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:…
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…
Patriots: Patriots release Malcolm Butler from I.R with an injury settlement
Malcolm Butler’s return engagement with the Patriots is over after the Super Bowl XLIX hero was released from I.R with a settlement on Thursday. Butler signed a two year deal with the Patriots on March 24th and got a ton of work with the one’s all through the first two weeks of camp. Butler got hurt in the first preseason game against the Giants and was placed on season ending…
High School: NEFJ Camp Visit- Mansfield
After a disappointing end to last season, the Hornets will look to bounce back and be a player in Division 2. Mansfield returns several key contributors from last season. Among the returning starters are Connor Zukiwski, wide receivers Trevor Foley and C.J Bell, fullback, linebacker Rocco Scarpellini and two way lineman Jepte Jean. The Hornets dropped down to the Davenport after League realignment last season. They will continue to play…
High School: NEFJ Camp Visit – Waltham
Coach: Sean Brackett (2nd Year) Key Players: Jack Renaud, Sr. (QB); Josh Registre, Sr. (WR); Ty Connolly, Sr. (WR/LB); Izzy Louissant, Sr. (OL/DL); Tony Ferro, Sr. (LB); Darenn Duclas, Sr. (RB/LB) Three observations: -This team will go as Renuad goes. Renaud played in “The League” this spring and has clear arm talent, even if the delivery as a lefty is a bit funky. As a senior, Renaud’s ability to lead…
High School: NEFJ Camp Visit – Lincoln-Sudbury
Coach: Jim Girard (4th Year) Key Players: Mason Greenfield, Sr. (QB/LB); Chase Gozdeck, Sr. (DE); Becan O’Brien, Sr. (WR/DB); Rocco Kontos, Sr. (LB); Ryan Berkel, Sr. (WR/DB); Kordell Bogus, Sr. (WR/DB); Wyatt Larochelle, Sr. (DL) Three observations – When you lose 27 seniors from a team that made it to the Division 2 quarterfinals a year ago, you’d think expectations might change a bit for a program, but not LS….
High School: NEFJ Camp Visit – Wellesley
Coach: Jesse Davis (8th Year) Key Players: Brady Renzella, Sr. (C/DT); Will Hutzler, Sr. (OT/DE); Vinny Ferrara, Sr. (QB); Xavier Ferrara, Sr. (TE/OLB); Tyler Yen, Sr. (WR/DB); Jake Parker, Sr. (RB/LB); Max Poirier, Jr. (FS/RB), Robbie Broggi, Jr. (WR) Three observations: -The amount of returning talent and senior leadership the Raiders have this season should scare a lot of other teams. With the O-line in tact, quarterback and receivers back…
Harvard: 10 takeaways from Crimson camp
We took a quick trip over to North Allston (I always thought it was Cambridge) on Wednesday to check in with head coach Tim Murphy and the Crimson as they ramp up their practices. Wednesday was the first “live” day for Harvard with pads as they begin preparation for the opener against Merrimack on September 16. Here’s what stood out after watching the guys compete for a little over two…
High School: NEFJ Camp Visit – Needham
It’s been four long years since the Needham program finished at or above .500, and the Rockets are ready to change that. The 2018 team finished 6-5, but since then it’s been a rocky road. With a lot of seniors and a staff full of coaches eager to bring Needham back to prominence, is 2022 the year things return to normal? Coach: Doug Kopcso (5th Year) Key Players: Ben Chapman, Sr. (QB);…
High School: NEFJ Camp Visit – Acton-Boxborough
The Revolution had a tough two-win year in 2021, but it was the first under her coach Justin Bernard. Now in year two, there was a clear uptick in energy, emotion, and particularly coaching during Tuesday afternoon’s practice. There was a serious emphasis on accountability from the staff in every period, but teammates were also getting on guys with “finish the rep!” yells right from early running straight through individual…