Jon Lyons

Patriots: Five thoughts on the Patriots 53-man Roster

August 31, 2022

The Patriots cut down their roster to 53 players yesterday prior to the NFL roster deadline. Here are a few thoughts on the roster the Patriots will enter the regular season with: 1. Patriots opt to keep three quarterbacks: The Patriots opted to keep three quarterbacks which is a little bit of a surprise considering they could use every available roster spot now. Keeping Bailey Zappe is an indication that…

Patriots: Five Patriots that Stood Out in the Preseason Finale against the Raiders

August 26, 2022

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The Patriots lost to the Raiders, 23-6, in their final preseason game on Friday night. It was a frustrating performance overall for the starters, especially on offense. Here are five players that stood out: Matt Judon: The Patriots best pass rusher was it again on Friday night, creating several good rush opportunities and recording a sack in the second quarter. He looks primed for another double-digit sack season. LaBryan Ray:…

Patriots: Five Patriots that stood out in preseason game number two

August 19, 2022

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The Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers, 20-10, in their second preseason game on Friday night. New England is now 2-0 in the preseason with one game against the Las Vegas Raiders remaining. Here are five players that stood out: 1. Jonathan Jones: Jones has been one of the best slot corners in the NFL since entering the league in 2016. However, he stood out recently in practice and again against…

Patriots: 5 Patriots That Stood Out in Preseason Game One

August 11, 2022

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AP Photo/Michael Dwyer The Patriots lost to the Giants, 23-21, in their first preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday night. Here are five players that stood out: 1. Mack Wilson: Wilson played limited snaps, but showed some good range. The Patriots are banking on his athleticism giving a boost to their defense. 2. Tyquan Thornton: Thornton caught a touchdown at the end of the first quarter along the back…

Patriots: In Updated Patriots Offense, Pass Protection is the Biggest Area to Watch

August 7, 2022

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Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Patriots have been “streamlining” their offense and focusing more on certain concepts, such as wide zone, and newer verbiage in 2022. With that, there will be growing pains that the team is betting on paying off in the long run. Thus far in training camp, the offense has been inconsistent. As the Patriots move forward, the most important area to watch will…

Patriots: Previewing the Wide Receivers

July 29, 2022

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Eric Canha-USA TODAY SportsDepth Chart: DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne, Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor, Tyquan Thornton, Kristian Wilkerson, Tre Nixon, Lil’Jordan Humphrey Player To Watch: DeVante Parker Breakdown: Wide receiver has been a frustrating position for the Patriots and their fans for several years. The injury and subsequent retirement of Julian Edelman and the miss of the N’Keal Harry draft pick left the position mostly bare in 2020, one of the worst groups in the NFL. Last season saw a step forward,…

Patriots: Previewing the Tight Ends

July 29, 2022

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Depth Chart: Hunter Henry, Jonnu Smith, Devin Asiasi, Dalton Keene, Matt Sokol Player to Watch: Jonnu Smith Breakdown: The Patriots made two massive tight end free agent signings in 2021, bringing in both Henry and Smith. Henry was a success, catching 50 passes for 603 yards and nine touchdowns. He was excellent in the scoring range, with 29 of his 75 targets coming in the red zone. The team could use a little more production from…

Patriots: Top 5 Moments of Gronk’s Career

June 22, 2022

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Rob Gronkowski, the greatest Tight End in NFL history, announced his retirement (again) on Tuesday. Gronkowski ends his career with 621 receptions for 9,286 yards and 92 receiving touchdowns in addition to one rushing touchdown. He won four Super Bowls, three with the Patriots and one with the Buccaneers. In honor of his retirement, here are the top five moments of his career: 5. Super Bowl LII The Patriots lost…

Patriots: Patriots Should Move Trent Brown to Left Tackle Permanently

June 9, 2022

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Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The biggest stories surrounding Patriots minicamp is how the coaching staff duties will be worked out and how much Mac Jones will progress in his second season. Both are critically important for the future of the franchise. However, one other major story surrounding the team is how Jones will be protected this year. With that in mind, Trent Brown moving to…

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…