Antonio Gibson eager to start next chapter of his career in New England

March 18, 2024

On Monday afternoon, one of the newest Patriots’ offensive weapons Antonio Gibson met with the media for the first time virtually. Gibson is clearly excited to join the organization and feels like a fresh start in New England was exactly what he needed right now. “Much respect to Washington, they gave me my opportunity and I’m forever thankful, but I feel like a fresh start was needed,” he said. “Things…

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Pats signing KJ Osborn for wide receiver depth

March 17, 2024

As seemingly every big free agent name flew off the board early on, Patriots fans started to wonder why the team was so quiet, especially when it came to receiver. After losing out on Calvin Ridley, the Patriots added a not-too-shabby consolation prize on Sunday afternoon, signing former Viking KJ Osborn according to Tom Pelissero. Osborn was taken in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft (176 overall) and…

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Thoughts from the final two episodes of ‘The Dynasty’

March 17, 2024

Little late getting to the final two episodes this week thanks to spring ball ramping up across New England. I had a chance to watch the finale early on Sunday, so here’s the final running log of thoughts I had during both. Overall, it’s been a pretty decent product, but there’s definitely been a lot wrong with it as well. It’s also felt like a chore watching these the last…

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Pats signing TE Austin Hooper

March 12, 2024

While the majority of the Patriots’ early activity in free agency has been with their own guys, New England added an outside depth piece on Tuesday night. Ian Rapoport reported that Austin Hooper was joining the team on a one-year deal. We later found out from Mike Reiss that it’s a base salary of just $3 million with the opportunity for Hooper to make a max of $4.25 million. Hooper…

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Pats re-signing Uche as focus on in-house free agents & culture continues

March 12, 2024

Add another free agent to the list that won’t have to move or learn any new teammates’ names. Before the official start of free agency and the new league year on Wednesday, the Patriots have clearly put a focus on retaining some key locker room guys that have also showed promise and a willingness to be here at the start of a new era. Jeremy Fowler had it first. It’s…

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Pats’ QB plan becomes clearer with signing of old friend Jacoby Brissett

March 12, 2024

There’s now like a 99.99% chance the Patriots are taking a quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the draft. That became clearer on Monday night as the offense revamp continued with the singing of former Patriot Jacoby Brisket. Tom Pelissero reported that it’s a one-year, $8 million deal. Brissett could ultimately make up to $12 million with incentives. The stage is now set for the Pats to (most likely)…

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Onwenu re-signing for three years as Pats continue taking care of their own

March 11, 2024

Now THIS is a big signing for New England. Ian Rapoport announced on Monday evening that Mike Onwenu is staying put as a cornerstone piece of the offensive line, signing a three-year deal worth $57 million ($19 million per year) and $38 million guaranteed. Not only does New England bolster the offensive line by keeping one of the best in the league – regardless of where he plays, but he’s…

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Pats sign RB Antonio Gibson

March 11, 2024

Image courtesy of Washington Commanders The Pats are on the board when it comes to free agency. The legal tampering period opened at noon on Monday and about 2.5 hours later, Ian Rapoport was first to report the Patriots are signing former Washington running back Antonio Gibson to a three-year deal. Gibson hit the market for the first time after spending his first four seasons in Washington. Gibson was taken…

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Pats signing Bourne to three-year deal makes important statement to the locker room

March 10, 2024

The Patriots remained busy just hours before the legal tampering period for free agency begins. On Sunday night, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reported that the team is re-signing Kendrick Bourne to a three-year, 19.5 million contract. Bourne can make a max of $33 million  and he’ll get a $4.2 million signing bonus. Bourne confirmed the deal without actually confirming the deal himself on Twitter later in the night….

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Pats trading Mac Jones after three rocky years in New England

March 10, 2024

Well, this was awkward. After a Pro Bowl rookie season (albeit as an alternate) that included a playoff appearance, Mac Jones was never the same quarterback in New England due to various circumstances and his relationships with coaches on staff and teammates ended up fractured. Now, he’s no longer a Patriot. The former first round pick is being traded to his hometown team, the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 6th round…

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