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I definitely had an offer from the Patriots. But there was language in there that definitely was a little shaky compared to Denver’s offer. The Patriots are a great organization. I loved my time there. I loved playing for Bill. He’s a great leader. I’ll be able to tell my kids I played for Bill Belichick someday and I was Tom Brady’s teammate.

Aqib Talib: The Cash Is Good to See | The MMQB with Peter King

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Taking stock of Patriots’ salary cap – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Taking stock of Patriots’ salary cap – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Good update, I think something internal has to happen with one of the situations laid out by Reiss here. Wilfork is likely seeing what other teams might be willing to pay him and should make a decision soon I’d guess.

I do wonder how that whole mechanism is working. Do the Pats have to give him permission to talk to other teams? Or is Vince just stewing and the Pats are just sitting and letting him stew. I’d guess they’re letting him see what’s out there.

Adrian Wilson is an interesting guy to watch, and not just because he’s sitting on No. 24 as the Patriots still haven’t given Revis a number in their presale of his jersey.

Expect something to happen on this front in the next two days…

Boston Herald: Patriots propose four rules changes, including extending extra points

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Boston Herald: Patriots propose four rules changes, including extending extra points

I’m on board with all of these…

1. Extend extra points: Move the line of scrimmage to the 25-yard line, which would make an extra point a 42- or 43-yard field goal, depending on the kicking unit’s spacial preference. Bill Belichick has often voiced his annoyance with how easy the extra point has become. Currently, the line of scrimmage is on the 2.

2. Raise goal posts: Extend the length of the goal posts by 5 feet. Remember, Vince Wilfork and the Patriots were heated during a 2012 regular-season loss to the Ravens, whose game-winning field goal appeared to cross directly over the goal post. The replacement officials determined the kick was not reviewable.

3. Add boundary cameras: Place fixed cameras on key boundary lines (end zone) for better views on instant replays.

4. Expand instant replay: Allow coaches to challenge all rulings except scoring plays, which are already automatically reviewable. As it stands, some random rules are not reviewable.

What do you think the pats are going to do with the offensive line

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At this point I think you bring back Wendell and then, at the very, least you have last year’s line as insurance. But then I’d really target an interior linemen in the draft, whether it’s a center or guard, in the second or third round and at least keep the door open for a rookie to come in and start.

Haven’t heard much buzz if they’re trying to extend Connolly to reduce his cap hit and with a hole already at center it doesn’t make much sense to cut him as well.

It’s funny how not many people seem to mention that they really don’t have a starting center right now, unless you’re in the “slide Connolly back to center and put Cannon at right guard” camp, but I still think that’s less than ideal and I believe Cannon is ultimately a tackle with some guard versatility in a pinch.