Patriots Pulse Blog: Positional Breakdown: Wide Receivers

August 9, 2018

The four game suspension of Julian Edelman has been the topic of conversation when it comes to the Patriots receiving corp this off-season. The departure of Danny Amendola and the lack of depth at the position has also been a topic of conversation. The Patriots usually only carry five receivers during the regular season but they’ll be hard pressed to break camp with that many on the roster. The Patriots…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: Positional Breakdown: Tight Ends

August 7, 2018

After months of speculation that Rob Gronkowski was either going to retire or be traded, he is back in New England and ready to once again be the focal point of the Patriots passing game. Here are my thoughts on the tight end position. Starter: Rob Gronkowski Back-Ups: Dwayne Allen, Jacob Hollister, Ryan Izzo (PS) Position Thoughts: Provided he stays healthy, Rob Gronkowski should once again be the best tight…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: Positional Breakdown: The Offensive Line

August 7, 2018

The Patriots offensive line lost a big piece this off-season when left tackle Nate Solder left in free agency and signed with the Giants. Rookie Isiah Wynn was drafted in the first round as a potential replacement for Solder. While Wynn lacks the prototypical size to play the position, he is athletic enough to play left tackle. Offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia is beginning his 33rd full season as a…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: The Patriots Had No Choice But to Release Malcolm Mitchell

August 7, 2018

The Patriots released third year receiver Malcolm Mitchell yesterday. After shopping Mitchell last week, the Patriots found no takers and chose to release the 2016 fourth round pick out of Georgia. After catching 32 passes and scoring four touchdowns as a rookie and playing an integral part in the Patriots run to the Super Bowl, Mitchell missed all of last season due to a knee injury. An inability to stay…

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College Football: Fifteen Thoughts As Training Camps Kick Off

August 4, 2018

Alabama and Clemson could lock horns in the National championship game again. With training camps opening up across the National this weekend, here are ten thoughts on the upcoming college football season. 1. Alabama and Clemson are the two best teams in the country going into this season. Both programs are loaded with talent and are well coached. 2. The Urban Meyer, Zach Smith scandal will derail what could have…

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College Football: Ohio State Has To Do The Right Thing When It Comes to Urban Meyer

August 3, 2018

The Ohio State administration is in an unenviable position. Regardless of what the outcome is in their investigation into allegations that Urban Meyer knew that former receivers coach Zach Smith assaulted his wife in 2015, they cannot make the “right” decision. If the administration finds that Meyer knew about the incident through his wife Shelley and did nothing about it, they have to terminate him. If they find that Meyer…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: It Is Hard to Tell How Eric Decker Will Fit Into the Patriots Offense

August 2, 2018

The Patriots have signed veteran wide receiver Eric Decker to a one year deal. Decker worked out for the team on Tuesday and the team signed him on Thursday morning. With injuries to Jordan Matthews (since released), Malcolm Mitchell and Kenny Britt, the Patriots were thin at receiver. Decker will step in and get an opportunity to make the team. Decker has played for three other teams in his career….

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Patriots Pulse Blog: Brady Storming Off After Being Asked a Stupid Question is O.K By Me

July 31, 2018

Tom Brady abruptly ended his media session on Saturday morning when he was asked about Julian Edelman’s association to Alex Guerrero’s following Edelman’s PED suspension. Brady responded to the question by calling it “ridiculous”. He then said “I’m out” and walked away. The Boston media jumped all over Brady for not answering the absurd question. Opinions varied from Brady is protecting Edelman and Guerrero to Brady has to something to…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: 10 Thoughts As the Patriots Open Training Camp

July 27, 2018

Featured courtesy of the Boston Herald. The Patriots officially kicked off the 2018 season on Thursday with the start of training camp. Here are things I am going to be watching for in this camp. 1. Thanks to Julian Edelman’s four game suspension, receivers Jordan Matthews, Cordarrelle Patterson and Braxton Berrios will get a long look in camp. 2. I am curious to see what the new defense will look…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: 5 Patriots to Keep An Eye On This Season

July 24, 2018

The Patriots officially report to training camp tomorrow with the first practice taking place on Thursday. We all know how important Brady, Gronkowski, Devin McCourty and Dont’a Hightower are to this team but who are five other players that could make a big impact this season? Here are five players to keep an eye on. *Denotes rookie 1. *Sony Michel, RB: Expectations are high for Michel as they should be….

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