Patriots’ Versatile Offseason Acquisitions Allow Team to Bring Multiple Schemes, Coverages on Defense
Some of the Patriots’ 2013 acquisitions could bring the team’s defense back to its glory days.
Prior to 2011, Bill Belichick was known to run a complex hybrid defense that included 3-4 and 4-3 looks, zone coverages and man coverages. But a lockout leading up to the 2011 season, and a 2012 roster that was full of new and inexperienced players, forced the team to simplify on defense...
Patriots, Buccaneers relationship continues with trade of RB LeGarrette Blount
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded troubled cornerback Aqib Talib to the New England Patriots at the NFL trade deadline last season. The two teams consummated another deal on Saturday as the Buccaneers shipped RB LeGarrette Blount to the Patriots in exchange for Jeff Demps and a seventh round selection. The question has to be what value is Blount to the Patriots?
Blount became expendable...
Patriots' Caserio talks versatility of defensive backs in draft
The New England Patriots have been slowly but surely bolstering the defensive secondary over the past year. This week is a prime opportunity to continue that work.With the start of the 2013 NFL Draft just a couple days away, The Pats' director of player personnel Nick Caserio spoke with the media Monday about all things draft. And while Caserio didn't let any top secret info...
Patriots identify three positions worth drafting
New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio identified the defensive backs as a particular position with a lot of versatile and productive players in this years draft that the Patriots could target, and says the offensive line and receivers also have a good groups of players.
Jamar Taylor Goes No. 29 Overall in Seven-Round Patriots Mock Draft
As the draft approaches and official visits are out of the way, we know many players that the Patriots have had contact with in the 2013 class, but that doesn’t always matter with New England.
With little action left in free agency, the team’s needs are clearer, and there are likely only four or five positions the team should be picking from in the first two rounds. The Patriots...
Logan Ryan Would Give Patriots Strong, Physical Cornerback to Learn Behind Aqib Talib
The Patriots are returning much of their secondary from a season ago in preparation of the 2013 season. But that doesn’t mean they won’t be looking to add even more on draft day.
Bringing back Aqib Talib was a good move, especially on a relatively team-friendly one-year, $5 million deal, but the one year does indicate the Patriots may be looking past the troubled star going forward...
Talib to Return to New England
The New England Patriots re-signed free agent cornerback Aqib Talib to a one-year contract on Saturday. Talib came over midseason in a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he helped solidify the shaky New England secondary.
He is the third defensive back that New England has signed in the free agency period along with re-signing Kyle Arrington and former Arizona Cardinals...
Aqib Talib signs with Patriots
Cornerback Aqib Talib has signed a one-year contact with the New England Patriots for $5 million.
The Patriots and Washington Redskins were considered the primary suitors for Talib, who became a free agent this offseason after being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers [and current Redskins GM Bruce Allen] in 2008. The free agent market for cornerbacks, even elite or near-elite...
New England Patriots cut Brandon Lloyd, sign Aquib Talib
The New England Patriots made a pair of weekend moves that sees one popular player going and another staying put.
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Patriots Lock Down Aqib Talib For a Year
After playing 6 games with New England in 2012, the Patriots saw enough in Talib to sign him to a one-year $5 million contract.
Talib, 27, was drafted in 2008 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played four seasons with them before being traded to New England late in the 2012 season. The first time an opposing quarterback threw in his direction, it was a pick six for the Kansas product...
Pats re-sign Talib, release Lloyd
The New England Patriots have released receiver Brandon Lloyd and re-signed defensive backs Aqib Talib, Kyle Arrington and Adrian Wilson.
The team made the announcements on Saturday.
Arrington tied for the NFL lead in 2011 with seven interceptions. Wilson is a five-time Pro Bowl selection who holds the NFL record for most sacks in a season by a defensive back (eight) and is the...
Aqib Talib Re-Signs with Patriots
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that cornerback Aqib Talib has re-signed with the Patriots.Fantasy Spin:It's a one-year contract worth $5 million. The former first-round pick collected 40 tackles and two interceptions in 10 games last season. He played his first four games with the Buccaneers before being dealt to New England just prior to November's trade deadline. Talib...
