Every time I write about the New England Patriots, it feels like there are some real shenanigans going on. Perhaps, more than any other team in the NFL. It’s impossible to say why that is. Maybe it’s because the team was full of interesting characters. Or maybe it’s the fact that winning so many championships has made the players go kind of insane. Either way, if you put a mic in front of Tom Brady or Rob Gronkowski, you know something bizarre is going to be said. I mean, do we have to say more than the infamous swamp ass revelation?

This time around, Brady made sure to compliment Gronk’s penis on an episode of The Howard Stern Show. In fact, he called it “amazing.” Well, Gronk heard these compliments and addressed them on Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live.” Unfortunately for Brady, Gronk wasn’t as complimentary. Sorry Patriots fans, I know you guys really wanted it to be better.

“No, not as nice as mine. I mean, the guy didn’t flock it as much as I did,” Gronk said. Clearly, the legendary tight end is very protective of the status of his manhood and would never bestow such a compliment upon his fellow man. 

As for myself, well, I fully expect the roast session in the comments and I look forward to reading all of it.

Tom Brady is no longer a member of the New England Patriots which is some pretty horrendous news if you're a fan of the team. Without a star quarterback at the helm, it remains to be seen how good this team will be next season. In fact, the Buffalo Bills are now favored to win the AFC East which would certainly be a change of pace from what we are used to. Regardless, the Patriots are excited about next season and are already teasing their fans with some new threads.

Today on Twitter, the Patriots celebrated Patriots Day with a fresh look at their new uniforms for 2020. As they describe on social media, these jerseys are a tribute to the team's history while also providing a look that screams "future." 

NFL Legend Peyton Manning has been in contact with presumptive first-overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Joe Burrow. Manning expects hurdles in his rookie year but says that what rookie years are for.

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“He called me about some of the things that I tried to do as a rookie that maybe he can apply to his NFL career,” Manning told ESPN. “Looks like it’s going to be for the Cincinnati Bengals. What I told him, ‘Look, Joe, if you’re the first pick in the NFL draft, you are going to a team that has earned the first pick in the NFL draft. There are going to be some holes there. There’s a reason the Colts were picking No. 1 that year. There’s a reason the Bengals are picking No. 1 this year.'”

Burrow attended Manning’s training camp last year and the two have been in contact since.

Manning says Burrow will learn from early mistakes and build on them going forward with his career. 

“[Then-Colts coach] Jim Mora never took me out,” Manning said. “I learned some things in the fourth quarter of those blowouts about what it took to be an NFL quarterback, and the next year we went from 3-13 to 13-3. That wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t have hung in there and learned the ropes as a rookie, even though we took some bumps and bruises.

“So that’s what I tried to encourage Joe and all the other rookie quarterbacks, that your rookie year is not going to be the same as your senior year in college. But if you learn how fast the defensive backs are, how soon you have to get rid of the ball, understand defenses, you can become a better player and really get it going the year or two after that.”

Manning threw an NFL record 28 interceptions his first year.

The NFL Draft is scheduled to begin on April 23.

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Von Miller spoke with ESPN’s NFL Live about his situation after being diagnosed with the coronavirus, earlier this week.

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“What keeps me at peace is knowing I did everything I was supposed to do,” Miller said.

The Denver Broncos’ linebacker suffers from asthma and made sure to be extra careful knowing he is at higher risk for COVID-19. The CDC recommends people with moderate to severe asthma take extra precautions, which Miller says he did: “I was here at home. I’ve been here at home for about a month now, and I’ve probably left the house a total of four times. And when I left, I didn’t get out of the car or anything like that.

“I didn’t have any contact. I was just riding with my brother up the street to get some food. I literally took it serious. I wasn’t out and about. It hit me right here in my house.”

Miller got tested after he developed a cough that his inhaler was not fixing. 

“It’s very, very serious,” Miller added. “It’s my job to keep my body in tiptop shape, and I feel my body is in tiptop shape. If I can get this, anybody can get this.”

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Lamar Jackson has proven himself to be an exceptional talent on the football field over the past few years. Last season, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback ended up winning the NFL MVP trophy although his season stalled out in the playoffs despite being the favorites to go out and win the Super Bowl. Now, Jackson is enjoying his time off before he has to go back to training camp before the start of the 2020 season. 

