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A huge fan of the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, UConn BB, Bruins. First person to create a webpage focused on a NFL team’s salary cap. Consider it a coincidence and not a correlation the Pats’ success since my coverage of their salary cap started in 2001.
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· Jan 16
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The franchise tag for K’Lavon Chaisson should be between $27M and $29M. It is a percentage of the 2026 League Cap. The cap is projected to be between $301.2M and $305.7M.
Totally agree that the Patriots shouldn’t tag anyone, but for the sake of the argument what would it look like to tag Chaisson? If we were going to use it on anyone, I would think it would probably be him
February 16, 2026 at 9:06 AM
The franchise tag for K’Lavon Chaisson should be between $27M and $29M. It is a percentage of the 2026 League Cap. The cap is projected to be between $301.2M and $305.7M.
Tuesday is the first day NFL teams can place a franchise or transition tag on a player. I expect the Cowboys to be the first team to tag player - George Pickens. 4PM March 3rd is the deadline.
Will be surprised if the Patriots use a tag this year
A tag counts against as soon as it is made.
Will be surprised if the Patriots use a tag this year
A tag counts against as soon as it is made.
February 16, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Tuesday is the first day NFL teams can place a franchise or transition tag on a player. I expect the Cowboys to be the first team to tag player - George Pickens. 4PM March 3rd is the deadline.
Will be surprised if the Patriots use a tag this year
A tag counts against as soon as it is made.
Will be surprised if the Patriots use a tag this year
A tag counts against as soon as it is made.
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Thanks, Mike! Solid snapshot of where the team is this offseason, of what lies ahead and how quickly it's coming.
The Combine begins a week from tomorrow and free agency starts two weeks after that!
The Combine begins a week from tomorrow and free agency starts two weeks after that!
February 15, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Thanks, Mike! Solid snapshot of where the team is this offseason, of what lies ahead and how quickly it's coming.
The Combine begins a week from tomorrow and free agency starts two weeks after that!
The Combine begins a week from tomorrow and free agency starts two weeks after that!
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REPUBLICAN REP. MASSIE: “This is the Epstein administration.”
Massie: "Donald Trump told us that even though he had dinner with these people in NYC and West Palm Beach, that he would be transparent. But he's not. He's still in with the Epstein class. This is the Epstein administration."
February 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
REPUBLICAN REP. MASSIE: “This is the Epstein administration.”
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Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
February 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
I agree with Mike the quality of cash spending is far more important than the quantity.
That being said, in order to be transparent I feel obligated to report my cash spending total ($312,345,809) is much higher than ESPN’s. One probable reason is I included earned incentives in my numbers.
That being said, in order to be transparent I feel obligated to report my cash spending total ($312,345,809) is much higher than ESPN’s. One probable reason is I included earned incentives in my numbers.
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (setting stage for Patriots offseason; top 5 team positional needs; Christian Gonzalez - emerging leader; champion Seahawks ranked 31st in cash spending/Patriots 17th; Drake Maye 2nd youngest SB QB etc.)
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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What to expect from the New England Patriots this offseason
A look at free agents, positional needs, draft picks and priorities for the Patriots.
www.espn.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:32 PM
I agree with Mike the quality of cash spending is far more important than the quantity.
That being said, in order to be transparent I feel obligated to report my cash spending total ($312,345,809) is much higher than ESPN’s. One probable reason is I included earned incentives in my numbers.
That being said, in order to be transparent I feel obligated to report my cash spending total ($312,345,809) is much higher than ESPN’s. One probable reason is I included earned incentives in my numbers.
Gillete Stadium is getting ready to host the World Cup
February 14, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Gillete Stadium is getting ready to host the World Cup
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Democracy is when voters choose their leaders. Autocracy is when leaders choose their voters.
Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
February 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Democracy is when voters choose their leaders. Autocracy is when leaders choose their voters.
The Patriots do not draft a wideout in the first four rounds. They have bad injury luck. No UDFA wideout stands out.
Is there any scenario in which Douglass stays on the roster?
February 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM
The Patriots do not draft a wideout in the first four rounds. They have bad injury luck. No UDFA wideout stands out.
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🥇 Pinheiro Braathen just won Brazil’s first ever medal at the Winter Olympics, and it’s a GOLD in the giant slalom.
It’s actually the first medal of any kind at the Winter Olympics for any country in all of South America.
It’s actually the first medal of any kind at the Winter Olympics for any country in all of South America.
February 14, 2026 at 1:37 PM
🥇 Pinheiro Braathen just won Brazil’s first ever medal at the Winter Olympics, and it’s a GOLD in the giant slalom.
It’s actually the first medal of any kind at the Winter Olympics for any country in all of South America.
It’s actually the first medal of any kind at the Winter Olympics for any country in all of South America.
I doubt the Raiders trade Crosby for something a great deal less than the Micah Parsons trade. Might as well keep him. In other words, I believe a godfather trade will be needed to acquire him
Crosby won’t cost as much as Parsons. Including Barmore in a deal makes sense, but Crosby is 3 years older than Micah was and slightly less decorated player.
