• In awkward spot, Shane Montgomery just looking to get Minutemen over the finish line
  • Despite vast difference in records, Bryant-URI could provide fireworks
  • UMass football opening will be a tough sell for Bamford and the powers that be
  • Local college coaches keep a close eye on high school playoffs
  • UMass relieves Don Brown of his duties

Patriots: 53 Man Roster Projection. Who stays, who goes and why.

The Patriots have to their roster down from 80 to 53 by tomorrow afternoon. Bill Belichick and Matt Groh can go in a variety of directions here. It is never easy to pinpoint exactly what they will do but we will give it a shot. Here goes. Offense QB’s (2) Mac Jones Brian Hoyer Thoughts: Jones and Hoyer are obvious locks but I don’t think Zappe is. Despite having his…

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Patriots: Ahead of cut down day, a ton of work to be done for Director of Player Personnel Matt Groh

On Tuesday at 4 PM, the Patriots will need to trim the roster down to 53 players, as will the rest of the NFL. That means a ton of coffee and very little sleep is in the near future for Patriots Director of Player Personnel Matt Groh. League cut down day at the end of camp doesn’t get the hype that the combine, draft, or opening day does, but it’s…

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Patriots Rewind: Raiders 23 Patriots 6

Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images The Patriots wrapped up the preseason with an ugly 23-6 loss to the Raiders. It was a bad night all around and Bill Belichick summed it up perfectly after. “Too many little mistakes, too many big mistakes.” Here are five takeaways from last night’s game. 1. Mac looked lost: I have been preaching patience this summer with the Patriots offense but it was hard not…

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Patriots: Five Patriots that Stood Out in the Preseason Finale against the Raiders

The Patriots lost to the Raiders, 23-6, in their final preseason game on Friday night. It was a frustrating performance overall for the starters, especially on offense. Here are five players that stood out: Matt Judon: The Patriots best pass rusher was it again on Friday night, creating several good rush opportunities and recording a sack in the second quarter. He looks primed for another double-digit sack season. LaBryan Ray:…

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Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (1-1) at Las Vegas Raiders (3-0)

Kickoff: The Patriots will take on the Las Vegas Raiders tonight in the preseason finale. The two teams are meeting for the first time since the Raiders moved to Las Vegas. It is also the first time the Patriots are playing the Raiders in a preseason game since 1995. The Patriots and Raiders have played 12 times in the preseason. The Raiders lead the preseason series between the two teams…

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