Following their failed pursuit of Calvin Ridley, the Patriots continue to be on the lookout for wide receivers. While speaking with reporters today, de facto general manager Eliot Wolf acknowledged that the team still had a need for an outside receiver (per Evan Lazar of the team website). The Patriots moved on from DeVante Parker earlier this offseason and replaced him with … [Read more...] about Latest On Patriots’ WR Pursuit
Pats Engaged In Trade Talks For No. 3 Pick
Both the Bears (set to select first overall) and Commanders (second) are universally expected to add quarterbacks at the top of the 2024 draft. If the Patriots retain the next selection, they will be well-positioned to do the same, but a move down the order could still be in play. During a Thursday press conference, Eliot Wolf – who is in charge of the Patriots’ draft but may … [Read more...] about Pats Engaged In Trade Talks For No. 3 Pick
More Bill Belichick Fallout: Kraft, Falcons, Eagles, Cowboys, Giants, Commanders
Plenty has emerged in the wake of Bill Belichick going from eight-time Super Bowl champion to unemployed, but as the legendary coach regroups, some additional information about what went down in Atlanta — along with other teams’ coaching searches — has come to light. Connecting some dots based on what has previously come out this offseason, ESPN.com’s Don Van Natta, Seth … [Read more...] about More Bill Belichick Fallout: Kraft, Falcons, Eagles, Cowboys, Giants, Commanders
QB Prospect Notes: Williams, Patriots, Commanders, Giants
Caleb Williams is still expected to hear his name called first during next week’s draft, but the USC quarterback didn’t make the best impression on teams during the pre-draft process. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Williams’ interviews with teams were described as “good, not great” and “just OK.” As Fowler notes, Williams declined medical exams and only did a handful of … [Read more...] about QB Prospect Notes: Williams, Patriots, Commanders, Giants
Patriots To Host QB Michael Penix Jr.
Doing extensive homework on this draft’s quarterback class, the Patriots will squeeze in another meeting with a prospect before Wednesday’s deadline to conduct “30” visits. Michael Penix Jr. is heading to Foxborough for a meeting, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. The Washington quarterback will meet with team brass tonight and go through a traditional visit Tuesday. Penix has … [Read more...] about Patriots To Host QB Michael Penix Jr.
Patriots Still Planning To Conduct GM Interviews?
We have known for at least a month that, while Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf presently has final say over personnel decisions and will be operating as New England’s de facto general manager through the upcoming draft, the team plans to conduct interviews for a high-ranking front office executive after the draft is over. Those interviews could be for a GM, a hire that … [Read more...] about Patriots Still Planning To Conduct GM Interviews?
Patriots Hosting Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy
The closer and closer we get to the 2024 NFL Draft, the more certain it seems that a run of quarterbacks will start the event. What continues to be entirely uncertain is the pecking order of passers following USC quarterback Caleb Williams. One popular name who continues to see his stock rise is Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who is set to visit the Patriots over the next … [Read more...] about Patriots Hosting Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy
DB Logan Ryan Announces Retirement
Nearly two months after returning to the Super Bowl stage, Logan Ryan is stepping away from football. The versatile defensive back announced his retirement after 11 seasons Tuesday morning (video link). The former Patriots draftee later made his way to the Titans, Giants, Buccaneers and 49ers. The San Francisco agreement did not come to pass until early December, shortly after … [Read more...] about DB Logan Ryan Announces Retirement
Tom Brady Not Ruling Out Comeback
Joe Flacco managed to win Comeback Player of the Year acclaim despite not debuting for the Browns until December. This came as Tom Brady, who memorably backtracked on his first retirement in 2022, remained out of the game. The all-time great, once again, may be waffling on being fully retired. Appearing on an episode of DeepCut with VicBlends, Brady said he “wouldn’t be opposed … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Not Ruling Out Comeback