WORCESTER – The final stop on the four-day tour for NFL scouts in New England was Worcester and specifically, Holy Cross on Thursday afternoon. About 25 potential draft prospects had one final chance to put some good stuff on tape or, show off for the handful of scouts that were in attendance. The Ravens, Patriots, Packers and 49ers were on physically on hand, while the rest of the league will……
The ultra competitive CAA should be as good as ever this season and New England has plenty of action to go around. The defending champion URI Rams are coming off their first conference title since 1985. Meanwhile, UNH is coming off its 17th playoff appearance in the last 20 years. Maine is suddenly surging again after winning five games and Bryant has had a full offseason to continue getting acclimated…
The two-time (partially) defending Ivy League champs and their loyal fan base now know where the road will take them in 2025. The program officially announced the schedule on Wednesday morning. This year of course is unlike any in the last 70+ years, as Ivy League teams can now compete for an FCS postseason berth. The Ivy League titles are prestigious and special, but the opportunity to win a national…
By Evan Rodriguez NEFJ Contributor STORRS, CT – Chase Lundt stood before the media circle following Pro Day on Tuesday, appreciative of the moment that had just transpired. “I’m just happy to be out here with the guys again,” said the star offensive lineman, who could very well be a Top 100 pick. “It’s been three months since I’ve seen all of them, including the guys that are still working…
The buzz at training camp on those Tuesday morning practices in the August heat just hasn’t been there the last few years. That’s going to change in 2025. Not just because of the hope Drake Maye has brought to the fan base or the big name defensive free agent signings, but because the Patriots finally have a new No. 1 wide receiver for the (hopefully) franchise QB. Adam Schefter reported…
AMHERST – For the first time since being hired as Joe Harasymiak’s offensive coordinator, Mike Bajakian spoke with the media for the first time after practice on Tuesday. Here’s everything he had to say: On bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in the NFL to the younger guys “Football is football. I’ve coached at every level. High school, college, NFL. I’ve been playing since the Pop Warner level. A…
CHESTNUT HILL – It’s well documented how much Bill O’Brien and Mike Vrabel respect each other. Their friendship has been talked about at great length since Vrabel was hired as the next coach of the Patriots. But, what isn’t talked about enough is how much O’Brien’s BC program could help out the Patriots here in the short term while Vrabel – who spoke to the team on Monday before BC’s…
Many eyes of the NFL world will be fixed on New England this week. 95 and the Pike will be jammed (even more than usual) with scouts, coaches, GMs and media members from around the country It’s officially Pro Day week in New England, with BC, UConn, UMass and Holy Cross hosting their events on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday respectively this upcoming week. Pro Days are the final steps…
New England will be swarming with NFL executives, scouts and even some head coaches next week. While Pro Days around the country have already kicked off heading down the home stretch of the NFL Draft process, the region will be hosting a bunch of them next week. BC’s is Monday, UConn’s is Tuesday and Holy Cross is holding its big event on Thursday. In between all of that will be…
Culture and relationships. The two main objectives for the Patriots this free agency period has been to sign guys that will immediately help change the culture in Foxborough. That’s not to say the team isn’t signing good players, they obviously are, but the familiarity the staff – Vrabel in particular – has with many of the guys is a key theme. The latest is linebacker Jack Gibbens, who the team…