FOXBOROUGH – Entering his second year navigating Josh McDaniels’ complex system, Drake Maye is displaying a level of comfort that comes only with experience and continuity. As we saw in Day 1 of training camp, the game is slowing down for the young signal-caller, allowing him to process installations, recognize defensive looks, and make split-second adjustments faster than before. As Maye continues to master the offense, he points to his…
Kraft says Patriots made Christian Gonzalez offer to be highest paid CB in NFL history
FOXBOROUGH – New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft met with the assembled media on Saturday as training camp opened in Foxborough and revealed that the franchise has offered star cornerback Christian Gonzalez a historic contract extension that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Speaking to reporters ahead of the team’s first training camp practice, Kraft emphasized just how deeply the organization values the 24-year-old defensive back. Expressing…
Patriots sign second round pick Gabe Jacas
Courtesy photo. The New England Patriots have officially locked in the final piece of their 2026 draft class, agreeing to terms with second-round edge rusher Gabe Jacas on a four-year, $8.6 million rookie contract. The signing brings a resolution to the team’s remaining offseason business just as training camp gets underway today, ensuring their top defensive addition is ready to hit the practice field without further delay. The Patriots traded…
Abington captures Northeast 7-on-7 South Regional title
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff MILTON – Jack Reilly tossed three touchdowns to lead Abington to a 20-14 victory over Joseph Case to capture the Northeast 7-v-7 South Regional championship on Friday. “I’m very proud of us,” said Reilly. The second meeting of the day between the two teams looked quite similar to their first matchup. In the first meeting, the Green Wave pulled out a 26-25 victory thanks to…
Can Patriots avoid suffering same fate as other Super Bowl losers?
Image courtesy of AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki We’ve all heard and seen the stats. Losing the Super Bowl means you probably suck the next season. It is what it is. However, if you listen to the fire in Robert Spillane’s voice during his time with the media on Friday – the team reported and went through conditioning tests ahead of the first practice on Saturday – it’s almost unfathomable to think…
On eve of training camp, Vrabel doesn’t seem worried about Gonzalez
Roughly 24 hours before training camp, all seems well between the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez. Could that change when the team hits the field on Saturday morning? Sure, but it seems unlikely as of now. During his press conference on Friday morning after players reported and went through their standard running tests, Vrabel was obviously asked about Gonzalez and assured everyone he was there and should be involved when things…
Patriots sign former BC TE Jeremiah Franklin prior to camp
Image courtesy of BC Athletics Another former BC Eagle will be donning a Patriots helmet when the defending AFC Champs take the field on Saturday. Tight end Jeremiah Franklin officially signed a deal with the team on Friday after having a tryout on Thursday afternoon. Franklin was also in Foxborough during rookie minicamp a few days after the NFL Draft and had several conversations with the staff during the BC…
CAA Media Day – Pioneers ready to make an impact in first CAA season
Image courtesy of SHU Athletics Sacred Heart doesn’t plan on just easing into the CAA. The Pioneers expect to compete in the program’s first season as a member of the conference. Head coach Mark Nofri and his squad have been living the rough independent life for the last two seasons after leaving the NEC. That didn’t stop Nofri from making sure his program was still playing elite talent. Last year,…
Candle talks expectation & process ahead of Huskies opening training camp
As the University of Connecticut football program turns the page to a new era, head coach Jason Candle stepped up to the microphone at the facility on the Storrs campus on Thursday to set expectations for his inaugural season.
Arriving after a decorated decade at Toledo, where he left as the winningest coach in program history, Candle brings a distinct philosophy centered on process, internal accountability, and physicality. While outside observers may ponder how quickly a transformed roster can gel, the atmosphere inside the building reveals an immediate focus on building a winning standard from day one.
Patriots Positional Preview: Quarterbacks
The Patriots will go as Drake Maye goes. Entering his third season overall and second in offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels offense, Maye is poised to build on last season’s MVP caliber season and delivery even more this season. With a he addition of A.J Brown, Romeo Doubs, Reggie Gilliam and rookie tight end Eli Rairdon, Maye has the pieces at his disposal to have a monster season. Here is our…