New England Patriots

Robert Kraft meets with the media at the owners meetings

March 27, 2024
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Image courtesy of Mark Daniels/Masslive Patriots owner Robert Kraft met with the assembled media at the NFL Owners Meetings on Tuesday and he spoke for about 15 minutes on a variety of topics.  ESPN’s Mike Reiss transcribed the interview. The quotes we are using are taken directly from mikereiss.net.  Kraft talked about the draft, taking a quarterback third overall, his hopes for the future and the The Dynasty documentary.  Here…

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Jerod Mayo meets with the media at the owners meetings

March 25, 2024
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Patriots coach Jerod Mayo met with the assembled media on Monday in Orlando at the owners meetings. Mayo touched a variety of topics from free agency, to being a head coach to the NFL Draft.  He opened with a statement regarding free agency.  The clarity I would begin with is free agency – the media, the fans – everyone wants that big signing. But at the same time, as we…

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Mayo sheds light on Patriots’ offseason

March 25, 2024
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Image courtesy of Mike Reiss/ ESPN Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo spoke to ESPN’s Mike Reiss at the annual NFL Owners Meetings on Sunday evening and touched on a couple of topics.  Mayo talked about the Patriots approach in free agency thus far and why they did not sign any of the big free agents available.  “The most important thing for us was to get our people back here. Re-sign…

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65 Thoughts On The Dynasty From Start To Finish

March 18, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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(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
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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
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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
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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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