Previewing UMass Training Camp
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Patriots Camp Preview: Offensive Line
The Patriots offensive line struggled last season under the direction of former play caller Matt Patricia. After the season, Bill Belichick hired former Patriots offensive lineman and veteran offensive line coach Adrian Klemm to help fix this unit. Klemm’s first order of business is to figure out who his right tackle will be. With Conor McDermott and free agent additions Calvin Anderson and Riley Reiff all in the mix to…
Matthew Judon wants to finish his career with the Patriots.
Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon told Dan Roche of WBZ that he would like to finish his career in New England. Judon told Roche that “I don’t ever want to leave…I want to retire here. I love it.” "I love it here!": Over the weekend, Matthew Judon told @RochieWBZ that he wants to retire with the #Patriots https://t.co/OGG4Y3XffU pic.twitter.com/WOxXgaIDTv — WBZ Boston Sports (@wbzsports) July 24,…
According to Calais Campbell, Mac Jones is the worst trash talker he’s played against
Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports According to Atlanta Falcons defensive end Calais Campbell, Mac Jones might be the worst trash talker he has played against in his career. At least that is what he told The Athletic’s Josh Kendall. Atlanta DL Calais Campbell, a 16-year vet: "Philip Rivers was a good trash talker, but he was never disrespectful, Mac Jones actually, he was kind of disrespectful. I’m like, ‘Hold on, man.’…
Patriots sign WR Jalen Hurd and LB Diego Fagot. Will either make the team?
The Patriots filled two roster spots ahead of today’s first training camp practice by signing linebacker Diego Fagot out of Navy and former 49ers third round pick Jalen Hurd, a wide receiver out of Baylor. Fagot is a player many thought the Patriots might have signed after he went undrafted following the 2022 NFL Draft. He is tough, physical and smart. He is a long shot to make the team…
Patriots Training Camp Preview: Defensive Line
The Patriots will once again most likely carry seven defensive lineman. Like most teams today, the Patriots like to rotate their defensive lineman based on down and distance and situation. The Patriots front boasts some versatile and talented players that fit the scheme well. The question is, can guys like Christian Barmore produce up to his ability? If Barmore ends up being the player most believe he can, this group…
Patriots Training Camp Preview: Linebackers and EDGE Rushers
The linebacker position has changed in recent years. Teams are exclusively playing mostly nickel and dime packages now thanks to all the spread offenses they are seeing. The NFL has gone from a 21 personnel league to a 10 and 11 personnel league offensively. Defenses have adjusted and matching up with more athletes on the field. The Patriots have been doing it for years. You see how much they emphasize…
Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (9-7) at Sioux Falls Storm (9-7)
Kickoff: The Pirates open round one of the IFL Playoffs with a trip back to Sioux Falks to take on the Storm. The Pirates are on the road after losing 62-59 last week to Sioux Falls. It will not be easy but the Pirates know what to expect and they know they can win in this building. Here are three keys to tonight’s game. 1. Defense needs to play well: Sounds…
22 Burning Questions answered as the Patriots open training camp next week
The Patriots open training camp on Wednesday but before they do, hear 22 (11 on O, 11 on D reference) burning questions. 1. What affect will the O’Brien hire have on the offense: O’Brien will make a big difference. The offense will be organized, well coached and the play calling will be much better. Expect a 10 point plus uptick in scoring and a more creative scheme that utilizes all…
Dexter Southfield’s Liam Andrews commits to Penn State
Dexter Southfield defensive lineman Liam Andrews has committed to Penn State. Andrews chose Penn State from a final list that included Wisconsin and South Carolina. He had more than 20 offers from programs including Ohio State, Michigan, Oklahoma, Florida and Miami. https://twitter.com/1iamandrews/status/1682413779286478848?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA The 6-5 275 pound Andrews has been a two way starter for Dexter but will play defense for the Nittany Lions. As far as why he chose Penn…