(Jesse Costa/WBUR) The legacy of the New England Patriots’ two-decade dynasty is being physically cemented, one bronze figure at a time. Following the recent unveiling of a 12-foot statue of Tom Brady outside Gillette Stadium, Patriots chairman and CEO Robert Kraft has confirmed that a similar honor awaits legendary head coach Bill Belichick. In a recent interview with WBZ, Kraft revealed his long-held intention to commission a statue for both…
Vrabel trying to keep it simple vs. Raiders
FOXBOROUGH – Speaking Wednesday morning before practice, Mike Vrabel was asked about something he used to do before each game as Titans head coach. Vrabel would identify three or four key elements to winning that week and express it to his players. Seems simple, right? It is, but when you boil it down, football can be a simple game sometimes. With such a young roster and so many unknowns heading…
Division 1 New England College Football Poll: Week 1
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UNH & Holy Cross ready to renew one of New England’s best rivalries
There’s no question that UNH and Holy Cross have been the FCS standard in New England for two decades and the last decade respectively. Whether it’s been Coach McDonnell, Coach Santos, Coach Chesney or Coach Curran, the Wildcats and Crusaders have been models of consistency when it comes to competing for championships with a certain attitude and toughness that you’ll only find in the Northeast. UNH has been in the…
NEPSAC Football 2025 Primer
Image courtesy of St. Paul’s The NEPSAC season kicks off in two weeks but with training camps underway throughout New England, here is our preseason primer to get you ready for the upcoming season in one of the best high school football leagues in New England and the country. 1 Tabor Academy returns one of the most talented team in New England led by quarterback and Michigan commit Peter Bourque,……
Former BC star Harold Landry III named a Patriots captain
Image courtesy of the New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH – On Monday morning before the first game week practice of 2025, Patriots players voted for captains. After the initial stretch period, Mike Vrabel called the team up for the usual pre-practice breakdown/talk, but this one was a little different. Vrabel told the team the six players that had been voted as leaders for the year, with each guy getting a quick…
Patriots name 2025 team captains
Image courtesy of the New England Patriots The New England Patriots have officially ushered in a new era, naming six captains for the 2025 season as voted by their teammates. The group, a mix of veteran experience and youthful energy, reflects the new identity being forged under head coach Mike Vrabel. Earning the honor for the first time is second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who will lead the offense alongside veteran…
Vrabel hopes young players can remain poised during first game week
FOXBOROUGH – It’s a big week for Mike Vrabel and his staff, but it’s an even bigger week for the young Patriots roster. If you’re lucky enough to be sitting inside Gillette Stadium for the opener on Sunday, you’re going to see a lot of newcomers that could and should have a big impact on the team, some rookies, some second or third-year guys. The most important thing for those…
Previewing the top high school games across New England – Week 1
Image courtesy of Xaverian Football By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff Football season in New England has finally arrived. It’s time to put away the beach gear and get ready for Friday night lights. Below, we’ll take a look at the top 20 games in Massachusetts, plus some other intriguing matchups from around New England. A reminder, Connecticut is the only state not getting started this weekend… Massachusetts Xaverian at Bishop…