Author: John Sarianides
Patriots: Making sense of the Patriots most recent signings
The Patriots had a busy week highlighted by the departure of J.C Jackson and the trade of Shaq Mason. The Patriots also signed we’re busy adding players this week as well. Here are some thoughts on the Patriots latest additions. Terrance Mitchell is a veteran corner who has started 29 games in the last two years for the Browns and Texans. In his career, the 2014 7th round pick out…
Patriots Draft: 10 offensive lineman who offer position versatility
The Patriots have to re-tool their offensive line after losing Ted Karras in free agency and the trade of Shaq Mason to the Buccaneers. Bill Belichick has addressed the offensive line in recent drafts by drafting Yodny Cajuste, Michael Onwenu and Justin Herron among others. All are still on the roster and will be in the mix to start next season. Belichick could address the offensive line in several ways,……
Patriots: The Winovich, Wilson trade gives both players the fresh start they needed
The Patriots traded defensive end Chase Winovich yesterday to the Cleveland Browns for linebacker Mack Wilson. The trade is a fresh start for both players. Winovich never really became the player the Patriots or their fans were hoping for when he was drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He flashed potential at times but he was never a fit schematically. Winovich amassed 85 tackles and 11…
Patriots: Patriots trade Shaq Mason and in the process create a big void in their offensive line
The Patriots have traded guard Shaq Mason to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 2022 5th round draft pick. The trade frees up $6.3 million in cap space. While the move gives the Patriots some cap relief, it creates more uncertainty along an offensive line that is in flux. It will be interesting to see how Bill Belichick uses the cap space. Does he target a wide receiver? Does he…
Patriots: Some familiar names are staying and some are going in a quiet first day of free agency for the Patriots
Free agency unofficially began yesterday with the legal tampering window starting today at noon. As expected, the Patriots primarily focused on retaining some of their players while losing some key contributors as well. Here are my thoughts on day one of free agency for the Patriots. I thought J.C Jackson got a fair market deal from the Los Angeles Chargers. Jackson signed a five year, $82.5 million dollar contract. He…
Patriots: Busy day for the Patriots highlighted by the return of Devin McCourty
The Patriots had a busy day on Sunday. The highlight of the day of course was free safety Devin McCourty agreeing to terms on a one year, $9 million dollar deal. The 34 year old McCourty is returning for his 13th season with the Patriots. Originally drafted as a first round pick in the 2010 draft, McCourty finished last season with 60 tackles and 3 interceptions. The Patriots also used…
Recruiting: Catholic Memorial defensive end Boubacar Traore decommits from Boston College
Four star Catholic Memorial defensive end Boubacar Traore announced on Saturday night that he is opening up his recruitment and is no longer committed to Boston College. Respect my Decision. pic.twitter.com/x3iYY5Ufwf — BoubacarTraore (@24era24) March 12, 2022 Traore committed to Boston College in August of 2020 along with teammates Datrell Jones (RB) and Jaeden Skeete (WR). Eagles coach Jeff Hafley wanted to get a jump on local recruiting after arriving…
Patriots: Should they stay or should they go? Which of their free agents should the Patriots re-sign?
The Patriots have 18 free agents. 16 of them are unrestricted free agents and there are some familiar names on the list including Devin McCourty, Trent Brown, Dont’a Hightower, J.C Jackson and Ted Karras. So who should Bill Belichick bring back? Well, much of that will depend on cap space and the Patriots don’t have a lot of it. They currently have just over $10 million in space. Here is…