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On paper, the New England Patriots interior offensive line for the 2026 season seems set. Alijah Vera-Tucker and Mike Onwenu will start at guard, Jared Wilson at center, and Ben Brown will serve as the primary backup. However, there are still considerable question marks. Will Vera-Tucker’s body hold up given his extensive injury history? Will […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is a day away as the New England Patriots continue the process of finishing their board. Things will look quite different for the team this draft picking 31st overall after back-to-back years selecting in the top-five. After spending two draft picks on specialists last season, New England may be looking to […]
Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami Elegy for a Super Bowl Participation Trophy (With apologies to Dickens) It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of the prodigal Vrabel’s return, it was the age of his foolishness, or whatever THAT was. [1] It was the epoch of belief in […]
As players returned to Gillette Stadium for the start of the voluntary offseason program, an exclusive rights free agent was among them. Fullback Jack Westover officially signed his one-year tender with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, according to the NFL transaction wire. The non-guaranteed contract carries a $1.075 million value for 2026. Westover, 26, […]
Washington’s defensive front has undergone a steady evolution over the past few seasons, and few players better represent that transition than edge rusher Zach Durfee. A late-blooming, somewhat unconventional prospect, Durfee enters the 2026 NFL Draft as one of the more intriguing upside plays among Day 2/Day 3 defensive front-seven candidates. His path has been […]
The New England Patriots have consistently been linked to trade speculation surrounding Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown this offseason. That chatter continued this week ahead of the NFL Draft, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the most likely scenario will be Brown being traded to the Patriots after June 1. When asked about the most […]
The New England Patriots called an audible on Tuesday morning. Instead of a pair of players addressing the media, as previously scheduled, head coach Mike Vrabel was to make a short statement and subsequently answer football-related questions. That presser was his first public appearance since photos of him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an […]
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Adam Schefter Reveals Likely Trade Price For Patriots-A.J. Brown Deal – NESNAfter publishing his story, Schefter offered additional insight during an appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show.” “My guess is (the trade) will involve a future (first-round pick) at some point in time,” Schefter said. […]
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The last two years, the New England Patriots entered the NFL Draft with relatively little intrigue surrounding them. In 2023, quarterback was the big need and Drake Maye the expected selection very much throughout the process. A year later, it was all about left tackle and in particular Will Campbell. The difference between those drafts […]
The New England Patriots offense performed above expectation in 2025, but in order to build on its success will need to show improvement in some critical areas. Very high on that list is their wide receiver group’s consistency especially when going up against man coverage. There were some notable wins throughout the year, but while […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. Penn State’s Olaivavega Ioane feels a lot like Oregon’s […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is less than 10 days away as the New England Patriots continue the process of finishing their board. Things will look quite different for the team this draft picking 31st overall after back-to-back years selecting in the top-five. While Eliot Wolf noted the secondary is not a strength of the class, […]
The New England Patriots are back in Foxborough for their 2026 offseason workout program. On Monday, the first session took place at their brand-new training facility and enjoyed some exemplary attendance. Given the limited information available, a full roll call is not possible. However, material shared by the Patriots on their website and social media […]
A.J. Brown Trade to New England Tracking Toward June, Patriots Remain Clear Frontrunner Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots is still very much on course, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who reported Monday that the two teams are expected to resume negotiations on or before June 1 with a deal [...]
Patriots Rumors Boutte’s Name Surfaces in Trade Talks as Patriots Reshape Receiver Room New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has emerged as a legitimate trade candidate this offseason, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports, who reports that Boutte is “a name that has come up in trade talks” and that teams [...]
The NFL Draft is finally almost here. Time to submit the final mock drafts of the offseason with the goal of not necessarily what an author would do, but what the analyst expects their teams to do based off of all the information presented to them during this offseason. Based off of everything Chris Ballard […]
Time, as they say, is a flat circle. Just ask New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who for a second straight offseason finds himself the target of trade speculation. According to a report by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Boutte is “a name that has come up in trade talks” and that teams “believe he […]
The last two years, there was not a whole lot of mystery surrounding the New England Patriots entering the NFL Draft. In 2024, it was pretty clear that they would go quarterback, and Drake Maye was the frontrunner and eventual pick at No. 3 overall. In 2025, offensive tackle was the main need on the […]
Potential next contract scenarios for Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Devon Achane, Jonathan Taylor, Breece Hall including valuations & predictions for each.
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For many football fans, the NFL draft is the THE event of the NFL offseason. It makes perfect sense. In Economics, we teach students about the concept of opportunity costs. Essentially, it is the idea that there are infinite possibilities, but each team can only make finite choices. So, the most exciting time is the […]
Sitting at No. 31 in the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots might be looking at limited options in the first round. However, they are not afraid to make a move up the board either if an opportunity presents itself. Obviously, that opportunity would be closely tied to which players are available; there are only […]
What has long been expected was underscored once again on Monday morning with NFL insider Adam Schefter leading his “2026 NFL draft intel” ESPN column by reporting that the Philadelphia Eagles are likely trading A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots in June. Here’s exactly what Schefter had to say (bold emphasis mine): No matter […]
Update 4/20/2026: A.J. Brown ‘likely to become a Patriot’ after June 1, per report After his colleague Ian Rapoport of NFL Network mentioned last week that wide receiver A.J. Brown getting traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots is “probably the most likely scenario,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter echoed those remarks on Monday. […]