Author: Kevin Stone

Pats’ QB plan becomes clearer with signing of old friend Jacoby Brissett

March 12, 2024
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There’s now like a 99.99% chance the Patriots are taking a quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the draft. That became clearer on Monday night as the offense revamp continued with the singing of former Patriot Jacoby Brisket. Tom Pelissero reported that it’s a one-year, $8 million deal. Brissett could ultimately make up to $12 million with incentives. The stage is now set for the Pats to (most likely)…

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Onwenu re-signing for three years as Pats continue taking care of their own

March 11, 2024
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Now THIS is a big signing for New England. Ian Rapoport announced on Monday evening that Mike Onwenu is staying put as a cornerstone piece of the offensive line, signing a three-year deal worth $57 million ($19 million per year) and $38 million guaranteed. Not only does New England bolster the offensive line by keeping one of the best in the league – regardless of where he plays, but he’s…

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Pats sign RB Antonio Gibson

March 11, 2024
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Image courtesy of Washington Commanders The Pats are on the board when it comes to free agency. The legal tampering period opened at noon on Monday and about 2.5 hours later, Ian Rapoport was first to report the Patriots are signing former Washington running back Antonio Gibson to a three-year deal. Gibson hit the market for the first time after spending his first four seasons in Washington. Gibson was taken…

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Pats signing Bourne to three-year deal makes important statement to the locker room

March 10, 2024
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The Patriots remained busy just hours before the legal tampering period for free agency begins. On Sunday night, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reported that the team is re-signing Kendrick Bourne to a three-year, 19.5 million contract. Bourne can make a max of $33 million  and he’ll get a $4.2 million signing bonus. Bourne confirmed the deal without actually confirming the deal himself on Twitter later in the night….

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Pats trading Mac Jones after three rocky years in New England

March 10, 2024
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Well, this was awkward. After a Pro Bowl rookie season (albeit as an alternate) that included a playoff appearance, Mac Jones was never the same quarterback in New England due to various circumstances and his relationships with coaches on staff and teammates ended up fractured. Now, he’s no longer a Patriot. The former first round pick is being traded to his hometown team, the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 6th round…

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Pats’ coordinators share some of their philosophies with local coaches

March 9, 2024
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FOXBOROUGH – For about 40 minutes on Friday evening, all eyes were on the new Patriots coordinators. Coaches from all over New England – youth, high school and college – were all in the West Side of the Putnam Club for the annual MHSFCA Coaches Clinic. New BC head coach Bill O’Brien is the keynote speaker on Saturday morning, but new Pats defensive coordinator Demarcus Covington, offensive coordinator Alex Van…

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