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Now that the season is over, it\u2019s time to evaluate which of the Patriots Free Agents the team wants to bring back.\u00a0 The Patriots have up until the start of the New NFL Calendar Year to sign any of their own Free Agents exclusively.\u00a0 Most Free Agents being this close to Free Agency elect not to negotiate with their former teams until they have started Free Agency.<\/p>\n

Resign – Michael Owenu<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Patriots have developed the former 2020 6th<\/sup> Round (#182) selection out of Michigan.\u00a0 The 6\u20193\u201d 350 lb lineman was taken to play Right Guard.\u00a0 He excelled at the position.\u00a0 However, the need was for a Right Tackle and Owenu moved to play the position twice in his 4 years with the team.\u00a0 PFF rankings for 2023 Tackles had Owenu at # 29.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old Owenu has been drastically underpaid for his contributions to the team.\u00a0 His 2023 salary was just $874K.\u00a0 I would expect Owenu to be valued around $15M per season for 4 years.\u00a0 I think if the patriots made that offer this week, they could sign Owenu before he gets to Free Agency.\u00a0 That would show their commitment to Owenu and reward a player they developed with a second contract.<\/p>\n

Say Goodbye \u2013 Trent Brown<\/strong><\/p>\n

I would have cut Brown last year.\u00a0 Money doesn\u2019t even motivate Trent Brown.\u00a0 The Patriots re-negotiated his contract in the Pre-season to give him another $2M in incentives.\u00a0 Brown didn\u2019t show up to any off-season workouts except the mandatory Mini Camp, and he was a day late for that because of flight problems.<\/p>\n

He showed up out of shape for the start of camp and had an \u201cinjury\u201d issue that wasn\u2019t resolved until he got the contract reworked.\u00a0 Amazing how that happened.\u00a0 During the season he was in and out of the lineup with various injuries. \u00a0\u00a0He had a $6.5M playing time incentive in his contract.\u00a0 If he played 65% of the offensive snaps he would receive the bonus.<\/p>\n

Coming into the final two games he was at 61.9 % and would not have met the 65% even if he had played.\u00a0 The Patriots held him out of both games.\u00a0 Players on the team didn\u2019t name him specifically, but alluded to the fact that he was protecting his health as he entered Free Agency, mad because he wasn\u2019t given a contract extension.\u00a0 We don\u2019t need him or any players with that type of attitude.<\/p>\n

Resign – Ezekiel Elliott<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elliott played very well for the Patriots especially in Rhamondre Stephenson’s absence.\u00a0\u00a0 Ezekiel was excellent as a receiver out of the backfield.\u00a0 The estimate by Sportrac is that Elliott will settle for a 1-year, $2.7M contract and if the Patriots offer that they should be able to retain his services.<\/p>\n

Resign – Jalon Reagor <\/strong><\/p>\n

He showed enough burst in the brief amount of playing time that they should resign the former 1st<\/sup> round draft pick.\u00a0 He adjusted well to passes downfield and he also ran well on reverses.\u00a0 Speed is his calling card and something this team doesn\u2019t have enough of.\u00a0 He shouldn\u2019t be a very expensive signing.<\/p>\n

Say Goodbye \u2013 James Ferentz<\/strong><\/p>\n

I can\u2019t believe he has lasted this long in the league.\u00a0 He is 34 and was a street free agent when the Patriots signed him 4 years ago.\u00a0 We won\u2019t be saying goodbye for long as Ferentz was working with the young lineman as a de facto O line coach once Adrian Klemm left the team.\u00a0 He will be added as a coach, probably replacing Billy Yates as the assistant line coach.<\/p>\n

Resign \u2013 Hunter Henry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Henry was voted as a captain this year and he served notably.\u00a0 He would love to come back to the Patriots and I think they could get a reasonable deal short of what he made in his last contract.\u00a0 Seeing that they have just one TE signed beyond this past season, it would be reasonable that he resigns.<\/p>\n

Say Goodbye \u2013 Mike Gesicki<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gesecki did nothing to earn his salary this year.\u00a0 He was a huge disappointment.\u00a0 I thought with his speed and size that he could compete as the slot receiver.\u00a0 He isn\u2019t and has never been an inline TE that will block.\u00a0 Gesecki had 29 catches on 49 targets in 17 games.\u00a0 We can do better in Free Agency.<\/p>\n

Resign \u2013 Pharaoh Brown<\/strong><\/p>\n

The big TE had some key catches and a good YAC.\u00a0 He made 13 catches on 15 targets for 208 yards and a 16 YPC average.\u00a0 That big fumble in Buffalo was a killer, knowing the coaches have been telling them all week long that the Bills secondary tries to pry the ball out on every play.\u00a0 He will be cheap and should come back.<\/p>\n

Resign – Anfernee Jennings <\/strong><\/p>\n

We finally saw the player they thought they were getting in 2020 out of Alabama.\u00a0 Jennings was very stout against the run and would be taken off the field on 3rd<\/sup> down. \u00a0He held the edge and had 14 Tackles for Loss.\u00a0 His 65 tackles were 6th<\/sup> on the team.<\/p>\n

