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New England Patriots News 3-20, and AFC East Notes

New England Patriots News 3-20, and AFC East Notes

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 3/20/2016 5 Min Read

Belichick then got TE Marcellus Bennett and a 6th round pick from the Bears for a 4th round pick. Bennett is a dynamic tight end who should pair well with Rob Gronkowski and give Tom Brady big targets in the red zone as well as excellent blockers in the running game. Bennett caught 90 passes two years ago but was injured in 2015.

8 years ago
Possible Patriots Target in the 2016 NFL Draft, RB Kenneth Dixon

Possible Patriots Target in the 2016 NFL Draft, RB Kenneth Dixon

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 3/19/2016 3 Min Read

Dixon is not the biggest back at 5’10, 215 but he’s not afraid to and is effective running between the tackles. In his four years at La. Tech he had a combined 87 touchdowns, (72 rushing and 15 receiving) and is very effective after first contact. He averaged 3.3 yards after contact despite only averaging 1.7 before contact due to his being keyed on

8 years ago
Patriots Add TE Martellus Bennett in a Trade With the Bears

Patriots Add TE Martellus Bennett in a Trade With the Bears

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 3/16/2016 1 Min Read

With reports that the Bears and Bennett were heading for a split, it now appears that the two teams have made the deal for only draft considerations. Reports are surfacing that the teams will also swap draft picks. Schefter is reporting that the teams will swap mid-to-late draft picks.

8 years ago
Patriots Trade Chandler Jones to AZ for Cooper, 2nd Rd Pick

Patriots Trade Chandler Jones to AZ for Cooper, 2nd Rd Pick

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 3/15/2016 2 Min Read

Regardless, the trade is a win-win for both teams, Arizona is looking for a pass rusher having Dwight Freeney now a free agent and the Patriots have questions with the offensive line and have lost their 1st round draft pick with Deflategate sanctions.

8 years ago
New England Patriots News 3-13 and AFC East Notes

New England Patriots News 3-13 and AFC East Notes

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 3/13/2016 5 Min Read

Bill Belichick always builds his rosters slowly and with the team goals in mind, not a fantasy football roster. His success the past 15 years play out how well his philosophy works.

8 years ago
NFL announces compensatory picks; New England Patriots 2016 draft slots set

NFL announces compensatory picks; New England Patriots 2016 draft slots set

By: John Morgan
Published: 3/11/2016 2 Min Read

On Friday the National Football League announced the allocation of 33 compensatory draft picks for the 2016 NFL Draft, which will be held April 28-30. The New England Patriots received the maximum four compensatory picks: one in the third round, and three in the sixth round.

8 years ago
New England Patriots News 3-6 and AFC East Notes

New England Patriots News 3-6 and AFC East Notes

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 3/6/2016 5 Min Read

Brady was signed through the 2017 season and was set to make $10 million in 2017 and $9 million this year. His salary cap hit of $15 million will most certainly come down now as a result.

8 years ago
NFL Legal Tampering Window Opens March 7

NFL Legal Tampering Window Opens March 7

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 3/5/2016 2 Min Read

The basically farcical Legal Tampering Window begins on March 7 will continue until free agency begins on March 9 at 4 p.m. The NFL sent out a memo in 2013 when they first allowed this window of honeymooning free agents spelling out the parameters of what is and isn’t allowed during these negotiations.

8 years ago
Brady, Patriots Agree to a 2-Year Extension, What it Means…

Brady, Patriots Agree to a 2-Year Extension, What it Means…

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 2/29/2016 2 Min Read

According to Adam Schefter and Dianna Russini from ESPN, Brady and the Patriots signed a two-year extension that will have him in a Pats uniform thru the 2019 season.

8 years ago
Monday Daily Patriots Rundown 2/28: Until DeflateGate is Resolved, Garoppolo Isn’t Going Anywhere

Monday Daily Patriots Rundown 2/28: Until DeflateGate is Resolved, Garoppolo Isn’t Going Anywhere

By: Ian Logue
Published: 2/29/2016 4 Min Read

The talk of trading Jimmy Garoppolo has been broached by several writers recently and while it’s an interesting topic, until the battle against the league is ultimately put to bed between Tom Brady and the NFL, it’s just too risky of a move.  

8 years ago
New England Patriots News 2-28 and AFC East Notes

New England Patriots News 2-28 and AFC East Notes

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 2/28/2016 4 Min Read

A couple of quick thoughts on the Combine, while it has been held in Indy for the past 30+ years, and is centrally located in the country, perhaps, like the NFL Draft, it is time for the Combine to make the rounds and visit other cities

8 years ago
Larry Butler III Interview, Small School Stud LB, Perfect Patriot Fit

Larry Butler III Interview, Small School Stud LB, Perfect Patriot Fit

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 2/27/2016 5 Min Read

A downhill, instinctive linebacker, the 6’1, 248-pound Butler is a thumper in the middle of the field, runs a 4.67 in the 40-yard dash but is a three-down player. He was a member on all four core special teams units as well so he isn’t worried about having to earn his way onto the field via special teams either.

8 years ago
NFL Combine is Just a Step in the Process For the Patriots

NFL Combine is Just a Step in the Process For the Patriots

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 2/24/2016 5 Min Read

The truly two most important aspects of the Combine? The interviews and the medicals and those are the two parts that all of us aren’t allowed to see.

8 years ago
Patriots Free Agency Outlook, Tackles

Patriots Free Agency Outlook, Tackles

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 2/23/2016 6 Min Read

The Patriots should find a younger, more athletic right tackle and then re-do Vollmer’s contract and move him to swing tackle. That falls in line with the Patriots way of thinking, which is to replace a player perhaps a year too soon rather than a year too late.

8 years ago
2016 New England Patriots Transactions Tracker

2016 New England Patriots Transactions Tracker

By: John Morgan
Published: 2/12/2016 10 Min Read

Here is a look at the transactions made thus far by the New England Patriots; this post will be continuously updated as more moves are made throughout the year. For those wishing to take a trip down memory lane, …

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