Image courtesy of Philadelphia Inquirer FOXBOROUGH – Preseason game No. 2 is in the books. The Patriots and Eagles saw a lot of each other this week with two joint practices. None of the starters played on Saturday night in the last game at Gillette Stadium until Week 2 and it certainly showed at times. In what was a snoozer that turned into a fairly entertaining preseason game by preseason…
FOXBOROUGH – For the second straight day, Patriots and Eagles fans jammed the bleachers, hillsides and overflow ramps outside Gillette Stadium on Thursday morning. Day 2 of joint practices was far more physical and had a few more skirmishes, but overall, both teams certainly got productive reps out of both sessions. Even Kenny Chesney came out to take a look at what all the hype was about. Focusing more on…
FOXBOROUGH- When A.J. Brown stepped onto the field for his first joint practice against his former team, the energy in Foxborough immediately shifted. Suiting up for the New England Patriots, the elite wideout delivered a swift, physical reminder to the Philadelphia Eagles of the game-changing presence they once had. Throughout the competitive session, Brown showcased his trademark strength, route-running precision, and dominant playmaking, drawing groans from the Eagles fans that…
FOXBOROUGH – The buzz in and around Foxborough on Wednesday morning felt like a big time regular season game. By 7:30 a.m., Jalen Hurts jerseys were all over the Dunkin Donuts next to Mick Morgan’s on the highway. By 9:00 a.m., the line waiting for gates to open was absurdly long. Within about 20 minutes of fans being allowed into practice, the bleachers were jam-packed and the overflow ramps –…
NBC Sports Boston Joint practice sessions offer the most authentic test of training camp, pitting starters against unfamiliar schemes and fresh talent. As the New England Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles, five key areas will reveal plenty about where both rosters stand. 1. A.J. Brown vs. the Eagles Defensive Backs: The headline story of camp features A.J. Brown facing off against his former secondary for the first time. Brown has…
FOXBOROUGH – The fun part of summer starts on Wednesday. Before the first of two scheduled joint practices against the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday, the Patriots held a one-hour walkthrough on Tuesday morning. After it, players met with the media to discuss what lies ahead and the importance of this week. Philadelphia comes in with a loaded roster and Super Bowl expectations. New England has also loaded up a bit…
FOXBOROUGH – It’s not hyperbole to call this the most important week of the offseason for the Patriots. With a two-day preseason litmus test against the Eagles coming up in joint practices, we’ll know exactly where the Patriots stand against one of the teams that (should) be in the Super Bowl hunt. It was back to work in full pads on Monday after a walkthrough on Sunday. Here’s how everything went…
FOXBOROUGH – Connecticut native and former Harvard offensive lineman Jacob Rizy is currently living the dream. No matter how long it may last, Rizy’s time in training camp with the Patriots after growing up playing for Staples and then playing four years in Cambridge has afforded him a special opportunity to pursue his NFL dream back home. Following practice on Monday, Rizy got to meet with reporters for the first…
FOXBOROUGH – Will the Patriots starters see any time during Saturday’s preseason game against Philadelphia? As of now, that’s still to be determined. With two joint practices scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday against the Eagles this week, throwing Drake Maye, AJ Brown, Will Campbell, Milton Williams, Christian Barmore and others out there for a meaningless game, even if it’s only for a series or a quarter could be disastrous. That…
FOXBOROUGH – For one special summer afternoon on Saturday, the Patriots allowed the storytellers to metaphorically tell each other their own personal stories. The media covering the team regularly was invited to bring their families to training camp and a barbecue on Saturday. But, not just training camp like the same event last year…this time, they were also invited into the media workroom for Mike Vrabel’s pre-practice press conference, a…