New England Patriots fans are not happy about the Miami Dolphins trading for three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey. It’s yet another superstar added to a roster that has quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throwing to Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle on offense.
And it only cost the Dolphins a third-round draft pick.
It doesn’t help matters that the Patriots actually traded away a 2023 third-round pick as part of a package deal to acquire wideout DeVante Parker, who could now end up matching against Ramsey twice during the regular season.
So it’s easy to understand how a blockbuster move of this caliber might feel like a punch in the gut. What are the Patriots going to do about it?
That’s the biggest question with the AFC East suddenly surging with the greatest arms race in football right now. Ramsey is headed to the Rams, the New York Jets are trying to swing a trade for legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Buffalo Bills are still loaded with offensive talent.
Meanwhile, the Patriots could be losing their leading receiver, Jakobi Meyers, and one of their best defensive players and team captain, Devin McCourty, is retiring. It feels like the sky is falling.
Here’s what people were saying on Twitter about Ramsey joining the Dolphins.
How Jalen Ramsey to Miami puts immense pressure on the Patriots to land DeAndre Hopkins.
(Excuse my 🐸 voice) pic.twitter.com/fBhBPpyKIC
— Johnny Venerable (@JohnnyVenerable) March 12, 2023
Patriots fans realizing they have to go against Jalen Ramsey Tre’davious White Sauce Gardner and Xavier Howard all twice a year: pic.twitter.com/V7GGNqo91e
— #JacobSzn (@jacobsports12) March 12, 2023
Potential AFC East next year:
Bills
Jets with Rodgers
Dolphins with Jalen Ramsey and Vic Fangio coordinating that defense.Patriots.
As of this second, we’re easily the worst team in this division, Bill needs to make a splash in free agency and the draft to keep up the pace.
— SamuelDaHooper (@SRwaganje) March 12, 2023
They traded the 3rd round pick they got from the Patriots for Devante Parker. 😂🤣🤣
Devante Parker for Jalen Ramsey is a win for the Dolphins.
— Chessplaya (@Chessplaya3) March 13, 2023
I am mad that Jalen Ramsey is a Miami dolphin, I wanted the patriots to get him especially for that low of a trade price
— Forever Flee 🌎💙 (@RudeboyRome) March 12, 2023
Patriots are already pissing me off . How come they are not doing anything. Let the damn Dolphins get Jalen Ramsey . Just wild
— Cinko (@legalizemyhue) March 12, 2023
With the Dolphins acquiring Jalen Ramsey and the Jets on the brink of trading for Aaron Rodgers, the Patriots need to start making a splash if they want to avoid last place in the east.
— BostonEmpire247 (@BostonEmpire247) March 12, 2023
The patriots season is over with Jalen Ramsey coming to Miami and with Jets in talks with Aaron Rodgers. unless we get DeAndre there is no hops
— Celtics (44-17) (@Steven1Yd) March 12, 2023
Could Jalen Ramsey cover all the Patriots wide receivers at the same time …..?
— Dice Reynolds (@DiceKota) March 12, 2023
The Patriots offense has to face Jalen Ramsey twice a year now. That’s just great.
— Morgan (@redheadwriter) March 12, 2023
BOTH PLAYERS THAT I WANTED THE #PATRIOTS TO GO AFTER ARE COMING TO THE AFC EAST AND NOT PLAYING ON THE PATRIOTS:
Jalen Ramsey
Aaron RodgersUNREAL
— Justin Ramos (@NEPinsider) March 12, 2023
Patriots need D Hop more than ever now. I can’t watch Nelson Agholor getting bagged by jalen ramsey twice a year
— Benny Baseball (@BennyButtcheeks) March 12, 2023
#NewEnglandPatriots #NEPatriots Dolphins get Jalen Ramsey for a 3rd Rd pick! A+ trade for the Dolphins. Meanwhile #Patriots asleep at the wheel!
— FineTime (@TimeFinetime) March 12, 2023
Pov: The AFC East rn Bills: Good Dolphins: Jalen Ramsey Jets: Aaron Rodgers Patriots: terrified asf
— Lions🔛🔝 (@Joeyzzz_quotes) March 12, 2023
Because Jalen Ramsey cost a lot of money. and wasn’t that good last year. The Patriots can draft a cb and Jack Jones can be the number 1 cb if he gains weight.
— Rusty Nail (@rusty_nail_666) March 12, 2023
@MrOGRaider They could of had Jalen Ramsey for a 3rd rd pick! I do not understand these guys. 28 years old and can cover and tackle. What more do they want? Oh Right. He didn't play for the Patriots!
— notu2400 (@notu2400) March 12, 2023
