While NFL free agency doesn’t officially start until next Wednesday, teams are allowed to begin conversations with players starting Monday. But what the Patriots might find is that there aren’t a lot of great options in the biggest situation they’ll need. The best free agent wide receiver is Jakobi Meyers, who appears ready to test the market before deciding whether to return to New England. The options beyond it don’t do much to move the needle. Next, there’s the draft. But Bill Belichick traditionally avoids wide receivers in the first…
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Patriots at the Comb: What I’m hearing about their free agency and draft plans
INDIANAPOLIS — Unlike many other coaches and executives who flock to this city for the league’s annual scouting gathering, Bill Belichick isn’t one to eagerly step up to the podium here and share his thoughts on the state of his team. So it was no surprise that he wasn’t one of the 20 or so coaches who did. What was different was the complete absence of Belichick. In what has become a trend for coaches picking against fraternity running at Indy, Belichick skipped the combine for what may be the…
Read MoreFormer Patriots CP Malcolm Butler recovers Super Bowl INT’s Russell Wilson
PHOENIX – Malcolm Butler knows what’s coming. In a way, this is very convenient. Former Patriots and Titans player Butler will be on his couch Sunday night watching Super Bowl LVII, and his most notable play of all time will be flashing across the screen at some point. It’s been debated over the last seven Super Bowls, but this is the first time the game has come back to Arizona since his dramatic last-minute interception against the Seahawks. “He comes every year,” Butler said. the athlete. “It’s amazing to be…
Read More2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games: The AFC headlines Derek Carr’s stellar performance on Thursday
The AFC went 9-3 going into the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl games after winning the accurate passes, lightning strike and longest drive events. Here’s what you need to know: The NFC earned three points by winning the Shuffle event. Derek Carr has performed in the accuracy passing competition, leading all QBs with 31 points. The Pro Bowl will continue Sunday with five other events and flag football. The AFC takes the lead in #ProBowlGames! Contests continue Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC! pic.twitter.com/cWDCi0H2qu – NFL February 3, 2023 the…
Read MorePatriots Matt Patricia Still Deciding the Future Joe Judge returns in a different role: Sources
More changes are on the way with the New England Patriots’ coaching staff. Bill O’Brien was announced Thursday as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, but he almost certainly won’t be the only addition, according to league sources. the athlete. O’Brien will have input on additional additions to the staff, including the potential hiring of a new offensive line coach. It’s a nod from Bill Belichick that O’Brien will run the offensive show after a season with turbulent results. Once one of Belichick’s most trusted assistants, O’Brien worked his…
Read MoreNFL playoffs pick against the spread: Vic Tavor predictions
Let’s not break our arms and pat ourselves on the back. Yes, 4-2 was nice. But we needed to go undefeated in the playoffs to make up for the regular season. Betting lines are especially difficult this week. We think the number of Eagles – favored by the 7.5 – is pretty low. The Eagles were 8-5 against the spread despite being an all-week favorite before Jalen Hurts was injured. Then they lost their last four ATS games, with Hurts getting the kinks at the end. They play their home…
Read MoreNFL Announces 5 Teams That Will Play Games In Europe Next Season: Who Makes The Trip?
The American Football League will return to the UK and Germany next season, as well announced the league Thursday the five teams designed to play internationally. The competitors facing each team at the European Games will be announced when the full NFL schedule is released later this year. Here’s what you need to know: The Bills and Titans will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Jaguars will return to Wembley Stadium to play in London for the tenth time in franchise history. The Chiefs and Patriots will both…
Read MorePatriots looking for OC, negotiating extension with Jerod Mayo: Could he succeed Belichick?
The Patriots announced Thursday that they will begin interviewing offensive coordinator candidates next week and are in negotiations with linebackers coach Jerrod Mayo over a long-term contract extension. Here’s what you need to know: The Patriots ranked 26th in total offense under Call Matt Patricia, whose official titles are Football Consultant and Offensive Line Coach. The offensive coordinator position has been left vacant since Josh McDaniels left to take over the Raiders coaching job. Jerrod Mayo, who played for New England from 2008 to 2015, has been coaching linebackers since…
Read MoreNFL Wild Card schedule: 49ers vs. Seahawks open weekend, Bucs vs. Cowboys in MNF
The NFL released its wild schedule Sunday night, kicking off the postseason Saturday with the 49ers hosting the Seahawks at 4:30 p.m. ET. Here’s what you need to know: Seattle advances to the postseason, securing the final wild card spot, after beating the Rams and the Packers losing to the Lions. The Buccaneers will host the Cowboys at 8:15 PM ET on “Monday Night Football.” All six games in the opening playoff round feature a rematch from the regular season, including games between the Chargers and Jaguars, Dolphins and Bills,…
Read More2023 NFL Draft Order: Ground pick #1 overall, Texas pick #2
The Houston Texans finished the regular season with a 32-31 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The victory at the conclusion of the regular season boosted the Texans’ winning percentage enough to secure the first overall pick in this year’s draft for the Chicago Bears. Here’s what you need to know: The Bears are down to 3-14 on the year with a loss to the Vikings on Sunday and will take a first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Texans will have a top five pick in the…
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