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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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Pats set to sign Henry to three-year extension

March 8, 2024
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Image courtesy of USA Today Sports For the second straight day, Patriots fans got some encouraging news when it comes to rebuilding the offense. After adding some experienced offensive line depth on Thursday, the Pats made their biggest move of the offseason yet on Friday, locking tight end Hunter Henry up to a three-year deal for $9 million per year. Henry can earn up to $30 million total. NFL Network…

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Thoughts on episodes 7 & 8 of ‘The Dynasty’

March 8, 2024
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We’re down to the final four episodes of this somewhat controversial ‘The Dynasty’ documentary on Apple TV. Personally, I haven’t found this to be as bad as a lot of other people. I think some of the B-roll and behind the scenes stuff has been well worth the watch. Have stories been embellished to make Bill Belichick look slightly worse? Sure. Are there some glaring omissions in some of the…

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Pats add offensive line help by signing former Steelers’ tackle Okorafor

March 7, 2024
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Image courtesy of Pittsburgh Steelers The first offensive line domino has fallen for Eliot Wolf and Jerod Mayo. Despite free agency not officially starting until next week, the Pats signed former Steelers tackle Chukwuma Okorafor on Thursday after he had been waived by Pittsburgh, which is why he could sign early. This is an important first step in trying to rebuild the O-line, although pieces like Sidy Sow, Cole Strange…

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Judon drops some interesting nuggets on NFL Network

March 6, 2024
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Matt Judon was a guest on Good Morning Football Wednesday morning and had some interesting things to say. Judon talked about the mindset of a free agent joining a new team, Mac Jones, what he thinks the Pats should do with the No. 3 pick and he even named names when it comes to free agent targets he’d like to see the team go after. Judon also touched on Jerod…

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