Mike Giardi

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Articles by Mike Giardi

Patriots·Feb 23, 2026·88 comments

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

Patriots·Feb 25, 2026·20 comments

Giardi: Roster review/free agency preview - Do the Patriots have the market cornered?

Despite not seeing nearly as much “cat” coverage as I thought we would based on Mike Vrabel’s comments, the Patriots' secondary became one of the clear strengths of the football team

Patriots·Feb 28, 2026·92 comments

Giardi: NFL Notebook - What do the Patriots really think of their roster; Plus, trade target?

The Patriots don’t want to use the word "rebuild," but they had a lot of work to do, especially given how the drafts went in 2022, 2023, and 2024 (with a few exceptions). That they ended up in the Super Bowl didn’t change that. The roster needs work.

Patriots·Mar 28, 2026·28 comments

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?

Patriots·Mar 2, 2026·43 comments

Giardi: Patriots roster review/free agency preview - Safe to keep it together?

However, in talking to decision-makers around the league this past week, I got a more cloudy picture of how Hawkins is viewed, with one team telling me they thought he was a third safety (!).

Patriots·Mar 4, 2026·52 comments

Giardi: Patriots' roster review/free agent review - One of the team's best positions may undergo big changes

The Pats made big investments in Williams and Barmore, but only one of those deals was done with the approval of Vrabel and company. That was Williams, and he was worth every dang penny in year one...

Patriots·Mar 7, 2026·49 comments

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.

Patriots·Mar 12, 2026·85 comments

Giardi: Making sense of the Patriots' chosen path in free agency, and wondering what's next?

"We're always open to trying to improve the team any way we can.”

Patriots·Mar 14, 2026·56 comments

Giardi: NFL Notebook - Byard willing to jump back into the fire; plus, what to make of the failed Crosby trade

"I know he's an older player, but I haven't seen any real drop-off from him. He proved that last year by obviously making All-Pro."

Mar 16, 2026·82 comments

Completed Q&A: Giardi on Patriots one week into free agency 3.17.26 9:30 AM

Let's talk about what the Patriots have done through one week of free agency, and what is possible in the draft. Please remember to refrain on commenting until the Q&A is closed.