Resign-Mack Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n

He will not cost much, and he will provide depth for camp.\u00a0 I would make his chance of making the team as 50\/50.\u00a0 Wilson had 36 and 37 tackles the last two seasons for the Patriots.\u00a0 He did contribute 3.5 sacks.\u00a0 I believe it was Mack Wilson who stated that because the Patriots hired Jerod Mayo, he has made re-signing with the Patriots his number one priority.<\/p>\n

Say Goodbye \u2013 Kyle Dugger<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dugger is going to overvalue himself and he will find out what he is really worth in Free Agency.\u00a0 According to PFF Dugger is a middle of the road Strong Safety.\u00a0 The Patriots have Marte Mapu to replace Dugger.\u00a0 Jabrill Peppers is a top 4 SS.<\/p>\n

I am very disappointed in Dugger\u2019s play.\u00a0 I was very high him when he was drafted.\u00a0 I loved that Bill Belichick traded out of the 1st<\/sup> round and got a high 2nd<\/sup> round pick and third from LA Chargers.\u00a0 \u00a0Especially because Dugger was DII player, and taking a player like Dugger is something that Belichick never does.<\/p>\n

If Dugger were to come in with a reasonable contract expectation, I think they would resign him.\u00a0 If he is asking for the moon, then let him go.<\/p>\n

Resign – Christian Elliss (ERFA) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Elliss was a late season addition from waivers.\u00a0 He started some games for Philadelphia in 2023 and totaled 23 tackles for the season.\u00a0 The 2021 Undrafted Free Agent is a very good Special Teams player and the type of player the teams need.\u00a0 One criticism of the Patriots roster is that they have too many Special Teams only players. \u00a0Elliss can play linebacker too!<\/p>\n

Say Goodbye \u2013 Josh Uche<\/strong><\/p>\n

Uche is a one trick pony.\u00a0 All he can do is rush the passer and once Matt Judon was listed as out, Uche couldn\u2019t produce.\u00a0 He is awful against the run and can\u2019t hold the edge, getting blown out every time.\u00a0 Somebody is going to overspend to get his pass rushing skills.<\/p>\n

Resign – Myles Bryant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bryant played very well in a variety of roles last year.\u00a0 The 2020 Undrafted Free Agent out of Washington is criticized for his size (5\u20199\u201d).\u00a0 However, he has played where he was needed and with all the injuries in the secondary, Bryant played well at each different position.\u00a0 (3-years – 8.33M AAV)<\/p>\n

Resign \u2013 Joshuah Bledsoe (ERFA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bledsoe has sat behind the list of Strong Safeties on this team.\u00a0 It is his turn to step up.\u00a0 Resigning him should not be a problem as he is an Exclusive Rights Free Agent.<\/p>\n

Resign \u2013 Kendrick Bourne<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bourne is coming off his best season with the Patriots up until he got hurt.\u00a0 Because of the injury I don\u2019t think Bourne will receive Market Value.\u00a0 I would quickly resign him so that he can continue his rehab of the knee and see if he can come back to his previous form.\u00a0 The contract would be for 2 years at Vet minimum.<\/p>\n

Resign – Alex Austin (ERFA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Austin was a 7th<\/sup> round selection by Buffalo in last year\u2019s draft.\u00a0 He looked very good in his brief appearances, so good that the Patriots can afford to let go of an overpriced veteran like Jalen Mills.\u00a0\u00a0 As an ERFA he won\u2019t cost much and may not meet the rule of 51 and count towards the Salary Cap.<\/p>\n

Say Goodbye – Cody Davis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another Special Teams only guy that missed part of the season.\u00a0 He played 11 games after coming back from last year\u2019s knee surgery.\u00a0 He only had 5 Special Teams tackles and one memorable scoop and score TD off a blocked punt.\u00a0 He is 34 years old and will be 35 next season.<\/p>\n

Say Goodbye \u2013 Jalen Mills<\/strong><\/p>\n

He played a lot more than expected this season.\u00a0 He was tried at Free Safety and was a disaster.\u00a0 Mills is 29 now and will be 30 next year.\u00a0 That\u2019s old for a CB.\u00a0\u00a0 Mills played all 17 games and had 45 tackles on the season.<\/p>\n

Resign \u2013 Tre Nixon (ERFA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nixon may be best known as the Ernie Adams draft pick.\u00a0 Belichick allowed Adams to make the final selection in the 2021 draft.\u00a0 He was waived injured in August and reverted to IR when he cleared waivers and missed the entire season.\u00a0 ERFA shouldn\u2019t cost much and Nixon will provide camp fodder at WR.<\/p>\n

Resign \u2013 Tyrone Wheatley (ERFA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wheatley is best known as the desperate move the Patriots made at the end of training camp and bring in anyone with a pulse to fill in at Right Tackle.\u00a0 Wheatley didn\u2019t play a down.\u00a0 The patriots traded RB Pierre Strong the patriots 2022 4th<\/sup> round (#127).<\/p>\n

