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Patriots sign Brandon LaFell to a three-year deal

March 16, 2014 by Mike Dussault

The Patriots added another receiver Saturday after Julian Edelman, locking up Brandon LaFell to a three-year deal.

After a hot streak seems like there are plenty of Pats fans lukewarm on this signing, but I just see it as business as usual. Another mid-range vet who will be given a chance to compete. Sometimes those players actually are just JAGs, other times they turn into Ninkovich.

You can never tell who will blossom under elite coaching and elite quarterback play. But LaFell has good size and has improved in each of his four seasons.

It’s about competition and depth. How will it turn out? We’ll find out in August.

Patriots Re-Sign Julian Edelman

March 15, 2014 by Mike Dussault

Things are really coming together nicely for the Pats in the last few days, with Julian Edelman now returning to New England.

Patriots and WR Julian Edelman have agreed to terms.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 15, 2014

There are still some holes to fill, to be sure. They don’t have a starting center yet and the depth behind Chandler Jones and Rob Ninkovich remains paper thin. The Vince Wilfork situation is still unfolding as well, although it doesn’t seem like a return is totally ruled out at this point.

But overall the secondary and weaponry are looking pretty solid heading toward the draft. Re-sign Wendell, add a defensive end or two and the Pats will be looking as strong as ever for 2014 even before they add any rookies.

Terms are not yet known.