The New England Patriots have firmly moved past the era of rebuilding, transforming from a four-win team into a 14-3 powerhouse and a fixture in the postseason award circuit. As the NFL Honors ceremony approaches, the franchise finds itself represented in nearly every major category, reflecting a season defined by growth and historic success. At the center of this resurgence is second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who has silenced any remaining…
Did Sean Payton unintentionally give the Patriots bulletin board material?
FOXBOROUGH – Things always get blown out of proportion this week and during the bye week before the Super Bowl. Fans and the media are always looking for anything other than the actual game to grab onto and push as a narrative. Bulletin board material is usually floating around somewhere. This time around, it took until Thursday, but Broncos head coach Sean Payton may have unintentionally given the New England…
Patriots chasing road perfection with Super Bowl berth on the line
Image courtesy of MassLive By Alan Segel NEFJ Contributor FOXBOROUGH – Perfection. It is more than just a word. It is a condition, state or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects. When it comes to sports, perfection is something extremely hard to achieve. It does not matter the sport; perfection just does not happen very often and usually not at all. Here…
Drake Maye has had an MVP caliber season despite sloppy postseason
Getty Images By John Sapochetti NEFJ Contributor In wins over the Chargers and Texans, Maye completed only 58.9% of his passes, far below his league leading 72% completion rate during the regular season. Maye has thrown 4 touchdowns in the two playoff wins, however, he’s also thrown two interceptions. But, the biggest concern has been ball security within the pocket. In the two playoff games Maye has fumbled 6 times,…
Ayoob takes home the Fitzpatrick Trophy as Maine’s top player for 2025
Thornton Academy senior running back Connor Ayoob was officially crowned the winner of the 54th James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy on Sunday, solidifying his place as the premier high school football player in the state of Maine.
Pats locked in on day-to-day process still as AFC Championship week arrives
FOXBOROUGH – Whether it was the throng of extra media members packed into the media workroom at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday or the AFC Championship backdrop at the podium, it was hard to avoid things being much different this week. The Patriots welcomed dozens of outlets to Gillette to kick off the week and despite the frenzied feel, the team is trying to keep things as normal as possible. “I…
Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo makes the rounds in Massachusetts on Tuesday
Georgia Bulldogs offensive coordinator Mike Bobo made the rounds in Massachusetts on Tuesday and spoke to several of the area’s top 2027 and 2028 prospects.
UConn bolsters trenches with Joshua Mickens and Hannes Hammer
Jason Candle and his staff continue to reshape the Huskies roster, securing two significant additions via the transfer portal by landing Ohio State edge rusher Joshua Mickens and Virginia Tech offensive tackle Hannes Hammer.
Kraft’s comments spark conversation about expanding the season and international games
In an appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Tuesday, Patriots owner Robert Kraft provided what many consider the most direct confirmation yet of the NFL’s impending expansion. Speaking on the Zolak & Bertrand show, Kraft stated that the league will “push like the dickens” to transition to an 18-game regular season while simultaneously mandating that every franchise play one international game per year. The owners vision involves a structural…
Boston College promotes Julian Rowe-Cohen to Assistant General Manager
Boston College has promoted Julian Rowe-Cohen to Assistant General Manager of the football program. This promotion comes as part of a broader strategic overhaul under head coach Bill O’Brien, who has emphasized the importance of high-level personnel management and administrative involvement in the modern era of college football.