Outside Free Agents \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Xavier McKinney FS New York Giants \u2013 <\/strong>McKinney is in the top 10 FS in the league and is just 26.\u00a0 The former 2nd<\/sup> round pick by the Giants out of Alabama is a top 10 tackler at Safety.\u00a0 He will cost an AAV of $8.5M.\u00a0 The top 3 positions of need are OT, QB and Free Safety.\u00a0 There are no Tackles worth paying other than your own Michael Owenu.\u00a0 I would try and sign a veteran Free Safety as I don\u2019t see any in the draft.<\/p>\n

Jacoby Brissett QB Washington Commanders<\/strong> \u2013 Brissett will be a stop gap transitional QB to let the rookie we draft a couple of years to learn.\u00a0 He would need a 2-3 year contract with an AAV of $10M.\u00a0\u00a0 Take a look at the success Jordan Love had this year after sitting behind Aaron Rodgers for two years and developing.\u00a0\u00a0 Also compare what happened to Mac Jones.\u00a0 Three years, and three different Offensive Coordinator (it\u2019s a stretch to call Matt Patricia an Offensive Coordinator).\u00a0 This past season under Bill O\u2019Brien, Bill Belichick’s failure to address the Offensive line caused all the Patriots QBs to have PTSD after getting slammed day in and day out.<\/p>\n

Michael Pittman WR Indianapolis<\/strong> \u2013 Pittman may end up getting Franchised by Indy.\u00a0 If not, it would cost the Patriots between $18M+ a year for 4-5 years.\u00a0 He is worth it and instantly upgrades the Patriots receiver room.<\/p>\n

Bryce Huff LB New York Jets <\/strong>– He is a big-time pass rusher.\u00a0 This past season he had 10 sacks.\u00a0 Replacement for Josh Uche?\u00a0 Pass rush specialist only.\u00a0 It will cost them a 4-year contract with AAV of $9.5M.<\/p>\n

Andrew Van Ginkel LB Miami Dolphins<\/strong> – Van Ginkel started 11 games this season and had the 2nd<\/sup> most tackles in his career (68) and 6 sacks (career high).\u00a0 He signed a $2.5M 1-year contract last season and is looking for a raise.\u00a0 He missed the last two games with a foot injury but will be ready for the start of spring practices, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. The 28-year-old 5-year vet would give then a low-cost edge player.\u00a0 $3.5M 2-year deal should be enough to grab Van Ginkel.<\/p>\n

Last year, he visited the Patriots before re-signing with Miami.\u00a0 \u00a0He didn’t run the 40 at the Combine but ran an impressive 6.89 3-cone drill.\u00a0 His 40-yard dash at his Pro Day was 4.59.\u00a0 Thats pretty good for 6’3″ 241 lbs.\u00a0 He also posted a 38″ Vertical Leap.\u00a0 The Wisconsin grad was a 2019 5th round (#156) selection by Miami.<\/p>\n

Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine game<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Practices start this weekend for both All-Star games.\u00a0 Troy Brown will be the Offensive Coordinator for the Senior Bowl.\u00a0 He will be one of several unidentified Patriots personnel at the Senior Bowl.\u00a0 Since both games are running simultaneous practices, there should be Patriots personnel at the East-West practices also.\u00a0 During this week the coaches get an opportunity to talk with and interview players.<\/p>\n

The Senior Bowl features several of the top Offensive Tackles.\u00a0 Graham Barton, Tyler Guyton, Taliese Fuaga, Jordan Morgan and Patrick Paul will be participating in this game.<\/p>\n

Eight Offensive Tackles Could Go in 1st<\/sup> Round<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two separate 1st<\/sup> round projections have 8 Tackles going in the 1st<\/sup> round.\u00a0 One of those Mock Drafts is by ESPN\u2019s Mel Kiper.\u00a0 \u00a0My first Mock Draft had the Patriots taking the #1 Left Tackle, Joe Alt from Notre Dame.\u00a0 If the Patriots take a QB at #3, they will have to wait until the second round and get the 9th<\/sup> ranked OT.\u00a0 Whoever they select at OT will have to be plugged in right away into the starting lineup at Left Tackle.<\/p>\n

Patriots Sign Michael Jordan<\/strong><\/p>\n

No not that Michael Jordan, this Jordan was a 2019 4th Round (#146) selection by Cincinnati out of Ohio State.\u00a0 The 6’6″ Left Guard has played in 55 games and started 27 of those games.\u00a0 He has even been credited with a touchdown, recovering a fumble in the end zone.<\/p>\n

He was on Green Bay’s Practice Squad and refused a futures contract from them to sign with New England.\u00a0 Players from Green Bay could not sign futures contracts until after the Packers were eliminated from the playoffs.\u00a0 His signing will give the Patriots some competition for Atonio Mafi as a backup to Cole Strange.<\/p>\n

Jordan’s primary position coming out of college was at Center.\u00a0 His combine measurables of 5.27 40-yard dash, 34 1\/2 ” arm length, combined with his height suggest that he could play Tackle as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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