Mac Jones’ job security with the Patriots has been the hottest topic of the offseason thus far, primarily due to Bill Belichick’s lack of commitment to the quarterback on several occasions. It’s not surprising, considering the poor season Jones had in 2022. But with the many contributing factors that impacted the team overall, it’s difficult […] The Patriots may have swindled NFL teams with draft tactic - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New England Patriots News and Fan Community ..read more

The New England Patriots went defense with their first three picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. Who instead could they have taken?  It might not be wise to look at things in hindsight, but we’re going to do that. We won’t know how this draft class pans out until years in the future, but we […] Who could have the Patriots taken with their first 3 picks? - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New England Patriots News and Fan Community ..read more

The 2023 NFL Draft is over, and the New England Patriots hit on a couple of their needs, but should still sign these free agents.  There should be another small wave of free agency after the draft, where teams usually like to get up to 90 signed players and shore up the remaining holes on […] Three free agents Patriots should sign after 2023 NFL Draft - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New England Patriots News and Fan Community ..read more

The New England Patriots passed on a first round wide receiver and instead opted for Christian Gonzalez. Why did they choose to do this?  To be fair, I think the Pats did land the best cornerback in the 2023 NFL Draft when they managed to take Christian Gonzalez out of Oregon. He’s got the size […] Why did the Patriots pass on a first round wide receiver? - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New England Patriots News and Fan Community ..read more

After making headlines for making the biggest steal of the draft in the first round, the Patriots were front-page news again but for a much different this time. Unfortunately, selecting an incredible talent with their 46th overall pick in Keion White wasn’t what had everyone talking about. Instead, his reaction to being drafted by the […] Newest Patriots’ draft stock reportedly fell for bizarre reason - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New England Patriots News and Fan Community ..read more

Not to be outshined by all the excitement of the NFL draft, the Patriots signed their first UDFA, quarterback Malik Cunningham, to the most lucrative deal the team has ever given to an undrafted player shortly after the draft ended. It was the only quarterback the team signed over the weekend, which to some, was […] Patriots’ QB reportedly willing to change positions if needed - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New England Patriots News and Fan Community ..read more

The New England Patriots have struggled with tight end production since 2018, when Rob Gronkowski retired from the team. So they took a big swing in the 2020 NFL Draft in selecting back-to-back tight ends in the fourth round that aren’t even on the team anymore, Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene. In 2021, the Patriots […] Patriots missed opportunity by not targeting tight end in NFL Draft - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New England Patriots News and Fan Community ..read more

Moments after the 2023 NFL Draft concluded, the Patriots signed an undrafted rookie free agent deal with Louisville dual-threat quarterback Malik Cunningham. At 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, Cunningham finished his five-year career with 9,660 passing yards and 70 touchdowns. He also rushed for 3,179 yards and 50 touchdowns on the ground. In 2022, Cunningham had a […] Patriots sign Malik Cunningham to undrafted rookie deal at the end of NFL Draft - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New England Patriots News and Fan Community ..read more

The New England Patriots had an odd 2023 NFL Draft. Now that the dust has settled after the long weekend, did the Pats do enough to help their roster? Does the 2023 NFL Draft put the Patriots back into playoff contention?  Here are their draft picks, in order: -CB Christian Gonzalez -EDGE Keion White -LB […] Did the New England Patriots do enough in the 2023 NFL Draft? - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New England Patriots News and Fan Community ..read more

The New England Patriots drafted a pair of kickers, a kicker, and a punter in the fourth and sixth rounds of the NFL Draft, becoming the first team to do so in 23 years. When the Patriots were on the clock in the fourth round after drafting center Jake Andrews, they traded up eight spots […] The Patriots drafted a pair of franchise kickers in the fourth and sixth round - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New England Patriots News and Fan Community ..read more