Here is what I am being told about Patriots free agency. Much of this is already out there. The Patriots have a plan and that plan centers around culture, the right players and young players. To quote Bane from the Dark Knight Rises, “Let’s not stand here on cermony, Mr. Wayne…..” Here’s what I am hearing. -As reported by Andrew Callahan and Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, character is…
Patriots Free Agency Preview: Offensive Tackles
Offensive tackle is the Patriots biggest need and they will need to address it both in free agency and the draft. Both Vedarian Lowe and Trey Jacobs struggled last season and while both will have a chance to compete to start, they will have competition to start. Expect the Patriots to add at least two veterans and two rookies at the position as they try to find the right combination. …
Patriots Free Agency Preview : Wide Receivers
Wide receiver continues to be a position of need for a Patriots organization that has struggled to draft and develop receivers for years. The receiver class in free agency is limited and a trade continues to be the best way to address the need. D.K Metcalf, who has been linked to the Patriots has been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. New England could make a potential run at Brandon Aiyuk…
Instant Analysis: Landry gives the Patriots pass rush some much needed juice
Cliff Welch/Getty Images The Patriots gave their pass rush some much needed juice with their first free agent signing of the Mike Vrabel era. The team signed former Boston College standout Harold Landry to a three year, $43.5 million dollar deal with $26 million guaranteed. Landry was a second round pick of the Titans in 2018. He plays edge and outside linebacker and has racked up 50.5 sacks in his…
Pats reportedly make first free agency splash with former BC linebacker Harold Landry; re-sign Hooper
Although free agency hasn’t officially started (so dumb, just say it starts March 1 and we can all move on), but New England made its first splash on Sunday night. Multiple reports have former Boston College linebacker Harold Landry headed to Foxborough on a three-year, $43.5 million dollar contract with 26 of it guaranteed. While technically a linebacker, Landry should bring some immediate help to the pass rushing element of…
Patriots Free Agent Preview: EDGE/Defensive End
The Patriots need to improve their pass rush. Expect them to spend to upgrade the edge and defensive end spots. Josh Sweat and Harold Landry top the wish list but there several other players who could fit the Patriots system well. Here are ten targets for the Patriots to focus on in free agency. Top 10 EDGE, Defensive End targets Josh Sweat Harold Landry Dayo Odeyingbo Azeez Ojulari Charles Omenihu…
Free agency hasn’t even started and the Patriots already face added pressure this offseason
Insert the ‘well, this is no good. This is no good.’ Seinfled gif here. The ‘legal’ fee agency tampering period technically begins Monday and teams can officially begin signing players to their new contracts when the 2025 league year starts Wednesday. Although, those are just some rough dates these days as teams have already started negotiating with some deals already getting done on paper. Unfortunately for Mike Vrabel, Eliot Wolf…
Eight match-ups to watch on the reconfigured NEPSAC schedule
Photo courtesy of Michael Seamans The NEPSAC underwent a major shake up this week as part of a football realignment. There are three classes and within those classes are tiers. The realignment now features Class A, B, and C (formerly just A and B). The most notable change is Dexter moving up to Class A. They are independent and will play primarily a Founders League schedule. Evergreen champion St. Paul’s……
Patriots Free Agency Preview: Defensive tackle
Defensive tackle is an emerging need for the Patriots, one that they will address in free agency and the draft. The interior defensive line struggled last season, especially when it came to stopping the run. The absence of Christian Barmore was evident. Barmore missed most of the season due to blood clots. His future with the team is up in the air despite signing a massive extension last off-season. Even…
Patriots Free Agent Preview: Cornerbacks
Patriots Free Agent Preview: Cornerbacks Cornerback is a sneaky need for the Patriots. With roughly $127.4 million dollars to spend, the Patriots have the most cap space in the NFL. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said last week that the team is looking to be aggressive free agency. They have a plan and they like players they have targeted. Top 10 cornerback targets Carlton Davis Charvarius Ward Byron Murphy Kristian Fulton …