Patriots preparations for their previous 24 drafts featured no questions as to who ran the show. As the franchise pushed its Super Bowl count to 10 and championship number to six, it relied on Bill Belichick to make the call. While some memorable misses took place, the legendary HC certainly fared well in this role as the team regularly built stout defenses around Tom … [Read more...] about Jonathan Kraft Heavily Involved In Patriots’ Draft Plans; Michael Penix Jr. On Radar
Vikings High On Drake Maye; Latest On Giants’ Interest
With the Bears all but certain to start the draft with Caleb Williams and the Commanders pointing toward taking Jayden Daniels at No. 2, the Patriots have the inside track to Drake Maye. If the Pats felt comfortable enough with the two-year North Carolina starter, trade buzz would be moot. Three days away from the draft, however, trade noise persists around New England. De … [Read more...] about Vikings High On Drake Maye; Latest On Giants’ Interest
Patriots Expected To Retain No. 3 Pick
The Patriots are among the teams which have received calls related to a top-10 pick in the upcoming draft. No offers strong enough to convince New England to move back from third overall have come in yet, though, leaving the team positioned to hold onto its premium capital. [RELATED: Patriots Host QB Michael Penix Jr.] In the event the Patriots stay put at No. 3, they will be … [Read more...] about Patriots Expected To Retain No. 3 Pick
J.J. McCarthy Latest: Giants, Jones, Vikings, Patriots
Insistent they have not given up on Daniel Jones, the Giants have still put in plenty of work on drafting his potential replacement. Holding the No. 6 overall pick, the Giants may need to move up to land the passer of their choice. One such passer may be losing steam with regards to being the target of a trade-up maneuver. The Giants do not appear to be in lockstep on being … [Read more...] about J.J. McCarthy Latest: Giants, Jones, Vikings, Patriots
Latest On Patriots’ WR Pursuit
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.