Here is what I am being told about Patriots free agency. Much of this is already out there. The Patriots have a plan and that plan centers around culture, the right players and young players. To quote Bane from the Dark Knight Rises, “Let’s not stand here on cermony, Mr. Wayne…..” Here’s what I am hearing. -As reported by Andrew Callahan and Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, character is…
Offensive tackle is the Patriots biggest need and they will need to address it both in free agency and the draft. Both Vedarian Lowe and Trey Jacobs struggled last season and while both will have a chance to compete to start, they will have competition to start. Expect the Patriots to add at least two veterans and two rookies at the position as they try to find the right combination. …
Cliff Welch/Getty Images The Patriots gave their pass rush some much needed juice with their first free agent signing of the Mike Vrabel era. The team signed former Boston College standout Harold Landry to a three year, $43.5 million dollar deal with $26 million guaranteed. Landry was a second round pick of the Titans in 2018. He plays edge and outside linebacker and has racked up 50.5 sacks in his…
Patriots Free Agent Preview: Cornerbacks Cornerback is a sneaky need for the Patriots. With roughly $127.4 million dollars to spend, the Patriots have the most cap space in the NFL. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said last week that the team is looking to be aggressive free agency. They have a plan and they like players they have targeted. Top 10 cornerback targets Carlton Davis Charvarius Ward Byron Murphy Kristian Fulton …
The Patriots will have north of $123 million to spend in free agency, by far the most in the NFL. The question is, does anyone want to take their money? New England isn’t a desirable place to play right now thanks to their current state of the team and other factors. However the hiring of Mike Vrabel and the potential of quarterback Drake Maye makes the Patriots more appealing. Despite…
The Patriots are shopping defensive tackle Davon Godchaux. Godchaux has two years remaining on his contract, including $16.5 million in guaranteed money. He is scheduled to earn salaries of $4 million in 2025 and $5.5 million in 2026. The 6’3 330 pound Godchaux is not a scheme fit in the new Patriots defensive scheme and the team told his agent that he can seek a trade. Given what he is…
It appears the Patriots may have more salary cap space to work with than originally thought. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, the NFL informed teams on Wednesday that the “2025 per-team salary cap will fall in the range of $277.5 million to $281.5 million.” That is a substantial increase from last year’s $255.4 million. The expected cap projection for this year was roughly $275 million. The Patriots could have as much…
According to NFL Insider Jason LaCanfora, the Patriots “really want” to sign free agent wide receiver Tee Higgins. Higgins is an unrestricted free agent and his current team, the Cincinnati Bengals is expected to try and re-sign him. Cincinnati will have stiff competition from several teams including the Patriots, Commanders, Titans, Bears and Raiders among others. LaCanfora said that owner Robert Kraft is catching flack for not really spending and…
It is Super Bowl Sunday but we are solely focused on the Patriots and the latest happenings around the team. Here ten thoughts on the week that was for the Patriots. Super Bowl Sunday is here. Super local flavor: Super LIX has a lot of local connections to both the area and the Patriots. Chiefs Senior Vice President of Football Operations and Strategy Chris Shea is a Belmont native and B.C…
The East-West Shrine Game is tonight in Arlington, Texas. Here are 15 players to watch for the Patriots. Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland, 6’1.5 318: Phillips had a good week of practice. Explosive with strong hands, he proved he can stick and stack blocks and shed and make plays. Phillips plays with good lean and bend as a pas rusher. Length could be an issue however. Hollis Pierce, OT, Rutgers, 6-8……