Montez Sweat traded for a 2nd
Bradley Chubb traded for a 1st
Khalil Mack traded for a 2nd
Von Miller traded fro a 2nd + 3rd
Montez Sweat traded for a 2nd
Bradley Chubb traded for a 1st
Khalil Mack traded for a 2nd
Von Miller traded fro a 2nd + 3rd
February 14, 2026 at 1:47 PM
I doubt the Raiders trade Crosby for something a great deal less than the Micah Parsons trade. Might as well keep him. In other words, I believe a godfather trade will be needed to acquire him
Demario Douglas. A #4/#5 receiver who provides very little on special teams is not worth one percent of the cap. Unless the Patriots run into bad injury luck Douglas will not be on the Patriots roster Week 1 at his current $3.6M salary.
Who would he replace from the 2025 roster?
Diggs
Boutte
Douglas
Hollins
Williams
Diggs
Boutte
Douglas
Hollins
Williams
February 14, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Demario Douglas. A #4/#5 receiver who provides very little on special teams is not worth one percent of the cap. Unless the Patriots run into bad injury luck Douglas will not be on the Patriots roster Week 1 at his current $3.6M salary.
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It would be great to have a Maxx Croby-level edge guy, but not at his price. Anyway, this seems to be a good draft class to go fishing for an OLB/Edge (Crosby was a 4th-rounder in 2019).
February 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
It would be great to have a Maxx Croby-level edge guy, but not at his price. Anyway, this seems to be a good draft class to go fishing for an OLB/Edge (Crosby was a 4th-rounder in 2019).
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Puts Gonzo in the top-5 (cap hit) for corners in 2027, at least till Witherspoon resets the market.
February 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Puts Gonzo in the top-5 (cap hit) for corners in 2027, at least till Witherspoon resets the market.
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Like Crosby on the field as a player.
That being said, the amount of assets it would take (agree w/ you that’ll it’ll take more than #31) to acquire him, think it doesn’t make sense for us.
Especially with the holes on the roster and need to hit on draft picks with Maye on his rookie deal.
That being said, the amount of assets it would take (agree w/ you that’ll it’ll take more than #31) to acquire him, think it doesn’t make sense for us.
Especially with the holes on the roster and need to hit on draft picks with Maye on his rookie deal.
February 13, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Like Crosby on the field as a player.
That being said, the amount of assets it would take (agree w/ you that’ll it’ll take more than #31) to acquire him, think it doesn’t make sense for us.
Especially with the holes on the roster and need to hit on draft picks with Maye on his rookie deal.
That being said, the amount of assets it would take (agree w/ you that’ll it’ll take more than #31) to acquire him, think it doesn’t make sense for us.
Especially with the holes on the roster and need to hit on draft picks with Maye on his rookie deal.
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Boy does it feel good to be functional enough that we can get back to ‘draft & develop’ and not throw a 21-year old into the frying pan from Day 1 again
February 13, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Boy does it feel good to be functional enough that we can get back to ‘draft & develop’ and not throw a 21-year old into the frying pan from Day 1 again
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Figure skating implosions are generally pretty unpleasant to watch
February 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Figure skating implosions are generally pretty unpleasant to watch
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Craig Woodson finished his rookie year with PFF’s highest run defense grade among safeties with at least 100 such snaps
February 13, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Craig Woodson finished his rookie year with PFF’s highest run defense grade among safeties with at least 100 such snaps
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Malinin had so much pressure on him. Tough.
February 13, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Malinin had so much pressure on him. Tough.
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Ilia Malinin
Falls.
And falls again.
This arena is shocked.
Falls.
And falls again.
This arena is shocked.
February 13, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Ilia Malinin
Falls.
And falls again.
This arena is shocked.
Falls.
And falls again.
This arena is shocked.
Agree with Phil the Patriots will be drafting their right tackle of the future with the 31st overall pick.
How can the Patriots upgrade their roster in the offseason? Check out Phil Perry's 5-point plan from the Next Pats Podcast 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4mpaee29
February 13, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Agree with Phil the Patriots will be drafting their right tackle of the future with the 31st overall pick.
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I think the Patriots would have to include a 2027 1st or 2nd to have a chance.
February 13, 2026 at 8:57 PM
I think the Patriots would have to include a 2027 1st or 2nd to have a chance.
Tonga highlighted.
Nose tackles! Two make more sense for the Packers than others in a weak free agent class
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Packers Free Agency: Previewing the 2026 nose tackle market
Khyiris Tonga and Roy Lopez probably make the most sense for the Green Bay Packers in 2026
www.acmepackingcompany.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Tonga highlighted.
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A statement from the NFLPA:
February 13, 2026 at 8:38 PM
A statement from the NFLPA:
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Patriots QB coach Ashton Grant has decided to remain in New England rather than discuss the vacant offensive coordinator job with the Las Vegas Raiders. Grant now officially will be staying in New England to continue helping with the development of Drake Maye.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Patriots QB coach Ashton Grant has decided to remain in New England rather than discuss the vacant offensive coordinator job with the Las Vegas Raiders. Grant now officially will be staying in New England to continue helping with the development of Drake Maye.
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