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Instant Analysis of the Patriots signings, DT Khyiris Tonga, QB Josh Dobbs and WR Mack Hollins

March 10, 2025

The Patriots shopping spree continued late this afternoon and into the evening. New England signed defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs and wide receiver Mack Hollins. Tonga is a 28-year-old defensive tackle that reportedly signed a one-year, $2.7 million deal. He was a seventh round pick of the Chicago Bears out of BYU in 2021. Tonga appeared in 13 games, last season for the Arizona Cardinals, including one…

Instant Analysis on Patriots signing of DT Milton Williams

March 10, 2025

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Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The Patriots have landed the biggest fish in the free agency pond signing defensive tackle Milton Williams to a four year, $104 million dollar contract. New England beat out the Panthers and Cardinals for his services. Williams, who has never played more than 50% of his team’s snaps is coming off of a Super Bowl victory with the Philadelphia Eagles and a career high five sacks. The…

Instant Analysis on Patriots signing of CB Carlton Davis

March 10, 2025

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Lauren Leigh Bacho/GettyImages The Patriots signed veteran cornerback Carlton Davis to a three year, $60 million dollar deal. Davis is going to get $34.5 million guranteed. A pure man to man cover corner, Davis has been one of the top corners in the NFL the past four seasons. Last season, Davis posted the seventh-lowest completion percentage allowed as the nearest defender in man coverage (45.2), per Next Gen Stats. He…

Patriots Journal: What we are hearing ahead of free agency

March 10, 2025

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Here is what I am being told about Patriots free agency. Much of this is already out there. The Patriots have a plan and that plan centers around culture, the right players and young players. To quote Bane from the Dark Knight Rises, “Let’s not stand here on cermony, Mr. Wayne…..” Here’s what I am hearing. -As reported by Andrew Callahan and Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, character is…

Patriots Free Agency Preview: Offensive Tackles

March 10, 2025

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Offensive tackle is the Patriots biggest need and they will need to address it both in free agency and the draft. Both Vedarian Lowe and Trey Jacobs struggled last season and while both will have a chance to compete to start, they will have competition to start. Expect the Patriots to add at least two veterans and two rookies at the position as they try to find the right combination. …

Patriots Free Agency Preview : Wide Receivers

March 10, 2025

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Wide receiver continues to be a position of need for a Patriots organization that has struggled to draft and develop receivers for years. The receiver class in free agency is limited and a trade continues to be the best way to address the need. D.K Metcalf, who has been linked to the Patriots has been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. New England could make a potential run at Brandon Aiyuk…

Instant Analysis: Landry gives the Patriots pass rush some much needed juice

March 9, 2025

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Cliff Welch/Getty Images The Patriots gave their pass rush some much needed juice with their first free agent signing of the Mike Vrabel era. The team signed former Boston College standout Harold Landry to a three year, $43.5 million dollar deal with $26 million guaranteed. Landry was a second round pick of the Titans in 2018. He plays edge and outside linebacker and has racked up 50.5 sacks in his…

Patriots Free Agent Preview: EDGE/Defensive End

March 9, 2025

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The Patriots need to improve their pass rush. Expect them to spend to upgrade the edge and defensive end spots. Josh Sweat and Harold Landry top the wish list but there several other players who could fit the Patriots system well. Here are ten targets for the Patriots to focus on in free agency. Top 10 EDGE, Defensive End targets Josh Sweat Harold Landry Dayo Odeyingbo Azeez Ojulari Charles Omenihu…

Eight match-ups to watch on the reconfigured NEPSAC schedule

March 8, 2025

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Photo courtesy of Michael Seamans The NEPSAC underwent a major shake up this week as part of a football realignment. There are three classes and within those classes are tiers. The realignment now features Class A, B, and C (formerly just A and B). The most notable change is Dexter moving up to Class A. They are independent and will play primarily a Founders League schedule. Evergreen champion St. Paul’s……

Patriots Free Agency Preview: Defensive tackle

March 8, 2025

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Defensive tackle is an emerging need for the Patriots, one that they will address in free agency and the draft. The interior defensive line struggled last season, especially when it came to stopping the run. The absence of Christian Barmore was evident. Barmore missed most of the season due to blood clots. His future with the team is up in the air despite signing a massive extension last off-season. Even…