New England Patriots

Kayshon Boutte first Patriots draft pick to sign means the team sees him as a part of its future

May 7, 2023
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LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is the first Patriots draft pick to sign his rookie contract. Boutte became the first of the 12 Patriots draft picks to sign his rookie deal this week according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Reiss reported on Thursday that the expected terms of Boutte’s deal is four years, $4.027 million Boutte was dominate his first two seasons at LSU, scoring 14 touchdowns between 2020 and 2021….

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Parcells will only get into the Patriots Hall of Fame when Robert Kraft puts him in

May 6, 2023
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Another year and another missed opportunity for Patriots fans to put legendary coach Bill Parcells in the Patriots Hall of Fame. The fact that he is not in makes no sense especially considering the fact that he is in the NFL Hall of Fame. Why isn’t Parcells in the Patriots Hall of Fame? Simple. The process. Each year, a committee of media members meet and put together a list of…

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New Patriots TE Mike Gesicki adjusting well to new home in Foxborough

May 4, 2023
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FOXBOROUGH – A few minutes after 1 P.M. on Thursday afternoon, the newest tight end on the Patriots stepped to the podium inside the media work room to take questions for the first time since signing with the team. “Kind of narrow down your options, figure out the best one for you and I felt like this was the best spot for me to land. I’m excited to be here,”…

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Vrabel wins The Hall vote, will be next inductee alongside Dante Scarnecchia

May 3, 2023
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Image courtesy of the AP Mike Vrabel will be joining Dante Scarnecchia as the west inductees into The Hall this summer. On Wednesday, the Patriots announced that Vrabel won the fan vote between he, Logan Mankins and Bill Parcells. While Mankins will eventually undoubtedly get in, fans are running out of time to put Parcells in. Parcells was an integral part of getting fans to come back to Foxborough Stadium,…

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JuJu Smith-Schuster going back to school with Pats playbook

May 2, 2023
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FOXBOROUGH – Around 12:58 on Tuesday afternoon with seven or eight cameras set up and well over a dozen reporters on hand, the newest Patriots receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster met the media for the first time while standing up on a riser. JuJu had a backpack on like he had just come from his second class of the day back at USC. It’s been seven years since Smith-Schuster left SoCal, but he’s…

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Patriots place versatility above all else in drafting Andrews, Sow and Mafi

May 2, 2023
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When it comes to offensive lineman, the Patriots value versatility more than any other franchise in the NFL. That is why they drafted three offensive lineman on Saturday who can play multiple positions. Versatility along the offensive line is extremely important in today’s NFL. Teams usually carry anywhere from seven to eight offensive lineman in a game. You need to have guys who can play multiple positions. Guards who can……

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Patriots add some much needed length to their secondary

May 1, 2023
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The Patriots went long at cornerback in this weekend’s NFL Draft. They drafted three cornerbacks over six feet tall. On Thursday night they drafted cornerback Christian Gonzalez out of Oregon with their first round pick. The 6-1 197 pound Gonzalez is a true boundary corner, something that the Patriots have lacked the last three years. All of the Patriots great defenses through the years have had a big corner on……

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Malik Cunningham will be the latest undrafted free agent to make the Patriots. Here’s why

April 30, 2023
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The Patriots wasted no time signing undrafted free agent quarterback Malik Cunningham to a contract after the draft ended. Cunningham’s deal was first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Doug Kyed of A to Z Sports. The deal is noteworthy because it is the largest contract the Patriots have ever offered an undrafted free agent. Cunningham’s deal included a $30,000 signing bonus and $200,000 in total guarantees. That’s a……

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Patriots continue to address need for speed in 2023 NFL Draft

April 30, 2023
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Image courtesy of @Patriots Not only did the Patriots address their need for more team speed in this year’s draft, they even drafted a kid with the last name Speed just for good measure. Cornerback/special teamer Ameer Speed lives his name, running a 4.33 40. Kayshon Boutte (4.5) and Demario Douglas (4.44) bring immediate speed upgrades to the wide receiver room and legitimate slot options. Defensive back and kick returner…

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Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on CB Isaiah Bolden

April 29, 2023
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With their last pick in the 2023 draft, the Patriots selected Jackson State cornerback and kick returner Isaiah Bolden. Bolden had recently visited with the team. Initially, the thought was the Patriots would prioritize him as a priority free agent but they decided rather than risk competing for him, they drafted him with a seven round pick. Here is my scouting report on Isaiah Bolden https://youtu.be/Qjnc0IRoszU Isaiah Bolden, CB, 6-2……

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