Ben Volin

The Patriots have been the biggest spenders in the offseason, awarding $188.66 million fully guaranteed to 17 veteran free agents, 14 of whom came from different teams

New England traded Milton plus a seventh-round pick (No. 217) for one of the Cowboys’ compensatory draft picks at the end of the fifth round (No. 171)

There were only a handful of new rule changes to vote on last week, and the owners tabled pretty much any proposal of interest.

While the total spend on their 18 free-agent signings this offseason could top out at $414 million, less than 50 percent of that is guaranteed, and most of it will be paid in the next two seasons.

The book is largely a paean to his favorite players, coaches, and mentors, not a pullback of the curtain or a place to settle any scores.

Ward probably would have been the fourth quarterback picked last year, but he had great production in college and is worth the top pick for the Titans.

The 2025 NFL Draft will not have the same star power as last year's event. Quarterbacks will not be taken with the top three picks, or with six of the top 12.

The Steelers' T.J. Watt, apparently wanting a raise, is among this unhappy group.

Jeanty is widely rated one of the top five players in the draft and the best running back prospect since Saquon Barkley in 2018.

The three picks before the Patriots are gaining clarity as well.