Patriots are reportedly out of the Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes. It is time to re-focus and move on

August 7, 2024

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY SPORTS The Patriots will not be trading for star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk after all.  ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday night that the team has decided to pull out of the running for Aiyuk and are “excited about their young receivers and want to focus on them.”  Sources: After inquiring about Brandon Aiyuk’s availability, the Patriots have decided not to explore any further trade possibilities…

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Drake Maye’s two minute struggles overshadow his improvement

August 6, 2024

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye has shown growth and improvement over the course of the first 11 practices of training camp. Patriots coach Jerod Mayo praised him in his pre-practice press conference. “I thought Drake did a great job not only progressing on the field, but also off the field. You can already tell like he is going to put in that extra work. You know, I walked by the…

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Is Brandon Aiyuk really a possibility? Here is what we know

August 6, 2024

(Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) The San Francisco 49ers have given disgruntled star teceiver Brandon Aiyuk permission to seek a trade to a team that is interested and has spoken to the 49ers. So the Patriots, Browns and Steelers seem to be the most interested.  According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, all three teams are in the hunt for Aiyuk. Here is what we know so far in regards to…

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It is time for the Judon contract circus to leave town

August 6, 2024

Matthew Judon met with the assembled media after Monday’s training camp practice and as usual, the exchange was intresting to say the least.   Judon was initially joined by teammate Jahlani Tavai who was “speaking” on his behalf. Judon was doing his best Marshawn Lynch inpression and didnt want to get fined. Tavai was removed and Judon started answring questions. When asked why he left practice last Monday, Judon explained…

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Pirates advance to IFL Championship game with impressive 51-28 win over Green Bay

August 4, 2024

Images courtesy of the Massachusetts Pirates The Massachusetts Pirates thumped the Green Bay Blizzard on Friday night, 51-28 to advance to the IFL Championship game on Saturday August 17th in Henderson, Nevada. The Pirates will have to wait until Monday to find out who their opponent will be. They will either face the San Diego Strike Force or the Arizona Rattlers.  Quarterback Alejandro Bennifield completed 10 of 15 passes for…

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NEFJ Nuggets from Patriots training camp: Day 9

August 4, 2024

FOXBOROUGH- Condensed version of the nuggets from Saturday’s practice. Another hot one today on the practice fields. The temperature was already in the low 80’s at 10:30 am. Status report: (Group effort in the tent here. We have such a great media team covering the Patriots) NP: OT Calvin Anderson, S Joshuah Bledsoe, TE Jaheim Bell Non-participant: S Marte Mapu, DB Marcus Jones, WR Tyquan Thornton Limited- participant: OT Chukwuma…

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Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (9-8) at Green Bay Blizzard (14-3)

August 2, 2024

The Pirates shocked the IFL last week by knocking off the Frisco Fighters 53-50 in a come from behind win. Now they turn their attention to the number one seeded Green Bay Blizzard. The two teams last met on June 8th with the Blizzard prevailing 36-33.  The Pirates lead the all-time series between the two teams 5-3.  Here are three keys for the Pirates tonight if they want to advance…

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