Patriots give Trent Brown a raise

September 20, 2023

AP Photo/Winslow Townson) The Patriots added  $2 million worth of incentives to Trent Brown’s current contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The reworked deal makes the one year remaining on Brown’s deal worth up to $13 million dollars. The pay raise puts Brown in the upper half of the NFL when it comes to tackle compensation. Brown made the move back to left tackle last season and started every game. Despite…

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Dartmouth Coach Buddy Teevens passes away

September 20, 2023

Images courtesy of Dartmouth Athletics Sad news to report out of the college football world as Dartmouth Coach Buddy Teevens has passed away at the age of 66. Teevens died last night from injuries stemming from a bicycle accident in Florida in March. Teevens played quarterback at Dartmouth and was the 1978 Ivy League Player of the Year.  He graduated from the school in 1979 and immediately entered coaching. In…

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Bill O’Brien knows the offense needs to start faster & finish more; also still believes in Douglas

September 19, 2023

It’s hard to call a game in September ‘must win” at any level, but it’s pretty damn close to that scenario this Sunday for the Patriots. Already 0-2 for the first time since 2001, the Patriots travel to New Jersey this weekend to face the Jets. On paper, dealing with Zach Wilson should be easy, but at this point in the New England experience, there is no longer a guarantee…

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Seven Points on the Patriots 24-17 loss to the Dolphins

September 17, 2023

The Patriots lost 24-17 to the Miami Dolphins. The game was not as close as the score would indicate as Miami dominated play for most of the game. With the loss, the Patriots drop to 0-2 for the first time since 2001. Here are seven points on tonight’s game. 1.Mistakes prove to be costly: The Patriots once again shot themselves in the foot in this game and it proved to…

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Dolphins 24, Patriots 17 – Pats dig another hole & can’t come back; now 0-2 for 1st time since 2001

September 17, 2023

Image courtesy of Sun-Sentinel FOXBOROUGH – At some point, Mac Jones is going to have a fourth quarter comeback. It didn’t come on Sunday night though. For the second straight week, New England dug itself a hole, fought to come back and had a chance to win a football game, but ultimately fell 24-17 in a critical early season AFC East game against Miami in front of a national television…

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Patriots In-Game Live Chat: Miami Dolphins

September 17, 2023

Welcome to the Patriots In-Game Live Chat where you can be a part of the in-game conversation. We ask the questions, you respond. Join the chat in the comments. Do the Patriots win tonight? What is your score prediction? COMMENT First quarter recap: Patriots open the game on a promising drive but stall at midfield. Miami gets on the board first on a 23 yard field goal by Jason Sanders….

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Patriots matchups to watch vs. the Dolphins

September 17, 2023

The Patriots host the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. As usual, Miami is one of the toughest match-ups in the NFL offensively. The Patriots back seven will have their work cut out for them especially with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. How the Patriots chose to defend them will be the biggest key in this game. As always, the game is won and lost in the trenches. There are plenty…

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Patriots Game Plan of the Week-Miami Dolphins

September 17, 2023

The Patriots host the Miami Dolphins tonight on Sunday Night Football. On paper this is a tough match up for the Patriots, especially on defense. The Dolphins offense presents a lot of problems. The Patriots will have to be creative with their defensive plan if they want to slow this offense down. Offensively, the Patriots should be able to move the football. Miami’s front seven is good but there are…

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Patriots Four Down Preview: Miami Dolphins (1-0) at New England Patriots (0-1)

September 17, 2023

Kickoff– The Patriots will host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. The Patriots are coming off a 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday while the Dolphins beat the Chargers 36-34 in a shootout. The Patriots will be wearing their Pat the Patriot throwbacks tonight. Tonight is the first of two home games that they will be wearing the throwbacks. December 3rd against the Chargers will be the…

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Is there such thing as being ‘over prepared’ for Miami?

September 17, 2023

Image courtesy of Mark Stockwell/Boston Globe When Miami visits Gillette Stadium on Sunday night for a huge early season AFC East matchup, Patriots defenders will have their hands full with a number of speedy guys that can change a game in an instant. Whether it’s Tua, Tyreek or Jaylen, New England’s defense will need to be locked in for 60 minutes in order to try and slow down this high…

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