Add another free agent to the list that won’t have to move or learn any new teammates’ names. Before the official start of free agency and the new league year on Wednesday, the Patriots have clearly put a focus on retaining some key locker room guys that have also showed promise and a willingness to be here at the start of a new era. Jeremy Fowler had it first. It’s…
Patriots sign former Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) The Patriots have signed free agent linebacker Sione Takitaki to a two year, $6.5 million dollar contract. The contract has a maximum value of $10 million dollars. The Cleveland Browns selected Takitaki in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of BYU. Takitaki adds depth after the Patriots lost linebacker Mack Wilson in free agency on Monday. He could also potentially replace Chris…
Pats’ QB plan becomes clearer with signing of old friend Jacoby Brissett
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)…
Onwenu re-signing for three years as Pats continue taking care of their own
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…
Pats sign RB Antonio Gibson
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…
Patriots Free Agency: Need No. 1: Quarterback
With the trade of Mac Jones yesterday, the Patriots currently only have two quarterbacks on the roster, Bailey Zappe and Nathan Rourke. The Patriots will add at least another one but more than likely two more quarterbacks in the coming days and weeks. One of those quarterbacks will be a veteran free agent. That will be the focus of this piece. We will talk about about what they will do…
Business-like approach to Day 1 of spring practice for BC
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Patriots Free Agency: Need No. 2: Offensive Line
The Patriots offensive line has struggled mightily the past three seasons. Bill Belichick tried to fix the unit in last year’s draft by drafting three interior lineman in Sidy Sow, Jake Andrews and Atonio Mafi. All three played but struggled at times and looked rushed. Offensive tackles Trent Brown and Michael Onwenu manned the tackle spots. Brown had a tough season between injuries and not getting a contract extension offer…
Mac Jones was set up to fail with the Patriots
AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) The Patriots are trading quarterback Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth round pick in next month’s draft. The Patriots drafted Jones with the 15th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. At the time, I said that I liked the pick but Jones success hinged on the Patriots surrounding him with a talented supporting cast. They did not and Jones…