65 Thoughts On The Dynasty From Start To Finish

March 18, 2024

While watching the Apple TV series The Dynasty, I chronicled my thoughts. Below is how I felt about each episode as it aired. I begin with some overarching thoughts: Appreciate the run of success for what it was. The drama at the end is interesting, but don’t let that distract you from the fact that the Patriots had the greatest run in sports history. They won SIX freaking Super Bowls!…

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Patriots should answer the Vikings call if they reach out

March 16, 2024

The Minnesota Vikings acquired the 23rd pick in next month’s NFL Draft in a trade with the Houston Texans on Friday. Minnesota now has picks 11 and 23 in the first round. With the Chicago Bears more than likely drafting Caleb Williams and the Washington Commanders also taking a quarterback, the Patriots could be a possible trade partner for Minnesota if they decide to move up in the draft. If…

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Leverett and Watts fortify the offensive and defensive lines

March 15, 2024

The Patriots fortified the line of scrimmage this week with the additions of guard Nick Leverett on offense and defensive end Armon Watts on defense. Both add depth and experience that was sorely lacking along the offensive and defensive lines. Leverett started 10 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022 and has been a valuable depth piece for them in recent years. He has been in the league five…

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Patriots sign former Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki

March 12, 2024

(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…

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Patriots Free Agency: Need No. 2: Offensive Line

March 11, 2024

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…

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Mac Jones was set up to fail with the Patriots

March 11, 2024

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…

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Patriots Free Agency: Need No. 5: Running Back

March 5, 2024

You might not consider running back a need for the Patriots but it is. As it stands, Rhamondre Stevenson, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, Kevin Harris and JaMychal Hasty and KeShawn Vaughn are listed as the only running backs on the depth chart. Ezekiel Elliott, who signed with the team at the end of training camp is a free agent. Elliott was good for the…

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Top quarterbacks talk about meeting with the Patriots

March 2, 2024

The top quarterbacks in the upcoming NFL Draft met with the media this morning in Indianapolis and shared their thoughts on meeting with the different including the Patriots. Here is some of what they had to say. Jayden Daniels on the possibility of being drafted by the Patriots: “Yeah, it would be dope,” Daniels continued: “Obviously, growing up and seeing what Tom Brady did there, six Super Bowls, that’s tough……

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The Patriots have made Kyle Dugger an offer

March 1, 2024

  According to sources, the Patriots have made free agent safety Kyle Dugger an offer. Earlier this week, Patriots Director of Scouting Eliot Wolf expressed an interest in retaining both Dugger and free agent offensive tackle Michael Onwenu. It appears the Patriots have taken the first step to trying to make that happen.  The Patriots drafted Dugger in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Lenoir-Rhyne University….

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Patriots quarterback plan starting to come into focus

March 1, 2024

The Athletic’s Jeff Howe reported on Thursday that the Patriots plan on taking a quarterback with the third overall pick, signing a veteran and that they will trade Mac Jones. Howe says the Patriots are focused on selecting a quarterback that they can build around.  “The Patriots really want to draft a quarterback with the No. 3 pick. The front office wrapped up its pre-free-agency meetings a week ago and……

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