patriots – MDHQ http://www.mockdrafthq.com Updated Mock Drafts, Prospect Rankings, Scouting Reports Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:32:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Why The Patriots Decided The Time Was NOW To Trade Matthew Judon To The Falcons http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2024/08/falcons-acquire-pass-rusher-matthew-judon-from-patriots-in-trade.html Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:31:23 +0000 https://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=13186 The red sleeves are coming to the ATL! The #Atlanta #Falcons have made a significant move to bolster their defense, acquiring standout pass-rusher Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots. According to sources, the Falcons sent a third-round pick to the Patriots in exchange for the 33rd-ranked player in the NFL’s Top 100 for 2023.

This trade is a major win for the Falcons, who have been searching for reinforcements on the edge after losing Calais Campbell and Bud Dupree, who led the team in sacks and pressures last season. Judon, known for his relentless pass-rushing ability, will team up with Arnold Ebiketie to provide Atlanta with a formidable duo on the defensive front.

For the Patriots, this trade represents a strategic move, securing serious value for a 32-year-old player coming off an injury. With New England seemingly in a rebuilding phase, this deal aligns with their current direction and could set them up for future success. Fans may be bracing for back-to-back seasons of hoping for a top draft pick, but the Patriots’ front office appears to be making the right decisions for the long term.

Overall, this trade looks like a rare win-win for both teams. The Falcons get an elite pass-rusher to fill a critical need, while the Patriots gain valuable draft capital as they continue to retool their roster.

]]> Patriots’ Player Criticizes Team After Ravens Sign Malik Cunningham http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2023/12/patriots-player-criticizes-team-after-ravens-sign-malik-cunningham.html Wed, 13 Dec 2023 02:15:23 +0000 https://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=12838 Patriots offensive lineman Trent Brown has publicly taken a swipe at his own team, expressing dissatisfaction with how they managed quarterback Malik Cunningham’s situation.

The controversy in New England has reached a new level, and the spotlight is now on the handling of Malik Cunningham, a quarterback with potential that could have contributed to the Patriots’ success. However, instead of utilizing this opportunity, the Patriots chose to leave him on the practice squad, allowing Baltimore to swoop in and sign him.

Brown’s comments have added a layer of intrigue to the situation, suggesting that the Malik Cunningham trade might extend beyond the field and impact the locker room dynamics. The responses from other players in the Patriots’ camp could potentially indicate underlying tensions or simply be a passing observation. Regardless, it introduces an element of uncertainty surrounding team morale.

In a surprising turn of events, there is a Louisville reunion in Baltimore as the Ravens have officially signed QB Malik Cunningham from the Patriots’ practice squad onto their roster. Cunningham himself confirmed this development to ESPN, stating that he is eager to contribute to the Ravens for the remainder of the season and potentially in the playoffs.

As the drama unfolds, the decision to let go of Cunningham and its potential repercussions remain a point of discussion among fans and pundits alike. The Patriots’ handling of this situation, as criticized by Trent Brown, has become a topic of interest, adding an unexpected layer to the unfolding narrative in New England.

]]> Patriots Defeat Bills Throwing 3 Times The Whole Game http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2021/12/patriots-defeat-bills-throwing-3-times-the-whole-game.html Tue, 07 Dec 2021 06:21:14 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=11884 Yes that headline is not a typo. The Patriots just defeated the Buffalo Bills throwing the ball just 3 times the whole game. The winds in Buffalo were whipping which caused Bill Belichick to execute a marvelous ground based game plan with rookie QB Mac Jones.

Beyond the fact the Patriots just did that is the fact that the Patriots are back as Super Bowl contenders just one season (technically a few months) after jettisoning QB Cam Newton and two seasons since breaking up with the GOAT Tom Brady.

With the Pats notching their 7th wi in a row the whole world is asking, “How are the Patriots always this good? When will it end?!”

By the looks of things tonight, the Patriots dynasty can continue even if there was no quarterback on the roster.

I think a great man once said, “The dynasty continues, ya’ll die..”

]]> Patriots To Trade Up For Justin Fields? Bill Simmons Says… http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2021/04/bill-simmons-suggest-patriots-could-trade-up-for-justin-fields.html Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:32:54 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=11685 The Ringer CEO and die hard Patriots fan Bill Simmons is back at it again for his 2021 NFL Draft coverage. Simmons was joined by Danny Kelly who broke down the four quarterbacks scheduled to go in the first round.

As we know now, the four quarterbacks are Trey Lance, Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, and either Justin Fields or Mac Jones. Simmons says that there is movement within the Patriots organization to trade up in the first round for Justin Fields.

According to Simmons, the Patriots would trade with Detroit at #7 to get in front of Denver and the Panthers pick that is also “for sale” but still not high enough to beat out Denver who could grab whoever of the QBs are left.

Do I think the Lions will hand over the #7 pick to New England and help them draft Justin Fields? Crazier things have happened but the asking price this year is scheduled to be even higher than the Jimmy Johnson draft chart.

