On this weeks episode of Patriots Beat we will touch on these topics During the NFL Network broadcast of Saturday's on-field workouts at the NFL combine, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was shown communicating with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach and good friend Greg Schiano in the Patriots' designated box. Patriots announced this week that Michael Lombardi has officially joined the organization as an "assistant to the coaching staff." a veteran voice who isn't afraid to challenge BB Danny Amendola - with many fans yelling of his release, which makes no sense cap wise, has he been given a fair chance by fans When will the Patriots make decision on whether to use the franchise tag on anyone this year? Is Aqib Talib worth franchising...or a 3/4 year contract? With the return of injured players in 2014 is this team good enough to go all the way as they stand right now? Why do so many Patriot fans "hate" Payton Manning If the Patriots aren't the most successful franchise currently operating in the NFL...who is Are people over reacting to just how good Seattle is Will BB go against the crowd again this year with his 1st draft pick