For the first time in a long time, the local media got to watch the Patriots rookies for just under an hour on Saturday morning on the second and final day of rookie minicamp. 40 players total – draft picks, UDFA’s and camp invitees were all in Foxborough on Friday and Saturday getting their first taste of NFL life. While there wasn’t too many actual live football situations to learn…
Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (5-1) at Iowa Barnstormers (1-5)
The Pirates and Barnstormers will meet for the second time this season. Massachusetts won the first meeting at home on 54-29 on April 12th. The Pirates lead the all-time series 4-2. Here are three keys to the game for the Pirates. 1. Pound Thomas and Robinson: The Pirates rushing attack has been one of the best in the IFL. Tavion Thomas is averaging 69.5 yards per game. Jimmie Robinson is…
Patriots name Eliot Wolf Executive Vice President of Football Operations
The Patriots general manager search lasted all of six days as the team announced this afternoon that Eliot Wolf has been named the team’s new Executive Vice President of Football Operations. The news is not a surprise as Wolf was expected around league circles to be named the new head of football operations. Wolf’s responsibilities will include the overall direction of the personnel department, the management of the salary cap…
New Patriots tight end Jaheim Bell reflects on game against BC last season
Back on September 16, 2023, new Patriots and former Florida State tight end Jaheim Bell got some bad info. Bell – a Florida native – had never been as far north as Boston when the Seminoles and Eagles played in the Red Bandana game on national television. So, when someone told him it was going to be cold (I mean, I know it’s New England, but no chance it’s below…
Joe Griffin transfers to Wisconsin
It did not take long but former Springfield Central and Boston College wide receiver Joe Griffin has found a new home. He is transferring to Wisconsin. Griffin made the announcement last night on social media. Griffin entered the portal on April 12th. After a month of being in the portal, he has found a new home at Wisconsin. During his two years at B.C, Griffin had 18 catches for 234…
Patriots sign three draft picks, nine undrafted free agents
The Patriots announced earlier this afternoon that they have signed three of their draft picks and nine undrafted free agents. The Patriots signed sixth-round draft picks CB Marcellas Dial, QB Joe Milton III and seventh-round draft pick TE Jaheim Bell. In addition to signing Dial, Milton and Bell, the Patriots also signed the following rookie free agents: RB DeShaun Fenwick, CB Kaleb Ford-Demont, T Zuri Henry, LB Jontrey Hunter, DE…
Recruiting Roundup: Braintree
Coach Lee Carlson is starting to get it going over at Braintree. One of the themes of the 2023 season was the resurgence of the Bay State Conference. Milton won a D3 state title. Walpole was in that final at Gillette. Weymouth had a strong season. Needham made the D1 Final Four. Natick gained some nice wins along the way. But don’t forget about Braintree, which beat Milton on Thanksgiving……
Andrews looking forward to newest chapter with Patriots
Entering his ninth season with the Patriots, David Andrews still has that desire. Often times, when retirement is legitimately considered, guys already have one foot out the door. Even last season, there was speculation that it might be the last one for No. 60 – one of the last few remaining players from the Dynasty years. But, whether it was being chirped by local high school kids while working out…
Godchaux believes things won’t be all that different for Patriots in 2024
It’s a new day and age in Foxborough, but so far, it hasn’t felt too different for the veterans. During his Mother’s Day brunch through the Chauxdown Foundation on Thursday, the big defensive tackle entering his fourth year with New England was asked how different the feeling is through the first few weeks of voluntary workouts. “Jerod is a Bill Belichick guy, so it’s not going to be like crazy…
On Mother’s Day weekend, Godchaux family keeps a unique tradition alive
For years, Lawrence Guy would do countless things in the community, with one of those being a shower for new or expectant mothers around Mother’s Day. Well, with Guy now gone, it’s Davon Godchaux and his wife Chanel keeping the tradition alive through the Chauxdown Foundation. On a beautiful Thursday morning at Gillette Stadium, the Godchaux’s hosted a brunch for 45 mothers or soon-to-be mothers and also gifted them all…