Patriots/NFL 2024 Off Season: Free Agency, Draft Part III

[EverettMike]

I didn't know this existed until my son sent me this link today. Its actually pretty hilarious. My son's a Commanders fan (born and raised in DC) and the write up on them had me in stitches. As I was reading this, I couldn't help but think @EverettMike would be a great addition to this writing staff... The Carolina one was even better.

https://defector.com/category/why-your-team-sucks

That is very kind of you, than you.

---A Defector subscriber and huge Drew Magary fan

 

[RoccoF14]

That is very kind of you, than you.

---A Defector subscriber and huge Drew Magary fan

The Pats review got released today....Not quite as funny as the Washington and Carolina one, but still entertaining.

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This was my favorite reader comment:

 

[DKH]

USA Today’s NFL projections have Patriots 3-14 worst record in the league

Giants, panthers, broncos are at 4-13

Jets 12-5 & winning SB over GB

 

[DKH]

I had Bruins in 2022-23 at 120 points when majority of publications had them missing playoffs and esteemed poster quietbruin fan mocked me and guaranteed they won’t make playoffs

They got all time record lol

I follow the nfl very closely and especially Patriots

I’ll just say if I was a degenerate gambler this would be like stealing

Their defense is high end and they are a good LT and Aiyuk from being a serious playoff team

 

[Nothingbutglass]

USA Today’s NFL projections have Patriots 3-14 worst record in the league

Giants, panthers, broncos are at 4-13

Jets 12-5 & winning SB over GB

The Jets are the Leafs of the NFL. They at least won after Sgt. Pepper was released. Abbey Road was out when the Jets had their championship parade.

 

[Mione134]

I think the Pats will be better than people think.

 

[McGarnagle]

USA Today’s NFL projections have Patriots 3-14 worst record in the league

Giants, panthers, broncos are at 4-13

Jets 12-5 & winning SB over GB

That's an easy over 3 wins. With this talent on defense, I can't see them finishing dead ass last, even if Maye has rookie jitters.

 

[GordonHowe]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5648898/2024/07/23/nfl-power-rankings-training-camp-chiefs-49ers/

I think the Pats will be better than people think.

I don't follow them closely anymore, but I suspect you are correct. I think a lot of people are going to be surprised.

 

[Saxon Eric]

6-11

 

[Troublesome 85]

I am liking the whole overall vibe and feel of the team. I say 3-4 years until a playoff win.

Loving the rookies

Havent felt this good about a Patriots season in awhile

 

[Shaun]

barmore has blood clots were f***ed

 

[CDJ]

dammit wtf

 

[Mione134]

First things first. Prayers to him for a full recovery.

Secondly. Depending on what medicine he uses, he could still be cleared to play. However, that will probably take 6 months to evaluate if he can come off them. There's a bunch. My uncle had to use Cumadin, which requires sticking a needle in your stomach. My mom takes Eliquis which is just a pill, twice a day. When taking blood clot medicine, you cannot be hit in the head. And then the risk of bleeding, etc He'll be evaluated later on his clotting time by a blood test. And if he can even come off medicine at all.

It's a long process. Do not expect him to play this year.

I was very surprised that Freddy Anderson played again last season for the Canes.


I learned a lot from my uncle and mom's situation. Both different issues. It's very traumatic. I wish him a full recovery.

 

[Saxon Eric]

3-14

 

[DKH]

5-12 to 12-5

Thank you Jerod & Eliot

 

[Zilo44]

Let’s pretend Pats land 1OV. Do you draft a high end DE or LT or do you trade the pick ?

 

[EverettMike]

Let’s pretend Pats land 1OV. Do you draft a high end DE or LT or do you trade the pick ?

It's July.

 

[JRull86]

Let’s pretend Pats land 1OV. Do you draft a high end DE or LT or do you trade the pick ?

Not a great QB draft, so unless someone is willing to offer a ransom for the pick, you just draft LT.

THat being said, I don't think they're 1OA barring half the team being injured.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Looking at EARLY 2025 mocks and I dont know much about the prospects but they look meh

Wait and see what the needs are after this season

 

[Mione134]

 

[McGarnagle]

 

[Troublesome 85]

Why they being so cheap with Judon?

 

[Johnnyduke]

This feels like a dumpster fire already lol

With the Barmore news, take that expected win total down one.

Also, for all the diaper babies who like to complain about the media...Greg Bedard was right on Judon.

 

[EverettMike]

This feels like a dumpster fire already lol

With the Barmore news, take that expected win total down one.

Also, for all the diaper babies who like to complain about the media...Greg Bedard was right on Judon.

Took one day for a player to give Mayo the substitute teacher treatment. Not ideal!

 

[Mione134]

After the news of Barmore yesterday which essentially means he's out for the season, in my opinion, they need to lock in Judon. This defense needs stability.