Author: Kevin Stone
Recapping Massachusetts Showcase Day (Dexter Southfield)
BROOKLINE – At around 11:15 on Tuesday morning, the Dexter Southfield football field was filled with gym classes playing Spikeball and some soccer. By 11:30, over 120 college coaches flooded the field as DXSF held its Showcase Day as part of the massive circuit being held around Connecticut and Massachusetts the last two days. Some elite programs – including BC – were on hand to watch the 25 players go……
Takeaways from Patriots rookie minicamp
For the first time in a long time, the local media got to watch the Patriots rookies for just under an hour on Saturday morning on the second and final day of rookie minicamp. 40 players total – draft picks, UDFA’s and camp invitees were all in Foxborough on Friday and Saturday getting their first taste of NFL life. While there wasn’t too many actual live football situations to learn…
New Patriots tight end Jaheim Bell reflects on game against BC last season
Back on September 16, 2023, new Patriots and former Florida State tight end Jaheim Bell got some bad info. Bell – a Florida native – had never been as far north as Boston when the Seminoles and Eagles played in the Red Bandana game on national television. So, when someone told him it was going to be cold (I mean, I know it’s New England, but no chance it’s below…
Andrews looking forward to newest chapter with Patriots
Entering his ninth season with the Patriots, David Andrews still has that desire. Often times, when retirement is legitimately considered, guys already have one foot out the door. Even last season, there was speculation that it might be the last one for No. 60 – one of the last few remaining players from the Dynasty years. But, whether it was being chirped by local high school kids while working out…
Godchaux believes things won’t be all that different for Patriots in 2024
It’s a new day and age in Foxborough, but so far, it hasn’t felt too different for the veterans. During his Mother’s Day brunch through the Chauxdown Foundation on Thursday, the big defensive tackle entering his fourth year with New England was asked how different the feeling is through the first few weeks of voluntary workouts. “Jerod is a Bill Belichick guy, so it’s not going to be like crazy…
On Mother’s Day weekend, Godchaux family keeps a unique tradition alive
For years, Lawrence Guy would do countless things in the community, with one of those being a shower for new or expectant mothers around Mother’s Day. Well, with Guy now gone, it’s Davon Godchaux and his wife Chanel keeping the tradition alive through the Chauxdown Foundation. On a beautiful Thursday morning at Gillette Stadium, the Godchaux’s hosted a brunch for 45 mothers or soon-to-be mothers and also gifted them all…
Demario ‘Pop’ Douglas eager to prove more in his second season
It was a bit of an up-and-down rookie year for Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas. Douglas showed flashes of what he can be, but also seemed to be in Bill Belichick’s dog house at times throughout 2023. Now, with a clean slate and an entirely new feeling around 1 Patriots Place in Foxborough, Douglas is focused on improving and showing what he’s capable of with a bigger sample size. “I…
Renegades continue to roll, win home opener by 50
Another night, another blowout for the Boston Renegades. Boston won its 42nd consecutive game this past Saturday, rolling over the Alabama Fire 56-6 in the home opener at Harry Della Russo Stadium in Revere. The Renegades (2-0) may look much different on the field, but the product is seemingly still an unstoppable freight train. The new QB duo of Megan McFadden and Jackie Lane combined for 133 yards with Lane…
Entering his second NFL season, Gonzalez feeling good & ready to contribute
Before we even got to truly see just how good Christian Gonzalez could be, his season was cut short in 2023. Now, the second-year corner from Oregon is feeling healthy and ready to go for 2024. “Healthy, excited to go, focused on just getting better and coming in every day and just keep getting back to work,” Gonzalez said to open his media availability on Tuesday when asked how he…