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

June 7, 2022

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

June 6, 2022

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: What stood out from new director of player personnel Matt Groh’s first meeting with the media on Friday?

April 15, 2022

Photo: New England Patriots On Friday afternoon, new Patriots director of player personnel Matt Groh met with the media virtually for about 25 minutes, answering a number of questions on a wide range of topics. With the NFL Draft just two weeks away and a successful draft imperative to the future of this team, Groh had a lot of interesting things to say. Here’s what stood out… Groh on what…

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Patriots Draft: Parker trade may force the Patriots to trade down

April 4, 2022

The trade of DeVante Parker from the Dolphins to the Patriots sent shockwaves around the NFL and New England. The Patriots got an established receiver in his prime along with a fifth round pick in exchange for a 2023 third round pick. The pick the Patriots gave up for Parker is negligible in essence because the team will receive a compensatory pick for J.C Jackson next year. The only difference……

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Patriots: What DeVante Parker Brings to New England

April 4, 2022

Over the weekend, the Patriots traded a third-round draft pick in the 2023 draft to the Miami Dolphins for a 2022 fifth-round pick and wide receiver DeVante Parker. If Parker stays healthy, this will end up being a great trade for the Patriots. In Parker, they are getting a big-bodied receiver that can win against man coverage and make contested catches. The sting of giving up a third-round pick will…

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Patriots: Patriots upgrade the receiver position with the addition of DeVante Parker

April 2, 2022

The Patriots made a big trade this afternoon trading for wide receiver DeVante Parker and a fifth round pick. In return, the Patriots surrendered a 2023 third round pick. Parker was selected with the 14th pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played in 10 games last season catching 40 passes for 515 yards and two touchdowns. Parker is signed for two more years and is…

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