Patriots’ focus needs to be on building off last season, not tougher schedule

July 13, 2026

Image courtesy of the New England Patriots When the NFL schedule dropped in May and handed the New England Patriots the league’s sixth-toughest slate, a familiar wave of anxiety swept through Foxborough. Coming off a stunning 14-3 turnaround in Mike Vrabel’s debut season, one that fell just short in the Super Bowl, it is easy to look at the gauntlet of a schedule and fear a regression. Viewing the 2026…

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Patriots Positional Preview: Defensive Backs

July 13, 2026

Courtesy of the New England Patriots The New England Patriots head into the 2026 season with a fascinating blend of elite, blue-chip talent at the top of the depth chart and a massive influx of young, hungry depth pieces looking to carve out roles under defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr. New England’s secondary should be one of the best in the NFL this season. Here is an individual breakdown of every…

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Potential Payton, Belichick coaching plan was nuts if it’s true

July 10, 2026

AP PHOTO The NFL is a league driven by massive egos, hyper-competition, and a ruthless instinct for self-preservation. Head coaches guard their authority like absolute monarchs, which is precisely why the latest revelation from Seth Wickersham sounds less like real football history and more like a fever-dream movie script. When Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots parted ways in 2024, the greatest coach of the modern era was suddenly…

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Catching up with JD Brown after his commitment to UConn

July 6, 2026

We had a chance to catch up with UConn commit JD Brown. Brown who committed to the Huskies on Thursday. The South Walton High School (Fla) senior quarterback threw for 2,558 yards and 29 touchdown passes as a junior. Standing at 6’3, 195, Brown has good size and athleticism. He has plus arm talent and can make plays out of the pocket as well.

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Underclassman Spotlight: Brady Mahoney, OL/DL, Chelmsford

July 3, 2026

Image courtesy of Brady Mahoney We recently chatted with Chelmsford 2028 offensive and defensive lineman Brady Mahoney. The 6’5, 319 pound lineman is garnering a lot attentive this off-season and he is becoming a household name. Mahoney loves football but he also has a lot of interests off the field. Let’s get to know Brady Mahoney. NEFJ: Talk about your football journey. When did you start playing football? What attracted……

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Recruiting Visit with Pingree WR/DB Colt Downey

July 3, 2026

We got a chance to catch up with standout Pingree wide receiver and defensive back Colt Downey recently. Colt talked about his spring thus far and how he has been preparing for the upcoming season.
Colt is an impressive young man who gives you honest, forthright responses. College coaches in particular, you will be impressed.

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5 position battles to watch at Patriots training camp

July 2, 2026

ERIC CANHA-IMAGN IMAGES As the New England Patriots prepare to head to the practice fields at Gillette Stadium for training camp in three weeks, head coach Mike Vrabel has his team in prime position to make a run at the Super Bowl again. While cornerstone pieces like franchise quarterback Drake Maye and newly acquired superstar wideout A.J. Brown are locked into their roles, several critical areas of the roster remain…

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