The Patriots don’t typically draft linebackers in the first round unless they possess an elite skill set. The last time the Patriots drafted a linebacker in the first round was 2012. That pick was Dont’a Hightower. Hightower opted out last season and is in the last year of his contract. He is expected back but this is more than likely his last season in New England. Despite bringing back Kyle……
The Patriots have invested heavily in their offensive line in recent years both in terms of draft capital and money spent on re-signing players. The Patriots have drafted 14 offensive lineman since 2014. Bill Belichick’s investment has on the offensive line has paid off with some key players emerging as impact starters. Shaq Mason, Joe Thuney immediately come to mind as do two of last year’s picks, Michael Onwenu and……
The Bill Belichick, Nick Saban connection is well documented. That’s is why Barmore is the third Alabama player profiled in our sixty players in sixty days series. Barmore was an unsung hero of sorts for the Tide in their national championship run last season. He didn’t necessarily get the same attention as the offensive stars on the team did but Baramore played at an elite level and was a rock……
The Patriots have filled many of their needs in free agency but there is still some uncertainty regarding the futures of Stephon Gilmore and J.C Jackson with the organization. That is why it is not out of the realm of possibility that the Patriots take a cornerback with the 15th pick if they stand pat and don’t trade the pick. Newsome is a potential target for the Patriots, especially if……
The 49ers and Dolphins trade yesterday illustrated just how expensive it is going to be for the Patriots to trade into the top ten if they want to draft one of the top four quarterbacks in this year’s class. With the 49ers trading up, one has to assume that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is now available in a trade. San Francisco quickly squelched that notion by saying they intend to hold…
The San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins made a massive trade today with the 49ers trading pick 12 in this year’s draft along with a first round pick in 2022 and 2023 and 2022 3rd round pick for the number 3 pick in this year’s draft. The 49ers obviously traded up to take one of the four quarterbacks projected to go in the top five. Whether it’s Zach Wilson, Justin…
Image courtesy of Matthew J. Lee/Boston Globe Patriots safety Patrick Chung announced his retirement last Friday after 11 seasons with the organization. Chung was a second round pick out of Oregon in 2009. The same draft class that produced Sebastian Vollmer and Julian Edelman. The Patriots traded out of the first round that year and ended up drafting 14 players. Chung was the first player picked. Upon arriving in New…
Trey Lance is the most intriguing prospect in this draft. At any position. He has the size (6-4 230), the athleticism and arm strength necessary to become a pro bowl quarterback in the NFL. The only two issues with Lance are his lack of experience and the competition he has faced. If a team is willing to draft him and sit him, it is not a stretch to think that……
“F**k it, I’m back in.” That was my buddy Mike’s reaction in a group text at about 8 P.M. on Thursday night after Cam Newton put up another Instagram post of himself following a workout. It was probably the same reaction many Patriots fans had, the fans that refuse to believe this team can be as bad as it was last year. These videos are nothing new, as Cam has been…
He’s back! Center David Andrew’s re-signed with the Patriots tonight. Andrews signed a four year deal with the team but financial terms were not released. Andrews had been linked to other teams most notably the Falcons (He’s from Georgia) Packers and Dolphins. In the end, Andrews more than likely took less money to stay in New England. He loves it here and this is where he wanted to be all…