Patriots – Page 52 – New England Football Journal®

Matthew Slater returning for a 16th season

February 18, 2023

(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) The Patriots announced on Friday that Matthew Slater is planning on returning for a 16th season. The news comes as a surprise as many thought Slater would retire after last season. https://twitter.com/patriots/status/1626746867080888329?s=46&t=9Iqn5tabXF_MierDSj4Scg The announcement was met with universal applause. Slater is one of the greatest special teams players of all time and an all time great Patriot. Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick said…

Patriots release three players

February 16, 2023

0 comment

Images courtesy of New England Patriots On Wednesday evening, the Patriots announced the release of three players from the roster, Tae Hayes, Quinn Nordin and Kristian Wilkerson. Hayes was brought in late in the year and signed to the practice squad on Dec. 31, 2022 after originally being signed to the practice squad on Dec. 27. Hayes played in the final two games of the year for New England and had…

“In Bill We Trust” is no longer a thing around these parts

February 16, 2023

0 comment

Adam Glanzman/Getty Images The moniker “In Bill We Trust” came to define the Patriots dynasty in many ways. Even more so than “Do Your Job” or the “Patriot Way.” It meant that no matter what other teams did, Patriots fans trusted that Bill Belichick would always find a way to keep the Patriots in Super Bowl contention. Well, that trust has waned in recent years with the team missing the…

Patriots raise ticket prices but lower parking prices

February 16, 2023

0 comment

On Wednesday, the Patriots announced the first stadium wide ticket price increase since 2008. Prior to yesterday’s announcement, the team had only raised ticket prices in certain sections the last few seasons. The move comes on the heels of the team spending $300 million dollars on additions and renovations to Gillette Stadium. The team did announce that parking prices would be lowered or done away with all together. The team…

Patrick Mahomes is a top five quarterback all-time. Here’s why

February 15, 2023

0 comment

Getty Images Typically, I am the type of person that says, “pump the brakes” when sports analysts and hot takers rush to say a particular game or player is the “best ever.” Being the best is unique, literally only one person can occupy that spot and often what looks bright and shiny in the moment fades over time. Patrick Mahomes is different. Based on his numbers and the eye test,…

The Chiefs operate like the dynastic Patriots did. That’s why they’re the next great dynasty in the NFL

February 13, 2023

0 comment

Matt Slocum/AP Patriots fans, cover your eyes. The NFL’s next great dynasty is the Kansas City Chiefs. I know, real prophetic. The reason I think the Chiefs are going to be the next great dynasty partly has to do with Patrick Mahomes and more to do with the way Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach have built this team. The Chiefs are built like the dynastic Patriots were. They…

The Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII and there are plenty of local connections who contributed to the win

February 13, 2023

0 comment

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 last night in Super Bowl LVII. It was a thrilling game that came down to the wire with a hobbled Patrick Mahomes leading the Chiefs on one final drive that culminated with a 27 yard Harrison Butker field goal to win it. With the win, the Chiefs have now won two Super Bowls in the last four years. Several players and…

Ranking The Patriots Six Super Bowl Victories

February 10, 2023

0 comment

The Patriots went to nine Super Bowls from 2001-2018 and won six championships. Each game, and season, had incredible moments. This is a ranking of those six victories, weighing both entertainment value and significance to the larger dynasty. 6. Super Bowl LIII The final Super Bowl victory of the dynasty era was the lowest scoring of all the championships, with New England beating the Rams 13-3. The game had plenty…

Revis makes Pro Football Hall of Fame

February 10, 2023

0 comment

Image courtesy of Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Though not here long, Darrelle Revis’ contribution to the 2014 championship should be remembered appreciatively. On Thursday night during the NFL Honors, Revis was named as part of the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Revis, Ronde Barber, Zach Thomas, Joe Thomas, DeMarcus Ware, Chuck Howley, Joe Klecko, Ken Riley and Don Coryell were all part of the class that will be…

The Patriots interest in Zay Flowers is not a surprise. Question is, do they take him at 14?

February 9, 2023

0 comment

Reports have surfaced that the Patriots spent a lot of time with Boston College receiver Zay Flowers at the East-West Shrine Bowl last week. Flowers was on the West roster which was coached by Troy Brown and other Patriots assistants. Flowers practiced during the week but did not play in the game. The Patriots could use a receiver like Flowers. They do not have that versatile piece at the position…

1 … 50 51 52 53 54 … 148