Getty Images SANTA CLARA- Milton Williams signed the largest free agent contract in New England Patriots team history and the largest free agent contract of all time for a defensive tackle. Fast forward ten months later and with the Patriots in the Super Bowl, it is safe to say Williams has been worth every penny Williams has emerged as a catalyst for the Patriots Super Bowl run, serving as a…
Ranking the Patriots 12 Super Bowl Opponents in order
By John Sapochetti NEFJ Contributor The Patriots will be appearing in their league record 12th Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8th when they face the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara California. There are more angles to cover, heading in to a Super Bowl, than I faced in my sophomore geometry class. One angle is to rank the 12 opponents the Patriots will have faced in the Super Bowl. Here we…
Seahawks present a daunting task, one the Patriots can overcome
The Patriots have arrived in Santa Clara and with their arrival, the conversation will shift from who can win Super Bowl LX to who will win the big game. Most pundits are going to pick Seattle, which is fine but I am here to tell you the Patriots can win this game as long as they stick to the style that got them here. On paper, these two teams are…
Foxborough fires up for Super Bowl LX as thousands brave the cold for a Patriots send off
FOXBOROUGH- A familiar roar returned to Gillette Stadium this Sunday morning, but it wasn’t for a kickoff. Instead, tens of thousands of fans braved biting winds and freezing temperatures to give the New England Patriots a raucous send-off as they depart for Santa Clara to face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. The atmosphere in Foxborough was electric, marking a celebratory pinnacle for a franchise that has completed one…
Talking Ball with Appalachian State quarterback Henry Hasselbeck
We caught up with former Xaverian standout quarterback and 2023 Gatorade Player of the Year Henry Hasselbeck about his recent transfer from UCLA to Appalachian State.
Changing of the guard at Belmont Hill as Fucillo steps down to join Tufts
Image courtesy of Tufts Athletics Over the last four years, Belmont Hill head coach Anthony Fucillo brought not just respectability, but winning back to the Sextants’ program. After a down year in 2025 following a 2024 NEPSAC Bowl victory, now, BH will need to find a new leader as Fucillo stepped down from his position officially on Friday, posting a lengthy, heartfelt thank you to the Belmont Hill community before…
20 Prospects to Watch for the Patriots in the Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl is here and after a great week of practices, which showcased some of the best talent in America, the game will wrap up the All-Star circuit and bring us one step closer to the combine and the NFL Draft.
Dylan Rottkov named head football coach at Portland High School
PORTLAND, ME- Portland High School has found its next head football coach. Athletics and Co-Curricular Director Spencer Allen announced that Dylan Rottkov will step into the role of head football coach, replacing Nick Cliche who stepped down in December citing family reasons.
Vrabel downplays Maye’s absence from practice; Keeps it light during final home press conference
FOXBOROUGH – It was a little bit of a last day of school vibe at Gillette Stadium on Friday. The Patriots both practiced and held media availability for the last time in Foxborough during this unimaginably special 2025 (into 2026) season. Keeping with tradition/superstition, Stacey James and the always impressive Pats PR staff had lobster rolls and more out for the large gathering in the media workroom. Before that, right…
5 Senior Bowl Prospects who popped at practice and could be Patriots fits
The Patriots coaching staff may be preoccupied with the Super Bowl looming, but New England’s front office has been busy this week. Tuesday afternoon marked the start of the Panini Senior Bowl. The All-Star week begins with three days of practices followed by a game played on Saturday.