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Musket Fire Musket Bullets: New England Patriots Whispers, 5/4/15

Let’s hear what other people in the football universe are saying about the New England Patriots in the wake of the 2015 NFL Draft.

NESN’s Doug Kyed breaks down the starting chances of rookie offensive linemen Tre’ Jackson and Shaq Mason. It’s clear Jackson was a steal in the fourth round, and while he doesn’t have much experience in pass protection, Mason is one of the best run blockers in the 2015 class and should bolster the Pats’ running game.

ESPN’s Mike Reiss details Bill Belichick’s advice for the newcomers. A shift in mentality from the individual to the organization is at the core of the Pats’ rookie orientation, which is as much of an embodiment of the Patriot Way as anything.