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Patriots: A focused and committed Christian Barmore is dominating in camp and that’s not good for his teammates or opponents

August 4, 2022
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Second year defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been a force thus far in training camp. He has been virtually unblockable at times. Veterans and rookies alike are struggling to block him one on one and on double teams. Barmore has come into camp in good shape, something that was a point of emphasis for him. He dedicated himself this off-season and the work is paying off thus far. He is…

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Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from Day 8 of training camp

August 4, 2022
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Jumping right into it today… -Eight practices, eight straight days being the first one out for Terrance Mitchell. Today may have been the longest period of time in-between Mitchell’s arrival and the next guy out, which was Jalen Mills followed by Malcolm Butler. -Practice got going a bit late today, but for a good reason. It was rookie “slip & slide day” with Matthew Slater manning the hose. A staff…

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Patriots: Now in his third season, Dugger set up for a big year

August 3, 2022
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Since being drafted in 2020, it’s clear that the guy Bill Belichick drafted from little-known Lenoir-Rhyne has become one of his best picks during a shaky few years of drafting. Kyle Dugger is entering his third season and with guys like Devin McCourty and Adrian Phillips on the back nine of their careers, Dugger is slowly moving into that “next guy” role in the back of the secondary. There are…

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Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from Day 7 of training camp

August 3, 2022
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We’re officially a week into the 2022 season and few questions have been answered. Wednesday’s practice was probably the lightest one so far, with any drills or team periods being ran anywhere between 50-75% speed. Still, a few things stood out as we head towards the first preseason game a week from Thursday… -Seven for seven. Terrance Mitchell kept the clean sheet going for arrivals as he was the first…

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Patriots: Jabrill Peppers is working to get healthy and back on the field where he can contribute

August 3, 2022
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Jabrill Peppers is itching to get back on the field. The veteran safety who signed with the Patriots this off-season was in pads for the first time this pre-season yesterday but is still not cleared to participate. Instead, Peppers played the role of player, coach. He had a walkie talkie and he was listening to the defensive calls as they came in. Peppers admitted that he is still learning the…

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Patriots: Henry Anderson looks to bounce back after a tough first season in New England

August 2, 2022
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When the Patriots signed defensive end Henry Anderson to a two year deal last off-season, the move was universally applauded because of Anderson’s versatility and the possible fit. After getting off to a slow start last season, Anderson missed the majority of the 2021 season with a torn pec. Anderson suffered the injury in Week 4 and was placed on injured reserve on October 6, 2021. Anderson is now back,…

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Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from Day 6 of training camp

August 2, 2022
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Day two of padded practices was another good one for the defense, a struggle for the running game and while there were some more flashy catches from a few receivers, an inconsistent day for the offense yet again. -Terrance Mitchell made it six-for-six as the first guy out for practice. -Lonnie Paxton was on hand in the family/VIP area. He might be the only field goal/long snapper in NFL history…

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Patriots: Patriots sign Jake Bailey to a 4 year, $13.5 million dollar deal

August 2, 2022
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The Patriots have signed punter Jake Bailey to a four year, $13.5 million dollar extension. The 2020 All-Pro is signed through 2025. The deal gives Bailey some security and it gives the Patriots some much needed cap relief. As a result of the extension, Bailey’s cap number in 2022 will $1.85 million. As a result of the extension, the Patriots have created between $4.75 to 5 million in cap space….

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Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from Day 5 of training camp

August 1, 2022
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We finally got some real football on Monday morning. Ok, maybe not real in the sense of full speed, full contact, but the pads came on for the first time when the Patriots hit the field for the fifth practice of the summer. There was a heavy amount of running game work and there were no big hits or fisticuffs, but still plenty to sift through after what I’d call…

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Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from Day 4 of training camp

July 30, 2022
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The first week of training camp came to an end with one more practice on Saturday morning and it was another good day for the defense. Let’s just jump right into some sights, sounds and thoughts on the day and where things stand after four practices. -Not only was there a standing room only crowd in the bleachers and on the hill on Saturday, but there was even overflow “traffic”…

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