Patriots Pulse Blog: Gronk’s Latest Act Is a Bad Look for the Patriots

April 21, 2018

Rob Gronkowski met with the media on Saturday in a motocross promotional press conference. Gronkowski was dressed as a motor cross driver and as usual he was goofy and starving for attention. Gronkowski was asked if he is planning on playing next season to which he responded “Uhh, maybe.” When asked what he would say to fans who are wondering if he is going to play next season, Gronkowski said…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: The Patriots Cannot Give Up the Farm for Josh Rosen

April 20, 2018

The Patriots are rumored to be interested in UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen. By all accounts the interest on the Patriots part is genuine. There is only one problem. Rosen is expected to be drafted within the first five picks. If the Patriots want to draft Rosen, they would have to jump into the top five. The Giants, Browns and Broncos would all be willing trade partners if the return was…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: Breaking Down the Patriots 2018 Schedule

April 19, 2018

The Patriots 2018 schedule will be unveiled tonight but thanks to the internet and Jeff Howe of The Athletic, we got our hands on the 2018 schedule early. Here is our breakdown of what could be a tough schedule for the Patriots. Week 1: Houston Texans 1pm: Deshaun Watson and company almost beat the Patriots last season in a thriller at Gillette, losing 36-33. Now the two teams will play…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: I Just Don’t See the Lamar Jackson Fit With the Patriots

April 12, 2018

Image courtesy of Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports Let me start off by saying that I am a Lamar Jackson fan. Unlike the Bill Polian’s of the world, I think Jackson is a quarterback and I think he has the potential to be a very good quarterback. When I watch Jackson on film, I see Marcus Mariota with more speed. Jackson has the physical tools to be a good starting quarterback…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: The Jordan Matthews Signing is a Terrific Value Signing for the Patriots

April 5, 2018

The Patriots have signed wide receiver Jordan Matthews to a one year deal. Matthews had met with a handful of teams in recent weeks but opted to sign with the Patriots. Matthews will compete with Kenny Britt, Phillip Dorsett and Malcolm Mitchell for the third receiver spot. The former Eagles and Bills receiver put up big numbers in his first two seasons in the NFL. In 2015, Matthews caught 85…

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Fantasy Football: Brandin Cooks Could Return to Elite Status in Los Angeles

April 5, 2018

Brandin Cooks was traded from the Patriots to the Rams on Tuesday in a blockbuster trade. Cooks was considered a top ten wide receiver going into last season with an ADP of 21 but he failed to meet the lofty expectations fantasy owners had of him when they drafted him. Many owners drafted Cooks as a WR1 but he was far from that. Cooks was drafted in the second round…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: 3 Reasons the Patriots Traded Brandin Cooks

April 3, 2018

The Patriots traded wide receiver Brandin Cooks and a 2018 fourth round pick to the Los Angeles Rams for the 23rd overall pick and a sixth round pick. The trade shouldn’t be a surprise. Cooks and the Patriots failed to make progress on negotiations for a new deal. The Patriots did not want to pay Cooks top ten receiver money after next season so they decided to trade him. Here…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: 3 Reasons Why The Patriots Are Not Signing Johnny Manziel

March 29, 2018

Relax New England. The Patriots are not signing Johnny Manziel. I know they met with him on Tuesday after he threw at the Texas A&M Pro Day but they are not going to sign him. Bill Belichick has an affinity for athletic, running quarterbacks. After all, he has signed Doug Fluite and Tim Tebow in the past but here are three reasons why I don’t see the Patriots signing Manziel….

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Fantasy Football: Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down on NFL Free Agency

March 29, 2018

Several high profile players switched uniforms in free agency and through trades. Here are my thumbs up for players who I think will produce in their new home and a thumbs down for players who I don’t think will produce in their new home. Thumbs Up 👍 Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings: Cousins signing with the Vikings makes him a top five fantasy quarterback in 2018. He has a legit running…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: The Patriots Add Two Intriguing Offensive Pieces in Hill and Patterson

March 19, 2018

The Patriots added two intriguing pieces this past weekend when they signed free agent running back Jeremy Hill and traded for return specialist Cordarelle Patterson. At 6-1 233, Hill is a big back who runs down hill and pushes the pile. He is a short yardage, goal line back who could complement the other running backs on the roster well. The Patriots signed Hill to a one year, $1 million…

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