be hard for the draftees to crack the starting lineup, a few might, and some will definitely contribute.
On football
On paper, Marshall’s Aaron Dobson fits everything the Patriots are looking for in an “X” boundary/vertical receiver.
On Football
Let’s see what the Patriots do in the second and third rounds before we judge trading their first-round pick.
Sources said it’s very possible the Patriots will trade their backup quarterback during this weekend’s NFL draft.