The 2023 NFL Draft set a record for the most number of trades in a single draft. However, among the flurry of first-round trades, the Patriots made a small but unusual swap. Initially drafting at #14, New England dropped back three places in a trade with the Steelers. The Steelers also sent a 2023 fourth-round pick to New England.
The Steelers took Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones with the 14th pick. The Patriots nabbed Oregon corner Christian Gonzalez with the 17th and Maryland kicker Chad Ryland in the fourth round. However, people thought that the Steelers got off lightly in terms of draft compensation to move up in the first. Turns out they did, simply because Bill Belichick hates the New York Jets.
Belichick Gave Steelers An Easy Trade To “Fuck The Jets”
Bill Belichick trading with the Steelers knowing they were taking the player the Jets wanted.pic.twitter.com/C8RrX779V8
The New York Jets went into the 2023 NFL Draft needing help protecting Aaron Rodgers. However, sitting at #15 with little draft capital, they could only watch as the top o-line prospects were drafted. However, as the clock on the Patriots’ #14 pick began, there were a handful of high-quality o-line prospects still on the board. The Pats could have taken an o-lineman here but Bill Belichick loves a cornerback. And then the Pats traded back three spots and the Steelers took an o-lineman. Turns out, Belichick literally did it to fuck over the Jets.
“They should have had to give up a [third-round pick] and not a four to move up there,” one NFL general manager said anonymously to The Washington Post. “Belichick did it just to fuck the Jets. He sold low because he knew the Steelers were going to take the kid the Jets wanted to take.” Belichick has a lot of history with the Jets, both within their organization and facing them as a division rival. Moreover, Belichick could have taken Jones himself, but to him, it was even funnier to watch the Jets lose out of their prospect of choice to someone else entirely. How can you not love sports when there are 71-year-old guys being petty af? Be sure to make HotNewHipHop your number-one place for all things sports.
The New England Patriots have been the greatest NFL franchise of the last 25 years. The organization has six Super Bowl victories in that span. Which is the most any single team has in the league. During this run, the Patriots have been led by one man. That man is head coach Bill Belichick. Belichick is known for his no-nonsense approach to the game. The “Patriot Way” is often how Belichick’s style of coaching is described by his current and former players.
One thing that has made the Patriots so successful during this period has been Belichick’s decision-making. Belichick isn’t afraid of making tough decisions. For instance, benching a Pro Bowl QB like Drew Bledsoe for an unproven backup in Tom Brady was a good call. Now it seems like Belichick could be looking for a change at QB again. According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk, the Patriots have been listening to offers on starting QB Mac Jones.
Is Mac Jones Being Replaced?
BREAKING: New England #Patriots Head coach/Genral Manager Bill Belichick has shopped 2021 first-round pick quarterback Mac Jones to multiple teams during the 2023 offseason, per @ProFootballTalk.
Jones hasn’t been the player New England had hoped for when they drafted him in the first round back in 2021. However, the former Alabama QB has been a part of a tough rebuild with the Patriots. After Brady’s departure in 2020, the New England Patriots have yet to find their footing. The team hasn’t been to the playoffs since Brady took his talents to Tampa Bay. A franchise that is used to playing in deep January is now reconsidering just how to get there.
Jones may not be the answer in New England. However, the team doesn’t believe that former league MVP Lamar Jackson is either. The Patriots reportedly dropped out of the Jackson sweepstakes last week. But with today’s news, one has to wonder if the Patriots may soon re-enter discussions for the Baltimore QB. What do you believe the Patriots will do at QB? Does Mac Jones start the season in New England? If not Mac, then who will line up under center for Belichick? Let us hear your predictions in the comment section below. For the latest on the Patriots QB decisions, keep it here at HNHH.
Willie McGinest is out at the NFL Network. The former New England Patriots star has been fired from the network following an incident dating back four months. The incident began after an individual spoke poorly of the USC football team. McGinest has been absent from the NFL Network since the incident. Now, the NFL Hall-of-Famer has been dropped due to budget cuts within the Network. McGinist has yet to comment on the situation.
