New England Awakening

The New England Patriots have garnered a tightwad reputation. They have cultivated this reputation. Each offseason, the Patriots have acquired and dismissed names. Players were not their veterans or talent. They were expendable cogs.

Evidently, their perception has been altered. On Saturday, the Patriots signed Donte Stallworth to a six-year, $33 million contract. On Monday, they ensnared Kelley Washington with a 5-year, $22 million pact. These signings chase the acquisition of Wes Welker from the Miami Dolphins.

Last season, the Patriots tarnished and traded Deion Branch. They ignored David Givens. Instead, they fielded Reche Caldwell, Jabar Gaffney, and Doug Gabriel. Tom Brady’s completions, yards, and touchdowns decreased. The Patriots exited the playoffs pre-Super Bowl.

This attitudinal modification may be an illusion. Ultimately, the Patriots may callously shed Stallworth, Washington, and Welker. For the moment, they have comprehended reality. They have monetarily acknowledged they cannot win with anyone.