Rob Gronkowski’s retirement dominated the Patriots offseason. Will his decision to hand up his cleats also affect New England’s draft plans? The Patriots’ 2018 campaign ended in a very familiar fashion for New England. There’s nothing new about Bill Belichick and company hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. However, Rob Gronkowski’s surprising retirement did add a healthy
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After winning the Super Bowl for the second year in a row, the New England Patriots enter this year’s draft with more immediate than long-term needs. When a franchise has won six Super Bowls in almost 20 years and is showing none of the telltale signs of an empire that is crumbling, the draft doesn’t
With a need for depth at wide receiver, the New England Patriots have signed Demaryius Thomas. In their search for pass catchers, the New England Patriots had Demaryius Thomas in for a visit last week. On Tuesday, according to multiple reports, they agreed to a one-year deal with the veteran wide receiver. Thomas split the
After winning the Lombardi trophy back in February, the New England Patriots will look to win their seventh Super Bowl in the Brady-Belichick era against a highly compelling schedule of games. In what has become a ho-hum affair for the rest of the National Football League, the New England Patriots enter the season as the
EVANSTON, IL – SEPTEMBER 08: Duke Blue Devils quarterback Daniel Jones (17) passes the ball in the 1st quarter during a college football game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Northwestern Wildcats on September 08, 2018, at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Ben Askren will take
As always, the New England Patriots are looking to surround Tom Brady with some more role players, and they appear to be zeroing in on running back T.J. Yeldon and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. After striking out on Golden Tate and Adam Humphries in free agency and losing both Rob Gronkowski and Cordarrelle Patterson, the
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots celebrates his team’s victory in the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Canelo Alvarez believes Daniel Jacobs defeated Gennady
Tom Brady is quickly learning how bad Twitter can be. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady joined Twitter on April Fool’s Day, but it looks like he may have already had enough, thanks to Darren Rovell. If you’ve been on Twitter long enough, you know all about the former ESPN employee who is now with The Action
A shallow class of impact rookies creates ripe conditions for movement – the five teams most likely to trade from their current position in the NFL Draft. We all know there will be movement in the first round of this month’s NFL Draft. Until then, we’ll be left to speculate as to who will move,
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 01: Ohio State Buckeyes Associate Head Coach for Defense Greg Schiano talks on his headset during the Big Ten Conference Championship college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes on December 1, 2018, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty
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Rob Gronkowski retired on Sunday night, leaving behind the greatest resume a tight end has ever authored in the National Football League. He came in by mosh pit on the Radio City Music Hall stage. He left with a quiet, thankful Instagram post. Rob Gronkowski, gone from our football lives. On Sunday, Gronkowski walked away
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots talks with Tom Brady #12 in the second half during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Rob Gronkowski should join the WWE after retiring from NFL by Joe Soriano Tom
Don’t expect Bill Belichick to get sentimental about Rob Gronkowski’s retirement. Instead, look for the Patriots to look for a new weapon in the draft. It’s highly unlikely the next Rob Gronkowski is somewhere in the 2019 NFL Draft class. That doesn’t mean his retirement won’t change the Patriots plans heading into the event. Look
Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from football at the age of 29 after months of speculation, and the New England Patriots must now replace a man who is widely regarded as the greatest tight end in NFL history. Though Rob Gronkowski caught just 47 passes for 682 yards and three touchdowns last season, he remained
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Could Jason Kidd be the answer at coach for the Lakers? by Rucker Haringey Rob
The Angels lock up Mike Trout for life, the Cardinals continue to flirt with Kyler Murray, Bill Belichick and Nick Saban job swap and more in today’s Schmidt List. Angels reel in a big one Mike Trout and the Angels are nearing an agreement on a record-shattering 12-year deal worth $430 million. This deal is
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) San Francisco 49ers reportedly trying to trade for Odell Beckham Jr. by Joe Romano Zinedine
Other teams should be hesitant to do business with the Patriots, but at least the Eagles got something for Michael Bennett. On Friday morning, Michael Bennett was on NFL Network and asked for a raise. Jeff McClane of the Philadelphia Inquirer then reported the cap-strapped Philadelphia Eagles would trade or release the veteran defensive end, and
The Patriots are almost certainly going to lose Trey Flowers in free agency, but trading for Michael Bennett will soften the blow for Bill Belichick. For the second year in a row, Michael Bennett is going to be putting his pass rush skills to work for a different NFL franchise. He moved from the Seahawks
It won’t be a prominent part of his resume, but a Tom Brady rookie card has just set a record price on eBay. It can be debated, I suppose, but in terms of Super Bowl rings Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all-time. That makes his collectibles, at least the rare ones, very valuable.
The NFL compensatory picks were revealed and the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots were the big winners as the NFL’s rich get richer. It’s just over two months from the 2019 NFL Draft, but the league awarded compensatory picks on Friday. Those picks are determined by losses and gains in free agency, and
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 03: CEO of the New England Patriots Robert Kraft attends the Super Bowl LIII Pregame at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The Indiana Pacers keep on fighting by Daniel Poarch It’s been an ugly day for the NFL with Robert Kraft being
Owner of the New England Patriots Robert Kraft (R) celebrates after winning Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 3, 2019. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) Sarri’s job on the line in Carabao Cup final by
The New England Patriots have tough decisions ahead, and tagging Trey Flowers appears unlikely to happen, according to a source. New England is the Super Bowl champ (again), but there’s no rest for he who wears the crown. With free agency less than a month away, the Patriots have to choose whether they want to
They are Super Bowl champions for the third time in five years. But what must the New England Patriots do this offseason to remain in the championship mix? It’s been quite the run. An unprecedented nine Super Bowl appearances in an 18-year span. Earlier this month, the New England Patriots claimed their sixth Lombardi Trophy
The Patriots dynasty kept on keeping on en route to a sixth Super Bowl title in 2018, but now the team must turn their attention to the 2019 NFL Draft. Another year, another Lombardi trophy. The New England Patriots continue to collect Super Bowl titles like they’re one sale at Costco but with another championship
The 2010s have brought us a rarity in the modern world of sports — all four major sports leagues have had a dynasty team in this decade. Creating a professional sports dynasty is a one of a kind achievement, especially in today’s world. With the way professional sports leagues are designed in the modern era
The New England Patriots are bringing back a former NFL head coach to run their defense. After three straight trips to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots coaching staff has been plucked apart like a rotisserie chicken. The latest example was the Miami Dolphins grabbing defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their new head coaching
KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 20: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs attempts to brake away against middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots during the first half of the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G.