Patriots’ lack of a playmaker shows up once again

September 26, 2023

The Patriots lack of a playmaker was once again evident in Sunday’s 15-10 win over the Jets. New England had several opportunities to blow the game open but the lack of a skill player who can stretch the field and make defenders miss in space hindered the offense once again. Having to drive the hall on every possession is hard. You need to mix in short drives that are the…

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NEFJ picks – Week 3

September 22, 2023

Alright, through two weeks of picks John is 15-7 and both Adam and Stone are 13-9. John and Adam went 8-3 last week while Stone was 7-4. Let’s see how this goes for Week 3… High School Springfield Central @ Xaverian Stone: Taking Xaverian here. Feels like this might be the best Hawks team they’ve had in a while, could be a shootout though, SC is always going to score points……

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Based on post game comments, the Patriots might have a commitment problem

September 19, 2023

If you listened to Mac Jones David Andrews and Hunter Henry after Sunday night’s game, you would think that there is a lack of commitment from some of the Patriots players. None of the players came out and said it outright, but if you read between the lines, it could an issue for the Patriots. When Jones was asked what has to happen for things to change, he gave the…

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Patriots Offensive Gameplan: Quick Game, RPO’s key to slowing Eagles front

September 10, 2023

If the Patriots want to slow down the vaunted Philadelphia Eagles defensive line, they are going to have to do it by getting the ball out of Mac Jones hands quickly. Three-step pass plays, quick five-step passes, RPO’s and perimeter screens are all on the menu as Bill O’Brien and the offensive staff try to find ways to slow down one of the best defensive fronts in the league while…

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Patriots sign tight end Pharaoh Brown and defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms. Place Riley Reiff on IR

September 5, 2023

The Patriots signed tight end Pharaoh Brown today. The 29 year old Brown was signed to the Patriots practice squad on Aug. 30. He has spent time with the Oakland Raiders (2017), Cleveland Browns (2018-19, 2022), Houston Texans (2020-22) and Indianapolis Colts (2023).  The 6-5 246 pound Brown played for Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien in Houston in 2020 so he is familiar with O’Brien and the system. The team…

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Belichick reminds us of his appreciation of Tom Brady

September 4, 2023

Bill Belichick made his weekly appearance on the Greg Hill Morning Show early this morning and he was asked about his favorite Tom Brady moments. Belichick gave a good, succinct answer that proves like us, he appreciated Brady and what he meant to the Patriots and the region. “Well, there are six of them that come to mind. Can’t say enough about Tom – what he’s meant to this organization,…

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Patriots add former first round pick Jalen area for to practice squad

September 1, 2023

The Patriots have signed former Eagles and Vikings receiver Jalen Reagor to their practice squad. The 2020 first round pick famously went one pick before Justin Jefferson.  A speedster from TCU, Reagor was supposed to be a guy who can take the top off of defenses and make big plays but he never materialized into that type of player. Instead, he has been a depth receiver and kick returner thus…

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Matt Corral is an intriguing addition for the Patriots

September 1, 2023

The Patriots claimed quarterback Matt Corral off waivers on Thursday. The 2022 third round pick was waived by the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday. The 6-2 220 pound Corral is a California native. He put up big numbers during his college career at Ole Miss playing for Lane Kiffin. He threw for 8,287 yards and 57 touchdown passes.  Corral was profiling as a first round pick but after injuring his ankle…

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Patriots sign 15 to practice squad as Belichick’s gamble pays off

August 31, 2023

The Patriots signed 15 players to their practice squad yesterday. Of the 15, 14 of them were players they released on Tuesday. The list includes quarterbacks Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham who among the players cut on Tuesday. Here is the full list of the players who were   signed to the practice squad.  S Joshuah Bledsoe, TE Pharaoh Brown, QB Malik Cunningham, OL James Ferentz, LB Joe Giles-Harris, RB…

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