It’s tough to really gauge what the Patriots have just two days into camp, but the defense definitely had a stronger showing on Thursday compared to the offense’s performance on Wednesday. Here’s what went down for roughly another hour-and-a-half session on a muggy, yet tolerable morning. -The legendary Peter King was on hand to cover practice and agent Drew Rosenhaus was also in attendance. It was a pleasure to meet…
Patriots: Previewing the Offensive Line
Depth Chart: David Andrews (C), Michael Onwenu (G), Cole Strange (G), Trent Brown (T), Isaiah Wynn (T), Justin Herron (T), William Sherman (G), James Ferentz (C/G), Yasir Durant (T), Yodny Cajuste (T), Drew Desjarlais (G), Kody Russey (C), Andrew Stueber (T), Chasen Hines (G), Bill Murray (G) Player to Watch: Cole Strange Breakdown: The Patriots offensive offensive line could be a strength once again if they stay healthy. David Andrews…
Patriots: Patriots extend Davon Godchaux with a two year, $20.8 million dollar deal
The Patriots announced a two year deal with nose Davon Godchaux earlier today. The new is for two years and $208 million. $17.85 million of it is fully guaranteed at signing. Patriots’ DT Davon Godchaux has signed a two-year, $20.8 million extension with New England that includes $17.85 million fully guaranteed at signing, per @DrewJRosenhaus and @RyanMatha, who negotiated the deal. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 27, 2022 The deal…
Patriots: 10 players I am watching in training camp
Training camp has officially kicked off and I am watching these ten players this summer. 1. Mac Jones: Jones development is the key to success for the Patriots. If he takes the next step and gets better, the Patriots will be better. Regardless of who is calling the offense, Training camp and the pre-season will go a long way in telling us where Jones is in his development. Bill Belichick…
Holy Cross: Crusaders ready to roll as Dobbs, Asante & Chesney take part in Patriot League Media Day
On September 2 under the lights at Merrimack College, Holy Cross will officially kick off its push for a national title. No, not just a four-peat in the Patriot League, but a national title. When you’ve done what the Crusaders have done over the last few seasons, expectations change and nationally, Holy Cross enters the 2022 season as a Top 15 team in FCS. Not only are the boys in…
Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from Day 1 of training camp
Football is officially back. Fans began filing into the stands surrounding the Gillette Stadium practice fields at 8 A.M. on Wednesday ahead of the first training camp practice of the season. Players reported to camp on Tuesday, but Wednesday was the first time the 2022 team took the field in a true football setting. Here are sights, sounds and thoughts from the roughly hour-and-a-half session. -The man of the hour,…
Patriots: 5 questions that need to be answered in camp
Image courtesy of the New England PatriotsThe Patriots officially opened training camp yesterday but their first practice is not until today. There are plenty of question marks facing this team as they open camp. Here are the top five questions that need to be answered by the time this team breaks camp. 1. Who is calling the plays on offense? Enquiring minds want to know. It is the number question fans…
Patriots: Previewing the Defensive Line
Depth Chart: DE Christian Barmore, DE Lawrence Guy, NT Davon Godchaux, DE Henry Anderson, DE Deatich Wise, DE Sam Roberts, NT Carl Davis, DE LaBryan Ray, NT Bill Murray, DE Jeremiah Pharms Player to Watch: Christian Barmore Breakdown: The Patriots defensive line had its ups and downs last season. They played well at times but they also struggled against the run and it showed, especially down the stretch. Bill Belichick…
Patriots: Pats report to training camp on 20th anniversary of final Bryant appearance
Exactly 20-years to the day on Tuesday, the Patriots reported to training camp at Bryant down in Smithfield, RI for the final time. July 26, 2002 marked the last time players reported to the campus prior to preseason work moving to Gillette Stadium for the 2003 season. As players reported on Tuesday for the start of the 2022 season, Belichick was asked if he has any particular memories from those…
Patriots: Previewing the Linebackers
Depth Chart: EDGE, Matthew Judon, MLB, JaWhaun Bentley, MLB, Raekwon McMillan, SLB Mac Wilson, SLB Cameron McGrone, MLB Harvey Langi, EDGE, Ronnie Perkins, EDGE, Josh Uche, EDGE, Anfernee Jennings, MLB, Jahlani Tavai, EDGE, DaMarcus Mitchell Player to Watch: Josh Uche Breakdown: The Patriots go into training camp with some new faces at linebacker. One of the objectives of the off-season was to get faster at linebacker after getting run out…