Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from Day 6 of training camp

August 2, 2022

Day two of padded practices was another good one for the defense, a struggle for the running game and while there were some more flashy catches from a few receivers, an inconsistent day for the offense yet again. -Terrance Mitchell made it six-for-six as the first guy out for practice. -Lonnie Paxton was on hand in the family/VIP area. He might be the only field goal/long snapper in NFL history…

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Patriots: Previewing the Quarterbacks

July 30, 2022

Depth Chart: Mac Jones, Brian Hoyer, Bailey ZappePlayer to Watch: Mac Jones Breakdown: Jones beat out Cam Newton forward the starting job last season and started every game for the 10-7 Patriots and a 47-17 playoff loss in Buffalo. The Patriots started 1-3, but one loss against Miami was caused by a Damien Harris fumble on the final possession in field goal range and another ended with a field goal hitting the upright vs…

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Patriots: Rookies will need to make an impact this season if the Patriots plan on contending

July 18, 2022

Patriots rookies report for the start of training camp tomorrow. The Patriots selected 10 rookies in April’s draft and will have several other rookies that come to training camp as undrafted free agents. After finishing 10-8 last season, expectations are once again high in New England. The fans expect a team that can contend for a Super Bowl but the reality is, the Patriots are not a Super Bowl contender…

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Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from the first day of mandatory mini-camp

June 7, 2022

There was a slight first day of school vibe on the lower practice field behind Gillette Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. Mandatory mini-camp began and aside from a few excused absences, just about everyone was in the house for the first of three straight practice days. There was definitely a bit more tempo to the near two-hour session compared to the optional OTA’s and we even got a small skirmish at…

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

May 2, 2022

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: Scouting Report on QB Bailey Zappe

April 30, 2022

The Patriots surprised the NFL world by drafting Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe with the 137th pick of the fourth round. At 6-0 218, Zappe is undersized but athletic. He ran 4.88 forty at the combine. He does a lot of things that Bill Belichick likes. He takes care of the ball, he’s accurate and he plays smart. He also throws a very catchable ball which makes him easy to……

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