The Patriots should have one of the best cornerback rooms in the NFL going into this season. Led by Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis, the Patriots have a good blend of veteran experience and young talent at the cornerback position. Length and an ability to play man coverage are prerequisites for a cornerback to play in the Patriots defense. They have an abundance of both with this group. Here is…
The Patriots are looking to turn a new page in 2025, with a new coaching staff and several new additions, the goal is to return to contender status. After a challenging 2024 season, the pressure is on several Patriots players to step up and deliver. If the Patriots are going to meet the lofty expectations set for them under first year coach Mike Vrabel, several key contributors will need to…
Courtesy of Devin Boles I had a chance to chat with former Londonderry standout and Phillips Exeter Academy EDGE Devin Boles recently. We talked about Devin’s off-season thus far, his recruitment and what he is looking for in a school. Some good stuff here. NEFJ: How has the off-season gone for you so far? What have you done in regards to getting yourself ready for the upcoming season? DB: “Great,……
Courtesy of the Massachusetts Pirates The Massachusetts Pirates clinched a playoff spot after a decisive 54-31 victory over the Iowa Barnstormers on Thursday night at the Tsongas Center. The loss was Iowa’s ninth straight. The Pirates wasted no time establishing their style of play with quarterback Kenji Bahar connecting with Teo Redding on a 43-yard touchdown pass on the very first play of the game. After an Iowa interception, the…
The Massachusetts Pirates (6-6) will host the Iowa Barnstormers (1-11) tonight at the Tsongas Center. The Pirates will be looking to sweep the season series and continue their climb toward a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, currently sitting just one win behind Tulsa for the final berth. Tonight’s game marks the second meeting between these two teams this season, with the Pirates dominating the last meeting on June 14th…
The Patriots’ safety depth for the 2025 season features a blend of established veterans, key special teams contributors, and promising young talent. With a renewed focus on utilizing free and strong safeties in the scheme, Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf emphasized the position in free agency and the draft. The Patriots were able to add competition and depth to a position that was already well stocked. Now it is a…
The Bishop Hendricken Hawks have only six scheduled games for this upcoming season. It is hard to find games when are the top program in your state and one of the top programs in New England. Hendricken is willing to travel in the Northeast. They have played games in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get more schools in those states to play them. Here is a look……
The Patriots will have a major leadership void heading into training camp. Head coach Mike Vrabel and his staff will be counting on guys to step up and replace David Andrews, Jonathan Jones and Deatrich Wise. All three were experienced, Super Bowl winning players who were respected in the locker room and led by example. Replacing the three will be difficult but there are several players on the roster who…
Image courtesy of Femi Babalola Boston College has secured a significant commitment for their 2026 recruiting class with the addition of Femi Babalola, a highly-touted three-star quarterback from Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee. Babalola announced his decision on Monday, choosing the Eagles over a strong list of offers that included Arizona, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, NC State, and Wake Forest. Babalola, stands at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, is……
Image courtesy of Charlie Hanafin We had an opportunity to chat with Dexter-Southfield athlete Charlie Hanafin after his recent commitment to West Virginia. Hanafin joins his brother Shane (B.C) and Ronan (Clemson) who also play division one football. Charlie says he will lean heavily on their experience to guide his own. Here is what Charlie had to say about his commitment to West Virginia, what it means to him and……