The Patriot Way: New England Patriots News, 6/21
By Cyrus Geller
Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘The Patriot Way’, your number one source to New England Patriots news and analysis from around the web.
Patriots take to Twitter to talk NBA Finals
"Any time a playoff series goes to seven games, you know it’s going to be one worth talking – and more importantly tweeting – about. After going down in the NBA Finals 3-1, LeBron James and the Cavs brought home their first championship, denying the Golden State Warriors back-to-back titles. The 93-89 victory was an emotional and impressive one for the Cavs and the city of Cleveland and LeBron was unanimously named the Finals MVP for the third time, after winning two rings with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013.It’s no surprise the New England Patriots were tuned in to watch a heart-stopping Game 7 Sunday night, and of course, they had a lot to say about the game. Check out what some of your Patriots were saying during and after the NBA Finals."
New England Patriots roster breakdown: #36w RB Tyler Gaffney
"The mandatory phase of the New England Patriots’ offseason workouts is over – at least until training camp starts in late July – and we have re-entered the quieter parts of the NFL calendar.However, while the football world seemingly turns slower these days it does not stop. After all, by late August, each team has to start making its roster cuts. Until then, players have to secure their spots on the team; they need to do their jobs (well) or someone else will.Over the course of the next few weeks, we will take a look at the men fighting for those spots on the 2016 New England Patriots. Today, we’ll take a look at running back Tyler Gaffney."
New England Patriots free agents: Why Jamie Collins should be prioritized ahead of Dont’a Hightower
"To be clear, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots would love to lock up both Dont’a Hightower and Jamie Collins, the franchise’s pair of rapidly ascending 26-year-old linebackers.And with so many expiring contracts at the end of next season, the Pats could very well have the money to secure both players.But if the team decides it must also lock up defensive end Jabaal Sheard, and if it opts to pay Malcolm Butler now to avoid the hard feelings that could arise with the restricted free agency game, it may have to choose between Collins and Hightower.Not an easy decision."