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The New England Patriots have a crucial free agency period ahead of them, and three things stick out as things they must do.  Going backwards from 2021 to 2022 has created a more dire situation for the team. However, they have the 14th overall pick and $50 million in cap space at their disposal.  This […] Three things the Patriots must do in 2023 free agency - Musket Fire - … [Read more...] about Three things the Patriots must do in 2023 free agency

The New England Patriots are strapped with $50 million in cap space and the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. What are some positions to target?  Being just out of the playoffs, having cap space, and a first round draft pick within the top 15 is all good news for the Patriots. Sure, […] 3 positions the Patriots could target in first round of NFL Draft - Musket Fire - … [Read more...] about 3 positions the Patriots could target in first round of NFL Draft

Much of the changes the Patriots will be undergoing this offseason will be focused on the offense in its entirety. In addition to bringing in a new offensive coordinator and potentially other new coaches, Bill Belichick has a good amount of money to spend in free agency, similar to the infamous spree of the 2021 […] Four receivers the Patriots could trade for this offseason - … [Read more...] about Four receivers the Patriots could trade for this offseason

After missing out on the playoffs, the Patriots are clearly focused on revamping their entire organization for the 2023 season. Rumors of a new coaching staff have been swirling around for weeks but seem to be coming to a head, according to 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Scott Zolak. After a season of offensive incompetence and undisciplined […] Four surprising roster cuts for the New … [Read more...] about Four surprising roster cuts for the New England Patriots in 2023

Last week, the Patriots revealed in a memo that they were preparing to interview offensive coordinator candidates as soon as this past Monday. On Wednesday morning, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport shared the list of who New England had on the docket for the vacant position, including their request for a Vikings staff member. The #Patriots […] Patriots to interview three offensive … [Read more...] about Patriots to interview three offensive coordinator candidates

The Patriots have a long list of players hitting free agency this offseason, with a handful expected to retire. However, with a healthy amount of cap space to spend and valuable members of the team set to test the market, Bill Belichick and co. should make sure these players remain in New England. Pending free […] Free agents the Patriots need to re-sign for 2023 season - … [Read more...] about Free agents the Patriots need to re-sign for 2023 season

New England Patriots fans have a long offseason list of wants. Atop those lists, many have noted the need for 1) a new offensive coordinator and 2) an elite perimeter receiver. In his first season operating the offense, Matt Patricia was simply outmatched, ill-prepared, and overwhelmed. This is not the job for him. Whether Belichick […] Patriots can land Bill O’Brien or DeAndre … [Read more...] about Patriots can land Bill O’Brien or DeAndre Hopkins, but not both

It’s a unique position for the Patriots to be looking ahead to the NFL draft in mid-January, but that’s precisely where they’ve found themselves again this year. Similarly to the 2021 draft, where they drafted Mac Jones at 15th overall, they currently possess the 14th pick, the highest selection since 2008. Because they made their intentions […] Why the Patriots should consider … [Read more...] about Why the Patriots should consider trading up in the draft

The New England Patriots have some holes that they can fill in free agency. Who from playoff bound teams could they target?  The team should have around $50 million in cap space for the 2023 free agency period. I do think they’ll be active once again like they were after the 2020 season.  It did […] Playoff bound free agents the Patriots can target in ’23 - Musket Fire - Musket … [Read more...] about Playoff bound free agents the Patriots can target in ’23