Photo: Matt Slocum/AP There are some guys who are just put on this earth to be football players, one of them is Matthew Slater. After agreeing to come back for a 15th season, Slater met with the media on Thursday morning to discuss why he came back and how that decision making process looked, among other things. “I’m certainly so thankful to be sitting in this position talking to you…
Patriots Draft: 10 offensive lineman who offer position versatility
The Patriots have to re-tool their offensive line after losing Ted Karras in free agency and the trade of Shaq Mason to the Buccaneers. Bill Belichick has addressed the offensive line in recent drafts by drafting Yodny Cajuste, Michael Onwenu and Justin Herron among others. All are still on the roster and will be in the mix to start next season. Belichick could address the offensive line in several ways,……
Patriots Have Big Shoes To Fill With The Loss Of Shaq Mason
The Patriots traded starting right guard Shaq Mason to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a fifth round draft pick in 2022, freeing up over $7 million in cap space while also losing one of the best interior offensive linemen in the NFL. The cap savings is a nice benefit, but New England added a significant question to their offense. Mason, 28, was drafted by the Patriots in 2015 and was…
Patriots: The Winovich, Wilson trade gives both players the fresh start they needed
The Patriots traded defensive end Chase Winovich yesterday to the Cleveland Browns for linebacker Mack Wilson. The trade is a fresh start for both players. Winovich never really became the player the Patriots or their fans were hoping for when he was drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He flashed potential at times but he was never a fit schematically. Winovich amassed 85 tackles and 11…
Patriots: Patriots trade Shaq Mason and in the process create a big void in their offensive line
The Patriots have traded guard Shaq Mason to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 2022 5th round draft pick. The trade frees up $6.3 million in cap space. While the move gives the Patriots some cap relief, it creates more uncertainty along an offensive line that is in flux. It will be interesting to see how Bill Belichick uses the cap space. Does he target a wide receiver? Does he…
Boston College: Jaelen Gill poised for breakout year with the Eagles
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Patriots: Some familiar names are staying and some are going in a quiet first day of free agency for the Patriots
Free agency unofficially began yesterday with the legal tampering window starting today at noon. As expected, the Patriots primarily focused on retaining some of their players while losing some key contributors as well. Here are my thoughts on day one of free agency for the Patriots. I thought J.C Jackson got a fair market deal from the Los Angeles Chargers. Jackson signed a five year, $82.5 million dollar contract. He…
Boston College: Eagles add some much needed depth at tight end by picking up George Takacs in the portal
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Patriots: Busy day for the Patriots highlighted by the return of Devin McCourty
The Patriots had a busy day on Sunday. The highlight of the day of course was free safety Devin McCourty agreeing to terms on a one year, $9 million dollar deal. The 34 year old McCourty is returning for his 13th season with the Patriots. Originally drafted as a first round pick in the 2010 draft, McCourty finished last season with 60 tackles and 3 interceptions. The Patriots also used…
Recruiting: Catholic Memorial defensive end Boubacar Traore decommits from Boston College
Four star Catholic Memorial defensive end Boubacar Traore announced on Saturday night that he is opening up his recruitment and is no longer committed to Boston College. Respect my Decision. pic.twitter.com/x3iYY5Ufwf — BoubacarTraore (@24era24) March 12, 2022 Traore committed to Boston College in August of 2020 along with teammates Datrell Jones (RB) and Jaeden Skeete (WR). Eagles coach Jeff Hafley wanted to get a jump on local recruiting after arriving…