By John Sarianides The Patriots need to strike while they have available cap space and get deals done with linebacker Dont’a Hightower and cornerback Malcolm Butler.  If the objective is to win a third Super Bowl in four years, then it is imperative that Bill Belichick finds a way to get a deal done with both players.  Belichick doesn’t necessarily need to do anything with Butler because he is going…

By John Sarianides Bill Belichick is like that boyfriend who doesn’t want to take the next step in a relationship. He doesn’t want to make a long term commitment to someone.  Like most people who are afraid of commitment, Belichick is always on the lookout for someone better. It is that fear of long term commitment that has made the Patriots the most successful franchise in NFL history. Belichick treats…

By John Sarianides The Patriots signed free agent defensive end Lawrence Guy to a four year, $20 million dollar contract on Saturday.   The 26 year old Guy was drafted in the 7th round of the 2011 draft by the Green Bay Packers. Guy has played for the Colts, Chargers and Ravens in his career. He has been a career rotation player but he did make ten starts for the…

By John Sarianides The Patriots acquired wide receiver Brandin Cooks and a fourth round pick (#118) from the New Orleans Saints last night for a 1st round pick (#32) and a third round pick (#103). The acquisition of Cooks gives the Patriots a much needed vertical threat that can make big plays after the catch. They haven’t had a receiver that can consistently challenge coverage vertically since Randy Moss. Cooks…

By John Sarianides The Patriots acquired defensive end Kony Ealy and a third round pick from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a second round pick. New England will only move down eight spots in the trade so they didn’t give up a lot in terms of draft position. The 25 year old Ealy is entering his fourth season in the league. He is best remembered for his performance in…

By John Sarianides Free agent cornerback Logan Ryan has decided to sign a 3 year, $30 million dollar contract with the Tennessee Titans.  The cornerback out of Rutgers was a valuable member of two Super Bowl teams in New England and one of the more unheralded members of the team in recent years.  Ryan was a great scheme fit for the Patriots as a squat cover two corner. He was…

By John Sarianides Bill Belichick just threw all of us a 12 to 6 curveball and we took it looking for strike three. In a stunning signing that has left a lot of people scratching their heads, the Patriots signed free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a deal worth $14 million per season. The Patriots don’t normally dive into free agency head first on day one but for whatever reason,…