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We're on to 2015... A Look at the Patriots Roster and Key Free Agents

February 06, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Everyone in Patriots Nation wants to know if the Patriots are going to keep Darrelle Revis. The date to circle in March 10, that’s the date the team owes Revis a $9 million dollar roster bonus.

Patriots 2015 Free Agent Profile – Akeem Ayers

February 07, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Ayers logged nearly 80 percent of the defensive snaps until Jones returned in December. And he was productive, playing mainly on the edge as a defensive end, logging 20 tackles, 6 tackles for loss (TFL), 4 quarterback sacks, 5 quarterback hits, 1 pass def

Patriots 2015 Free Agent Profile – Jonathan Casillas

February 08, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Casillas now can add a second Super Bowl victory with the Patriots to his resume. “This is like beyond a fantasy. I don’t even know how to compare it to a dream. I’m very thankful and I’m very blessed,”

Patriots 2015 Free Agent Profile – Stephen Gostkowski

February 09, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

During a December 41-13 blowout of the Miami Dolphins, Gostkowski hit a 35-yard field goal that moved him past Vinatieri (1158 points), and into sole possession as the Patriots all-time leading scorer.

Patriots 2015 Free Agent Profile – Alan Branch

February 09, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

A look at Patriots free agent Alan Branch and whether or not New England may re-sign him this offseason.

Patriots 2015 Free Agent Profile – Stevan Ridley

February 10, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

In his last full game before being injured, Ridley rushed 27 times for 113 yards, 4.2 ypa and a touchdown against Cincinnati.

Patriots 2015 Free Agent Profile – Shane Vereen

February 11, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

In the Patriots game winning drive in Super Bowl XLIX, Vereen caught three passes from Tom Brady, had a key seven yard run in the red-zone and picked up a blitzing Byron Maxwell to help New England rally for the game winning score.

Patriots 2015 Free Agent Profile – Devin McCourty, "This is home"

February 12, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Darrelle Revis - I feel like he's the best free safety in the league.

Patriots 2015 Free Agent Profile – Dan Connolly, Guard, Center, KR, Just Ask Him...

February 13, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Connolly was named a team captain this season and his quiet presence helped allay the initial struggles of the unit early this season.

Patriots 2015 NFL Combine: Aided by Scarnecchia, Pats To Target Trenches

February 18, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Other than Mankins in 2005, the Patriots were always a team that drafted linemen in the middle rounds and used Scarnecchia to find hidden gems that he could coach up to meet their needs.

Possible Patriots, 2015 NFL Draft – Nate Orchard DE/LB Utah

February 20, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The NCAA’s sacks leader in 2014 with 18.5 and 21 tackles for loss, Orchard won the Ted Hendricks Award as the nation’s top pass rusher.

New England Patriots News 2/22 and Notes Around the AFC East

February 22, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Utah's Nate Orchard is being compared to Rob Ninkovich. ... We already looked at Orchard on Friday and think he’d be a nice fit with the Patriots defense

Deep RB Class Could Have the Patriots Re-Tooling

February 24, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

But it is in the passing game that they’ll have to find a viable option if Vereen doesn’t return.

Would Reggie Bush Fit With the Patriots?

February 27, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

when healthy in 2013 with the Lions, Bush had 223 carries for 1,006 yards, (4.5 YPA), 4 touchdowns. He added 54 receptions, 506 receiving yards,

New England Patriots News 3-1 and Notes Around the AFC East

March 01, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

“For me, really I just want to be playing ball somewhere. That’s the big thing,” Ridley said.

New England Patriots Cut Ties With Vince Wilfork, Now a Free Agent

March 05, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

In his statement, Wilfork made it clear that he still believes that he has some tread left on his tires, "Can I still play football? Hell yea! Do I still love football? Hell yea!" he wrote.

New England Patriots News 3-8 and AFC East Notes

March 08, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Look for the team to address the absence of Wilfork in free agency and perhaps in the draft as well. But whoever they bring in will have mighty big shoes to fill.

Patriots Secondary Takes Big Hit in Darrelle Revis’ Leaving, What's Next?

March 11, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The first question Pats Fans want answered, how do you replace Revis? Well that’s simple …you can’t.

Patriots Upgrade Pass Rush – Sign Jabaal Sheard

March 12, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Sheard should immediately upgrade the Patriots pass rush by providing a true third option for Chandler Jones and Rob Ninkovich as an edge rusher.

Patriots Looking For DL Depth – Red Bryant On the Market

March 13, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Bryant who will turn 31 on April 18, is a 6’4, 325 two-gap, run stuffer who would project to be an interior defensive tackle.

Patriots Add TE Scott Chandler – Red Zone Offense Options Expand

March 13, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

the Patriots now have a formidable trio of pass catchers from the tight end position with Chandler, Gronkowski and Wright,

New England Patriots News 3-15 and Notes Around the AFC East

March 15, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Pairing Chandler up with Rob Gronkowski in the passing game will give the Patriots two big bookend tight ends (6’6 and 6’7) that can block, catch the ball in traffic and attack the seams of the defense.

Tuesday Patriots Notebook 3/17: Wilfork In Houston, No Deal for Johnson, Newman Visiting, More Notes –

March 17, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

New England Patriots News and notes for Tuesday March 17, 2015.

Patriots Mock Draft 1.0 – Early Free Agency Edition; Look at Needs At CB, Guard

March 17, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

This pick is a bit of a gamble, Peters has sure-fire first round talent but comes with a big load of off-field baggage in Washington

Patriots Sign RB Travaris Cadet, One Step Toward Replacing Vereen

March 18, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Cadet, 26, a 6’1, 210 running back spent three seasons with the Saints and had 10 rushing attempts for 32 yards, 38 receptions for 296 yards with one touchdown and returned 15 kicks for 364 yards in 2014.

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