The Patriots had another cutthroat day

The Patriots added a bruising running back and a shifty possession receiver on Tuesday, all while saving money and undercutting a division rival. In other words: business as usual in Foxboro. The Patriots — after Adrian Peterson came for a visit and incumbent LeGarrette Blount indicated he’s not interested in the team’s standing offer — extended an offer sheet to restricted free-agent running back Mike Gillislee of the Bills. NFL Network reported the deal is structured in such a way — two years, $6.4 million, with $4 million in Year 1 — that it would be tough for the Bills to match in the allotted five days, comparing it to when the Patriots poached playoff hero Chris Hogan from Buffalo. The