2024 New England Patriots - News and Rumors

[Yankee Traveler]

Patriots In Talks With Former Panthers OC Ben McAdoo For Offensive Role

Albert Breer reports that the Patriots are in talks with former Giants HC and Panthers OC Ben McAdoo about a role on their offensive staff, potentially as an assistant head coach. McAdoo, 46, previously served

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Pats trying to load up with as many offensive minded people as possible.

Seems to me, maybe Van Pelt can get the offense to play, but maybe gets lost with regards to play calling. When to run, when to pass, when to go deep...?

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Taker a Breath............................

Patriots Rumors: Steve Belichick, Assistant Interviewing Elsewhere

It appears New England Patriots linebackers coach Steve Belichick is looking to broaden his horizons, interviewing for a job elsewhere.

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Gone.

Good for him. I would have liked to see him succeed in New England out from under his dads shadow, but wish him the best getting a completely fresh start.

Steve Belichick leaves Patriots for University of Washington, per report

Belichick will become defensive coordinator under ex-Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch.

www.patspulpit.com

 

[Yankee Traveler]

I am left wondering was it Mayfield or the combination of Evans and Godwin? Does Mayfield have the same success with our WR corps?

Well...Brady had success with Evans and Godwin...

 

[BigKen]

Does Mayfield have the same success with our WR corps?

What signing him as a FA will do is allow the Patriots to go to the head of the line signing Evans and a couple of others. If they can sign him and pick up Evans and maybe KJ Osborn, that would take care of the passing game. They could then throw some cash at Owenu and even Tyron Smith of the Cowboys. Suddenly the offense has been repaired and the draft will provide a couple of people who can fight for a starting position or take some time to learn a position. Probably don't have enough cash to sign everyone I mentioned, but spending it wisely could certainly put them back into the hunt for the Division title and the AFCCG.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

What signing him as a FA will do is allow the Patriots to go to the head of the line signing Evans and a couple of others. If they can sign him and pick up Evans and maybe KJ Osborn, that would take care of the passing game. They could then throw some cash at Owenu and even Tyron Smith of the Cowboys. Suddenly the offense has been repaired and the draft will provide a couple of people who can fight for a starting position or take some time to learn a position. Probably don't have enough cash to sign everyone I mentioned, but spending it wisely could certainly put them back into the hunt for the Division title and the AFCCG.

Then they could stack up Rookie TE, WR and OT for the future.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

What signing him as a FA will do is allow the Patriots to go to the head of the line signing Evans and a couple of others. If they can sign him and pick up Evans and maybe KJ Osborn, that would take care of the passing game. They could then throw some cash at Owenu and even Tyron Smith of the Cowboys. Suddenly the offense has been repaired and the draft will provide a couple of people who can fight for a starting position or take some time to learn a position. Probably don't have enough cash to sign everyone I mentioned, but spending it wisely could certainly put them back into the hunt for the Division title and the AFCCG.

If they got Mayfield and say Evans ir Goodwinn why not draft Harrison jr?

 

[Yankee Traveler]

If they got Mayfield and say Evans ir Goodwinn why not draft Harrison jr?

It's a deep draft at OT.

MHJ and double dip at OT in the 2nd and 3rd.

 

[YankeeRebel]

A lot of opinions here, seems to me when a team is in this situation with draft capital and cap space, sure would be nice to have a GM.

A for the record I don't want Mayfield or Cousins. Seems like a knuckle bandage on a sucking chest wound

 

[sharkymcwrath]

A for the record I don't want Mayfield or Cousins. Seems like a knuckle bandage on a sucking chest wound

Same here. Let's hopefully draft a guy that we can develop into a long term franchise QB. I know it's easier said than done but that's the key to continued success.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

A lot of opinions here, seems to me when a team is in this situation with draft capital and cap space, sure would be nice to have a GM.

A for the record I don't want Mayfield or Cousins. Seems like a knuckle bandage on a sucking chest wound

While not a Cousins fan, both have proven they can play in the NFL while anyone drafted has not.

With so many holes on offense...(every position except guard? Center?) my thoughts are try to bring in every position in FA.
And not half ass it and bring in an Agholor type, but whomever is top at their position.

If we can sign Oline and WR, draft a QB. If we sign Mayfield and Evans or Green, Draft Oline or TE. Sign Oline and QB, draft MHJ or trade back for Nabors and another Olineman.
Put out good offers to all of them and see who starts signing first and then rescind an offer if someone waits too long and then draft that position.

My thoughts, because when I say "we" I know it really doesn't include "me".

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Gone.

Good for him. I would have liked to see him succeed in New England out from under his dads shadow, but wish him the best getting a completely fresh start.

Steve Belichick leaves Patriots for University of Washington, per report

Belichick will become defensive coordinator under ex-Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch.

www.patspulpit.com

Sunseri gone west too.

Patriots Coach Reportedly Leaves For College, Joins Steve Belichick

New England Patriots running backs coach Vinnie Sunseri reportedly will join the Washington Huskies' coaching staff with Steve Belichick.

nesn.com

 

[sharkymcwrath]

While not a Cousins fan, both have proven they can play in the NFL while anyone drafted has not.

