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22 Burning Questions answered as the Patriots open training camp next week

July 22, 2023

The Patriots open training camp on Wednesday but before they do, hear 22 (11 on O, 11 on D reference) burning questions. 1. What affect will the O’Brien hire have on the offense: O’Brien will make a big difference. The offense will be organized, well coached and the play calling will be much better. Expect a 10 point plus uptick in scoring and a more creative scheme that utilizes all…

The Patriots need another running back so they bring in Fournette and Henderson

July 21, 2023

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The Patriots worked free agent running backs Leonard Fournette and Darrell Henderson yesterday. The workouts made national headlines but the reality is, the Patriots need another running back. Rhamondre Stevenson is the unquestioned starter and is primed for a big season. He is after all a top five running back in the league. He cannot take all of the carries however. The Patriots could give some of those carries to…

Jones arraigned on Tuesday, still a member of the Patriots for now

June 20, 2023

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(Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool) Early on Tuesday morning in East Boston, Jack Jones was arraigned on weapons charges. Jones posted a $30,000 cash bail, pleaded not guilty and has a probable cause hearing on August 18, a day before New England will play Green Bay in a preseason game. The Patriots will have joint practices with the Packers that week as well. Jones’ attorney Rosemary Scapicchio spoke…

Belichick moving on from OTA-gate

June 1, 2023

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Bill Belichick met with the media yesterday ahead of the team’s first OTA practice since they were stripped of two practices last week by the NFL for violating league rules on the amount of time they can spend with players. As expected, Belichick did not shed any light on what happened that led to him being fined $50,000 dollars and the team losing two OTA practices. When asked if he…

Is getting Brady Day out of the way early a favor for Mac Jones?

May 11, 2023

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Image courtesy of New England Patriots & NEFJ The big news around this area on schedule day was that Tom Brady is coming back for the home opener. When the Patriots host the defending NFC Champion Eagles at 4:25 on September 10, the GOAT will be recognized on what is sure to be an emotional day in Foxborough. To me, it feels way too early. Think about when the Red…

JuJu Smith-Schuster going back to school with Pats playbook

May 2, 2023

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FOXBOROUGH – Around 12:58 on Tuesday afternoon with seven or eight cameras set up and well over a dozen reporters on hand, the newest Patriots receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster met the media for the first time while standing up on a riser. JuJu had a backpack on like he had just come from his second class of the day back at USC. It’s been seven years since Smith-Schuster left SoCal, but he’s…

Patriots take Georgia Tech defensive end Keion White 46th overall

April 28, 2023

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For the second straight night, the Patriots may have gotten an elite, game-changing player in the 2023 NFL Draft. While many wanted (and assumed) the focus would be on offense, Bill Belichick has continued stacking the defense with guys who can probably come in and make an immediate impact. After taking cornerback Christian Gonzalez Thursday night, New England took Keion White, a defensive end fro Georgia Tech with their second……

Potential trade partners for the Patriots in Rounds 2 and 3

April 28, 2023

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The Patriots still have 11 picks in this weekend’s draft. They had 11 coming into the weekend but after trading down three spots with the Pittsburgh Steelers last night, the Patriots picked up an additional fourth round pick. That pick could be used tonight to help them move up. The Patriots have moved up in the second round five straight years and there is a good chance they trade up……

Trade up, trade down? This draft might be the trade up draft

April 27, 2023

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Normally the Patriots are looking to trade down and the fans expect them to trade down but tonight might be a little different. Tonight, the Patriots may actually trade up. That’s right, they may break with tradition and make a move up to draft a player that is high on their board. I would not expect a significant jump up, maybe four spots but the Patriots have enough draft capital……

Patriots once again doing their due diligence in bringing in Will Levis

April 21, 2023

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The Patriots brought in Kentucky quarterback Will Levis for a visit this week. The news came as a surprise but let’s not forget the Patriots also met with Anthony Richardson at the NFL Combine. It doesn’t mean they are going to draft either quarterback. Of course some might think that this is yet another sign that the organization is ready to move on from Mac Jones but I do not……

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