Former Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower announced his retirement this morning after spending all ten seasons of his NFL career with the team. The Patriots drafted Hightower out of Alabama with the 25th overall pick in 2012. The pick proved to be one of the best draft picks of the Belichick era as Hightower went on to become one of the most significant player of the second half of the Patriots…

Up to this point, the Patriots have made 15 signings and re-signings since the NFL league year began last week. Some are obviously more important than others. Here is one sentence with the most important thing you need to know about each player.   Free Agents: Mike Gesicki, TE- Gesicki is a massive catch-radius target who will help the Patriots in the middle of the field and red zone. Chris…