Reports indicated earlier this week that the Patriots were considering reworking Rob Gronkowski‘s contract and adding a year to it. In the process, the Patriots would bump Gronkowski’s salary up in each of the next two seasons. Gronkowski is under contract for two more seasons at a base salary of $8 million in 2018 and $9 million in 2019. He is a bargain at those numbers and has clearly out…
The Patriots selection of running back Sony Michel with pick number 31 of the first round raised some eyebrows on Thursday night. The Patriots didn’t need a running back. In fact, it is their deepest position on the roster. Despite that, Bill Belichick decided to was too hard to pass up on a talent like Michel. If you watched Michel play in the Rose Bowl, you can see why. Michel…
The Patriots traded a third round pick in this year’s draft to the San Francisco 49ers for offensive tackle Trent Brown yesterday. They followed that up last night by trading down with the Bears and acquiring a fourth round pick this year and a 2019 second round pick. They then traded up and drafted cornerback Duke Dawson out of Florida at pick 56. Did you get all that? Ok. Good….
The Patriots surprisingly stood pat on Thursday night and used both of their first round picks. With the 23rd pick, they took Georgia offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn. With the 31st pick, they took another Georgia Bulldog, running back Sony Michel. Here are my thoughts on both players Pick #23: Isaiah Wynn, OT Georgia, 6-2 313 What I Like: Wynn offers versatility. He played left tackle at Georgia but he can…
Rob Gronkowski announced on his Instagram account today that he will play in 2018. Gronkowski’s agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed that the all pro tight end is returning to the Patriots next season. Gronkowski’s announcement ends two months of speculation as to whether or not he was going to play next season. Gronkowski was non-committal and even seemed to mock the Patriots over the weekend at a promotional press conference. Something…
Rob Gronkowski met with the media on Saturday in a motocross promotional press conference. Gronkowski was dressed as a motor cross driver and as usual he was goofy and starving for attention. Gronkowski was asked if he is planning on playing next season to which he responded “Uhh, maybe.” When asked what he would say to fans who are wondering if he is going to play next season, Gronkowski said…
The Patriots are rumored to be interested in UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen. By all accounts the interest on the Patriots part is genuine. There is only one problem. Rosen is expected to be drafted within the first five picks. If the Patriots want to draft Rosen, they would have to jump into the top five. The Giants, Browns and Broncos would all be willing trade partners if the return was…
The Patriots 2018 schedule will be unveiled tonight but thanks to the internet and Jeff Howe of The Athletic, we got our hands on the 2018 schedule early. Here is our breakdown of what could be a tough schedule for the Patriots. Week 1: Houston Texans 1pm: Deshaun Watson and company almost beat the Patriots last season in a thriller at Gillette, losing 36-33. Now the two teams will play…
The Patriots have signed wide receiver Jordan Matthews to a one year deal. Matthews had met with a handful of teams in recent weeks but opted to sign with the Patriots. Matthews will compete with Kenny Britt, Phillip Dorsett and Malcolm Mitchell for the third receiver spot. The former Eagles and Bills receiver put up big numbers in his first two seasons in the NFL. In 2015, Matthews caught 85…
Brandin Cooks was traded from the Patriots to the Rams on Tuesday in a blockbuster trade. Cooks was considered a top ten wide receiver going into last season with an ADP of 21 but he failed to meet the lofty expectations fantasy owners had of him when they drafted him. Many owners drafted Cooks as a WR1 but he was far from that. Cooks was drafted in the second round…