Brian Hoyer is a veteran back up who knows the system so you would think that the Patriots will be able to do whatever they want on offense. That’s not the case however. While Hoyer might be well versed in the offense, the Patriots have to play to his strengths and run a game plan that suites him and the team. So what can you expect out of the Patriots…
Image Courtesy of Icon Sportswire/Getty Images Brian Hoyer was greeted with an “hey Axel,” by a member of the media on Wednesday afternoon. Hoyer responded with a “thanks a lot Slater.” If not for Mac Jones’ injury late in Sunday’s loss to Baltimore, many of us would have never known the backup quarterback’s real first name. Now, not only is Hoyer’s birth name common knowledge, but the veteran QB was…
Mac Jones suffered a severe high ankle sprain in the Patriots 37-26 loss to the Ravens on Sunday and he and the team are still discussing a path forward. Some reports have indicated Jones is seeking a second opinion and that surgery could be an option. The injury is likely to sideline him for at least four weeks and perhaps as much as eight. Jones has had a difficult start…
The Patriots cut down their roster to 53 players yesterday prior to the NFL roster deadline. Here are a few thoughts on the roster the Patriots will enter the regular season with: 1. Patriots opt to keep three quarterbacks: The Patriots opted to keep three quarterbacks which is a little bit of a surprise considering they could use every available roster spot now. Keeping Bailey Zappe is an indication that…
With Carolina set to visit Tuesday and Wednesday for joint practices before a preseason game Friday night, the Pats weren’t in pads on Monday, but still got some things accomplished. Jumping right into the next installment of sights, sounds and thoughts… -I believe Brendan Schooler was first out today, not Terrance Mitchell. However, Coach Belichick and the assistant coaches were talking as players made their way out, so there’s a…
FOXBOROUGH – After two weeks of dissecting practices, we finally got to see some real football at Gillette Stadium on Thursday night when the Giants visited for the first preseason game. There’s still a lot of questions surrounding the team since the starters didn’t play, but we did learn a bit more about some of the guys fighting for jobs in the 23-21 loss. Simply put, preseason wins and losses…
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…
Free agency unofficially began yesterday with the legal tampering window starting today at noon. As expected, the Patriots primarily focused on retaining some of their players while losing some key contributors as well. Here are my thoughts on day one of free agency for the Patriots. I thought J.C Jackson got a fair market deal from the Los Angeles Chargers. Jackson signed a five year, $82.5 million dollar contract. He…
Let’s just get out ahead of this early. Everyone likes to be first, me included, so if and when this happens I want to be on that short list. If it doesn’t, it’s not the first time I’ve been wrong and sure as hell won’t be the last. If The Patriots lose to the Jets on Sunday, dropping to 2-5 overall and 0-5 at home and the offensive line woes…
Photo courtesy of Steven Senne/AP Cam Newton has been diagnosed with a bruised right hand after hitting it on a soft pad during a drill in Friday’s OTA’s. Newton missed the rest of practice and according to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, is scheduled to miss all of next week’s OTA’s. It sounds like Newton is expected to be back for mini camp the week of June 14th. Newton’s injury allows…