Patriots

Patriots: Tyquan Thornton getting adjusted to life in the NFL

July 29, 2022
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When the Patriots drafted speedy wide receiver Tyquan Thornton in April, most people around here didn’t know much about him. The 40-time was really all people cared about, but once training camp started this week, fans expected to see this new fast car let loose out of the garage right away. That hasn’t been the case yet as Thornton has been pretty quiet while guys like DeVante Parker, Tre Nixon…

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Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from Day 3 of training camp

July 29, 2022
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If the first and second day of training camp for the Patriots was clearly 1-1 between the defense and offense, then Day 3 was more of a tossup. There was some good and bad from both units as things continue to progress towards the first padded practice on Monday. The Pats have one more practice this week on Saturday morning (9:30, open to the public) before the first day off…

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Patriots: Previewing the Wide Receivers

July 29, 2022
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Eric Canha-USA TODAY SportsDepth Chart: DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne, Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor, Tyquan Thornton, Kristian Wilkerson, Tre Nixon, Lil’Jordan Humphrey Player To Watch: DeVante Parker Breakdown: Wide receiver has been a frustrating position for the Patriots and their fans for several years. The injury and subsequent retirement of Julian Edelman and the miss of the N’Keal Harry draft pick left the position mostly bare in 2020, one of the worst groups in the NFL. Last season saw a step forward,…

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Patriots: Previewing the Tight Ends

July 29, 2022
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Depth Chart: Hunter Henry, Jonnu Smith, Devin Asiasi, Dalton Keene, Matt Sokol Player to Watch: Jonnu Smith Breakdown: The Patriots made two massive tight end free agent signings in 2021, bringing in both Henry and Smith. Henry was a success, catching 50 passes for 603 yards and nine touchdowns. He was excellent in the scoring range, with 29 of his 75 targets coming in the red zone. The team could use a little more production from…

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Patriots: Previewing the Offensive Line

July 28, 2022
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Depth Chart: David Andrews (C), Michael Onwenu (G), Cole Strange (G), Trent Brown (T), Isaiah Wynn (T), Justin Herron (T), William Sherman (G), James Ferentz (C/G), Yasir Durant (T), Yodny Cajuste (T), Drew Desjarlais (G), Kody Russey (C), Andrew Stueber (T), Chasen Hines (G), Bill Murray (G) Player to Watch: Cole Strange Breakdown: The Patriots offensive offensive line could be a strength once again if they stay healthy. David Andrews…

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Patriots: Patriots extend Davon Godchaux with a two year, $20.8 million dollar deal

July 28, 2022
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The Patriots announced a two year deal with nose Davon Godchaux earlier today. The new is for two years and $208 million. $17.85 million of it is fully guaranteed at signing. Patriots’ DT Davon Godchaux has signed a two-year, $20.8 million extension with New England that includes $17.85 million fully guaranteed at signing, per @DrewJRosenhaus and @RyanMatha, who negotiated the deal. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 27, 2022 The deal…

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Patriots: 10 players I am watching in training camp

July 27, 2022
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Training camp has officially kicked off and I am watching these ten players this summer. 1. Mac Jones: Jones development is the key to success for the Patriots. If he takes the next step and gets better, the Patriots will be better. Regardless of who is calling the offense, Training camp and the pre-season will go a long way in telling us where Jones is in his development. Bill Belichick…

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Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from Day 1 of training camp

July 27, 2022
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Football is officially back. Fans began filing into the stands surrounding the Gillette Stadium practice fields at 8 A.M. on Wednesday ahead of the first training camp practice of the season. Players reported to camp on Tuesday, but Wednesday was the first time the 2022 team took the field in a true football setting. Here are sights, sounds and thoughts from the roughly hour-and-a-half session. -The man of the hour,…

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Patriots: 5 questions that need to be answered in camp

July 27, 2022
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Image courtesy of the New England PatriotsThe Patriots officially opened training camp yesterday but their first practice is not until today. There are plenty of question marks facing this team as they open camp. Here are the top five questions that need to be answered by the time this team breaks camp. 1. Who is calling the plays on offense? Enquiring minds want to know. It is the number question fans…

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Patriots: Previewing the Defensive Line

July 27, 2022
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Depth Chart: DE Christian Barmore, DE Lawrence Guy, NT Davon Godchaux, DE Henry Anderson, DE Deatich Wise, DE Sam Roberts, NT Carl Davis, DE LaBryan Ray, NT Bill Murray, DE Jeremiah Pharms Player to Watch: Christian Barmore Breakdown: The Patriots defensive line had its ups and downs last season. They played well at times but they also struggled against the run and it showed, especially down the stretch. Bill Belichick…

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