The former USC Trojan collected many accolades during his time in the NFL. McGinest spent 15 years in the league. Twelve of those years in New England and three in Cleveland. McGinest was one of the pillars of the early Patriots dynasty. Tom Brady has mentioned many times before how McGinest was integral to the team’s success. During his time McGinest won 3-Super Bowls, as well as earning two Pro Bowl selections. Even with all of his accolades, McGinest isn’t running from the situation. The former college football standout has spoken on the situation previously. It seems as if McGinest understands the magnitude of what transpired.
Willie McGinest Facing Possible Prison Time
The NFL Network is parting ways with analyst Willie McGinest, sources tell @MMcCarthyREV.
The 3x Super Bowl winner is facing two felony charges and possible time in prison for a December restaurant brawl in LA.
Losing his job may not be the only issue McGinest is facing. The 51-year-old could be facing some prison time stemming from the incident. Michael Mccarthy of Front Office Sports is reporting that McGinest is facing two felony charges. Shortly after the December incident, McGinest stated his regret, “To my colleagues at the NFL Network and those I work closely with as an advisor to professional and community-based organizations, please know I am embarrassed and regret what occurred.”
A truly unfortunate situation for someone so passionate about the sport. McGinest has long been a fan favorite for Patriots fans. His contributions to the sport and organization are now taking a back seat. The incident is a subtle reminder to always think before acting. Is the firing of McGinest justifiable? Will McGinest spend time behind bars? What does this mean for his legacy? Let us know your opinions on the matter in the comment section below. For the latest NFL news, stay locked in with us at HNHH.
The New England Patriots seem to be all but out of the running for Lamar Jackson. Before yesterday, many believed that New England would be a prime landing spot for Jackson. While most fans were daydreaming of a Belichick-Jackson combination, one former Patriot had other thoughts. Asante Samuel took to Twitter to tell Jackson to rethink any idea of landing in New England. As the years roll by, Belichick ball seems more and more like a less-than-fun time.
New England has been the end-all, be-all of the NFL. For the last 25 years, in order to win a Super Bowl, your team probably had to beat the Patriots. Now the Patriots are looking for a new identity. Long gone are the days of Tom Brady’s game-winning drives. It’s time for the future to become the present. Which is why so many thought Jackson was the perfect answer. However, if it were up to Asante Samuel, Jackson would stay far away.
Asante Samuel Fires Shots At Bill Belichick
Lamar Jackson, my brother trust me you don’t want to play for Belichick
Samuel spent five of his eleven seasons in New England under Bill Belichick. In that time, the Patriots won two Super Bowls. So it’s not like Samuel didn’t see success under the leadership of Belichick. Football fans have seen disciples of the Belichick coaching tree accept heading coaching gigs and attempt to instill Belichick’s values. None of those coaches have yet to succeed. Horror stories of Patriots practices began circling the news waves after Brady took his talents to South Beach. Maybe the time for Belichick ball has officially ended.
Samuel has his reasoning as to why he would make a Tweet like this. As it stands currently, New England has expressed no desire of adding the former league MVP to the roster. As Jackson is still trying to sort out his situation in Baltimore, New England is set with Mac Jones. What would you do if you were New England? Would Lamar Jackson entertain the idea of playing for Bill? Can the two create magic on the field? Please sound off in the comment section below to let us know how you feel. As always, stay locked in here at HNHH for all the latest NFL and sports news.
You can take the New England Patriots off the list of potential suitors for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Earlier in the week, Patriots owner Robert Kraft revealed that Meek Mill told him that Jackson wants to play for the team. Kraft said a decision would ultimately be made by Bill Belichick, and according to a report by Jeff Howe of The Athletic, it appears the team will eschew the chance to pursue Jackson and roll into the 2023 season with Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe.
