Onwenu embracing the changes on offense while staying positive

July 31, 2024

Michael Onwenu is now on of the elder statesman along the Patriots offensive line. Onwenu, a free agent this off-season re-signed with the Patriots on a three year, $57 million dollar contract.  Entering his fifth season with the organization, Onwenu is one of the Patriots best players and arguably their best offensive lineman. He has played for four different offensive line coaches in his time with the team. Despite that,…

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Six practices in and Drake Maye has a long way to go

July 31, 2024

I finally got to see Drake Maye in person on Tuesday and a lot of what I saw on film for the past two years is still present in his game. Maye is physically talented, there is no doubt about that. The arm talent especially pops in person but he has a lot to work on mechanically.  For starters, his footwork has improved but he is still heavy footed. Part…

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Jabrill Peppers signs 3 year, $24 million dollar extension

July 26, 2024

AP PHOTO/ Michael Aimsworth The Eliot Wolf shopping spree continues. Wolf has prioritized re-signing the team’s pending free agents this off-season and the latest is safety Jabrill Peppers who signed a three year, $24 million dollar deal that could be worth up to $30 million dollars. Peppers has become one of the team’s best defensive players and a leader both on and off the field. He is coming off his…

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A new offensive system won’t look good early

July 26, 2024

USATI/ Patriots Wire The reaction to the Patriots new offensive system has been mixed through the first two days of practice. It is similar to the response we saw two years ago when the Patriots dabbled in west coast concepts under Matt Patricia. Enter new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt who is actually installing the west coast offense, not playing around with it like Patricia did in 2022.  Installing a…

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Guide to Patriots Training Camp

July 24, 2024

Courtesy of the New England Patriots/Patriots Place The Patriots officially kick off training camp on Wednesday with their first official practice. Here are some things to look for as the Patriots kick off their 65th season of football in New England. Mayo era begins: The Jerod Mayo era begins in Foxboro. After 24 years of Bill Belichick and the greatest run in NFL history, the Patriots are going in a…

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Patriots Positional Preview: Quarterbacks

July 24, 2024

AP Photo/Mark Stockwell After months of speculation regarding what the Patriots would do with the third overall pick in this past April’s draft, the team selected quarterback Drake Maye, out of North Carolina.  Maye represents hope after the Patriots failed to develop Mac Jones under Bill Belichick. As a result, the team traded away Jones this off-season to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth round pick.  The Patriots have stressed…

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Patriots Positional Preview: Running Backs

July 23, 2024

AP PHOTO The Patriots reinforced the running back room in the short term and long term this off-season by signing Antonio Gibson and extending Rhamondre Stevenson. Gibson signed a one year deal in March and the Patriots extended Stevenson to a four year, $36 million dollar deal in June. The deal locks Stevenson up as the team’s primary running back. The Patriots running back room also features Kevin Harris, veteran…

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Patriots Positional Preview: Wide Receivers

July 22, 2024

The Patriots beefed up the wide receiver position this off-season by re-signing Kendrick Bourne and adding veteran K.J Osborn in free agency. They also drafted wide receivers Ja’Lynn Polk with a second round pick and Javon Baker with a fourth round pick.  The hope is that upgrading the position will help an offense that has struggled the last two years make more big plays. Big plays have been few and…

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Patriots Positional Preview: Offensive line

July 22, 2024

Image courtesy of the New England Patriots The offensive line has been a source of consternation in recent years for the Patriots. Injuries, inconsistency and bad coaching have turned what was one of the best units in the NFL for a long time into a liability. The Patriots have attempted to address the offensive line in both the draft and free agency but they have had mixed results. 2022 first…

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Spotlight on rookies as they report for training camp

July 19, 2024

Images courtesy of the New England Patriots It is hard to believe but Patriots rookies reported for training camp today. The spotlight will be mostly on quarterback Drake Maye however, the class as a whole will be under scrutiny as the Patriots look to turn things around under first year coach Jerod Mayo. The Patriots only drafted one defensive player, cornerback Marcellas Dial out of South Carolina in the sixth…

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