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5 Bold Predictions for New England Patriots in 2015 NFL Free Agency

Bold Predictions for New England Patriots in 2015 NFL Free Agency

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Even the Super Bowl-bound New England Patriots should be expected to make some big moves in free agency this season. Barring a crippling penalization from "deflate-gate," the Patriots have some room to work with. There will be big name free agents in 2015, some of which are already on the Patriots. Here are five bold predictions for what is to come.

5. Pats Will Not Re-Sign Stevan Ridley

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5. Pats Will Not Re-Sign Stevan Ridley

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Ridley will be a free agent at the end of this season. In New England, he has proven himself to be a fumbler and somewhat injury prone. With the signing of LeGarrette Blount, it is unlikely that they will give Ridley another chance.

4. Devin McCourty Will Sign a Long-term Contract

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4. Devin McCourty Will Sign a Long-term Contract

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McCourty is probably the Patriots' second best defensive back and he will be a free agent in 2015. The Patriots should agree to a deal with him somewhere in the four year range. It is time for the Pats to lock in the dominant secondary they have had all season long.

3. Darrelle Revis Will Sign a Long-term Contract

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3. Darrelle Revis Will Sign a Long-term Contract

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Revis is another defensive player who will have the option to leave New England this offseason. With an all-pro performance this year at cornerback, the Patriots will be doing everything they can to keep him. I expect him to sign a contract in the three or four year range.

2. Pats Will Sign a Big Name Running Back

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2. Pats Will Sign a Big Name Running Back

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The Patriots will likely have LeGarrette Blount on their active roster next season. However, with Jonas Gray apparently butting heads with Pats administration, he could be gone next year. With an appetizing class of free agent running backs such as DeMarco Murray, Justin Forsett and Marshawn Lynch, I would be surprised if New England doesn't at least entertain the idea.

1. Larry Fitzgerald Will Sign with New England

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1. Larry Fitzgerald Will Sign with New England

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Larry is another big name free agent in 2015. The Patriots have received a lot of scrutiny for not signing elite wide outs for Tom Brady. This is also a chance for Fitzgerald to win a Super Bowl before he retires. It would also be a great story to see two greats in Fitzgerald and Brady finish their careers together.

Kevin McHugh is a Boston Celtics writer for www.Rantsports.com. Follow him on Twitter @MchughintheBean or add him to your network on Google.

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