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Top Areas That the Patriots Must Address in Free Agency

March 07, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

But before we get all gaga about players getting drafted and who going to get picked when and where free agency will have the most to say about what their true needs are

Martellus Bennett Released by the Patriots

March 07, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

It is unknown whether they tried to work a deal to restructure his contract that would count for $6.2 million dollars against the salary cap.

New England Patriots News 3-11, AFC East Notes

March 11, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

@Patscap, stated,  “Richard Sherman is on the NFLPA Executive Board making it likely that he will look to max his dollars as an example for his fellow union members.”

Free Agency Fits For the New England Patriots Defense

March 13, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\The legal tampering window is upon us and with free agency and another blizzard right around the corner, it is a good time to kick back with a

Report: Danny Amendola Signing With the Dolphins

March 13, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

The three-game stretch of the playoffs was the best of his career. He caught for 26 passes for 348 yards during the Super Bowl run.

Patriots Signing of Jason McCourty a Good Low-Risk Move

March 16, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

What does it mean for the Patriots secondary? He’s another 6-foot tall corner that can play on the boundary or possibly be moved into the slot.

New England Patriots News 3-18, AFC East Notes

March 18, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Clayborn will be just fine here, he has a relentless motor and will take a lot of heat off of Trey Flowers on the other side of the defensive line.

Patriots Trade for KR/WR Cordarrelle Patterson From the Raiders

March 18, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Patterson averaged 28.3 yards per kick return for the Raiders last season, the previous two seasons with Minnesota, he averaged over 31.

Riley McCarron is one Option to Replace Amendola in the Slot in 2018

March 19, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Texans head coach Bill O'Brien called McCarron "the spitting image of Welker" in training camp. O'Brien has coached Welker and hired him as an assistant coach.

After Initial Free Agent Frenzy, What’s Next For the Patriots?

March 22, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

If they resign Waddle or Fleming and then don’t draft a tackle high, then they believe that Garcia will be their guy and Waddle is insurance. If they go for a tackle early in the draft, then that answers that question.

Patriots Draft Profile, Rashaan Evans, LB Alabama

March 23, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

He’s 6’3, 234 pounds and has tremendous sideline-to-sideline speed.  He’s a quick twitch athlete who is versatile and can play inside at the Mike Linebacker position or outside as well as rush off the edge in sub-packages.

New England Patriots News 3-25, AFC East Notes

March 25, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Good morning, here are your Sunday’s Patriots news 3-25, & AFC East Notes

Patriots Draft Profile, Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise St.

March 26, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Prior to the NFL Combine, he gained 16 pounds and came in at 256. And he still moved as smoothly in coverage during the drills and covered a lot of ground. That shows maturity and the mindset to put the work in.

New England Patriots Draft Profile, Luke Falk, QB Washington State

March 27, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

<h2>Falk Has a Quick Release, Pocket Presence, and Accuracy </h2> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\As the 2018 NFL Draft draws closer we’ll profile some of the players that

New England Patriots Draft Profile, Kyle Lauletta, QB, Richmond

March 28, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\Lauletta Has Patriots Written All Over Him</h2> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\As the 2018 NFL Draft draws closer we’ll profile some of the

New England Patriots Draft Profile, Sam Hubbard, Edge, Ohio State

March 29, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\Hubbard One of the Top Edge Players in the Draft</h2> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\As the 2018 NFL Draft draws closer we’ll profile some

New England Patriots, Mock Draft 1.0, Post Free Agency

March 30, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

With Free Agency now over a few weeks old, it is time take an early crack at looking at the draft from a Patriots perspective.

New England Patriots Draft Profile, Lorenzo Carter, LB, Georgia

March 31, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

He could be found, rushing off the edge as a Wide-9 Defensive End, dropping into coverage as a WILL Linebacker and moving all around the formation

New England Patriots News 4-1, & AFC East Notes

April 01, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

“ I have faith in Bill as a coach that I don't think there is anyone who has the football knowledge and expertise – He's done pretty well for us over the last 18 years,”

New England Patriots Draft Profile, Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama

April 02, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

He’s outstanding in run support, filling the holes quickly and a violent, punishing hitter in the trenches. He led the team with 74 tackles, (43 solos) and seven passes defensed with three interceptions.

New England Patriots Draft Profile, Darius Leonard, LB SC State

April 03, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

<h2>Leonard a Small School Stud at LB</h2> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\As the 2018 NFL Draft draws closer we’ll profile some of the players that may be on the Patriots

What Should the Patriots Do With All of This Draft Capital?

April 05, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots could package those picks (23,31) and move up into the Top 15 to snag a quarterback of the future, like a Josh Allen, Josh Rosen, Lamar Jackson or Baker Mayfield,

New England Patriots Mock Draft 2.0, Post Trade Edition

April 06, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

&nbsp; <h2>Lots of Opportunities to Move Up</h2> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\With the trade of Brandin Cooks to the Rams, the Patriots draft picks now look vastly differ

New England Patriots News 4-8, & AFC East Notes

April 08, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Of all of the Top 10 WRs getting paid, only one  Demaryius Thomas has a Super Bowl ring. And he got his with the best defenses in the NFL during those years.  Just something to file away the next time someone laments that the Patriots need a diva WR.

New England Patriots Draft Profile, Jaylen Samuels, NC State

April 09, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

With the right coach and the right system, Samuels can line up anywhere and be a factor on offense. As a running back out in the flat, as an H-Back, or in the slot. He will probably become a core special teamer immediately.

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