In addition to the many Patriots players fans will be keeping an eye on as free agency begins in March, several players are awaiting extensions, many of whom could become eligible sooner rather than later.
One of the names at the top of the list is Christian Barmore. He was an absolute monster on the field and should not be leaving Foxboro.He’s stepped up and improved every year since being drafted in 2021, which was even more important in the 2023 season, a year after losing Matthew Judon in Week 4.
The four-time Pro Bowler’s absence was a major blow to an impressive defense, and other players were needed to fill the void.Fortunately for the Patriots, Barmore did just that and became opposing quarterbacks’ worst nightmare in the second half of the season. Now that he’s viewed as the backbone of the defense, the idea of not locking him up long-term seems silly to many. Especially considering he’s done everything right so far in his career.
Now that we’re in the boring part of the offseason, Barmore decided to tease fans with a cryptic tweet on Thursday that seemed to hint at some news, but left a few emojis behind. Given the endless amount of news that has been reported about the Patriots in recent weeks, the bottom line is that Barmore is hinting at a potential coordinator job. Specifically, DeMarcus Covington, the team’s current defensive line coach and favorite defensive tackle.
Coordinator position next year.This could definitely be about his tweet, but it could also be about something more personal, like getting an extension. On the surface, it seems impossible at this point in the offseason, but since it’s the 2021 draft class, an extension is possible without waiting for release.If so, that would be good news, but it would still be a step in the right direction for the Patriots.
Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long to hear what it’s all about. Otherwise, speculation will get out of hand.