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Mayo says Maye could be Patriots starting quarterback in Week 1

August 19, 2024
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Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Patriots coach Jerod Mayo made his first appearance of the season on the Greg Hill Show earlier this morning and talked about a wide range of topics ahead of Sunday’s preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. Mayo addressed the quarterback situation and he reiterated that Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye are in a quarterback competition and that Maye has a shot at winning the competition and…

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NEFJ Nuggets from Patriots training camp – Day 16

August 18, 2024
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The Patriots were in full pads on Sunday after a walkthrough on Saturday. Here are some observations from what was a good practice. Weather: Cloudy, 68 Degrees  Practice Type: Full Pads Wolf Press Conference Highlights  On Mathew Judon EW: “Yeah, like I said on the broadcast, all these decisions are difficult. We have to weigh now, the future, what’s best for the team, what’s best for the player, and it…

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Wolf addresses current state of offensive line prior to Sunday’s practice

August 18, 2024
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Patriots Executive Vice President Eliot Wolf met with the media prior to Sunday’s practice and answered questions on several topics, most notably the offensive line. Despite the unit’s struggle in training camp, Wolf is confident the team has the right guys in the building. ”Okorafor’s taking reps on both sides. Onwenu took some reps at tackle yesterday. Again, I think we’re just trying to find the right combination. We feel…

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Seven Points on the Patriots 14-13 loss to the Eagles

August 15, 2024
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AP Photo/Charles Krupa FOXBOROUGH- A late rally by the Philadelphia Eagles stunned the Patriots, as they lost their second preseason game of the season, 14-13. The story of course was rookie quarterback Drake Maye who played a quarter and a half and played well in his first extensive action of the season. Maye completed 6-of-11 passes for 47 yards. He had four carries for 15 yards and a rushing touchdown….

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Eagles at Patriots Live Chat

August 15, 2024
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Welcome to the Eagles at Patriots live chat. Share your thoughts on tonight’s game by commenting in the comments section. 1ST QTR Jacoby Brissett appears to be getting the start for the Patriots. see how long he plays. Lowe, Sow, Andrews, Onwenu and Chuks upfront to start. Starting with the perimeter screen early. In our game plan, I talked about using perimeter screens in this game. Three and out. Not…

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Patriots Game Plan vs. the Philadelphia Eagles

August 15, 2024
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The Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles tonight in preseason game number two. The teams did a joint practice on Tuesday and it was dominated by the Eagles. The Philadelphia front seven in particular was dominate, racking up over ten sacks in various team periods. The Patriots will play the starters some so the expectation is that they will play better tonight. Here five offensive and defensive elements of out game…

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Patriots Four Down Preview: Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) at New England Patriots (1-0)

August 15, 2024
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Kickoff: The Patriots will be playing preseason game number two this evening when they host the Philadelphia Eagles at Gilette Stadium. The two teams practiced together on Tuesday in a joint practice that was underhwleming from a Patriots perspective. New England has a lot to work on tonight, specifically along the offensive line which struggled on Tuesday. Expect the starters for both teams to play a fair amount in what…

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Judon trade a sign that the Patriots are looking to 2025 and beyond

August 15, 2024
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AP/ Michael Dwyer The Patriots traded edge rusher Matthew Judon on Wednesday to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2025 third round pick. The trade ends Judon’s tenure in New England after a tumultuous training camp in which he openly lobbied for a new contract and missed practice time due to his displeasure. The trade is further proof of what I have been saying all off-season. 2024 is a transition season….

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5 Things to Watch For in Today’s Joint Practices with the Eagles

August 13, 2024
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Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire The Patriots will wrap up training camp today with a joint practice against the Philadelphia Eagles. The two teams are scheduled to face off on Thursday night at Gillette Stadium in the second preseason game. Here are five things we will be watching for in today’s joint practice. 1. Drake Maye vs. the Eagles defense: Philadelphia’s defense will present a stiff test for Maye. It…

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It was a good weekend for the first round quarterbacks…except for Drake Maye

August 11, 2024
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AP Photo/Mark Stockwell It was a good weekend for the first round quarterbacks in week one of the preseason. At least for five of the six that were drafted. Drake Maye did not play enough to make an impression.  Here is how the rookie quarterbacks did in limited action this weekend. Caleb Williams (First overall): 4/7, 95 yards, 101.8 passer rating Jayden Daniels (Second overall): 2/3, 45 yards, 1 rushing…

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