Patriots bring back cornerback Aqib Talib on one-year deal
The New England Patriots’ push to improve their secondary started Friday with two key acquisitions.That push continued Saturday with the re-signing of playmaker Aqib Talib. After picking up free agent safety Arian Wilson and re-signing cornerback Kyle Arrington on Friday, the team has inked a one-year deal with their top corner, according to Christopher Price of WEEI.com.The deal...
Aqib Talib Signs One-Year Deal With Patriots
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The New England Patriots have decided to bring back cornerback Aqib Talib, whom they signed to a one-year deal that is believed to be worth $5 million. Talib, 27, played six games for the Patriots last season, in which he had an interception for them (that INT resulted in a touchdown).
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Talib was released after four games...
Aqib Talib, Patriots Agree to One Year Deal
According to Adam Schefter, the New England Patriots and cornerback Aqib talib have agreed to a one year deal. After Wes Welker, Aqib Talib was considered the top priority for the Patriots.
The Patriots acquired the troubled cornerback from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a draft pick after the NFL had suspended Talib for four games due to a positive test for Adderall.
Talib quickly...
Aqib Talib’s One-Year, $5 Million Deal Is Best-Case Scenario for Patriots
Last season, the Patriots’ secondary was in distress for the second year in a row. They had allowed over 250 yards in six of their first eight games and were sitting with an unexpected 5-3 record. Then they acquired their knight in shining armor from Tampa Bay — Aqib Talib. And he came with an off-kilter hat and one more game left on a four-game suspension for testing positive...
Breaking: Patriots Re-sign Talib
Aqib Talib wil return to the Patriots in 2013.
Just after 11:45 this morning, Adam Schefter broke the good news that all Patriots fans wanted to hear. After letting one of their “big three” free agents in Wes Welker get away earlier this week, the team has reached an agreement with cornerback, Aqib Talib, on a one-year deal reportedly worth $5 million.
The news comes less than...
Patriots Re-Sign CB Aqib Talib
The Patriots have agreed to 1 year/$5 million deal with cornerback Aqib Talib, who joined the team last year in the middle of the season. Talib has struggled through multiple lower body injuries during his time in New England and has been known for his off the field issues in the past, which probably contributed to the lack of interest in him this off season. Some reports say...
Aqib Talib Signs 1 Year $5 Million Deal With Patriots
Talib is banking on a big year with the Patriots, so he can cash out in free agency next year. Interesting gamble, we will see if it pans out.
Report: Aqib Talib signs a one-year deal with Patriots
Report: Aqib Talib signs a one-year deal with Patriots: Good news as the Patriots secondary...
NFL Free Agency: New England Patriots re-sign CB Aqib Talib
The New England Patriots have re-signed cornerback Aqib Talib. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Twitter this morning, the Patriots have struck a one-year deal with Talib. A talented corner, but troubled off the field, Talib was a free agent this offseason but received little attention in a flooded corner market this season. Financial details have not been released as of yet...
Report: Patriots Reach An Agreement With CB Aqib Talib
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the New England Patriots have reached a one-year agreement with free agent CB Aqib Talib.
Albert Breer reports that Talib’s one-year deal is worth $5 million.
Breer adds that New England offered Talib a longer deal, but he elected to take a one-year deal instead. Talib reportedly had interest from 3 other teams, according to Breer.
Adam...
Aqib Talib and the Patriots come to terms
As expected, the New England Patriots have come to terms with free agent cornerback Aqib Talib.
Free-agent CB Aqib Talib reached agreement with the Patriots on a one-year deal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2013
Multiple reports had the Patriots tied to Talib since the Patriots season ended.
New England acquired him last season from the Buccaneers during his...
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Report: Patriots bring back Talib
The Patriots have reportedly agreed to a contract with cornerback Aqib Talib, and the duration may be shorter than you expected.
Aqib Talib re-signs, one-year deal with the Patriots
The Patriots defense - particularly the secondary - struggled mightily to start the 2012 season. The Patriots then made an uncharacteristic trade at the NFL trade deadline, sending a third round pick to the Buccaneers for Aqib Talib. Things started to turn around after that as, under the radar, the Patriots defense turned into one of the better units around the league after that...
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