Sights & sounds from Patriots practice – Preseason Week 3

August 22, 2023

FOXBOROUGH – After calling off joint practices with the Titans this week, the Patriots were back on the lower field behind Gillette Stadium on Tuesday for the first of two sessions this week. The Pats head to Nashville on Thursday for the final preseason game on Friday night and then it’s on to Philly. Practice was about an hour and 10 minutes and we had some interesting developments… -Mike Gesicki…

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Now home for the week, Pats will look to maximize opportunities before final preseason game

August 21, 2023

Following the scary scene involving Isaiah Bolden on Saturday night, the Patriots chose to cancel joint practices in Tennessee this week. New England will still travel to Nashville on Thursday for the final game of the preseason Friday night, but instead of picking up the entire organization and traveling once again, Bill Belichick, his staff and the team will now look to maximize the two days of practice here at…

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Five Players that stood out in preseason game against Green Bay

August 21, 2023

Image courtesy of Sports Illustrated By Jon Lyons NEFJ Correspondent The Patriots defeated the Packers 21-17 in their second preseason game on Saturday night. More importantly, the game was suspended in the fourth quarter due to a serious injury sustained by Patriots corner Isaiah Bolden. Our thoughts are with him. Though less meaningful, here are five players that stood out during the game: Mac Jones Jones started the game, his…

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Bill Belichick proves that his players matter to him beyond just football

August 21, 2023

Bill Belichick has long had the reputation of being all business. when it comes to running the New England Patriots. He has always done what is best for the team, even if it means alienating the locker room at times. Belichick has never had a problem cutting or trading a player, including a veteran player. In many ways, he has earned his callous reputation however on Saturday night we saw…

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Patriots Rewind: Seven Points on the Patriots 21-17 win over the Packers

August 20, 2023

        Courtesy of John Fisher/GettyImages The Patriots “beat” the Packers 21-17 in abbreviated game. The game was suspended with 10:29 left in the fourth quarter after rookie cornerback Isaiah Bolden was hurt when he collided with linebacker Calvin Munson.  Bolden was on the ground for a long period of time. Bill Belichick and Packers Coach Matt LaFleur met while Bolden was being tended to and decided that…

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A lot of positives for Patriots offense in second preseason game

August 19, 2023

Image courtesy of Sports Illustrated For those that wanted answers about this Patriots team, we got some on Saturday night. After jaw-jacking and scuffling with Green Bay during joint practices this week, the teams were at it again pregame before a 21-17 “win” for the Patriots. Unfortunately, the game ended in scary fashion when corner back Isaiah Bolden was injured and carted off the field with 10:29 remaining. After some…

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Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (0-1) at Green Bay Packers (1-0)

August 19, 2023

Kickoff: It is preseason game number two for the Patriots tonight against the Green Bay Packers from Lambeau Field. The last time we saw the Patriots, they did not look good in a 20-9 loss to the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. The offense in particular struggled but none of the primary starters played specifically quarterback Mac Jones. They will play tonight and after a great finish to joint practices on…

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Did Thursday’s chippy practice in Green Bay wake the Patriots up?

August 17, 2023

Image courtesy of AP Fights, jaw-jacking, guys getting kicked out of practice. Usually, it’s the sign of a team with no control and last year when New England and Carolina scuffled, it was a sign of things to come for two not-very-good teams. The Patriots and Packers reportedly had a day full of skirmishes on Thursday, with Anfernee Jennings getting kicked out. Keion White reportedly got into it with former…

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Recapping the first Joint Practice with the Packers

August 17, 2023

Image courtesy of the Green Bay Packers The Patriots had an up and down first day in their joint practices with the Packers. There were some positives and negatives. Here are my thoughts on what we heard about day one from Green Bay. – The offense stalled in team period. They had their moments in group and team periods but too many mistakes at times and the offensive line struggling…

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Packers are the perfect joint practice opponent for the Patriots

August 16, 2023

Courtesy of Packers Wire/USA Today The Patriots will begin joint practices today with the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay. Joint practices are now common place in the NFL. The Patriots will practice today and tomorrow with the Packers ahead of their preseason game on Saturday night at Lambeau Field. The Packers are the perfect practice opponent for the Patriots. They are strong in areas the Patriots need to be…

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