According to Howe, “the price on Jackson in salary and draft compensation being too much of a non-starter.” Jackson received the non-exclusive franchise tag from the Ravens earlier this offseason, meaning he could agree to a deal with another team and, if Baltimore does not match it, go to them for the price of two first-round NFL Draft picks. But as Howe noted, the Patriots are in a position where meeting Jackson’s widely-reported high asking price for a new deal in a market set by Deshaun Watson’s contract with the Cleveland Browns is not appealing, no matter how they would go about acquiring him.
Via The Athletic:
The Ravens placed the $32.4 million franchise tag on Jackson, so the team still has its share of leverage in the matter. If the Patriots signed Jackson to an offer sheet, they would ship their next two first-round draft picks to Baltimore if the Ravens didn’t match the terms. Plus, for Jackson to agree to an offer sheet, the Patriots would almost certainly need to give him a contract worth far more money than they ever extended to Tom Brady.
So what about a trade? In theory, the Patriots could test Jackson’s true desire to link up, attempt to convince him to accept a far more affordable deal and offer the Ravens a trade package — say, three first-round picks — to get the Ravens onboard with such a move.
Jackson announced earlier this week that he requested a trade from the Ravens as the beginning of the month, one that has failed to materialize.
The New England Patriots are the latest team to announce they will not pursue Lamar Jackson. Since Jackson tweeted his displeasure with the Ravens, many teams have been asked about the former MVP joining their roster. No team has publicly stated their pursuit of Jackson, and if you ask the Ravens, they’re not interested in listening. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh hopes Jackson will be his quarterback this Fall. However, Jackson seems to be looking for greener pastures.
On paper, the Patriots seem like an obvious choice for a landing spot for Jackson. With Mac Jones not meeting expectations and Billy Zappe being unproven, Jackson would instantly be the starter in New England. Even rapper Meek Mill reached out to Patriots owner Robert Kraft to discuss Jackson in New England. However, the price for Jackson may be too steep for a team who isn’t ready to cut ties with their QB, said Jeff Howe of The Athletic.
Lamar Jackson Wants Out Of Baltimore
in regards to my future plans. As of March 2nd I requested a trade from the Ravens organization for which the Ravens has not been interested in meeting my value, any and everyone that’s has met me or been around me know I love the game of football and my dream is to help a team
In a string of Tweets on Monday, Jackson publically announced the worst secret in sports. The Ravens QB admitted that he requested a trade on March 2nd. Furthermore, Jackson stated the Ravens have shown no interest in his request. Jackson is of the belief that the franchise doesn’t value him as a player. A trade for Jackson would potentially be a heavy return for the Ravens. The only problem is no one seems to be taking the bait. Which is strange for a former MVP of the league.
Jackson had injury issues even as recently as last season. The former Pro Bowl QB has only played 12 games in each of his last two seasons. The fear of injury could be turning teams off to the idea of adding such an expensive piece. However, the risk could be worth the reward if Jackson returns to his 2019 form. Will a team make the jump for Lamar? Will Lamar ever be the guy from 2019 again? So many questions are left to be answered. Please give us your thoughts in the comment section below. Be sure to check out other pieces from the team here at HNHH.
Lamar Jackson would like the rest of the NFL to know he is very much available after announcing publicly on Monday that he issued a trade request to the Ravens back in early March, five days before the team placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on him.
John Harbaugh insisted at the league meetings the team was still preparing for Lamar to be a Raven and that he “felt good” about where negotiations were, but Jackson appears to be a bit more frustrated with his standing in Baltimore right now. There are a number of teams with rumored interest in Jackson, headlined by the Colts — whose team plane just so happened to be in Baltimore recently, as Twitter sleuths discovered. Colts GM Chris Ballard didn’t shy away from how intriguing it is to have Jackson on the market, and armed with the No. 4 overall pick in this year’s Draft, the Colts are probably the team best equipped to make a run at him.
Jackson, meanwhile, apparently has some interest in a longtime AFC power in the New England Patriots, with that information being relayed to owner Robert Kraft by the strangest of brokers: Meek Mill.
