Kickoff: The Patriots wrap up the 2024 season at home against the Buffalo Bills in a game that they need to lose in order to secure the number one overall pick in April’s draft. Jerod Mayo and the players have been saying all the right things this week but the reality is, they need to end up with the number one pick so it would be to the organization’s benefit…
Patriots quarterback plan for Sunday
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) The Patriots wrap up the regular season on Sunday at home against the Buffalo Bills and while Patriots fans would love to see the team throw the game away and secure the number one pick in April’s draft, it does not appear that the team shares that sentiment. Quarterback Drake Maye is slated to start the game despite being a limited participant at practice this week with…
Tavai defends comments on fans
The final Friday of the regular season got off to a hot start. In an interview with The Greg Hill Show on WEEI, linebacker Jahlani Tavai made comments about the fan base chanting ‘Fire Mayo!’ and other things during the embarrassing 40-7 loss to the Chargers last Saturday, saying fans needed to ‘know their place.’ Jerod Mayo was asked about it a couple hours later during his weekly Friday presser….
Why the Commanders turned it around in 2024 and the Patriots didn’t
I did a comparison of the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders this season. Both teams finished 4-13 last season. This season has been a different story however. The Patriots are currently sitting at 3-13 while the Commanders are 11-5 and in the playoffs. So what worked in Washington that did not work in New England? Here is a breakdown of last off-season and how the two franchises got here….
10 New England Football Resolutions for 2025
It is a new year which means it is time to make some resolutions. Here are ten New England football resolutions for 2025. 1. Changes with the Patriots: The Patriots have to make changes, whether it is at the top or with assistants and the front office. If the plan is to retain Jerod Mayo, then there needs to be changes around him otherwise they need to move on from…
Patriots Draft: 16 prospects to watch in the college football quarterfinals
The NFL Draft will be here before you know so you we are ready to get into draft season and talk prospects Here are sixteen prospects to watch on New Years Day that could be on the Patriots draft radar. 1. Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas: The 6-4 320 pound offensive tackle is athletic, has good feet and an effective punch. He has patience and has shown he can consistently handle……
Top 24 stories of 2024
What a year it was around New England. Historic changes, playoff droughts ended, award-winning performances and of course, state champions crowned. Here’s what we think were the biggest stories in what was a memorable 2024 season: 1. Bill Belichick fired and Jerod Mayo hired – This was obviously the most noteworthy thing that happened locally in 2024 and it came just a week or so into the year. Jerod Mayo began…
Patriots 2025 schedule now official
The Patriots 2025 schedule is now official. All we need is the dates, which we won’t find out until May. Aside from the AFC East, the Patriots will face off against the AFC North and the NFC South. They are also playing a common standings opponent from the AFC West, AFC South and NFC East. Here is a look at the Patriots home and away schedule for next season. HOME …
Patriots should do everything they can to clinch the No. 1 pick
David Butler II-Imagn Images The Patriots are now positioned to pick first overall in next year’s draft after the New York Giants win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. All the Patriots have to do to secure the first overall pick is lose to the Bills next week. The problem is the Bills are probably going to be resting their starters which makes the game winnable. The Patriots can tank,…
Champions Q&A: North Attleboro coach Mike Strachan
It was a dream season for the North Attleboro Red Rocketeers. They won the D3 state title over Mansfield, the program’s first championship since 2002. North was one of the most physical teams in the state, both running the ball and stopping the run. We caught up with North coach Mike Strachan to get his thoughts on the season. Here is an edited version of that conversation. Adam Kurkjian: I……