John Sarianides

12 New England draft prospects make the Senior Bowl watch list

August 21, 2024

The Senior Bowl unveiled their 12th watch list today and 12 draft eligible prospects from New England schools made the list. Here are the players who made the list and a list of players who warrant consideration by the Senior Bowl or the other pre-draft all-star games. Boston College Kam Arnold, LB Bryquice Brown, CB Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE Cam Horsley, DT Amari Jackson, CB Ozzy Trapilo, OT Treshaun Ward, RB……

Patriots add depth at linebacker and receiver

August 21, 2024

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It was a busy day for the Patriots on Tuesday as they signed linebackers Kobe Jones and Christian McCaroll and they claimed wide receiver Matt Landers from the Browns. Jones, 26, has spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers after originally joining Atlanta as a rookie free agent out of Mississippi State in 2021. The 6-foot-3, 255-pounder, played in six games…

10 new high school coaching hires to watch in New England

August 20, 2024

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As usual there were several coaching changes this off-season. Several programs in New England hired new head coaches. We could not break all of them down but we have complied a list of some of the most notable coaching change in the region. So, without further ado. Here are ten coaching hires to keep an eye on as the high school season begins in the region. 1. Paul Zukauskas, B.C High……

5 observations from our camp visit with URI

August 20, 2024

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KINGSTON- We visited with the URI Rams on Friday morning. The Rams, are coming off of a 6-5 season and looking to make a run in arguably the toughest conference in FCS football. When I asked head coach Jim Fleming about finally “kicking the door down” and winning the conference, Fleming said it is more about the process and getting there than talking about getting there. The Rams have a……

Mayo says Maye could be Patriots starting quarterback in Week 1

August 19, 2024

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Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Patriots coach Jerod Mayo made his first appearance of the season on the Greg Hill Show earlier this morning and talked about a wide range of topics ahead of Sunday’s preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. Mayo addressed the quarterback situation and he reiterated that Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye are in a quarterback competition and that Maye has a shot at winning the competition and…

Pirates magical run ends with tough loss to Arizona

August 19, 2024

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Image courtesy of the IFL HENDERSON, NV- The Massachusetts Pirates lost their bid for a second IFL title in three years after a 53-16 loss to the Arizona Rattlers. Arizona jumped all over the Pirates early. Quarterback Dalton Sneed hit Jamal Miles in the end zone for a nine-yard touchdown, putting Arizona up 8-0 in the first quarter. The score would stay that way into the second quarter. The Rattlers…

NEFJ Nuggets from Patriots training camp – Day 16

August 18, 2024

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The Patriots were in full pads on Sunday after a walkthrough on Saturday. Here are some observations from what was a good practice. Weather: Cloudy, 68 Degrees Practice Type: Full Pads Wolf Press Conference Highlights On Mathew Judon EW: “Yeah, like I said on the broadcast, all these decisions are difficult. We have to weigh now, the future, what’s best for the team, what’s best for the player, and it…

Wolf addresses current state of offensive line prior to Sunday’s practice

August 18, 2024

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Patriots Executive Vice President Eliot Wolf met with the media prior to Sunday’s practice and answered questions on several topics, most notably the offensive line. Despite the unit’s struggle in training camp, Wolf is confident the team has the right guys in the building. ”Okorafor’s taking reps on both sides. Onwenu took some reps at tackle yesterday. Again, I think we’re just trying to find the right combination. We feel…

IFL Championship Game Preview: Massachusetts Pirates vs. Arizona Rattlers

August 17, 2024

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Courtesy of the IFL The IFL Championship game is finally here. The Massachusetts Pirates face off against the Arizona Rattlers in Henderson, Nevada. With a win, Massachusetts would win their second IFL title in three years. This will be the second meeting between the teams in the championship game. Arizona leads the all-time regular season series 2-1, but with the addition of the 2021 United Bowl victory, the overall series…

10 storylines for the MIAA season

August 16, 2024

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By Tyler Amaral Another Massachusetts high school football season is upon us and there are no shortage of storylines heading into September. Let’s jump right into the top 10 things to watch this football season. What teams are most likely to make return trips to Gillette? Each year 16 teams make the trip to Gillette Stadium for the chance to compete for a state championship. Last year the teams were……