There’s a new sheriff in town. Whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing remains to be seen.Per a source with knowledge of the ongoing labor negotiations between the NFL and the NFL Players Association White Derek Rivers Jerseys , Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has taken a much more visible and vocal role, so far. He has become a driver of the discussions, emboldened by the perception (and to a large extent reality) that Patriots owner Robert Kraft played a major role in getting the 2011 deal done, following a lockout that lasted more than four months. Jones, apparently, wants to be the one who gets the credit for getting this one hammered out.Jones has made plenty of deals during his time in the NFL and prior to it, but he at times has a knack (in the opinion of some) for talking too much, which can lead to the ruffling of some feathers. Indeed, we’re told that Jones’ remarks regarding player health and safety during a bargaining session earlier this month sparked a spirited discussion with Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, a member of the NFLPA Executive Committee. While Jones apparently didn’t reprise his “if I didn’t have 50 concussions during my own football career I would have been the President” shtick from several years ago, it was enough to test the feel-good vibe that has characterized the discussions to date.Jones’ ascension also creates a bit of awkwardness regarding his 2017 assault on Commissioner Roger Goodell. But Goodell and Jones seem to have patched things up (at least enough to work together) Derek Rivers Jerseys 2019 , and there’s a belief that Goodell hopes to parlay a new CBA into a new round of TV networks into a ride off into the sunset.<u></u>Although, as initially reported here several weeks ago, the league wants to get a new deal in place before the start of the NFL’s 100th season, that could be an unrealistic objective, it’s not out of the question that a deal will be done in time to be annouced in the days preceding the Super Bowl, possibly with both the CBA and TV planes landing at or about the same time.It remains too early to know whether any potential timeline will become the actual timeline, because the deal has far too many moving parts. And the reality is that it’s far too early to know whether the direct involvement of one of the NFL’s biggest movers and shakers could make a good outcome for all parties more likely, or less likely. 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 White Deatrich Wise Jerseys , 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, 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 Deatrich Wise Jerseys 2019 , Winovich recorded 35 tackles-for-loss over the past two seasons,” 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.