Author: John Sarianides
Matthew Slater wants to be remembered for more than just what he did on the field
Matthew Slater is entering his 16th season in the NFL. Best known for being one of the best special teams players in the league and one of the greatest special teams players of all-time, it is easy to talk about what Slater has done on the field. Slater however doesn’t just want to be remembered for what he accomplished on the field. He wants to be remembered for what he…
Jalen Hurd retires, Patriots sign WR Thyrick Pitts
Wide receiver Jalen Hurd’s career as a Patriot lasted all of a week as the 2019 third round pick of the San Francisco 49ers was placed on the reserved/retired list by the Patriots. With Hurd’s retirement, that opened up a roster spot and the Patriots used that spot to claim undrafted rookie wide receiver Thyrick Pitts from Delaware. Pitts was released by the Bears recently. The 6-2 201 Pitts had…
Young offensive lineman are front and center at Patriots Training Camp
The Patriots drafted Jake Andrews, Sidy Sow and Atonio Mafi in this past April’s draft with an eye to the future. Well, the future is now for them and second year offensive lineman Chasen Hines and Andrew Stueber. None of the young lineman were expected to get as many reps as they have thus far but this is life in the NFL. Training camp is a period of opportunity for…
The first day in pads for the Patriots lacked physicality and that is by design
Monday was the first day in pads for the Patriots and needless to say, it did not live up to the expectations of fans and media alike. People at Monday’s practice were expecting more contact and physicality. Much to their chagrin, they got neither. Admittedly, the energy at practice for a first day in pads was not great. The practice lacked tempo and pace at times but it wasn’t because…
“Pop” Douglas is popping at Patriots Training Camp
Rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas has been one of the early stars of Patriots training camp. The diminutive sixth round draft choice out of Liberty has caught people’s attention through four camp practices and has made the most of his opportunities thus far. “Pop” as he is called has impressed both as a receiver and as a return man. The humble Douglas is just trying to soak it all in….
Keion White is the perfect fit for the Patriots. In more ways than one.
When you meet Keion White in person, the first you notice about him is his size. He is a big man. He also has a serious demeanor and a face that could serve as the model for a bust in the Peo Football Hall of Fame. Maybe someday, White will end up there. For now White is just focused on his first training camp and getting acclimated to playing in…