Image courtesy of Kathryn Riley The Patriots overcame a slow start offensively early on to beat the Cleveland Browns 32-13. New England has now won five in a row and improved to 6-2 on the season. Here are seven points on the Patriots win. 1. Another slow start for the defense: Another week, another opening drive score given up by the defense. The slow starts are problematic but the Patriots…
The Patriots host the Cleveland Browns in what should be considered a winnable game on paper it the Browns are tough. Cleveland has a top ten defense, o e of the top run defenses in the league and the great Myles Garrett. It will be a tough test for the Patriots offensively. The good news. The offense is struggling with rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel at the helm so the Patriots…
The Patriots host the Cleveland Browns this afternoon and while on paper, this is a winnable game. Cleveland poses some match up problems. Especially defensive end Myles Garrett who is arguably the best defensive player in the NFL. Here are five match-ups to watch in what could be a much bigger challenge for the Patriots than some would think. Myles Garrett vs. Will Campbell: Campbell is going to need help…
Courtesy of Sirius Radio Lines: Patriots -7, O/U: 40.5 Kickoff: The Patriots are back home after a three game road trip. The 2-5 Cleveland Browns come to town. On paper, this is a game the Patriots should win but Cleveland’s defense has been good all season and they can run the football. The Patriots will have to maximize possessions because the Browns can ball control and control the clock. Here…
A major coaching move in the world of New England football took place Wednesday. Nick Charlton, the offensive coordinator for UConn the last two years, has accepted a position with the Cleveland Browns, according to Pete Thamel. Charlton will take over as an offensive assistant/run-game specialist with the Browns. Charlton was previously the head coach at the University of Maine, where he was the youngest head coach in D1. His……
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) The Patriots have signed free agent linebacker Sione Takitaki to a two year, $6.5 million dollar contract. The contract has a maximum value of $10 million dollars. The Cleveland Browns selected Takitaki in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of BYU. Takitaki adds depth after the Patriots lost linebacker Mack Wilson in free agency on Monday. He could also potentially replace Chris…
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, former NFL QB and most recently the Browns OC Alex Van Pelt will be the new offensive coordinator for the Patriots. Van Pelt played for the Buffalo Bills from 1995-2003, appearing in 31 games and starting 11. He threw for just under 3,000 yards and 16 touchdowns. After his playing career, Van Pelt began coaching in 2005 as a ‘volunteer offensive quality control assistant.’…
Bill Belichick gave us some insight yesterday as to who would make his team of favorite players he has coached in his career. Lawrence Taylor heads the list of Belichick’s favorite players of course. Belichick also mentioned Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Rodney Harrison and Matthew Slater as some of his other favorite players that he has coached. The rest of the list remains a mystery. Belichick told us he will…
Image courtesy of Mike Reiss Bill Belichick considers himself as a historian of the game. That is why this weekend’s game in Cleveland was about more than just winning a football game. It was also a history field trip of sorts for Belichick and the Patriots. Celebrating history, while making history. Bill Belichick and Patriots players reflect on Cleveland’s football roots: https://t.co/646oL4hbQk — New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 17, 2022…
The Patriots scored 28 points in the second half en route to a 38-15 win over the Cleveland Browns. The Patriots led 10-6 at the break but the offense, defense and special teams took the game over in the second half, enabling them to pull away and win in blow out fashion. Here seven points on the Patriots win today 1. Thornton makes an impact: Rookie wide receiver Tyquan Thornton…