With so many holes on offense...(every position except guard? Center?) my thoughts are try to bring in every position in FA.
And not half ass it and bring in an Agholor type, but whomever is top at their position.

If we can sign Oline and WR, draft a QB. If we sign Mayfield and Evans or Green, Draft Oline or TE. Sign Oline and QB, draft MHJ or trade back for Nabors and another Olineman.
Put out good offers to all of them and see who starts signing first and then rescind an offer if someone waits too long and then draft that position.

My thoughts, because when I say "we" I know it really doesn't include "me".

I know it's a total crap shoot but this draft has what appears to be several solid QB options and we have the #3 pick plus a bunch of cap space(I know that you already know this. Just repeating the obvious).

The stars seem aligned to take a potential franchise altering QB IMO.

Speaking strictly for myself, if the Pats draft Maye or Daniels I will be fucking pumped. If they sign Cousins and draft O-line it might be a great thing ultimately but I will yawn.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

I know it's a total crap shoot but this draft has what appears to be several solid QB options and we have the #3 pick plus a bunch of cap space(I know that you already know this. Just repeating the obvious).

The stars seem aligned to take a potential franchise altering QB IMO.

Speaking strictly for myself, if the Pats draft Maye or Daniels I will be fucking pumped. If they sign Cousins and draft O-line it might be a great thing ultimately but I will yawn.

I just want offense.

FA and Draft!!!

I want to see points on the board! I would (almost) rather see them lose 31-28 than I would 6-3.

Just me.

 

[YankeeRebel]

While not a Cousins fan, both have proven they can play in the NFL while anyone drafted has not.

With so many holes on offense...(every position except guard? Center?) my thoughts are try to bring in every position in FA.
And not half ass it and bring in an Agholor type, but whomever is top at their position.

If we can sign Oline and WR, draft a QB. If we sign Mayfield and Evans or Green, Draft Oline or TE. Sign Oline and QB, draft MHJ or trade back for Nabors and another Olineman.
Put out good offers to all of them and see who starts signing first and then rescind an offer if someone waits too long and then draft that position.

My thoughts, because when I say "we" I know it really doesn't include "me".

My concern is bringing in an older QB that has also not done well unless surrounded by talent. I am not convinced Cousins or Mayfield are that much better than Mac or Zappe. The QB class for next year looks really bad at this point anyway, get an old beat veteran does not seem like a great idea to me.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

My concern is bringing in an older QB that has also not done well unless surrounded by talent. I am not convinced Cousins or Mayfield are that much better than Mac or Zappe. The QB class for next year looks really bad at this point anyway, get an old beat veteran does not seem like a great idea to me.

 

[BigKen]

All I'll say about college QBs is that Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, Mac Jones, Trevor Lawrence and Trey lance were all considered can't miss three years ago. I'd rather sign a known quantity than get another Mac Jones and waste three more years before hoping to get another shot at a flop. Cousins wants a $40M min contract. Too much for my blood. Not sure how crazy TB will be trying to resign Mayfield but I'd certainly like to see what Van Pelt can do with him and couple of new WRs. He got the Bucs back in the playoffs, might be able to do it here.

 

[sharkymcwrath]

All I'll say about college QBs is that Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, Mac Jones, Trevor Lawrence and Trey lance were all considered can't miss three years ago. I'd rather sign a known quantity than get another Mac Jones and waste three more years before hoping to get another shot at a flop. Cousins wants a $40M min contract. Too much for my blood. Not sure how crazy TB will be trying to resign Mayfield but I'd certainly like to see what Van Pelt can do with him and couple of new WRs. He got the Bucs back in the playoffs, might be able to do it here.

Based on this perspective then nobody should ever draft a QB early ever again.

It's a gamble to be sure but as they say "fortune favors the bold".

 

[YankeeRebel]

All I'll say about college QBs is that Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, Mac Jones, Trevor Lawrence and Trey lance were all considered can't miss three years ago. I'd rather sign a known quantity than get another Mac Jones and waste three more years before hoping to get another shot at a flop. Cousins wants a $40M min contract. Too much for my blood. Not sure how crazy TB will be trying to resign Mayfield but I'd certainly like to see what Van Pelt can do with him and couple of new WRs. He got the Bucs back in the playoffs, might be able to do it here.

And those two QBs were also flops before they got surrounded by quality talent, and still have not gotten a team to the promise land. There are no guarentees on any player at any time. But if you are offering me Cousins or Mayfield with no talent at WR I say no. If you are bringing in the pass catching talent then leave me Mac and draft a rookie and an OT.

 

[Dude]

Some good takes in here. Great board to check up on news and stuff on the Pats. Thanks. It’s my go to source on team news, then I check the news channels, which frankly does not add much more than what we talk about in here.

Looking forward to FA, draft, etc. should be fun, new team and good times again. Cheers to all!

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Based on this perspective then nobody should ever draft a QB early ever again.

It's a gamble to be sure but as they say "fortune favors the bold".

Draft a good one and you're a hero. Draft a bad one and you're an idiot, even if you picked the best of a bad bunch.

Either way, it's a crapshoot.