New backup QB Joshua Dobbs ready to help Maye however he can

May 7, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – Joshua Dobbs has been the definition of a journeyman quarterback since first entering the NFL in 2018. In those seven years, Dobbs has played for Pittsburgh, Arizona, Minnesota, Tennessee and San Francisco. He’s appeared in 23 games, starting 15 of them, throwing for 3,281 yards and 17 touchdowns with 15 interceptions. Nothing to write home about, but when you hear him speak, it’s clear why Mike Vrabel wanted…

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Dugger looking ahead to better days after rough 2024

May 6, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – Now one of the longest tenured Patriots players, Kyle Dugger is the guy other younger players are now looking to heading into 2025. It’s a strange spot for him to be in, but he’s embracing the new leadership opportunity under Mike Vrabel. Dugger spoke for about 10 minutes on Tuesday and appeared to be in a positive mindset after a tough, injury-plagued season last year. Now entering his…

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First CIAC Showcase event draws big attendance

May 5, 2025

By Craig Boland NEFJ Correspondent DANBURY – On a rainy day at Western Connecticut State, 130 sophomores, juniors and seniors that play in the majority public CIAC conference, ran through athletic testing, position drills, and 1-on-1s in front of roughly 20 college programs (FCS, D2, D3) for a showcase. Following the massive success of the NEPSAC/ISL Prep showcases and the Catholic League showcases in Nee Jersey & New York, the……

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Edelman wins 2025 Patriots Hall of Fame vote over Vinatieri & Mankins

May 5, 2025

We now know who will join Bill Parcells in the 2025 Patriots Hall of Fame class. Surprisingly, it isn’t the kicker he brought in as an undrafted free agent in 1996. Julian Edelman – who is extremely deserving and more than worthy of the red jacket – was voted in by the fans over both Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins, the team announced on Monday morning. “Julian Edelman is one…

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The Patriots are now Drake Maye’s team & he knows it

May 2, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – Drake Maye never seemed nervous in his rookie year while speaking to the media. He didn’t again on Thursday either when he spoke for the first time since January. There was still something different though. An even bigger whiff of confidence in where he and the team are at. The ‘year two jump’ or ‘sophomore slump’ will ultimately be the headline that gets talked to death this season,…

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Recapping the UNH spring game

May 1, 2025

By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff DURHAM – The UNH Wildcats wrapped up spring practices with their annual Blue and White Spring game on Thursday night at Wildcat Stadium. On the heels of a 2024 season that saw them reach the FCS playoffs for the 16th time in 20 years, this spring has seen a whole host of changes from the locker room to the coaching staff. With a slew of key…

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New Patriots LB K’Lavon Chaisson eager to get going in New England

April 30, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – Meeting the media for the first time as a Patriot on Tuesday, the team’s newest linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson was clearly ready to begin this new chapter of his career. After spending his six year career in Jacksonville and then Las Vegas last year, Chaisson believes he can bring just what this team needs as things continue to turn over,/ “Just relentless,” Chaisson said when asked for his play…

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Patriots release Joe Cardona

April 29, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – We’ve said it quite a bit the last few years, ‘the dynasty is officially dead.’ But, there was still always a piece or two still remaining. That is, until Tuesday afternoon. The longest tenured Patriot, long snapper Joe Cardona, was officially released by the team. Cardona has spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Patriots and had widely been recognized as one of the best, most consistent…

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Austin Hooper talks returning to Pats, familiarity with McDaniels & impression of Diggs so far

April 29, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – As the Patriots continue the offseason workout portion of the calendar, veteran tight end Austin Hooper met with the media on Tuesday afternoon. Hooper re-signed with New England on a one-year, $5 million dollar deal that could be worth up to $7 million. Both Hooper and fellow veteran Hunter Henry built a good rapport with Drake Maye. Hooper explained that playing with the now second-year QB was a…

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Former Cheshire QB Dante Reno talks portal decision & goals moving forward

April 28, 2025

One of the top quarterbacks to ever come out of Massachusetts and Connecticut is available. Late last week, former Cheshire QB, Sturbridge native and son of Yale head coach Tony Reno, Dante Reno officially entered the transfer portal after spending the early stages of his college career at South Carolina. Coming out of high school, Reno was the apple of many major programs’ eye. Reno had offers from South Carolina,…

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