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Patriots: Here’s why Michael Pinckney could be a key addition for NE

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Michael Pinckney #56 of the Miami Hurricanes in action against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 11, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

The Patriots signed former Miami LB Michael Pinckney on Friday.

Everyone’s ears should be on the ground each time the New England Patriots make a low-key addition to their roster. Head coach Bill Belichick constantly finds gems and often times you can’t tell the difference between the team’s backups and practice squad promotions — the “Do Your Job” philosophy runs deep in Foxborough.