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On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Raiders officially released Derek Carr after nearly a decade. Should the Patriots have interest in the veteran?  The QB carousel is going to be quite fun this offseason.  The first major move was the Raiders cutting ties with Derek Carr after nearly a decade in Las Vegas. Since it’s still […] Derek Carr is a free agent, should the Patriots pursue? - … [Read more...] about Derek Carr is a free agent, should the Patriots pursue?

The New England Patriots will have a ton of money to spend in the coming free agency period. Who are some younger free agents the team could target? Signing younger free agents is obviously more advantageous because they have a bigger chance of staying with the team and they may still be in their prime.  […] Free agents under 26 the Patriots should sign in 2023 - Musket Fire - … [Read more...] about Free agents under 26 the Patriots should sign in 2023

Throughout the years, the Patriots have let go of some talented players, some of which felt like the wrong move. But more often than not, Bill Belichick seemed to know the exact time not to re-sign specific players, even if it was tough to see them leave. Last offseason, we saw the departure of a […] 3 former Patriots that failed with their new teams in 2022 - Musket Fire - … [Read more...] about 3 former Patriots that failed with their new teams in 2022

If the New England Patriots want to go fishing for some cheaper options in free agency, then these three players might be great options for the team.  While the Patriots do have some money to spend big and land some big fish, they may also take a look at some cheaper options as well. Usually, […] Bargain bin free agents for the Patriots to pursue in ’23 - Musket Fire - Musket … [Read more...] about Bargain bin free agents for the Patriots to pursue in ’23

Free agency is just about one month away. Let’s take a look at what could be an “‘all in” type haul for the New England Patriots in 2023.  With cap space and draft picks, the Patriots have a chance to make some serious noise in this free agency period. Bill Belichick will once again return […] New England Patriots free agency: Getting an “all in” haul - Musket Fire - Musket … [Read more...] about New England Patriots free agency: Getting an “all in” haul

Rookie Bailey Zappe played quite well for the Patriots in the 2022 season. Could he see legitimate action in the 2023 season?  If things aren’t going well for Mac Jones, I think Zappe could see some legitimate action for the New England Patriots. The 2022 rookie was thrusted into the starting lineup in 2022 after […] Could Patriots’ QB Bailey Zappe see legit action in 2023? - … [Read more...] about Could Patriots’ QB Bailey Zappe see legit action in 2023?

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57, but the Patriots have a way to dethrone the champions.  Their second Super Bowl in fourth years, the Chiefs look unstoppable. In a year of transition for the team, welcoming in a plethora of new pass catchers and defensive players, the […] How the Patriots can dethrone the Super Bowl champs - … [Read more...] about How the Patriots can dethrone the Super Bowl champs

The Patriots have around $35 million in cap space for the 2023 offseason, but how are some ways that they can create some more?  The team does not have a ton of large contracts believe it or not.  Their splurge in free agency was quite fun to witness, but they weren’t handing out market-resetting deals […] Moves to create millions in cap space for Patriots in 2023 - Musket Fire … [Read more...] about Moves to create millions in cap space for Patriots in 2023

The Patriots’ 2022 season was quite the roller coaster. Expectations were initially high after the draft and free agency, but most of that confidence came from the successful season the team put together just the year before. Mac Jones had an impressive rookie season, and it looked like the Patriots lucked out by having him […] NFL player says Patriots ‘did [Mac Jones] dirty’ … [Read more...] about NFL player says Patriots ‘did [Mac Jones] dirty’ in 2022