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Pats still confident heading into ‘Jets Week’

September 20, 2023

“It’s Jets Week.” That’s how Bill Belichick started his Wednesday morning press conference before getting into the challenges ‘Gang Green’ will present on Sunday afternoon in New Jersey. As worrisome as things have been early on this season, Pats fans have always been able to fall back on the Jets being the Jets to make themselves feel a little better. New England heads into this matchup having won 14 straight…

Loss to the Eagles was a missed opportunity

September 11, 2023

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Image courtesy of the Philadelphia Inquirer The Patriots missed a golden opportunity on Sunday to beat the Philadelphia Eagles and set the tone for their season. After falling behind 16-0 nothing early on, it seemed as if the Patriots were going to get blown out. However, later in the second quarter they mounted a comeback and got within 16-14. After trailing 22-14 in the fourth quarter, they mounted a second…

Mac unfairly shoulders the blame for the Patriots loss

September 11, 2023

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Patriots quarterback Mac Jones blamed himself for Sunday’s 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Jones said after the game that if he played better, the Patriots probably win the game. When asked about getting the ball back twice late in the game with an opportunity to win it, Jones squarely put the blame on himself. “Yeah, not good by me. They gave me the ball twice to win the game,…

Patriots sign 15 to practice squad as Belichick’s gamble pays off

August 31, 2023

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The Patriots signed 15 players to their practice squad yesterday. Of the 15, 14 of them were players they released on Tuesday. The list includes quarterbacks Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham who among the players cut on Tuesday. Here is the full list of the players who were signed to the practice squad. S Joshuah Bledsoe, TE Pharaoh Brown, QB Malik Cunningham, OL James Ferentz, LB Joe Giles-Harris, RB…

Breaking down the Patriots 53-man roster

August 30, 2023

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We break down the Patriots roster and share our thoughts on each position. Who made the roster and why? Carrying 11 offensive lineman has to be some kind of an NFL record. It speaks to the current state of affairs with this unit. Otherwise, there were no real surprises with who got cut and who made the roster. Quarterback: (1): Mac Jones Thoughts- The Patriots cutting Bailey Zappe and Malik…

Bill Belichick proves that his players matter to him beyond just football

August 21, 2023

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Bill Belichick has long had the reputation of being all business. when it comes to running the New England Patriots. He has always done what is best for the team, even if it means alienating the locker room at times. Belichick has never had a problem cutting or trading a player, including a veteran player. In many ways, he has earned his callous reputation however on Saturday night we saw…

Patriots Rewind: Seven Points on the Patriots 21-17 win over the Packers

August 20, 2023

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Courtesy of John Fisher/GettyImages The Patriots “beat” the Packers 21-17 in abbreviated game. The game was suspended with 10:29 left in the fourth quarter after rookie cornerback Isaiah Bolden was hurt when he collided with linebacker Calvin Munson. Bolden was on the ground for a long period of time. Bill Belichick and Packers Coach Matt LaFleur met while Bolden was being tended to and decided that…

Malik Cunningham puts on a show but was it enough for him to earn an expanded role on offense?

August 11, 2023

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Rookie quarterback/wide receiver Malik Cunningham out on a show last night in the fourth quarter of the Patriots 20-9 loss to the Houston Texans. Cunningham had been working mostly at receiver during rookie mini-camp, mini-camp and training camp but on Monday, he returned to his normal position and started taking reps at quarterback. He did the same thing during Tuesday’s practice. With the Patriots offense struggling to consistently move the…

Young offensive lineman are front and center at Patriots Training Camp

August 1, 2023

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The Patriots drafted Jake Andrews, Sidy Sow and Atonio Mafi in this past April’s draft with an eye to the future. Well, the future is now for them and second year offensive lineman Chasen Hines and Andrew Stueber. None of the young lineman were expected to get as many reps as they have thus far but this is life in the NFL. Training camp is a period of opportunity for…

“Pop” Douglas is popping at Patriots Training Camp

July 30, 2023

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Rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas has been one of the early stars of Patriots training camp. The diminutive sixth round draft choice out of Liberty has caught people’s attention through four camp practices and has made the most of his opportunities thus far. “Pop” as he is called has impressed both as a receiver and as a return man. The humble Douglas is just trying to soak it all in….

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