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Bedard: There's more to do, but the Patriots continue to back up their words with action
This year, Vrabel and Eliot Wolf talked, not of rebuilding, but continuing to build. Translation: getting better while rounding out the depth issues. The Patriots have again backed up their words.
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Patriots running back room in focus in review/preview; plus, money matters
The Patriots were 21st in rushing DVOA, but a late-season surge had them climb up the ranks in the more traditional measurements.
Giardi: Patriots roster review/free agency preview - Diggs and the domino effect
It’s important to note that Diggs only has $1.7 million in guaranteed money coming to him…until day 3 of the league year (March 13). That’s when another $6 million becomes his. So yes, the Pats are on the clock to either renegotiate his big number or send him packing
Bedard: Tight ends, edges, safeties and fullbacks for the Patriots in free agency
Part 1 of my free agent preview was here, and here's the rest of the positions.
Giardi: Roster review/free agency preview - stand pat or take a big leap?
The Pats have money to spend - assuming ownership is willing to at least dip their toes into free agency if not fully submerge as they did a year ago. And there are players who can help, or in one case in particular, be transformative...
NFL Draft Mailbag: Pondering Patriots Draft Plans; Plus 7-Round Mock Draft
With the NFL free agent frenzy blowing through like a tornado, the main focus of the New England Patriots attention now turns to the NFL Draft, which is approximately one month away.
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Review/Preview of tackle situation; plus, big trades pre-free agency
First, let’s begin with the number four overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Campbell. After a mostly solid regular season, he was the weak link in the postseason.
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Don't worry about Gonzalez yet; plus, more on Mad Maxx
Both Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf have preached their desire to keep the cornerback around for the foreseeable future, so where’s the deal?
Giardi: Should the Patriots take another safety in this year's draft?
With Byard's age and perhaps a lack of a suitable long-term solution alongside Woodson, safety is a need. Would Vrabel and company want one on day one? Feels unlikely. After that, the door is open.
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Rankings draw critique; plus, if Crosby's telling the truth...
“If you can’t find a way to make this kid part of your offense and get more out of him, you shouldn’t be coaching offense.”
Bedard: Thoughts on the Patriots' slow start to the free agency period
Some thoughts on the Patriots' slow start to free agency, what might be coming, and updated like/don't like lists while contemplating if the team will hold this year's free agency press conference in a broom closet (I kid).
NFL Scouting Combine Preview (Defense) - Edge Rushers Aplenty Offer Mass Appeal
A nice crop of edge rushers are set to arrive Indy this week, a position that New England is sure to monitor.