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Patriots: Sights, sounds and thoughts from Day 2 of mandatory mini-camp

June 8, 2022
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FOXBOROUGH – So much for the full day of rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day at Gillette for the second of three mandatory mini-camp sessions and once again, there was some positive signs in all three phases. Here’s what stood out throughout another lengthy two-hour practice on Wednesday… -Coach Belichick met with the media before practice donning a green Celtics hat and opened with a message: “Start…

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Patriots: Romeo Crennel leaves a lasting impact on the Patriots

June 8, 2022
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Image courtesy of the New England Patriots Former Patriots defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel announced his retirement yesterday at the age of 74. Crennel spent 40 seasons in the NFL including two stints as a head coach with the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs. He is a five time Super Bowl champion winning two with the New York Giants and three with the Patriots. Crennel coached in New England on…

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

June 7, 2022
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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: 5 areas I am watching in this week’s mandatory mini-camp

June 7, 2022
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The Patriots kick off three days of mandatory mini camp today. Mini camp is the last stop of the off-season in the NFL before training camp, which kicks off at the end of next month. The Patriots made plenty of moves this off-season between free agency and the draft so there will be plenty to watch for over the next three days. Here five areas I am focusing on. 1….

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Patriots: Keeping an eye on three things heading into mandatory mini-camp Tuesday

June 6, 2022
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After two open practices where almost everyone – but not everyone – was in attendance, the Patriots are set to begin three days of mandatory offseason mini-camp on Tuesday. For the first time, we should get at least a small taste of what the 2022 Patriots are going to look like. The entire defensive unit, the offensive line, quarterback Mac Jones, the receivers and the new staff should all benefit…

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Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from 2nd OTA practice

May 31, 2022
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FOXBOROUGH – The Patriots were back on the practice field in front of the media for the second time on Tuesday afternoon. With mandatory mini-camp set for next week (June 7-9) there were still some guys missing since this week is still voluntary. Bill Belichick spoke prior to practice too, here’s what stood out… -In total there were only 10 guys still missing, which is pretty damn good attendance for…

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Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from the first day of OTA’s

May 24, 2022
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FOXBOROUGH – Football is back. Ok, obviously not really, but the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium were buzzing on Monday morning as the Patriots were out for their first OTA practice. We’re still in the non-mandatory portion of mini camp, with mandatory OTA’s set for June 7-9. Still, there was an impressive amount of players on hand for the first practice and we started to get a little bit of…

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Patriots: When it comes to the Patriots coaching structure, In Bill We Trust does not apply

May 18, 2022
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In Bill We Trust is a moniker Patriots fans have adopted through the years to show faith in Bill Belichick and his decision making. Since the departure of Tom Brady in 2020 however, you are hearing that moniker being thrown around less and less. Now all of sudden, Patriots fans don’t trust Belichick. Especially when it comes to personnel decisions and how he structures his coaching staff. Patriots fans have…

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Patriots: Breaking down the 2022 schedule

May 13, 2022
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Photo: @Patriots Schedule Day is always a sneaky great day on the calendar for football fans. No one really thinks about it until we’re all reminded a week or so before that Schedule Day is coming. It isn’t quite the same with Twitter leaks popping up everywhere throughout the day ruining the element of surprise, but still, once the league slate comes out it’s always fun to see where and…

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Patriots Draft: Pats’ need for speed addressed head on during second night of the NFL Draft

April 30, 2022
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Photo: @PatriotsIf there was one line or saying that could sum up the Patriots’ approach to the second night of the NFL Draft on Friday, it would be Ricky Bobby’s “I wanna go fast.”A night after Bill Belichick, Matt Groh, Matt Patricia and everyone else involved in the New England draft process frustrated fans by trading back in the first round and then selecting a guard, New England addressed the……

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