By John Sarianides Veteran inside linebacker David Harris was released by the Jets last week. Here are three reasons why the Patriots should sign him. 1. Familiarity: Bill Belichick and the Patriots know Harris from coaching against him for the past 10 years. They know he’s smart, has experience playing in a multiple defensive scheme and that he has been a productive three down player in his career. Harris might…

By John Sarianides WOW. I didn’t think Bob Kraft could out do himself in the bling department but he did. Holy mackerel is the latest ring impressive. I still can’t believe the Patriots have won five Super Bowls. It makes no sense given how bad this franchise once was. I have a feeling they’ll be doing this all over again come next June. I know I’m going out on a…

By John Sarianides The Patriots agreed to terms on a two year, $11 million dollar extension with wide receiver Julien Edelman. $9 million of it is guaranteed. Edelman is now signed through the 2019 season.  Extending Edelman fits the Patriots off-season narrative which has been to load up the roster up for the next two seasons. I am not surprised the Patriots extended Edelman. Both sides wanted to get a…

Image courtesy of NewsOK By John Sarianides Raise your hand if you were caught off guard by the news yesterday that Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops was retiring after 18 years at the helm in Norman? I was. The news that Stoops is stepping down sent shock waves throughout the world of college football. It completely came out of left field. It was no secret that there was pressure on Stoops…

Image courtesy of Tlumacki/bostonglobe.com By John Sarianides The Patriots officially opened their mandatory three day mini-camp yesterday but they will hit the field today in soggy Foxboro. Here are five things I will be watching. 1. Quarterback Reps: Brady is healthy and eligible to play going into this season but it will still be interesting to see how the Patriots divide up the reps between the three quarterbacks. Mini-camp can be…