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Pirates Four Down Preview: Green Bay Blizzard (2-2) at Massachusetts Pirates (2-2)

Courtesy of the IFL Kickoff: The Pirates will look to make it three in a row when they take on the arch rival Green Bay Blizzard this afternoon at the Tsongas Arena. The Pirates went on the road last week and picked up a big win over the Jacksonville Sharks. The team is finally starting to come together and they are playing their best football.  The Pirates own an all-time…

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5 observations from the 2025 Maine spring game

Image courtesy of Maine Athletics The University of Maine Black Bears football team wrapped up their spring practice sessions with the 19th annual Jeff Cole Memorial Spring Game on Saturday at Alfond Stadium in Orono. Despite rainy conditions, the Black Bears showcased their progress and gave fans a glimpse of what to expect for the upcoming 2025 season. With continuity on the coaching staff and at the quarterback position, there’s……

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NFL Draft: Local UDFA Signings and Camp Invites

Several local products or players who previously played in New England have either signed with teams as undrafted free agents or gotten mini camp tryouts.  Here is our most updated list. We will add to it as we get more names. As always, if we missed someone or you have a tip, please feel free to email us at johnewftbj@gmail.com Jack Conley, OT (Boston College) signed with the New England…

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Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on Kobee Minor, CB, 5’11 188, Memphis

The Patriots selected Memphis cornerback Kobee Minor with the final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Minor is well traveled having previously played at Texas Tech and Indiana before landing at Memphis for his final season. Minor visited the Patriots in a Top 30 Visit. Here is our scouting report on cornerback Kobee Minor.  M/M Coverage – A long corner who can get his hands on receivers, re-route them and……

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Patriots undrafted free agent signings tracker

The Patriots have been busy since the NFL Draft earlier tonight.  Here is who the Patriots as undrafted free agents. Mike Vrabel has completely overhauled this roster in one off-season.  Here are the players the Patriots have signed or invited to a rookie mini-camp.  Jack Conley, OT, Boston College: Conley was an All-ACC honorable mention last season after starting 12 games at right guard. Conley played in 60 straight games……

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Best quotes from the newest group of Patriots selected on Saturday

There’s seven more players that will forever be able to say they were drafted by the New England Patriots. After adding Will Campbell on Thursday night and TreVeyon Henderson, Kyle Williams and Jared Wilson on Friday, the Patriots maneuvered up and down the board a bit on the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft and came away with four defensive players, a tackle, a long snapper and a kicker….

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Patriots sign Merrimack’s Cole Birdow as UDFA

Cole Birdow won’t have to go very far for his first NFL opportunity. The former Merrimack offensive lineman is making the somewhat short trip from North Andover to Foxborough after signing with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent at the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Birdow is 6’5,” 315lbs. and can be a versatile piece if he’s able to make a stronger impression than he already has…

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Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on Marcus Bryant, OT, 6’7 320, Missouri

Marcus Bryant has played in 55 career games in college with 42 starts. He played four years at Southern Methodist University (2020-23) and one season at Missouri (2024). Started all 13 games at left tackle last season for the Tigers. Initial Quicks – Comes off the ball with good pace, fits into blocks and resets the line of scrimmage. He’s not a natural bender and it slows his movement off……

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Buffalo Bills select Chase Lundt with Pick 206 of the NFL Draft

Courtesy of UConn Athletics The Buffalo Bills drafted former UConn offensive tackle Chase Lundt in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Lundt was drafted with Pick 206.  Lundt was a four year starter for the Huskies, starting 49 games. Lundt only missed one game in his college career. According to Pro Football Focus, Lundt was also one of five offensive tackles this past season to allow less than 10…

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Drew Kendall selected 168th overall by the defending Super Bowl champs

Drew Kendall became the 227th Boston College player to be selected in the NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon. Around 3:00 p.m., Kendall head his name called by the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round. Kendall (at the time with two rounds remaining) became the third BC player taken this weekend, extending a streak of 11 straight years where the Eagles have had at least one player selected. Kendall…

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