New England Patriots

Patriots begin general manager search; Wolf is the front runner

May 7, 2024
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Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports According to CBS Sports insider Jonathan Jones, the Patriots have begun the process of hiring a general manager or head of football operations. It is the first time owner Robert Kraft has had to hire a general manager in his tenure as owner.  Jones says that the Patriots have already vetted outside candidates and have received permission to interview them. Unlike when they hired Jerod Mayo,…

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Patriots not set on redshirting Drake Maye

May 3, 2024
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According to NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe, the Patriots do not plan on “redshirting” rookie quarterback Drake Maye.  Wolfe recently spoke with Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo who told him that while Jacoby Brissett has a leg up on the other quarterbacks because he played under Alex Van Pelt in 2022 in Cleveland, it will still be a competition. The best players will compete to play. Maye will not be “held…

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Patriots sign veteran linebacker Oshane Ximines

May 1, 2024
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The Patriots added some depth to their linebacking corp on Tuesday signing veteran linebacker Oshane Ximines.  Ximines, 28 was originally drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Old Dominion. He spent four seasons with the New York Giants. The 6-foot-4, 254 Ximines has played in 48 regular season games with nine starts and has registered 69 total tackles, 6 ½ sack, 6 passes defensed, 1…

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Barmore extension yet another example of the Patriots’ commitment to the future

April 29, 2024
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(AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File) Credit: AP The Patriots signed defensive tackle Christian Barmore to a four year, $90 million dollar extension this morning. $41.8 million of it is guaranteed. The deal locks up Barmore for the next five years including the last season of his rookie deal. Barmore emerged as one of the best interior defensive lineman in the NFL last season after finishing with 64 total tackles and 8.5…

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Joe Milton brings a big arm and some excitement with him to the Patriots

April 28, 2024
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The Patriots surprised the football world on Saturday evening when they drafted Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton in the sixth round (Pick 193) of the NFL Draft. The pick surprised people but if you know director of scouting Eliot Wolf’s history and his ties to the Green Bay Packers, taking two quarterbacks in the same draft is not a surprise.  Wolf’s father Ron Wolf was the Packers general manager in the…

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Dial, dialed on his opportunity with the Patriots

April 27, 2024
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Photo: (Anderson Independent Mail-USA TODAY Sports) Marcellas Dial was drafted 180th overall in the sixth round of this weekend’s NFL Draft by the Patriots. He has had an interesting journey on his way to the NFL.  Dial played at Georgia Military College before transferring to South Carolina in 2021. Dial played in 38 games for the Gamecocks, starting in 29 of them.  The 6-0 190 pound cornerback finished his career…

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Robinson brings toughness and experience to the Patriots

April 27, 2024
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The Patriots drafted Texas A&M guard Layden Robinson with Pick 110 in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.  Robinson was a three year starter with the Aggies, starting 33 games and playing in 45 games total. Robinson is listed by the Patriots at 6-4 315 but when you watch Robinson on film, he doesn’t look that big. Regardless of his size, Robinson is an experienced, smart and tough player…

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Baker gives the Patriots a weapon and some much needed swagger on offense

April 27, 2024
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The Patriots added a much needed big play receiver to their roster in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.  With Pick 110, the Patriots selected wide receiver Javon Baker out of Central Florida. Baker, who transferred to UCF from Alabama gives Alex Van Pelt and the offensive staff a legitimate playmaker that they can specifically design plays for.  Like Ja’Lynn Polk who was drafted on Friday night,…

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Wallace’s versatility and ability to play left tackle is why the Patriots drafted him

April 27, 2024
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The Patriots drafted Penn State offensive tackle Caedan Wallace in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Wallace started 40 games at right tackle for the Nittany Lions during his college career.  At 6-4 7/8 315, Wallace has good size and length. He is a fundamentally sound pass blocker. He kick sets quick and can cut the edge off for speed rushers. He has long arms and…

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Polk ready to be a jack of all trades in the Patriots offense

April 27, 2024
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The New England Patriots drafted Washington wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk 37th overall in the second round on Friday night.  Polk, the #9 prospect in our New England Patriots Top 50 Patriots Prospects will be a jack of trades if you will in offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt’s offense. He can play the X, F and Z receiver spots and play them effectively. Being able to align in all three spots…

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