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Patriots: Previewing the Defensive Backs

July 25, 2022

Depth Chart: (CB): Malcolm Butler, Terrance Mitchell, Joejuan Williams, Jalen Mills, Jonathan Jones, Myles Bryant, Marcus Jones, Jack Jones, Justin Bethel (S): Devin McCourty, Kyle Dugger, Adrian Phillips, Joshuah Bledsoe, Jabril Peppers, Cody Davis, Player to Watch:Jack Jones Breakdown: The Patriots secondary underwent a remodeling of sorts this off-season. After losing J.C Jackson in free agency, the Patriots signed old friend Malcolm Butler and veteran Terrance Mitchell as replacements. Butler…

Patriots: Peppers already feeling at home with his new team

April 12, 2022

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Jabrill Peppers met with the New England media for the first time virtually for just under 15 minutes on Tuesday afternoon, but it felt like he’d been here forever. Peppers talked about why he decided to come here, his relationship with Joe Judge, whether he was surprised Judge was moving to the offensive side of the ball and what he’s most looking forward to learning under Coach Belichick, among other…

Patriots: The Patriots sign another versatile safety in Jabrill Peppers

March 30, 2022

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Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images The Patriots signed versatile free agent safety Jabrill Peppers yesterday to a one year, $5 million dollar deal. Peppers went 25th overall to the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2017 Draft. At 5-11 215, Peppers is a dynamic athlete who can play all three downs and on all three levels. His versatility is exactly what Bill Belichick has been looking in a…

Patriots: Some familiar names are staying and some are going in a quiet first day of free agency for the Patriots

March 15, 2022

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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…

Patriots: Busy day for the Patriots highlighted by the return of Devin McCourty

March 14, 2022

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The Patriots had a busy day on Sunday. The highlight of the day of course was free safety Devin McCourty agreeing to terms on a one year, $9 million dollar deal. The 34 year old McCourty is returning for his 13th season with the Patriots. Originally drafted as a first round pick in the 2010 draft, McCourty finished last season with 60 tackles and 3 interceptions. The Patriots also used…

Patriots: Four Biggest Needs, Part Three: Defensive Back

March 13, 2022

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The Patriots were trounced, 47-17, in the Wild Card Round against the Bills and that game exposed several important areas that New England needs to address. This is part three of a four-part series centered on the four most important areas that the Patriots need to improve. Part three focuses on defensive back. The Patriots are in an interesting spot at defensive back. At safety, Kyle Dugger is a terrific…

Patriots: Top Patriots Free Agent Decisions

February 9, 2022

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The Patriots will have some significant players hit free agency this offseason and will have some hard decisions to make. Ideally, they would be able to bring back most of them, but there will be a great player or two not playing in New England next year. Here is a look at some of the most notable players on expiring contracts New England has: Devin McCourty– McCourty was drafted by…

Patriots: Secondary looking for answers after loss to Buffalo

December 30, 2021

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Photo: AP Photo/Bill Kostroun Entering the game this past Sunday, no one in their right mind thought Isaiah McKenzie would be the guy to torch the Patriots when Buffalo came to town. Stefon Diggs was supposed to get held in check by JC Jackson, especially after Jackson was talking about naming an island for himself akin to Revis Island back in the day. Instead, McKenzie had 11 catches for 125…

Patriots: The Patriots defense has struggled the past two weeks and that is a problem

December 27, 2021

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AP PHOTO/Steven Senna FOXBORO- The Patriots defense has been a problem the past two weeks and that is not good if the team wants to make a playoff run. The defense has been the catalyst this season for this team. Despite struggling against the run at times and giving up the occasional big play, they have played well. It was the defense along with a physical running game and timely…

Patriots: Defense no-shows in 33-21 loss to Buffalo, Pats drop to No. 6 seed in the AFC

December 26, 2021

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FOXBOROUGH – A year ago at this time, the Patriots were playing for pride, and even that was iffy. A day after Christmas this season, the stakes could not have been higher at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. With the Bills visiting for a much-anticipated rematch of the Monday night hurricane game a few weeks ago, there was no Christmas spirit on the field, just pure hatred with the AFC East…

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