The Patriots had a stable first few days of free company, locking up quite a few essential inner free brokers and exterior depth choices.
What’s with the dearth of splash strikes, although?
No, this isn’t us utilizing this platform to complain in regards to the lack of huge strikes made by New England. It’s extra of an acknowledgement that the Patriots might need painted themselves right into a nook. In the event that they wish to make noticeable enhancements to the roster, they’re going to need to be good the remainder of the best way.
New England did an amazing job of retaining inner free brokers, and did it whereas protecting the fee comparatively low. Mike Onwenu, Kendrick Bourne, Hunter Henry, Anfernee Jennings and Josh Uche are all again, and seemingly at a reduction. Kyle Dugger is more likely to return after receiving the transition tag, as nicely, which implies the Patriots maintain nearly all of their stout protection from final season intact.
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That’s nice and all, however what about these gigantic holes on the offense?
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The Patriots have failed to totally tackle any of them. They primarily swapped Mac Jones for Jacoby Brissett as they wait to seek out their quarterback of the longer term. Onwenu was retained, and a depth signing was made at sort out, however the Patriots nonetheless don’t have a dependable possibility to guard the blindside. Kendrick Bourne is again, however the huge receiver room actually has much less now than it did earlier than.
It appeared as thought the Patriots’ most suitable choice coming into the offseason was to signal a legit beginning left sort out or top-flight huge receiver in free company, whereas addressing the remaining gap together with quarterback within the 2024 NFL Draft. New England possible now will probably be pressured to fill all three spots in April, as anybody who might have made a significant distinction is off the market.
Calvin Ridley? He spurned the Patriots in a well-recognized approach. Jonah Williams? He appeared like an possibility at sort out, however will probably be enjoying on the reverse aspect of the nation. This isn’t MLB. New England’s choices are dwindling, although strikes can nonetheless be made.
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Is it inconceivable for the Patriots to fill out the remainder of their roster with high-impact rookies? No, the truth is, they might go and draft three studs that fully revamp the offense.
It’s silly to anticipate that, although.