Robert Kraft said Meek Mill texted him 3 or 4 days ago and said Lamar Jackson wants to be a Patriot. Kraft said it was Bill’s decision
Mill is fairly close with Kraft (and former Sixers owner Michael Rubin), regularly attending events with the Patriots owner, so it’s not quite as bizarre as it initially seems, but it’s still a pretty funny game of telephone being played between an NFL owner, a hip-hop artist, and a star quarterback. The best part is Kraft doesn’t even pretend like he wouldn’t be interested, instead passing the responsibility on making that decision to Bill Belichick.
That’s just savvy ownership work, as even the slightest hint of a Jackson rumor will excite the Pats fanbase — and he also knows better than to alienate Mac Jones completely by insisting he fully believes in Jones as their guy. All of this is just the beginning of what ought to be a wild Draft season, with Aaron Rodgers still in the wind as well with the Jets trying desperately to land him from Green Bay, and Jackson now putting the heat on Baltimore by announcing his intentions of playing elsewhere next year.
There’s no question that every NFL team strives to win the big game at the end of the season. From preseason, players and coaches alike push themselves to the limits to attempt a run to the end. The Super Bowl. A large number of teams have achieved the win. The most recent champions being the Kansa City Chiefs. What does it take to have the most Super Bowl wins of all time though?
However, a select few teams have accomplished a level of success that is unmatched. The consistency and drive it takes to reach this type of accomplishment is remarkable. Legendary players, such as Tom Brady, can contribute to this longevity significantly. As we come off of one of the most exciting Super Bowl clashes to date, it is interesting to look back and see those who have earned the most rings.
The Packers have always been a team of great significance. Many star players have been made in Green Bay. With an elite fanbase behind them, players like Aaron Rodgers and Bart Starr have led their respective team to victory a total of five times. Additionally, Bart Starr played quarterback in their first two championships.
Bart Starr and his Packers stood strong against the likes of Kansas City in 1967. They were able to walk away with a massive 35-10 scoreline. The game, which was played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, served as the first ever Super Bowl in history. Bart also earned the title of MVP for his two touchdowns and 250 passing yards.
The Packers would repeat their efforts again the following year. Although, this time they faced off against the Oakland Raiders. Still, Green Bay dominated in a game that saw them win 33-14. Starr would once again receive the honors of MVP.
Their next Super Bowl win came a long way down the road. 1997 is the year they were able to earn their 3rd title against the New England Patriots. Likewise, the final win came in 2011, putting Green Bay in the list of one of the most accomplished NFL teams in history with 4 titles.
The team that is arguably the most discriminated in the entire NFL. The reputation of the Cowboys remains controversial, but their decorated past can’t be argued. Dallas are indeed a powerhouse with 5 wins to their name. They also made several appearances in the Super Bowl during the 1970s, winning two of their 5 titles in 1972 and 1978.
Dallas has yet to win a championship in the 21st Century. They carried a presence heavily in the league for a large stretch of time. On the other hand, Dallas has failed to make the same impact in recent years. Their last win coming in 1996 over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dallas undoubtedly will be continuing their hunt for another championship come next season.
Tied for first in most super bowl wins of all time comes a name most are familiar with. Pittsburgh Steelers. Winning is nothing new to them, though they have struggled in recent seasons, there’s no doubt they will return yet again. Pittsburgh has had a Super Bowl win more recently than the Cowboys, winning their last in 2009.
The Steelers are also remembered for one of the most controversial games against the Seahawks in 2006. Many fans believed the officiating was poor in this matchup. Some calls made throughout the game were suspect, but no solid proof of fixing ever came to be. Unfortunately, Seattle would have to wait to earn their first Super Bowl win.
From the mid-70s to early 80s, Pittsburgh actually seemingly dominated the league. They met with Dallas in two different Super Bowls. These games being in 1976 and 1979. Additionally, their other two championships came in 1975 against the Minnesota Vikings, and 1980 against the Los Angeles Rams. While they seem to be the strongest, most decorated team, they share that title with another.
