Patriots: Tough Choices, Big Changes in NFL League Year

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The NFL League year kicks off March 11th with teams able to talk to free agents starting March 9th during the legal tampering window. The New England Patriots have already made some big changes, releasing wide receivers to fond digs and trading center gear Bradbury to the Chicago. Bears Last season, the Patriots benefited from the easiest schedule in the league, facing mostly losing teams and avoiding playoff contenders. But head coach Mike Raeble, an executive vice president Elliott Wolf, know they cannot bank on that luck again next year. That easy path helped, yet now the team is geared up to challenge the Buffalo Bills in the division and push for the playoffs. With over $43 million in cap space, they face tough choices as money vanishes past on new signings. One key area is tight end, where Hunter Henry heads into his 11th season with an opt-out clause hitting $11.75 million on the bus.

1:01Cap, an Austin Hooper, near his free agency. The Patriots should target Tampa Bay's K-Doughton, a consistent 26 year old who has never dipped below 42 catches in four pro seasons. To replace Diggs's production, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce stands out with his big play speed. The 25 year old averaged over 21 yards per catch last year, leading the league and brings reliable deep threats to pair well with. Quarterback Drake May. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SOLIPILLO.COM