Getty Images For the first time in franchise history, the New England Patriots are set to step into the glare of the “Hard Knocks” cameras, as the NFL announced at the annual league meetings in Phoenix that the team will be the featured subject of the 2027 training camp edition. This milestone marks the final AFC East team to appear on the long-running HBO docuseries, following recent spotlights on the…
The Patriots enter the 2026 off-season in a position of strength. Fresh off an appearance in Super Bowl LX, Mike Vrabel’s team has established a clear identity: a physical, defensive-minded team led by a promising franchise quarterback in Drake Maye. With an estimated $40-$42 million in projected cap space and a healthy stable of draft capital, the front office has the resources to ensure this isn’t just a one-year window….
Kyle Terada-Imagn Images SANTA CLARA- Drake Maye provided a reassuring update on the right shoulder injury that had limited him in practices the previous week. Speaking at Super Bowl Opening Night last night, Maye said that the cross-country trip and the change in environment marked a significant turning point in his recovery. “I think I turned a corner landing on the flight,” Maye told reporters, noting that the rest and…
Courtesy of Garrett W. Ellwood / Associated Press Rumors of a shoulder injury for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye began to circulate following a hard landing in the third quarter of the AFC Championship game on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Social media doctors, specifically Dr. David Chao pointed to a moment where Maye appeared to clutch his right throwing shoulder after a tackle by Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga. The message…
Courtesy of the New England Patriots DENVER- In a grit-filled performance amidst a swirling Colorado snow, Drake Maye led the Patriots to a 10-7 victory over the Denver Broncos, clinching the AFC Championship and a trip to Super Bowl LX. In just his second NFL season, the 23-year-old quarterback overcame a top-ranked Denver defense and deteriorating weather conditions to end the franchise’s “Mile High” playoff curse. While the passing game…
Courtesy of the New England Patriots DENVER- The Patriots 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in Sunday’s AFC Championship game was a gritty win but a win not all teams could win. You have to be built to win a game like this and this rendition of the Patriots clearly is. Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel said after the game that it starts with a belief in what you are doing…
Getty Images By John Sapochetti NEFJ Contributor In wins over the Chargers and Texans, Maye completed only 58.9% of his passes, far below his league leading 72% completion rate during the regular season. Maye has thrown 4 touchdowns in the two playoff wins, however, he’s also thrown two interceptions. But, the biggest concern has been ball security within the pocket. In the two playoff games Maye has fumbled 6 times,…
Getty Images FOXBOROUGH – Football is the ultimate team sport and the Patriots win over the Chargers is proof of that. Most of the onus this season has been on Drake Maye and the offense, but on Sunday night, the defense took center stage in a dominant performance against the Chargers. The Patriots defense sacked Justin Herbert 6 times, forced three fumbles and recovered one and held the Chargers to…
By John Sapochetti NEFJ Contributor We have all seen the Spider-Man meme where two Spider-Men point at each other essentially saying, “He is me and I am him”. Such will be the case Sunday night when quarterbacks Drake Maye and Justin Herbert square off when the Patriots host the Chargers in an AFC Wild Card game. Maye, in his 2nd season, has often been compared to the six year pro…
Image courtesy of the New England Patriots The Arizona Cardinals have requested permission to interview Patriots assistant coach Thomas Brown for their head coaching vacancy. The move comes on the heels of the franchise’s decision to part ways with Jonathan Gannon, whose three-year tenure concluded with a disappointing 3-14 finish this past season. As General Manager Monti Ossenfort begins the process of reshaping a roster that has struggled for consistency,…