Old friend Brandon Bolden is back in a Patriots uniform. The Patriots signed a free agent yesterday but it wasn’t the splash free agent signing Patriots fans were hoping for. Old friend Brandon Bolden is back after signing a two year deal on Wednesday. The Patriots also re-signed cornerback Jason McCourty to a two year deal, defensive end John Simon to a two year deal and wide receiver Phillip Dorsett…
Patriots: Not committing long term to Trent Brown and Trey Flowers is what is best for the team
The Patriots lost two key members of their Super Bowl LIII roster yesterday when offensive tackle Trent Brown signed with the Oakland Raiders and defensive end Trey Flowers signed with the Detroit Lions. Brown signed a 4 year, $66 million dollar deal while Flowers signed a 5 year $90 million dollar deal. Both got big time guaranteed money in their respective deals. There is no question that both players were…
Patriots: Free Agent predictions. Who is staying and who is going
Unrestricted Jeremy Hill, RB: After tearing his ACL in camp, I think Hill gets a one year offer from the Patriots and stays. Hill could be a nice compliment to Sony Michel. Chris Hogan, WR: Hogan’s production has slipped the past two seasons and he will have a limited market. I can see Hogan staying but I do not see the Patriots committing to him long term. Phillip Dorsett, WR: Dorsett will…
Patriots: Breaking down the Michael Bennett acquisition and how the Patriots could use him
The Patriots surprised the NFL on Friday when they traded for defensive end Michael Bennett. The Patriots acquired Bennett and a seventh round pick in 2020 for a fifth round pick. In return, the Patriots get two years of Bennett. It is a steal for New England because while Bennett might not be the elite pass rusher he once was, he is still effective and he can line up as…
Patriots: The Patriots should not overpay to keep Trey Flowers
The New England Patriots have a tough decision to make at the start of free agency on Monday. Do they re-sign defensive Trey Flowers or do they let him walk? The answer is simple. Let him walk. Bill Belichick has to resist the temptation and not over spend to keep Flowers. As valuable as he is, Flowers is also easily replaceable. I understand that it is tough to move on…
Boston College: Chris Lindstrom should be a first round pick in April’s draft
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Patriots Draft: Six positions the Patriots will focus on at the Combine
The Patriots have several key free agents this off-season and there is a good chance they may lose a couple of them, most notably Trey Flowers and Trent Brown who could both command big money on the open market. The combine will give Bill Belichick and his staff an opportunity to see some of the top talent in this upcoming draft workout and possibly fill some of the positions that……
Patriots Draft: 10 prospects to watch at the combine
The Patriots will have their eyes in all of the participants at this year’s combine but here are ten participants that will intrigue them because they are ideal scheme fits. 1. Ryan Finley, QB, N.C State: At 6-4 213, Finley has the size and the arm strength the Patriots look for in the quarterback position. 2. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina: Versatile and explosive after the catch, Samuel would give……
Patriots Draft: Ideal measurables for Patriots players by position
Like every other team around the NFL, the Patriots have an ideal fit in terms of what they are looking for in a player physically. In terms of the mental part of the game, we know Bill Belichick prefers high I.Q players that can process a lot of information and execute. The Patriots also have a specific body type that they want at each position. After studying the Patriots last…
Opinion: Eliminating youth football is irresponsible and it would kill the game in Massachusetts
A new bill was purposed last week in Massachusetts that would ban tackle football before seventh grade. State Representative Paul Schmid (D-Westport) and House Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading) have filed a piece of legislation called “An Act for no organized head impacts to school children” The premise of the bill filled is to protect children from head injuries and growing concerns over CTE. If it passes, the bill would…