NEFJ Notebook: Patriots release Inman and Allen. Activate Edelman and Thomas

August 23, 2019

The Patriots made some moves following Saturday’s pre-season win over the Titans. Here are my thoughts on the moves that were made this week. 1. The Patriots released Dontrelle Inman after the veteran receiver requested his release. Inman has since signed with the Chargers. Inman saw the writing on the wall. He knew he couldn’t beat out rookie Jakobi Meyers and he decided it was better to move on. 2….

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Patriots: The Patriots are going big at receiver this off-season and here is why.

May 17, 2019

The Patriots signed veteran wide receiver Dontrelle Inman to a one year contract last week. Inman’s signing continues a trend this off-season for the Patriots. Bill Belichick has made it a priority to go bigger at receiver. Is it a shift in philosophy? Are the Patriots going away from the smaller, slot type receivers we are accustomed to seeing? Perhaps. The more likely reason however is that Belichick is just…

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Patriots: The Patriots are hoping they can revive Demaryius Thomas’ career

April 17, 2019

Add Demaryius Thomas to the list of former big name receivers who attempted to resurrect their careers in New England. From Randy Moss to Chad Ocho Cinco to Joey Galloway to Nate Washington, the Patriots have a history of acquiring wide receivers on the back end of their careers. Thomas signed a one year deal on Tuesday that could be worth up to $6 million dollars. He will be reunited…

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