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The Patriots have surrounded Mac Jones with more talent. It is up to him to prove that he can be the man moving forward

March 18, 2023

Mac Jones will be the Patriots starting quarterback in 2023. No more speculation of a possible trade to the Las Vegas Raiders looming over him. The Patriots are his team and the team has equipped him with a new offensive coordinator in Bill O’Brien and several new skill players to go with him. Now it is up to Jones to live up to his end of the bargain and prove…

Patriots releasing Jalen Mills is a surprise

March 17, 2023

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AP Photo/David Richard) The Patriots released cornerback Jalen Mills today, saving $5 million dollars in cap space. Mills signed a 4 year, $24 million dollar deal two years ago. Patriots release CB Jalen Mills. (via @MikeGiardi) pic.twitter.com/KQo3SSWw3k — NFL (@NFL) March 17, 2023 Mills release is surprising considering he started 26 games for the team the past two years. That and his versatility made him a valuable player. Apparently he…

5 areas to watch as Holy Cross opens spring practice

March 17, 2023

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The Holy Cross Crusaders kicked off spring ball on Thursday and there is plenty to talk about as the four time Patriot League champions under go some major changes this spring. There are a lot of familiar faces that were core contributors that are gone and need to be replaced. Replacing those players will not be easy but Bob Chesney and his staff have done such a good job in…

Patriots sign tight end Mike Gesicki. Here is why it is a big pick up for them

March 17, 2023

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Bill Belichick strikes again. After slow playing free agency and frustrating Patriots fans the first two days of the legal tampering window, Belichick has gone on a shopping spree and his latest purchase is former Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki who signed a one year, $9 million dollar contract with the team. Gesicki caught 32 passes for 362 yards and 5 touchdowns last season. He has caught 18 touchdown passes…

5 areas to watch as Rhode Island opens spring practice

March 16, 2023

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Image courtesy of URI Athletics The URI Rams kicked spring ball last week. They have three practices already under their belts and are in spring break this week. The Rams lost several key contributors from last season’s team most notably wide receiver Ed Lee, tight end Caleb Warren, offensive tackle A.J Cornelius, defensive back Jordan Jones, linebacker Jake Fire, running back Marques DeShields, hybrid Henry Yianakopolos and defensive back Pop…

Here’s why JuJu Smith-Schuster is an upgrade over Jakobi Meyers

March 16, 2023

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The Patriots signed former Steelers and Chiefs receiver Ju-Ju Smith-Schuster to a three year deal worth up to $33 million dollars. The signing comes a day after former Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. On paper, this is more of a team friendly deal for the Patriots. Smith-Schuster got $16 million guaranteed while Meyers got $10 million guaranteed from the Raiders. Meyers deal however has more…

Patriots sign running back James Robinson to two year deal

March 15, 2023

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The Patriots have signed veteran running back James Robinson to a two year deal worth up to $8 million dollars. Robinson spent last last season with the Jags and the Jets. The Patriots are signing RB James Robinson to a two-year deal worth up to $8M. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/gds7VaHjSy — NFL (@NFL) March 16, 2023 The third year running back had a career year in 2020 when he came out…

Tony Catalina’s Patriots Mock Draft 2.0

March 15, 2023

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As the NFL’s league tampering period is off and running a lot of roster decisions are being made that will help make the picture more clear come draft time. The Patriots have been willing participants with the sendoff of tight end Jonnu Smith and the re-signing of cornerback Jonathan Jones. Look for more moves to be made in the coming weeks but as it currently stands, let’s take a look…

Patriots add veteran offensive lineman Riley Reiff

March 15, 2023

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The Patriots are going to sign 34 year old veteran offensive tackle Riley Reiff. The 11 year veteran played with the Chicago Bears last season. Known for his versatility, toughness and leadership, Reiff will compete for the starting right tackle job according to the Athletic’s Jeff Howe. At 6-5 3/4 313 pounds, Reiff can play both left and right tackle and even kick inside to guard if need be. That…

Patriots re-sign Jabrill Peppers to a two-year deal

March 15, 2023

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The Patriots re-signed safety Jabrill Peppers to a two-year deal last night. Peppers signed as a free agent with the team last off-season and had a good first season with the team. Both he and the Patriots were hoping to get something done and they ultimately did. Peppers will take on a bigger role in the secondary now that Devin McCourty has retired. His versatility and athleticism allow Peppers to…

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