• Local college coaches keep a close eye on high school playoffs
  • UMass relieves Don Brown of his duties
  • Seven Points on the Patriots 28-22 loss to the Rams
  • Rams 28, Patriots 22 – Pats making progress but still come up short in another loss
  • Q&A with Wellesley coach Jesse Davis

Patriots: Patriots do not pick up N’Keal Harry’s fifth year option

In a decision that surprises no one, the Patriots have opted not to pick up N’Keal Harry’s fifth year option. That means Harry will be a free agent after next season. Harry’s first three years in a Patriots uniform have been a disaster. Harry has caught just 57 passes for 598 yards and four touchdowns during that span. His best season was 2020 when he caught 33 passes for 309…

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Recruiting Round-Up: Milton Academy

Always a good program in the Independent School League, Milton Academy has taken some steps forward in recent years. The Mustangs, under legendary coach Kevin MacDonald, went unbeaten in league play both in 2019 and 2021 (the ISL did not play due to covid in 2020). And for as good as Milton was those years, the Mustangs will compete for a tite in 2022, as well. And it is not often that…

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NFL Draft: New England Undrafted Free Agent Tracker

When the draft ended on Saturday evening, several players with local ties signed as undrafted free agents with NFL teams. The players either signed a deal to go to camp or they were signed to a rookie mini camp try out. Unlike players who were drafted and get four year contracts, UDFA’s get three year contracts. When the the contract is up, they become restricted free agents. Here is a…

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Patriots Draft: The Patriots drafted Bailey Zappe to be more than a developmental quarterback

The Patriots turned heads on Saturday when they drafted quarterback Bailey Zappe in the fourth round. Why draft a quarterback when you have Mac Jones and Jarrett Stidham? Simple. They see Zappe as more than a developmental quarterback. Now before you start thinking that I am implying that Mac’s job is on the line, it is not. He is the starting quarterback of the Patriots. Now and in the future…….

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Patriots Draft: Breaking down the Patriots undrafted free agent signings

The Patriots were once again active in the undrafted free agent market as they tried to maintain their streak of 18 straight seasons with an undrafted free agent making the team. The Patriots have signed eight so far. Here are my thoughts on who they have signed and whether or not they can make the team. Courtesy of Texas Athletics Brenden Schooler, S, 6-1 203 Texas: Schooler is a big……

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Pirates: Vegas Knight Hawks (2-4) at Massachusetts Pirates (4-1)

The Pirates bounced back last week with an impressive win over Iowa. The defense, which struggled against Green Bay, played lights out last week. Led by Lukas Denis’ three interceptions, the Pirates shut down the Barnstormers. The expansion Vegas Knight Hawks visit Worcester. Despite being 2-4, the Knight Hawks have been competitive. Here are three keys for the Pirates. 1. Bennifield is Back: Quarterback Alejandro Bennifield is back after missing…

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Renegades: Boston rolls to 3-0 with 49-point thumping of Detroit

Two minutes and 37 seconds. That’s basically all it took for the Renegades to clinch the victory in the home opener at Harry Della Russo Stadium on Saturday night. Boston jumped out to an early lead, built a 49-point cushion at halftime and waltzed to a 49-0 win over the Detroit Venom in the home opener in front of an impressive crowd. Ruth Matta led the way with four touchdown…

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Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on OT Andrew Stueber

The Patriots drafted Darien, Connecticut native Andrew Stueber with their last pick in the seventh round (Pick 245). At 6-6 325, Stueber was a tackle at Michigan but could kick inside and play guard in the NFL. Stueber made 22 career starts at Michigan and he played in 34 games. He’s got a lot of good football left in him. Here is my scouting report on Andrew Stueber. Andrew Stueber,……

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