Patriots: What to watch for in the second preseason game on Thursday night

August 19, 2021

It’s rare that preseason games have a lot of meaning behind them, but Thursday night is a big one for the New England Patriots. There’s obviously still the quarterback competition, but with only one preseason game left until Miami preparation starts, the game against Philadelphia may be the most competitive, real football action the Pats get until that Miami game. The Giants are here for joint practices next week before…

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Patriots: Wilkerson continues push for roster spot

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August 13, 2021

Throughout training camp, Kristian Wilkerson has made sure people have noticed him. The speedy second-year wide receiver has made an impact in a bunch of practices. Whether it’s deep balls, crossers over the middle or a comeback, Wilkerson has shown the ability to separate, make a catch and then turn it into bigger play with his running ability when he has the opportunity. On Thursday night in his first game…

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Patriots: Running backs show off versatility in win over Washington

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August 13, 2021

No matter who the Patriots quarterback is this season, their job may be a lot easier. Not because of the wide receivers or tight ends they signed and not just because of their outstanding offensive line, but because this group of running backs may be one of the best in the NFL and it was on display Thursday night. Led by rookie Rhamondre Stevenson (127 yards, 2 TD’s, one for…

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Patriots: In first bit of game action, Mac takes round one over Cam

August 13, 2021

If this were a prize fight, Mac Jones would be up 1-0 through the first round. After some see-saw days throughout training camp, Jones and Cam Newton took their competition to the game field on Thursday night for the first football game at Gillette Stadium since Tom Brady’s final game as a Patriot. New England beat Washington 22-13, but the only thing that mattered to the majority of the people…

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Holy Cross: Crusaders embracing expectations as two-time defending Patriot League champions

August 10, 2021

WORCESTER – After winning a second straight Patriot League title in a season unlike any other, the Crusaders are well aware of the expectations and target on their back this season. On Tuesday morning, the team met with the media, posed for a team photo in the historic Fitton Field stands and then took positional group photos and tossed footballs around on the pristine grass. There was a 10-year olds…

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Patriots: Stone’s sights & sounds from Patriots training camp – Day 12

August 10, 2021

FOXBOROUGH – For the final time before their first preseason game, the Pats were back at practice on a muggy Tuesday afternoon. This one was a bit different as the team was inside Gillette Stadium for the second time in five days, this time for a public practice. Here’s what stood out as the team prepared for the Washington Football Team… -As fans entered the stadium the very first song…

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Patriots: Quinn Nordin making the most of unexpected opportunity

August 9, 2021

We’ve all been there at one point or another. Looking on LinkedIn, completely unsure of what the future holds, praying that something falls into your lap. Patriots kicker Quinn Nordin was just like us, debating on his next step in life after going undrafted out of Michigan when he got a phone call from the Patriots. Now, with veteran Nick Folk missing time in training camp, Nordin has taken an…

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Patriots: Stone’s sights & sounds from Patriots training camp – Day 11

August 9, 2021

FOXBOROUGH – For the first time this camp, the Pats had their second straight day of padded practice. With just one more practice on Tuesday (3:30 inside Gillette, open to the public), the focus is slowly shifting to the first preseason game on Thursday night. Let’s recap what went down on Monday… -For once it was Jalen Mills hitting the field first, it was receivers coach Troy Brown who sprinted…

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