As the snow melts in Smithfield, the Bryant Bulldogs are hitting the turf at Beirne Stadium for a critical spring practice window.
Head coach Chris Merritt and his staff have their work cut out for them as they navigate a roster in transition, balancing the return of Brennan Myer under center with a massive influx of newcomers.
Getty Images The Patriots made a significant splash in the late hours of the first day of free agency, reportedly reaching an agreement with former New York Jets offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. The deal is structured as a three-year contract worth $42 million, with incentives that could push the total value up to $48 million. By landing the former 14th overall pick, New England addresses a critical need on the…
The Patriots reached an agreement with former Buffalo Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam on the opening day of the legal tampering period. The deal is reportedly a three-year contract worth up to $12 million, including $6 million in total guarantees and a $4.4 million payout in the first year. By signing Gilliam, the Patriots are not only poaching a key divisional rival’s asset but also doubling down on the physical, run-heavy…
Image courtesy of NFL.com That didn’t take long. Just minutes after noon hit on Monday, officially opening up the ‘legal tampering period’ for free agency, Dianna Russini reported the Patriots are singing defensive end Dre’Mont Jones, formerly of the Ravens. The deal is worth $39 million over three years. Jones turned 29 in January and was a third round pick by Denver in the 2019 Draft, No. 71 overall. There’s…
Image courtesy of The New England Patriots Mike Vrabel said this would be the case. After all, he lived it. New England – and the rest of the NFL – is always looking to get younger and faster at every position, even after a Super Bowl run. On Monday just about an hour ahead of the ‘legal tampering period’ ahead of NFL free agency, Albert Breer reported the Pats are…
The 2025 season was a somber chapter for UMass football, concluding with a winless 0–12 record that left the Minutemen at the bottom of the college football landscape. While a winless campaign is never the goal, the result was met with a sense of grim familiarity rather than shock; the program has weathered a grueling 8–68 stretch over the last seven seasons.
With free agency opening on Monday with the negotiation window at noon, all eyes are on the Patriots. Who will they target and who will they sign? We talk about that plus other Patriots related news in this week’s journal. Free agency unofficially kicks off tomorrow: Free agency does not officially start until the new league on Wednesday but we are going to start hearing about guys signing contracts with…
The Patriots have reportedly agreed to trade veteran center Garrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. For the Chicago Bears, the acquisition is in response to the sudden and stunning retirement of Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman. Facing an immediate vacancy at center, Bears General Manager Ryan Poles targeted Bradbury to provide veteran stability and familiarity with the NFC North, where Bradbury spent…
Image courtesy of Tyler Russell/Connecticut Public NEWPORT, RI – New UConn head coach Jason Candle was one of the keynote speakers during day one of the long-running Big New England Football Clinic on Friday. Candle spoke and showed clips for over an hour during a presentation titled ‘How The Huskies Create Explosive Passing Plays.’ Once he wrapped up and chatted with a few local coaches, around 5:15, I spoke with…
Image courtesy of New England Patriots NEWPORT, RI – Four weeks ago this Sunday, Jeremy Springer was on the sideline in San Francisco for Super Bowl LX. You would think that after a soul-crushing loss like the one the Pats had, he’d want to get away from football as much as possible before having to ramp back up again. Nope. Instead, Springer was up bright and early on Friday morning,…