There’s no conversation about the best NFL teams without including the Patriots. As the team who controlled the league for a long period, they stand on top out of all teams. Tom Brady‘s leading era as quarterback is a massive reason as to why this team saw so much success. Without a doubt, this team will always be the standard others hold themselves to.
The entirety of New England’s wins have come in the 2000s. Their good graces began in 2002 against the once called St. Louis Rams. It was a rather close match up, seeing the Patriots sneak away with a win by 3 points. In addition, 2 years later saw their 2nd championship in another close matchup versus the Carolina Panthers.
Just one year later, the team would add to their trophy cabinet again. In 2005, the Patriots sent the Philadelphia Eagles home with a loss, a team which the Patriots would end up losing to in 2018. There happened to be time in between their 3rd and 4th Lombardy trophy. The 4th came in 2015, against a Seahawks team that had just won the Super Bowl the year prior. A game in which I watched from home in pain as Russell Wilson through an interception late to give the game to New England.
An additional 2 years later added the 5th trophy to their case, a game that Atlanta Falcons fans surely will never forget. Possibly the biggest comeback and choke as well, the Patriots found their way back. They were down in the 3rd quarter, only to claw back and force overtime to eventually seal a win. However, their most recent success story came in 2019 against the same team they won their first against. Only this time, the Rams were back in Los Angeles.
Tom Brady officially retired from football on Wednesday morning. This was a massive announcement that completely shook the football world to its core. Of course, this is one of those things that was expected. Overall, Brady had played 23 seasons in the NFL and was 45 years old. Moreover, his play declined this past year, which meant that retirement was probably the best thing to do for his legacy. Either way, Brady will now get to go down as the greatest football player ever.
While Brady retired as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there is no doubt that he will mainly be remembered for his time with the New England Patriots. The man helped them win a grand total of six Super Bowls in 20 seasons. Overall, this was an insane output that will forever be remembered by fans. Additionally, it will be remembered by none other than Robert Kraft, who was Brady’s biggest fan. The Patriots owner is forever grateful for Brady, and he wants to show that appreciation.
Tom Brady Patriots Reunion?
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with QB Tom Brady (12) before game vs Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta, GA 2/3/2019 CREDIT: Simon Bruty (Photo by Simon Bruty /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
According to CNN, Kraft has revealed that he will offer Brady a one-day contract so that he can retire as a Patriot. When Brady initially left the Patriots, it didn’t seem to be on the best of terms. However, Kraft seems very eager to get Brady back with the team, if only for one day. “Not only do I want it, our fans are clamoring for it,” Kraft said. “To us, he is always has been and always will be a Patriot. We will do everything in our power to bring him back, have him sign off as a Patriot, and find ways to honor him for many years to come.”
Overall, it will be up to Brady as to whether or not this actually happens. At this point, it seems like more of a shot in the dark than anything else. Regardless, there is no doubt that Patriots fans would love this. Hopefully, Brady at least considers it. It would be a great way for him to go out.
The NFL Season is over for Bill Belichick, and fans wanted to know what the iconic coach will do next season. He won’t make fans hang on long, revealing he will return to the team in 2023.
The Pats lost to the Bills on Sunday 35-23, eliminating them from playoff contention. In response, Belichick laid out the plans for his next season.
“Nobody’s satisfied with that,” Belichick said to ESPN. “That’s not our goal. We need to improve on that. So that’s all of us — accountability everywhere, starting with me, the coaching staff, players, each unit. They are all things that we will address, and that process will start probably later today.”
Since the departure of Tom Brady, Belichick is 25-25 for a .500 record as head coach. He is now set to examine current quarterback Mac Jones as the quarterback of the future.
“I think Mac has the ability to play quarterback in this league,” Belichick said to ESPN. “We have to all work together to try to find the best way — as a football team, which obviously quarterback is an important position — to be more productive than we were this year.”