Will Bill Belichick shell out the picks to get Justin Fields? Will Cam Newton become a Pro Bowl QB again? Will Tom Brady play until he’s 65? Find out on the next episode of Dragon Ball Z.

]]> Here’s Why The Patriots Re-Signed Cam Newton http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2021/03/heres-why-the-pariots-resigned-cam-newton.html Sat, 13 Mar 2021 03:39:46 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=11626 The Patriots are still looking for the heir to Tom Brady’s successful career, and that man could just be Cam Newton.

The New England football team announced today they are finalizing a contract with Cam to bring him back for 2021. People are upset but what other option did the Patriots have? The QB market is as dry as it’s been in NFL history.

The truth is that New England doesn’t have any assets anyone wants unless someone is willing to trade a starting QB for Donta Hightower who’s probably NE’s best player. Spoiler alert: there’s no team that’s going to do that deal.

Here are the details on Cam coming back to New England:

]]> Here’s Why The Patriots Will Not Resign Cam Newton http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2021/01/heres-why-the-patriots-will-not-resign-cam-newton.html Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:24:33 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=11560 The New England Patriots have apparently informed those in the know that there will not be a contract offer to bring Cam Newton back in 2021. That is expected considering Cam’s play was up and down at best this year, especially after he got sick.

Some may say that Cam is being blamed for the Pats string of opt outs and bad draft picks but honestly they are setting him free. Even when all the opt outs come back this team still has a long way to go in finding weapons on offense. Cam is going to be free to go to a better situation.

And what might that situation might be?

How about Cam join the FOOTBALL TEAM in DC?

Remember where you read it first!

]]> Rumor: Patriots to Trade For Julio Jones http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2020/10/rumor-patriots-to-trade-for-julio-jones.html Thu, 01 Oct 2020 22:27:27 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=11458 Is Julio Jones relocating to Boston? If you believe twitter then there is a chance that may happen. According to a rumor, Julio Jones is being traded from Atlanta to the New England Patriots in a deal yet to be official.

I wills say this is interesting but I don’t believe it. What really can the Patriots give other then a package full of draft picks? We all know Bill Belichick holds on to his picks like gold so that is unlikely.

I believe it is more likely the team trades for Allen Robinson of the Bears which is a rumor that’s been floating around all Summer.

We’ll see what happens with this Patriots Julio Jones trade rumor…

]]> New England Patriots Unveil New Uniforms http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2020/04/new-england-patriots-unveil-new-uniforms.html Mon, 20 Apr 2020 21:47:23 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=11247 Will Tua be lining up for the Patriots in these new uniforms? We don’t know now, we will have to wait until Thursday night to find out the answer to that but what we do have is how the Pats will look when (if) the season starts.

It looks like the color rushes are the new primary uniforms and there is a new away white top. These look pretty good, not perfect but good enough. Maybe a solid blue stripe on the shoulder would have been more pleasing than the red, but still these aren’t terrible.

Check out the new uniforms below:

]]> Are The Patriots Lining Up To Draft Tua Tagovailoa? http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2020/04/are-the-patriots-lining-up-to-draft-tua-tagovailoa.html Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:05:54 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=11243 Sports media (Colin Cowherd) is going crazy today on a theory that the Patriots may be moving up for Tua Tagovailoa in the 2020 NFL Draft. That’s a nice theory and all, considering that multiple sources are leaking reports that the Patriots are interested in getting a premium pick but there is a problem: they only have one. And it’s too low to get Tua.

I simply don’t see a scenario where Tua lasts to 23 (New England’s pick.) To trade up from 23 to 3 without a second round pick is also going to be extremely difficult. I mean, the Lions could absolutely demand Stephon Gilmore in the trade and I doubt it happens but that is probably the only way it happens. Yes I know the Lions staff has ties to New England but if they want to keep their jobs they’ll get a RGIII haul if they trade out of the spot.

Here is Cowherd’s theory on Tagovailoa to New England:

]]> Free Agent Tom Brady Allegedly Favored to Stay With Patriots http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2020/02/tom-brady-allegedly-favored-to-stay-with-patriots.html Fri, 21 Feb 2020 03:08:09 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=11120 Free agency is approaching and as it does, more and more rumors from the Tom Brady camp are leaking out. At first it seemed as if Brady was definitely leaving but media members are contradicting themselves left and right.

Colin Cowherd is reporting that Brady is willing to meet all of the teams at a central location. Does that mean that Brady’s heart isn’t into leaving? According to Colin that is a theory that may be true.

Here are the current projections:

New England Patriots -330
Las Vegas Raiders +600
Los Angeles Chargers +1000
Miami Dolphins +1400
Indianapolis Colts +1900
Tennessee Titans +1900
Dallas Cowboys +2200
Chicago Bears +3400
No Team Retired +3400
Carolina Panthers +6000

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