Mike Luciano

Mike Luciano

Long-suffering Jets fan covering anything and everything in the world of sports. I've written about the Raptors since 2020. My NFL Draft goodies and Raptors takes can be found on Twitter @ByMikeLuciano

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 09: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo talk on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

What to make of Patriots insider’s 53-man roster projection

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 29: Tom Brady #12 shakes the hand of owner Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Details of Dolphins’ Tom Brady-Sean Payton package deal are wild

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 21: Lil'Jordan Humphrey #84 of the New Orleans Saints (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Could Patriots latest wide receiver addition positively impact offense?

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SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 14: Zach Miller #86 of the Seattle Seahawks pulls down a catch in front of Brandon Spikes #55 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Former Patriots LB Brandon Spikes hit by bus in scary scene

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South Dakota State's Pierre Strong, Jr.Sdsu Semifinals 007

Patriots’ fourth-round pick viewed as the ‘next James White’

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 18: Isaiah Wynn #76 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Isaiah Wynn’s take on new 2022 Patriots offense isn’t thrilling

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Eli Apple #20 of the Cincinnati Bengals pushes Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NFL Network personality continues Odell Beckham Jr.-to-Patriots buzz

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 27: Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Las Vegas Raiders scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Top Patriots 2023 free agent target Hunter Renfrow off the market

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 29: Niko Lalos #57 of the New York Giants attempts to tackle Tre Nixon #87 of the New England Patriots. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Is Tre Nixon the next unexpected offensive weapon for the Patriots?

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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 3: Assistant Coach Romeo Crennel of the Houston Texans (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Bill Belichick heaps praise on Romeo Crennel after retirement announcement

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 03: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hands the ball off to Leonard Fournette #7 against the New England Patriots (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Did Tom Brady steer Leonard Fournette away from joining Patriots?

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 03: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up in front of the New England Patriots tunnel (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Tom Brady takes funny shot at TNT crew after ‘The Match’ shank

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 12: Dont'a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Has Bill Belichick officially closed door on Dont’a Hightower?

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 06: Shaq Mason #69 of the New England Patriots. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

ESPN analyst rips Patriots’ offseason after crazy Shaq Mason trade

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BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 15: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on against the Buffalo Bills (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

Mike Florio’s theory about Patriots’ coaching situation is worth considering

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots points during the second quarter of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

ESPN’s Marcus Spears has wild take on 2022 Patriots season

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