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Patriots: Jonnu Smith restructure a sign Belichick believes in this year’s team

September 3, 2022
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The Patriots and tight end Jonnu Smith agreed to a contract restructure this week that will create $5.3 million in cap space for the team. The Patriots now have $8.9 million in cap space, the ninth most cap space in the NFL according to @patscap. The restructure does however add $2.65 million per season over the next two years to Smith’s contract. My new Patriots salary cap space number after…

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Patriots: Patriots sign versatile receiver Lynn Bowden Jr

September 3, 2022
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The Patriots have had a busy couple of days ahead of next week’s opener at Miami. The team signed former Dolphins wide receiver Lynn Bowden to their practice squad on Thursday after he was released by the Dolphins. Patriots sign WR Lynn Bowden Jr. to the practice squad; Place rookie WR Tyquan Thornton on IR; Release DL Henry Anderson from IR: https://t.co/sXKWs6cOXn — New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 1, 2022…

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Patriots: Teammates know Jones needs to lead the way in his second year if Pats are going to be successful

September 1, 2022
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It might only be Mac Jones’ second year in the league, but if the Patriots are going to be successful this year, he needs to be the guy leading the way. Fairly or unfairly, Jones is going to get most of the credit or most of the blame when it comes to wins and losses. Now, Matt Patricia, Joe Judge and Bill Belichick will garner some of the blame if…

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Patriots: Five thoughts on the Patriots 53-man Roster

August 31, 2022
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The Patriots cut down their roster to 53 players yesterday prior to the NFL roster deadline. Here are a few thoughts on the roster the Patriots will enter the regular season with: 1. Patriots opt to keep three quarterbacks: The Patriots opted to keep three quarterbacks which is a little bit of a surprise considering they could use every available roster spot now. Keeping Bailey Zappe is an indication that…

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Patriots: Breaking down the Patriots final cuts

August 30, 2022
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The Patriots trimmed their roster today from 80 players to 53 players. Here is a list of the players they cut today and why we don’t think they made the team. TE Devin Asiasi: Asiasi had a good camp but a lack of production and an inability to stay healthy ultimately did him in. I thought he would make the team as a move third tight end but the Patriots…

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Patriots: Bill Belichick is trying to buy his team time

August 30, 2022
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By Mason Sousa Bill Belichick in his press conference on Monday morning, 13 days before the regular season begins: “I’ve heard a lot of people comment on that September is an extension of the preseason… there’s some truth to that” I couldn’t disagree any more about that philosophy… especially when talking about the 2022 New England Patriots.  There’s a new offense being implemented with new coaches on that side of…

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Patriots: 53 Man Roster Projection. Who stays, who goes and why.

August 29, 2022
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The Patriots have to their roster down from 80 to 53 by tomorrow afternoon. Bill Belichick and Matt Groh can go in a variety of directions here. It is never easy to pinpoint exactly what they will do but we will give it a shot. Here goes. Offense QB’s (2) Mac Jones Brian Hoyer Thoughts: Jones and Hoyer are obvious locks but I don’t think Zappe is. Despite having his…

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Patriots Rewind: Raiders 23 Patriots 6

August 27, 2022
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Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images The Patriots wrapped up the preseason with an ugly 23-6 loss to the Raiders. It was a bad night all around and Bill Belichick summed it up perfectly after. “Too many little mistakes, too many big mistakes.” Here are five takeaways from last night’s game. 1. Mac looked lost: I have been preaching patience this summer with the Patriots offense but it was hard not…

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Patriots: Five Patriots that Stood Out in the Preseason Finale against the Raiders

August 26, 2022
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The Patriots lost to the Raiders, 23-6, in their final preseason game on Friday night. It was a frustrating performance overall for the starters, especially on offense. Here are five players that stood out: Matt Judon: The Patriots best pass rusher was it again on Friday night, creating several good rush opportunities and recording a sack in the second quarter. He looks primed for another double-digit sack season. LaBryan Ray:…

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