Day One of Patriots training camp is in the book. The team only practiced for about an hour and half. The focus was on individual drills and group period with three team periods mixed into the practice schedule. There was some good and some ehh. Here is what caught my attention. 1. Maye Day: I do not chart throws. I prefer to watching the quarterback and assess his performance from…

FOXBOROUGH – Stefon Diggs got the second biggest roar from the full house behind Gillette Stadium on Wednesday. No. 8 waved his arms up and down to hype the crowd up as he sprinted and skipped onto the practice field for his first training camp with the Patriots, seemingly soaking it all in. Only Drake Maye got a bigger ovation and the buzz was back – at least for one…

Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots have struggled offensively the past the past three seasons. Since 2022, the Patriots have averaged a combined 17.4 points per game under Matt Patricia, Bill O’Brien and Alex Van Pelt. That’s terrible. The Patriots were in the bottom five in scoring in the NFL each of those years. It is why the return of Josh McDaniels for a third tour of duty as offensive coordinator…

Getty Images Drake Maye exceeded expectations as a rookie and played well. He started after week six and stepped in and looked like a seasoned veteran. He threw 15 touchdown passes but also threw 10 interceptions. Maye could have done a better job of taking care of the football but overall, he played well enough to give the organization and fans alike hope that he is the future of the…

As the New England Patriots open training camp under new head coach Mike Vrabel, there are numerous, intriguing storylines to follow. Here are 10 to keep an eye on as training camp opens on Wednesday. 1. Drake Maye’s Development: Maye’s progress under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and how quickly he grasps the new offense will be paramount. Maye looked comfortable in the spring but what will he look like once…

There was a back-to-school, orientation day vibe at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday. Players reported officially for training camp before the first practice on Wednesday morning, while head coach Mike Vrabel met with the media, as did Hunter Henry, Christian Gonzalez and Brendan Schooler. Before leaving for the remainder of summer following OTAs in June, Vrabel had said that the next five weeks were critical in terms of guys staying in…

Getty Images The Patriots have one of the deepest running back rooms in the NFL. Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels love to run the football so all of these backs will have a role. It will be interesting to see how the Patriots deploy them during training camp and the regular season. Here is our running back preview. Rhamondre Stevenson, 6-0, 227 Oklahoma: Stevenson is the projected starter but his…

After a significant overhaul this off-season both in terms of a change in leadership and personnel, the pieces are in place for a dominant performance by the Patriots defense this season. Following a season where the Patriots’ defense, despite some bright spots, ultimately couldn’t carry a struggling offense, the front office made decisive moves. The most impactful changes came in free agency, with key additions like defensive tackle Milton Williams,…

Courtesy of the New England Patriots On the eve of training camp, the Patriots have signed the final draft pick of their 2025 class. Running back Tre’veyon Henderson has signed and ready for camp. Henderson, 22, was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 38thoverall pick out of Ohio State. The 5-foot-10, 202-pounder, produced two seasons of 1,000 yards rushing with 1,248…

Getty Images The offensive line was overhauled this off-season with the additions of rookies Will Campbell, Jared Wilson and Marcus Bryant and free agents Garrett Bradbury, Morgan Moses. They join an offensive line room that return several players from last year’s struggling room. Improving the offensive line was a priority going into this off-season. While the moves the Patriots have made do that, we won’t really know how improved this…