Vin+ 3,121 Posted March 10, 2017 NFL pls. Patriots acquired DE Kony Ealy and a third-round pick from the Panthers in exchange for a second-round selection. Just a couple days after taking a low-cost shot on Dwayne Allen, the Patriots are at it again. With a picked-over market at pass rusher, acquiring a former second-round pick by essentially moving down eight spots (assuming the picks are in 2017) is another piece of smart business from New England. That said, Ealy has been a below-average player outside of a memorable Super Bowl performance. The Patriots still have work to do on the defensive line. Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted March 11, 2017 Couple hours later, new trade. NFL pls Patriots acquired WR Brandin Cooks and a 2017 fourth-round pick from the Saints in exchange for a first and third-round pick in the 2017 draft. The Saints promised Cooks would be gone by the end of the day and they were true to their word. The rumor was that New England was looking to land Cooks for top corner Malcolm Butler but he's staying put. The Patriots are giving up some premium draft picks, but this is a big get. Cooks is coming off his second straight 1,000-yard season and now gives the Patriots another weapon alongside Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, Chris Hogan and Malcolm Mitchell. New England has been the winner of free agency so far, landing top corner Stephon Gilmore and now acquiring Cooks for draft picks. Back in New Orleans, Michael Thomas and Willie Snead are both looking at a big boost in fantasy production with Cooks out of the picture. Source: Dianna Russini on Twitter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted March 11, 2017 While I think the Patriots have made good moves, its been a weird offseason for them. I wonder if they're feeling like Brady is gonna retire soon and want to make sure they're stacked for his last few years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradyFan81 404 Posted March 11, 2017 Belichick is not going into the draft without a 1st and 2nd rounder. I'll be stunned if Jimmy isn't traded to Cleveland or some other team to get some picks back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted March 12, 2017 The Dwayne Allen acquisition is a good one imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanbrock 1,684 Posted March 14, 2017 I really fucking hate the Pats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
