By John Sarianides The NFL released their 2017 schedules tonight. On paper, the Patriots have a difficult schedule to navigate through if they want to win their third Super Bowl in four years. Here are five thoughts on their 2017 schedule. 1. Open the Season with 5 of 8 at Home: The Patriots open the season with five of their first eight games at home. The NFL season kicks off…
By John Sarianides The Patriots have been on the news a lot the past couple of days. Here my thoughts on four of the biggest stories concerning the team. 1st Down: Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide: Look, I am not going to get on my high horse and lecture you on why Hernandez is a scumbag and how I have no sympathy for him and his family. People can formulate their…
By John Sarianides The Patriots signed Buffalo Bills restricted free agent running back Mike Gillislee to a two year, $6.4 million dollar offer sheet. Gillislee is scheduled to make $4 million dollars in year one of the deal. The Bills have five days to match the offer but all indications are that they won’t. If they don’t, the Patriots would have to surrender their fifth round pick in the upcoming…
By John Sarianides Patriots fans got all lathered up last week when the Tennessee Titans released veteran cornerback Jason McCourty. McCourty of course is the twin brother of Patriots free safety Devin McCourty. Patriots Nation is clamoring for Bill Belichick to sign the other McCourty but there are a couple of hurdles that have to be cleared before the Patriots do that. One is Malcolm Butler. The Patriots are in…
By John Sarianides According to Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider, the Seahawks have indeed fielded phone calls regarding cornerback Richard Sherman. The Patriots are among a handful of teams that have expressed an interest in the all pro cornerback. Sherman himself is rumored to be open to the idea of playing for the Patriots. So, how would Sherman fit in? He would be a great fit. Schematically, he is…
By John Sarianides Its been about three weeks since sources reported that free agent running back Adrian Peterson expressed an interest in playing for the Patriots. Fast forward to today and the Patriots hosted the veteran running back at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots hosting Peterson is not a surprise nor is it a big deal. Bill Belichick is doing his due diligence and checking in with the veteran running back….
Gronk interfered in the Andre the Giants Battle Royale and helped his buddy Mojo Rowley win it. I can’t say I am surprised Gronk got involved. You could see it coming a mile away. It was funny but annoying at the sane time. As I have said before. I am getting tired of Gronk’s off field gimmick and this was proof that it has run it’s course.
By John Sarianides New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton told reporters earlier today that the Saints will not be signing Malcolm Butler to an offer sheet. According to Payton, the Saints don’t want to give up the 11th pick in next month’s draft. The Patriots would get the pick if they decided not to match the offer sheet. Not offering Butler a contract is a smart move for the Saints….
By John Sarianides Patriots owner Robert Kraft made some interesting comments when meeting with reporters yesterday. Here the three comments that got my attention and what I think. 1. On Brady Claiming He Can Play 6-7 More Years: I commend the GOAT for being confident but he will not play six more years. It is impossible for Brady to play that long and still play at a high level. I know…
By John Sarianides The Malcolm Butler saga has now entered week three and we still don’t know if the beleaguered cornerback will be in a Patriots uniform next season. Butler visited with the Saints last week and the peramters of a long term deal were discussed but the Saints did not sign Butler to a contract. New Orleans wants to sign Butler but they don’t want to give up the…