2022 – Page 85 – New England Football Journal®

Patriots: When it comes to the Patriots coaching structure, In Bill We Trust does not apply

May 18, 2022

In Bill We Trust is a moniker Patriots fans have adopted through the years to show faith in Bill Belichick and his decision making. Since the departure of Tom Brady in 2020 however, you are hearing that moniker being thrown around less and less. Now all of sudden, Patriots fans don’t trust Belichick. Especially when it comes to personnel decisions and how he structures his coaching staff. Patriots fans have…

Patriots: Vince Wilfork selected as the newest member of The Hall at Patriots Place

May 17, 2022

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Photo: New England Patriots Vince Wilfork woke up to some pretty spectacular news while starting his morning in Louisiana on Tuesday. Wilfork saw he had missed a call from a 508 area code. He called the number back and was given the news by Mr. Kraft himself that No. 75 was the newest member of the red jacket fraternity after winning a fan vote that also included Mike Vrabel and…

Patriots: Lyons’ thoughts on the Patriots 2022 Schedule

May 17, 2022

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Image courtesy of the New England Patriots The Patriots 2022 schedule is officially out. It is a 17-game slate that begins in Miami and ends at Buffalo. Here are some initial thoughts on the schedule: -Early season trip to Miami: The Patriots have historically struggled late in the season in Miami; this year they will get a chance to play the Dolphins early in the season in Florida. The heat…

High School: The League wraps up regular season, playoffs & championship set for Sunday

May 16, 2022

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It’s only been a few weeks, but teams participating in the The League have shown how quickly team sports – football in particular – can bring a bunch of guys together. As Harrison Bloom (Timberlane HS, NH) watched his game-winning field goal split the uprights with seven seconds left on a hot May Sunday afternoon, it looked and felt like he just kicked a state championship winner based on the…

Renegades: Boston gets scare in St. Louis, but now 5-0

May 16, 2022

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For the first time in 1,484 days, the Boston Renegades trailed in a football game at halftime on Saturday night. Boston trailed the St. Louis Slam 21-19 after a rare slow start in the first half. The last time the Renegades trailed a game at the break was April 21, 2018 in game that ultimately ended in a three-point defeat, one of the last losses for the franchise over the…

Recruiting: Schools in Connecticut and Massachusetts to host Show Days on Monday and Tuesday

May 15, 2022

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Ten schools will be participating in the inaugural New England Show Days which will take place this Monday and Tuesday. The Schools will host 30 -45 Min “Pro Day” type workouts on their own campus. Workouts will be staggered throughout allowing coaches to travel school to school and physically see the kids workout. The idea is the brainchild of Avon Old Farms Head Coach Jon Wholley. Wholley spent years as…

Pirates: Massachusetts Pirates (5-2) at Arizona Rattlers (6-1)

May 14, 2022

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The Pirates continue their west coast trip with a visit to the Arizona Rattlers. The last time the Pirates were in Arizona, they won the IFL Championship. The Rattlers have the best record in the league and appear to once again be among the favorites to win the IFL title. This game will challenge the Pirates defense. A defense that has been inconsistent this season. They are going to need…

Patriots: We not only lost a great Patriot in Gino Cappeletti, we also lost a great man

May 14, 2022

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We lost a legend and a gentleman on Thursday as Patriots great Gino Cappeletti passed away at the age of 88. Cappeletti was Mr. Patriot. He had a Hall of Fame career both as a player and as a broadcaster. We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Patriots Hall of Famer, Gino Cappelletti: https://t.co/gtMjrhfdFF — New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 12, 2022 Cappeletti was a wide receiver…

Patriots: Stidham trade caps off an underwhelming tenure in New England

May 14, 2022

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The Patriots drafted quarterback Jarrett Stidham in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. At the time, the prevailing thought was that Stidham could be the heir apparent to Tom Brady. Fast forward three years later and Stidham along with a seventh round pick have been traded to the Las Vegas Raiders for a sixth round. The trade brought to end a tenure of unfulfilled promise. Stidham slipped to…

Patriots: Breaking down the 2022 schedule

May 13, 2022

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Photo: @Patriots Schedule Day is always a sneaky great day on the calendar for football fans. No one really thinks about it until we’re all reminded a week or so before that Schedule Day is coming. It isn’t quite the same with Twitter leaks popping up everywhere throughout the day ruining the element of surprise, but still, once the league slate comes out it’s always fun to see where and…

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