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Entering his second NFL season, Gonzalez feeling good & ready to contribute

May 7, 2024

Before we even got to truly see just how good Christian Gonzalez could be, his season was cut short in 2023. Now, the second-year corner from Oregon is feeling healthy and ready to go for 2024. “Healthy, excited to go, focused on just getting better and coming in every day and just keep getting back to work,” Gonzalez said to open his media availability on Tuesday when asked how he…

Seven points on the Patriots 38-3 loss to the Cowboys

October 2, 2023

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IMAGE COURTESY OF CHRIS TORRES The Patriots suffered the worst loss of Bill Belichick’s coaching career on Sunday losing 38-3 to the Dallas Cowboys. Here are seven points on today’s game. 1. Mac was awful- Jones played his worst game as a Patriot. He completed 12-of-21 passes for 150 yards and two interceptions, one of which was a pick six. Jones also fumbled inside the Patriots 20 yard line which resulted…

Gonzalez already making a huge impact, wins Defensive Rookie of the Month

September 28, 2023

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Image courtesy of the New England Patriots People can criticize Bill Belichick all they want for not taking a skilled receiver or a tackle in the first round of the draft this spring, but it’s hard to argue with the decision to take Christian Gonzalez. The former Oregon cornerback has already been a lock-down guy on the outside for the Patriots and on Thursday, he was recognized as the NFL…

Patriots Training Camp Preview: Defensive Backs

July 20, 2023

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We kick off our positional camp previews with the defensive backs. Defensive back has been a strength for the Patriots during Bill Belichick’s 23 year tenure and this season should be no different. Losing Devin McCourty hurts on and off the field. The 13 year veteran was one of the best free safeties in the NFL and was a three time Super Bowl winner. His playmaking ability and leadership will…

Patriots add some much needed length to their secondary

May 1, 2023

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The Patriots went long at cornerback in this weekend’s NFL Draft. They drafted three cornerbacks over six feet tall. On Thursday night they drafted cornerback Christian Gonzalez out of Oregon with their first round pick. The 6-1 197 pound Gonzalez is a true boundary corner, something that the Patriots have lacked the last three years. All of the Patriots great defenses through the years have had a big corner on……

Patriots take Oregon CB Christian Gonzalez with 1st round pick

April 27, 2023

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This was the ultimate Bill Belichick draft on Thursday night. It was only one night and one round, but this was about as old school as it gets when it comes to draft board manipulation. Sitting at No. 14, the Patriots moved back to No. 17 after a trade with the Steelers. Pittsburgh took Georgia’s Broderick Jones, most likely blocking the Jets from taking him. Once the 17th pick arrived,……

Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on CB Christian Gonzalez

April 27, 2023

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Cornerback was a clear need for the Patriots. We thought they might take one given the amount of talent at the position. I don’t think anyone expected the Patriots to trade down from Pick 14 to Pick 17 and still land a top ten player. Well, they did. That is because Christian Gonzalez, a projected top ten player fell to them. Gonzalez slipped for whatever reason and the Patriots were……

Patriots Draft: Need #1-Cornerback

April 26, 2023

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We have reached the last need for the Patriots ahead of tonight’s NFL Draft and it is cornerback. The Patriots have done a great job of developing the position in the Belichick era particularly in the middle rounds and with priority free agents. They have had some whiffs as well (Ras-I Dowling, Terrance Wheatley, Jonathan Wilhite come to mind) but overall, Bill Belichick and his defensive staff develop cornerbacks better……

Cornerback a top priority for the Patriots as they meet with some of the top players at the position

March 3, 2023

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Going into this off-season, cornerback was identified as one of the top positional needs the Patriots have. With Jonathan Jones a free agent and little depth behind him outside of Marcus and Jack Jones, the Patriots need to address the position. New England will look at all options starting with the draft. The Patriots have met with some of the top draft prospects in Indianapolis this week including: Oregon’s Christian……