On his 33rd birthday White Steve Grogan Jerseys , receiver Julian Edelman signed a two-year extension worth up to $18 million, including an $8 million signing bonus and $12 million in guaranteed money. It means remaining in New England for what Edelman hopes is his entire career.“Honestly, I didn’t want to go anywhere, and I’m not going anywhere,” Edelman said, via Zack Cox of NESN. “So Boston, I’ll be back for a couple more.”In the 15 games, including the postseason Steve Grogan Jerseys 2019 , after his four-game suspension last season, Edelman caught 100 passes for 1,238 yards and six touchdowns. He now ranks second all-time in career postseason receptions and receiving yards behind Jerry Rice.Edelman wants even more.“I’ve accomplished goals in the past,” said Edelman, a seventh-round pick of the Patriots in 2009. “And when you do that, you set new goals. I’ve been blessed and fortunate to attain and reach a lot of my dreams, but I still have a lot of other things that I want to go for. I’ve got a big chip on my shoulder still, and I look forward to coming out here and contributing to the team and working hard each day White Kevin Faulk Jerseys , helping younger guys.” New England bolstered its defensive line with one of the draft’s steals."WhitePatriots News Opinion and Analysis Contribute! FanPostsFanShotsAbout the Site List of Patriots Twitter AccountsWrite For Pats Pulpit!New User Welcome and Commenting GuideCommunity GuidelinesMastheadTopics Patriots Off-Season CoveragePatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots NewsPatriots Draft CoverageSportfolio ManagementNFL DraftPatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots 2019 NFL Draft CoverageESPN’s Todd McShay thinks the Patriots’ best value draft pick was made on day twoNew,20commentsRelated: One analyst thinks the Patriots got the steal of the draft, but it’s probably not who you thinkEDTShareTweetShareShareESPN’s Todd McShay thinks the Patriots’ best value draft pick was made on day twoBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsIf there is one core principle at the heart of every New England Patriots business decision, it is the search for value. Whether in free agency, on the trade market, or in the draft, Bill Belichick and company are always looking to get the best value out of a transaction or player acquisition. 2019’s version of the draft is as good an example for that as you’ll find: the Patriots moved up and down the board in search of the best value.But even when they stayed put, they found it — at least that is the conclusion of ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay Kevin Faulk Jerseys 2019 , who recently wrote about each team’s best value selection. In New England’s case, McShay identified third-round selection Chase Winovich as a pick worthy of this classification. The Patriots chose Winovich with the 77th overall pick, roughly 33 spots lower than the general consensus had him ranked.“Edge rushing was a huge area of need for the them as they reshuffle their front seven,” wrote McShay about New England drafting the Michigan product. “Winovich produces. He’s a technician with great hands and good speed, and he’s going to give you plenty of effort. I like his array of pass-rush moves and his instincts. Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but New England got an underrated prospect who could end up being an effective contributor.”“Defensive end is relatively thin, so expect him to see plenty of snaps as Bill Belichick evaluates what he has. As my No. 44 prospect, Winovich recorded 35 tackles-for-loss over the past two seasons White Tedy Bruschi Jerseys ,” continued McShay. The 24-year-old will likely get to show his abilities — and by extension value — right away: he is projected to become an integral member of an edge rotation that also includes Deatrich Wise Jr. and trade acquisition Michael Bennett.What should help the rookie earn regular practice snaps and playing time is his versatile skill set: Winovich was a strong edge-setter in the running game in college, but was also productive against the pass. Even though his athletic ceiling may be limited and his relative lack of explosiveness might hurt him against NFL-caliber offensive tackles, he has the foundation a Belichick-coached team is looking for in its edge defensive linemen. In the end, McShay’s evaluation of the pick therefore has the potential to turn out to be accurate further down the line, and Winovich indeed into a high-value selection. If the Patriots and the defender are able to harness his strengths and form him into a Patriot-esque edge defender, he could very well turn into New England’s biggest steal of the draft.