Recently, Jackson was minding his business on Twitter when he was reminded of the time Jaire Alexander, his college teammate, had a heartwarming reaction to Jackson being drafted by the Ravens. Jackson commented on the video and immediately received a ringing endorsement from President Donald Trump who called the Ravens superstar a "great pick." Jackson took note of the President's kind words and said "Truzz Trump."

Dak Prescott found himself in some hot water last week when he was caught on camera holding a party for one of his friends at his home in Texas. Running back Ezekiel Elliott was at the dinner party as well so both players ended up getting into quite a bit of trouble with the media. Of course, this was only an issue because of the Coronavirus and how we are all supposed to be practicing social distancing right now. In fact, there is a stay at home order in Texas urging people not to go out.

Prescott recently issued a statement to ProFootballTalk about the matter and as you can see, he never meant to do any harm.

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Per Prescott:

“I understand and accept that there are additional responsibilities and media scrutiny that come with being an NFL quarterback, but it is very frustrating and disappointing when people provide completely inaccurate information from anonymous sources, especially now. To set the record straight, I know that we all need to do our best to socially distance and like everyone else, I am continuing to adjust to what that requires, but the truth is that I was with fewer than 10 people for a home dinner — not a party — on Friday night. I am very sensitive to the challenges we are all facing and making sure to support the first responders and medical personnel and everyone else putting in long hours. We are all at a time when we need to keep educating ourselves about the importance of health and isolation during this pandemic and I will continue to make sure to do my part by following the guidelines until we are approved to start returning to normal activities.”

While Prescott is adamant the dinner plans had less than 10 people, it’s clear that he won’t be hosting any sort of engagements like this again.

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Over the last month, the only thing that has been on people's minds is the Coronavirus. Reports of cases in China started circulating all the way back in January of this year although no one really saw it as a threat, except for those in the health community. Despite various warnings, numerous countries refused to take the virus seriously and now, it is completely changing the way we live our lives.

One of the activities that have been decimated by the virus is sports. Every single sports league has been shut down and players are being told to isolate themselves. While the NBA has been impacted the most by this, it seems as though NFL players are now feeling the effects as well. Today, it was reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network that Von Miller of the Denver Broncos has tested positive for the virus.

Colin Kaepernick has been through a lot of controversies over the years although if there is one thing that can be said for the former NFL star, it's that he is consistent. Kaepernick has dedicated his life to fighting for what's right and with the Coronavirus crisis ravaging its way across the United States, Kap is, once again, putting his money where his mouth is. 

This morning, Kaepernick announced that he would be launching a COVID-19 fund that would help support minority communities that have been disproportionately affected by the virus. The quarterback is starting off by pledging $100K of his own money.

Dak Prescott led the Dallas Cowboys to one of the best offenses in the NFL last season although it wasn't enough to make the playoffs. Regardless, Prescott sees himself as one of the most valuable players in the entire league and is hoping to be paid as such. In fact, Prescott wants to make upwards of $40 million per year but the Cowboys don't seem to want to go above $33 million. Due to these gaps in the negotiation process, the Cowboys decided to hit Prescott with the franchise tag.

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, neither side has made much progress since the franchise tag was given out. Prescott still wants a massive amount of money but the Cowboys seem reluctant to give it to him. Not to mention, the consensus is that if Prescott doesn't get his money, he won't take part in the team's online training camp.

Odell Beckham Jr. is not about to be the new man on the Minnesota Vikings, contrary to several reports from credible sources.

Rumors were flying this morning that the Minnesota Vikings were prepared to make a major trade with the Cleveland Browns for star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. but, according to new sources, those claims are false.

"Just asked somebody who would know if #Vikings and Browns discussing deal for OBJ. Response was 'Fake News.' I believe the source," tweeted Paul Allen of KFAN. 

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According to Clutch Points, the reported trade included a second and fifth-round pick in next year's draft. To be completely honest, the trade was pretty unrealistic in the first place since many believe OBJ is worth more than that package.

The Minnesota Vikings could certainly use some help after trading away Stefon Diggs, but they do not appear to be seeking a trade with the Browns to get there.

Beckham remains one of the most sought-after wide receivers in the league. He has been a star for years, proving his global appeal with the catch heard around the world. 

Do you think he would have been a good fit on the Vikings or can you see him gearing up with a different team when the season starts?