Morning sports update: Martellus Bennett leaving the Patriots is ‘a real possibility’
The Patriots’ Martellus Bennett and LeGarrette Blount discuss their plans for free agency, while all eyes are on the Celtics as Thursday’s trade deadline nears.
Martellus Bennett will test free-agent market: The Patriots are understandably unwilling to pay any tight end more than Rob Gronkowski’s $9 million annual figure. (NFL)
#Patriots TE Martellus Bennett will test free agency. Based on his asking price & likely offers, it’s a real possibility he exits, I’m told
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 22, 2017
The #Patriots helped Martellus Bennett revive his career, and it’s a mutually respectful relationship. But keeping him in NE will be hard
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 22, 2017
Martellus Bennett responds to report of ‘real possibility’ he leaves Patriots this offseason: Minutes after the report surfaced, Bennett responded on Twitter in a way only Bennett could. (WEEI)
https://twitter.com/MartysaurusRex/status/834207856106799108
https://twitter.com/MartysaurusRex/status/834208041079824388
LeGarrette Blount wants to return to New England next season: “I love it there. I love the culture. I love the players. I’ve become close with a lot of the guys. Obviously, you know how my running back group is. But we’ll cross that bridge whenever we cross it.” (WEEI)
Pedro Martinez ‘looking forward’ to watching Red Sox rotation perform: “I know those guys don’t settle for just the names that they have. Those guys are kids that like to compete, that want to really show everybody why they’re here and what their purpose is.” (NESN)
Bill Belichick reportedly spotted on his new boat, ‘VII Rings’: Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy posted a photo Monday of what appears to be the Patriots coach relaxing on his new boat, “VII Rings.” The photo was taken in Jupiter, Florida, according to Portnoy. (Boston.com)
My friend Bill (Belichick) new boat VII Rings has hit the open water.Still the most arrogant cocky boat to ever sail the 7 seas. #belichick pic.twitter.com/lIedDN7mw1
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) February 20, 2017
No need for the Celtics to lose their patience at deadline: It’s important to step back and remember that patience isn’t the worst option for a team that’s building for well beyond the final two months of this season. (ESPN)
