Many have tried to speculate when Bill Belichick’s tenure as head coach of the New England Patriots will come to an end. Jason Whitlock believes it could be sooner than you think. During Wednesday’s edition of “Speak for Yourself” on FOX Sports 1, hosts Whitlock and Colin Cowherd both agreed that Belichick canceling the Patriots’ last two days of OTAs was a big deal. Whitlock took the take to the next level, though, suggesting the upcoming season could be Belichick’s last in New England. Here’s Whitlock’s reasoning: Everyone has to call it quits at some point, and both Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady aren’t getting any yo... NESN.com
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Patriots Finally Draft Quarterback, Nab LSU’s Danny Etling In Seventh Rond
by Zack Cox on Sat, Apr 28, 2018 at 5:39PM 1,099 The New England Patriots might not have drafted their quarterback of the future this weekend, but they did draft a quarterback. They waited until late in Day 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft to do so, selecting LSU signal-caller Danny Etling with the first pick in the seventh and final round on Saturday. Etling, who was not among the various quarterbacks linked to the Patriots during the pre-d... NESN.com
What Picks Do Patriots Have On Third Day Of 2018 NFL Draft After Trades?
FOXBORO, Mass. — After swinging four trades Friday, it’s excusable to be a little cloudy on the New England Patriots’ Day 3 picks in the 2018 NFL Draft. So, here’s what the Patriots are left with (for now): Fourth round, 105th overallFifth round, 143rd overallSixth round, 198th overallSixth round, 210th overallSeventh round, 219th overall That 105th overall pick is the fifth overall pick on the third day of the draft, so the Patriots will be involved early Saturday. There are still plenty of intriguing players left for the Patriots to take, including Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta, Western Kentucky quart... NESN.com
What To Know About Patriots Draft Picks Isaiah Wynn, Sony Michel
by Zack Cox on Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 2:14AM 6,355 FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots did something Thursday night that they’d done just twice before in the Bill Belichick era: draft two players in the first round of an NFL draft. With the 23rd overall pick, the Patriots selected offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn, who played both tackle and guard during his time at Georgia. Then, at No. 31, they nabbed running back Sony Michel, a former college... NESN.com
Why Jermaine Wiggins Believes Rob Gronkowski Is Frustrated With Patriots
By now, you’ve probably heard the rumors about New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski contemplating retirement. Between a possible acting career and reported friction between him and head coach Bill Belichick, it’s hard to get a read on why the 28-year-old won’t commit to playing in the 2018 season. But former Pats tight end Jermaine Wiggins thinks he may know why the tight end has been so tight-lipped about his future — because he’s frustrated. Wiggins told TMZ Sports he believes it’s a money issue and that Gronkowski should be getting paid more than his current contract. “He should be getting paid $ 15-16 million a year,... NESN.com
Nate Solder Opens Up About Leaving Patriots, Says It’s ‘Bittersweet’
Weeks after signing a huge four-year deal with the New York Giants, former Patriots left tackle Nate Solder is opening up about his departure from the Patriots. The now-highest-paid offensive lineman spent his first seven seasons with New England, winning two Super Bowls and playing in four. He was active in the community, and Patriots fans continually shared their support for his family as his young son, Hudson, has battled renal cancer. The 29-year-old attended Matt Light’s charity event on Thursday and spoke to Boston 25’s Butch Sterns, saying although he’s excited for the opportunity with the Giants, there are many “tough goodbyes.” St... NESN.com
NFL Rumors: Patriots Re-Sign Matthew Slater To Two-Year Contract
Matthew Slater reportedly is back. The New England Patriots have re-signed their special teams captain to a two-year deal ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Tuesday, citing a source. The news comes just a few days after reports surfaced of Slater taking a free-agent visit to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The move all-but ensures that the Patriots once again will have one of the best special teams unites in the NFL. In addition to re-signing Slater, the Patriots already have re-signed fellow special teams standout Nate Ebner. They also completed a trade with the Oakland Raiders on Sunday to acquire wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, who, in addition ... NESN.com