The New England Patriots made a splash in free agency today by reaching a deal to acquire Michael Bennett. New England will send the Philadelphia Eagles a fifth-round draft pick in 2020 in return for Bennett and a seventh-round pick next year.
This move made some noise, and this is how the Twitter world reacted to it.
The Patriots letting another team pay Trey Flowers $16 million a year while they pay Michael Bennett half that (and not screw up their comp pick) is the most Patriots shit ever.
— Robert Mays (@robertmays) March 8, 2019
Patriots' move for Michael Bennett (as reported by @Jeff_McLane) makes a ton of sense. Even at an older age, Bennett's got inside/outside versatility as a pass-rusher … Like Trey Flowers, who they may well lose next week.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 8, 2019
Michael Bennett played under Patriots defensive coordinator Greg Schiano with the Buccaneers in 2012.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) March 8, 2019
Michael Bennett, 33, had nine sacks last season. He had 8.5 the year before. Both marks would've led the Patriots. Bennett also had 30 quarterback hits last season. That too would've led the Pats.
— Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ) March 8, 2019
My favorite Michael Bennett play was watching Gronk beat the shit out of him at the end of SB49 after Bennett’s scumbag dirty play. Tough guy to like. https://t.co/qqPsBLHAFg
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) March 8, 2019
Michael Bennett’s cap hits:
2019 – $7.2M
2020- $8MPerfect.
— Brian Phillips (@BPhillips_SB) March 8, 2019
Michael Bennett fell off the national radar a bit last season, but he still was a very disruptive pass rusher for the Eagles. Nine sacks, 15 TFLs, 30 QB hits. All would have led the Patriots by a decent margin.
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) March 8, 2019
I only care about what he does here, but I am no Michael Bennett fan.
— Deep Threat (@DeeepThreat) March 8, 2019
I wonder how many roughing the passer penalties Michael Bennett will get as a Patriot? 🤔
— Fantasy Fro (@FantasyFro) March 8, 2019
Michael Bennett to Patriots lmaoooooo 7 rings count it
— Capitals and Victor Robles fan account (@troychewning) March 8, 2019
Michael Bennett to the Pats…
**Still productive pass rusher
**Trey Flowers insurance
**Veteran can help develop DE Pats take in 2019 draft
As Patriots a move as there is.— Fitzy (@FitzyGFY) March 8, 2019
Patriots letting Trey Flowers and Trent Brown walk, getting phat comp picks for both of them, then replacing them with Michael Bennett and Isaiah Wynn is the most ganster ish ever. pic.twitter.com/dplJa2tO2Y
— Andy (@AndyCarlsonShow) March 8, 2019
The Eagles trade Michael Bennett to the Patriots… pic.twitter.com/l9XktNhOLe
— NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) March 8, 2019
