In the hours before free agency began, the Patriots were reportedly close to resigning Aqib Talib. But by Tuesday's 4:00pm deadline, both Talib and Julian Edelman entered Free Agency without a deal in place with the Patriots. Free Agency was off and running and by the end of the day, Aqib Talib had signed with the Denver Broncos along with former Browns safety, T.J. Ward. Patriots fans were getting nervous and began to fear the worst. New Englands lone move was resigning Michael Hoomanawanui, but the details to his contract were not announced. The Patriots needed to make a move and they would get their chance on Wednesday.
Early in the day there were reports that Brandon LaFell, Wesley Woodyard, Matt Shaughnessy, and Shelly Smith were scheduled for visits to Gillette Stadium, but the big news wouldn't come until the evening. Less than five hours after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released Darrelle Revis, it was reported that the New England Patriots had come to an agreement with the All-Pro cornerback. After the news broke, the NFL Network crew discussed whether the deal was better for Darrelle Revis or for the Patriots. Our own Andy Hart explains that this most recent deal further solidify's the notion 'In Bill We Trust' while running back Stevan Ridley told NFL AM why the Belichick system works.
As we move deeper in Free Agency take a look at our offensive and defensive free agent preview to see what other moves the Patriots might make in the upcoming days.
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Here is a full breakdown of our coverage:
ARTICLES & BLOGS
Free Agent Preview - Offense
Position Analysis: Defensive back
News Blitz 3/10: Redskins have reportedly "expressed interest" in Aqib Talib
AFC teams free agent breakdowns
Top 20 Patriots Free Agents of All-Time
Position Analysis: Specialists
Patriots release four players
News Blitz 3/11: Aaron Dobson undergoes foot surgery, per source
Free Agent Preview - Defense
Dynasty Week on NFL Network - New England Patriots
Ask PFW: Free agent frenzy
Spikes bids adieu to New England; Fletcher shopping
2014 Junior Patriots Cheerleaders Program Announced
From the Hart: Early free agent freak-out is unwarranted
Patriots re-sign TE Michael Hoomanawanui
2014 Patriots Mock Draft Tracker
Patriots release two
From the Hart: Belichick had a Revis up his sleeveless hoodie
News Blitz 3/13: Talk of the Town is Darrelle Revis
REPORT: Texans interested in Mallet trade...or not
REPORT: Patriots re-sign TE Hoomanawanui
REPORT: Patriots 'very close' to re-signing Talib
REPORT: Dobson undergoes foot surgery
REPORT: Patriots a 'team to watch' for Buc CB Revis
REPORT: Edelman to hit free agency
REPORT: Aqib Talib signs with Broncos
REPORT: Revis 'wants to play' for Patriots
REPORT: LaFell, Woodyard visiting New England
REPORT: Shaughnessy latest FA visit
REPORT: Guard Shelley Smith to visit Patriots
REPORT: Patriots interested in Avant
REPORT: Revis available
REPORT: Pats sign Revis
VIDEOS
2013: Best of Julian Edelman
2013: Best of Aqib Talib
Free Agency Frenzy: New England Patriots
Free Agency Frenzy: A coach's perspective
Julian Edelman to test free agent market
Is Andrew Hawkins the backup plan for Julian Edelman
Countdown to the Top 20
Could cornerback Darrelle Revis replace Aqib Talib?
Continuing the 2013 Yearbook
Who benefits most from the Darrelle Revis-New England Patriots deal?
Albert Breer: Patriots view Darrelle Revis as a Hall of Fame player
Stevan Ridley: The Belichick system works
AUDIO & PODCASTS
Roster Report 3/15: Revis talk;Free agency update
PFW In Progress 3/11: Free Agency Rumors & Reports
PFW In Progress 3/13: Revis comes to New England
