Belichick provides a thoughtful goodbye in final press conference

January 11, 2024

FOXBOROUGH – Fittingly, Bill Belichick’s statement during a joint press conference with Robert Kraft on Wednesday afternoon was brief and to the point. Both Belichick and Kraft each had a statement that lasted about five minutes in a jam-packed room full of cameras and reporters. Kraft was scheduled to answer questions later in the day and Bill did not take questions. “Robert and I – after a series of discussions…

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Catching up with Zevi Eckhaus following his commitment to Washington State

January 9, 2024

Image courtesy of Bryant Athletics Former Bryant quarterback Zevi Eckhaus announced on Saturday night that he has committed to Washington State University. After three seasons on Smithfield, he heads west with the hopes of getting the opportunity to start at a Power 5 school. Eckhaus completed 238 of 379 passes (62.8%) for 2,907 yards, 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions, He leaves Smithfield as arguably the school’s most prolific passer. He……

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Belichick sets the table for his next coaching job

January 9, 2024

Before all you Bill Belichick supporters get all excited about the possibility of him returning to the Patriots next season, you might want to curb your enthusiasm. In his season ending press conference on Monday morning, Belichick proclaimed that he would do what’s best for the team in regards to giving up personnel control. This surprising comment was not just meant for the Kraft family and the Patriots organization, it…

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Future of Mac Jones adds to critical offseason for Patriots organization

January 8, 2024

As soon as the locker room doors opened to the media for one final time Monday morning during the team’s ‘breakup day,’ Mac Jones’ locker quickly became the first stop on everyone’s final tour of the room this season. About 35 reporters and cameramen and camerawomen flocked to and then huddled around it, waiting for the former Pats starting quarterback to appear and speak, possibly for one last time as…

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Jets 17, Patriots 3 – On snowy day in Foxborough, Pats’ loss closes worst season since 1992

January 7, 2024

FOXBOROUGH – January 7, 2024 may forever be remembered as Bill Belichick’s final game as head coach of the New England Patriots, and it won’t be a pleasant memory. The offense had one final dud left in a year full of them, putting up just 119 yards and six first downs in an ugly 17-3 loss to the Jets to finish off a disastrous 4-13 season, the worst for the…

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The NEFJ 2023 MIAA All-State Team

January 7, 2024

What a year. It was highlighted by some amazing players. This is our attempt to honor the best ones, as we did three full teams and an honorable mention. As is always the case, we can’t highlight every single player. There will be some we leave out. Please do not take that as disrespect. We respect every player who suits up. So without further ado, here is our NEFJ 2023…

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Slater leaning on former teammates while making final retirement decision

January 4, 2024

As Matt Slater stood at the podium on Thursday morning answering questions about his (most likely) retirement and career as a whole, there was already a sense of acceptance in his voice that this will in fact be the end of a tremendous career. Slater still says he’s going to go through the same process he does at the end of every year, which includes prayer and discussions with his…

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Could this be the end for David Andrews?

January 4, 2024

David Andrews has been a walking, talking definition of leadership this season despite all the ups-and-downs. As a captain once again, Andrews has played 100% of the snaps the Pats have had on offense this season and has routinely been the first guy at the podium following some of the ugly and downright embarrassing losses the team has had in 2023. As his ninth year in the league comes to…

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Dylan Laube accepts an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine

January 4, 2024

Dylan Laube will get a yet another opportunity to prove that he is one of the top running backs in the 2024 NFL Draft by competing in the NFL Scouting Combine. Laube announced that he accepted the invite on Wednesday.  Laube has already accepted offers to play in the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl. Laube has been one of the most productive running backs in the country, at…

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