James Christensen

MHS FB Coach - Former New England Patriots and NFL Draft Writer/Analyst - USA Today Media Group. Member of the FWAA.

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

When 99% of sports fans actually agree with thr NCAA on something... somebody messed up.

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

Annual response that those were some fun and crazy times. My fingers ache just from thinking about it.

[Rob @robelliott6]

Annual tweet that I miss @NEPatriotsDraft breaking and organizing all the UDFA signings

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

Coached against Raridon when he played at Valley.

Love this pick... and the whole draft so far for New England.

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

Patriots are getting in at the right spot of these runs and end up picking two of my favorite players at OL and DE.

Good job by Wolf and company using their draft capital.

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

This is the year one role for Lomu:

Jumbo/6th OL (McD loves them)
Backup Swing Tackle
Develop into a starter for 2027

[Taylor Kyles @tkyles39]

This pick caught me off guard, but Caleb Lomu offers long-term developmental depth on the right side and can immediately contribute as a jumbo TE

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

Had to pick Lomu before the Chiefs did most likely.

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

The NFL Draft should be one of the ultimate two-screen experiences... but the monstrous delay makes people choose between having the picks spoiled or eschewing Twitter altogether.

[Warren Sharp @SharpFootball]

it's like the TV producers slept thru the meeting where the NFL changed the time between picks to 8 minutes

these guys are WAY behind and the draft just started

absolutely embarrassing display

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

Three picks behind. So dumb.

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

I, along with every NFL fan in existence, would be so happy if Draft Picks could somehow be announced on time.

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

@JerryQuickel @mac4fb Got a central college in there?

[Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report]

Maxx Crosby is NOT a Baltimore Raven.

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

Jones isn't just depth. Id say he gets a large share of rush snaps.

[Chris Stoff @OutOfPlce]

@NEPatriotsDraft That’s expensive for depth

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

Edge depth ✔️

[Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report]

BREAKING: The #Patriots are signing DL/LB Dre’Mont Jones to a 3-year, $39M contract, per sources.

Jones was with the Titans and Ravens last year — notching career-highs in sacks (7) and pressures (55 pressures). A big add for Mike Vrabel.

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

4. Clean up Maye's few remaining deficiencies. Sacks are sometimes on the OL, but better decision making around eating the ball or throwing it away is needed.

5. Smart contract extensions. Gonzo should be at the top of the list.

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

One year ago, I wrote a tweet entitled "10 ways to to un**** the Patriots."

Mission Accomplished.

Instead, the Patriots have five main things to accomplish so they can return here again next year.

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

1. Solidify the OL in FA and the draft. Campbell belongs somewhere. Unsure about Wilson.

2. Acquire an elite Edge rusher. Trade / FA. Maxx would be phenomenal.

3. Find another WR that can separate consistently. Trade, draft or FA.

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Don't do this.

[Nick @totheights]

@NEPatriotsDraft Unfortunately all good will Drake Maye built up is gone. He is a fraud until he changes the narrative in the field

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

The Seahawks are a wagon. Congratulations to a deserving team.

Patriots are a work in progress (especially the o-line) but one that is at least a year ahead of schedule.

Easy to be excited about the future in New England, even if the present is a little disappointing.

[James Christensen @NEPatriotsDraft]

Defense playing well. They will get a turnover and perhaps a score eventually.

Up to the offense to score once on their own and keep field position positive in the second half.