By John Sarianides The Patriots need to strike while they have available cap space and get deals done with linebacker Dont’a Hightower and cornerback Malcolm Butler.  If the objective is to win a third Super Bowl in four years, then it is imperative that Bill Belichick finds a way to get a deal done with both players.  Belichick doesn’t necessarily need to do anything with Butler because he is going…

By John Sarianides Bill Belichick is like that boyfriend who doesn’t want to take the next step in a relationship. He doesn’t want to make a long term commitment to someone.  Like most people who are afraid of commitment, Belichick is always on the lookout for someone better. It is that fear of long term commitment that has made the Patriots the most successful franchise in NFL history. Belichick treats…

By John Sarianides The Patriots signed free agent defensive end Lawrence Guy to a four year, $20 million dollar contract on Saturday.   The 26 year old Guy was drafted in the 7th round of the 2011 draft by the Green Bay Packers. Guy has played for the Colts, Chargers and Ravens in his career. He has been a career rotation player but he did make ten starts for the…

By John Sarianides The Patriots acquired wide receiver Brandin Cooks and a fourth round pick (#118) from the New Orleans Saints last night for a 1st round pick (#32) and a third round pick (#103). The acquisition of Cooks gives the Patriots a much needed vertical threat that can make big plays after the catch. They haven’t had a receiver that can consistently challenge coverage vertically since Randy Moss. Cooks…

By John Sarianides The Patriots acquired defensive end Kony Ealy and a third round pick from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a second round pick. New England will only move down eight spots in the trade so they didn’t give up a lot in terms of draft position. The 25 year old Ealy is entering his fourth season in the league. He is best remembered for his performance in…

By John Sarianides Free agent cornerback Logan Ryan has decided to sign a 3 year, $30 million dollar contract with the Tennessee Titans.  The cornerback out of Rutgers was a valuable member of two Super Bowl teams in New England and one of the more unheralded members of the team in recent years.  Ryan was a great scheme fit for the Patriots as a squat cover two corner. He was…

By John Sarianides Bill Belichick just threw all of us a 12 to 6 curveball and we took it looking for strike three. In a stunning signing that has left a lot of people scratching their heads, the Patriots signed free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a deal worth $14 million per season. The Patriots don’t normally dive into free agency head first on day one but for whatever reason,…

By John Sarianides The Patriots acquired tight end Dwayne Allen along with a 2017 sixth round pick from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2017 4th round pick.  Allen became available after the Colts re-signed tight end Jack Doyle to a three year, $19 million dollar contract yesterday.  The Colts chose to sign Allen over Coby Fleener last off-season and a year later they picked Doyle over Allen. It simply comes…

By John Sarianides It is that time of your ladies and gentleman. Spring football practices are kicking off across the country. There are several major stories to keep an eye on as spring ball gets under way. 1. Brian Daboll’s Debut at Bama: Former Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll is making his debut as the new offensive coordinator at Alabama this spring. Daboll has plenty of weapons to work with…

By John Sarianides According to league sources, free agent running back Adrian Peterson has told those close to him that he is willing to take less money to play for the Patriots. Here are three reasons why he would be a bad fit for the Patriots. 1. He’s 31 and Beat Up: Peterson missed most of last season with a knee injury. He only carried the ball  37 carries for 72…