FOXBOROUGH – On paper, the idea of Christian Barmore and Milton Williams just causing all kinds of havoc on opposing offensive lines and running games next year should have Patriots fans salivating. But, after a blood clot scare last season that cost Barmore 2024 and almost cost him his life, the big D-lineman out of Alabama is feeling good and says he believes he’s ready to go heading into OTA’s…
AP Photo, Michael Dwyer It is well known that a favorable schedule provide a boost to a team’s playoff chances. On paper, the Patriots’ 2025 schedule makes them a playoff contender requires a nuanced look at both the schedule itself and the team’s projected capabilities. The 2025 Patriots schedule has been released, and based on traditional metrics, it is indeed one of the easiest schedules in the National Football League….
The New England Patriots’ 2025 schedule features a mix of familiar AFC East foes, matchups against the AFC North and NFC South, and intriguing cross-conference contests based on their 2024 division finish. The season includes three nationally-televised primetime games and a late Bye week. Here’s a breakdown of the Patriots’ 2025 schedule: Preseason Schedule: Week 1 (Aug. 8): vs. Washington Commanders Week 2 (Aug. 16): at Minnesota Vikings Week 3…
Image courtesy of Brian Hines Milton Williams met with the media on Tuesday and addressed several topics. Williams talked about adjusting to the Patriots scheme, being challenged by Mike Vrabel to be a leader and adjusting to Terrell Williams not being in the building. Here are some of the key talking points from today’s press conference. Williams adjustment to the Patriots and head coach Mike Vrabel’s coaching style: Williams shared…
Schedule release day is almost here. It’s one of the most fun days of the season for football fans. Every team is 0-0 and not only can you start planning those road trips and tailgates, but you can start to take a shot at guessing where your favorite team might end up record wise this season. Ahead of the full release on Wednesday, let’s take a look at what the…
The Patriots made a series of roster moves on Monday, signing defensive tackle Isaiah Iton (first-year player), guard Mehki Butler (rookie free agent) and defensive tackle Wilfried Pene (rookie free agent). The Patriots released former Merrimack offensive lineman Cole Birdow in the process. Birdow had a good pro day in March and earned a shot at rookie mini camp but he ultimately did impress enough to stick. These moves followed…
FOXBOROUGH – Over the last couple months, Merrimack’s Cole Birdow and BC’s Jack Conley have gotten to know each other quite a bit. Whether it was the Local Day workout hosted by the Patriots or Pro Day at BC, the two had built a bit of a camaraderie going through the pre-draft process together. Now, their NFL journey has started together too. Both Birdow and Conley were inside the field…
FOXBOROUGH – The first Patriots rookie minicamp practice on Friday was a bit of a New England college showcase. No matter where you looked on the field inside the Win Waste Innovations Field House, you could pick out a player representing the local scene one way or another. BC’s Jack Conley and Merrimack’s Cole Birdow both got plenty of work with new offensive line coach Doug Marrone, first round pick…
New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams recently experienced a health scare that has required him to work remotely from his home in Detroit on doctor’s orders for the past few weeks. Mike Vrabel broke the news on Friday prior to Patriots rookie mini camp kicking off. After practice, Williams spoke to the media via Zoom and addressed his health. Williams confirmed he had a “medical scare” but emphasized that…
Courtesy of Kevin Stone/NEFJ Patriots coach Mike Vrabel met with the assembled media on Friday ahead of the first rookie mini camp practice. Vrabel discussed several topics related to the team’s rookie minicamp and he gave an unexpected health update on defensive coordinator Terrell Williams in his opening statement. Here are some of the things Vrabel touched on. Rookie Acclimation: Vrabel emphasized the goal of getting the rookies acclimated to…