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The return of Christian Barmore should spark the Patriots defense

November 16, 2024

Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been activated off the injured reserve list ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Barmore’s return should spark defense that is coming off one of its best performances in the past three years. When healthy, Barmore is a force in the middle of the Patriots defensive line and he should solidify a run defense that has been porous this season. Patriots coach…

Patriots defense gets respect put on its name in dominate effort against the Bears

November 11, 2024

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The Patriots defense dominated the Chicago Bears yesterday. Plain and simple. In a performance that rekindled memories of the early Super Bowl defenses, the Patriots racked up 9 sacks and held the Bears to just 142 yards of total offense in a 19-3 win. “Defensively I would say we were able to get pressure.” said Patriots Coach Jerod Mayo. “We were able to get pressure on the quarterback. We had…

Seven Points on the Patriots 19-3 win over the Bears

November 11, 2024

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The Patriots won their third game of the season in impressive fashion, beating the Chicago Bears 19-3 today. The defense was the story, dominating rookie Caleb Williams and the Bears. It was a welcomed performance for a team that was down and out three weeks ago but has won two of their last three. Here are seven points on today’s game. 1. Defense dominates: The Patriots defense was flat out…

Never mind being buyers. The Patriots need to be sellers

October 31, 2024

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According to Josina Anderson, the Patriots are exploring possible trade options and are looking at making deals to upgrade several key positions including wide receiver and offensive line. Anderson is a reputable reporter so I have no doubt that her sources are reliable but if it is true that they are looking to add instead of trading players, that is preposterous. On Wednesday, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked for…

Mayo sets record straight on who is the boss in the building

September 3, 2024

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FOXBORO- Patriots coach Jerod Mayo met with the media on Monday and he was asked about how he delegates to his coordinators, specifically offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. Mayo was asked if Van Pelt has “free reign” when it comes to doing what he wants on offense. Mayo poured cold water on that notion and said that he will play a role in all facets of the team. “It’s not…

Mayo and the Patriots are putting on a masters class on how not to make a quarterback decision

August 27, 2024

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It is time for Patriots coach Jerod Mayo to pick a starting quarterback and move on from the circus that he has created in many ways. Mayo’s mixed messaging all spring and summer has come to a head. Either put an end to the shenanigans and name Jacoby Brissett the starter or bypass Drake Maye’s development and throw him to the wolves. Enough with the back and forth! The Patriots…

Mayo says Maye could be Patriots starting quarterback in Week 1

August 19, 2024

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Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Patriots coach Jerod Mayo made his first appearance of the season on the Greg Hill Show earlier this morning and talked about a wide range of topics ahead of Sunday’s preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. Mayo addressed the quarterback situation and he reiterated that Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye are in a quarterback competition and that Maye has a shot at winning the competition and…

Judon trade a sign that the Patriots are looking to 2025 and beyond

August 15, 2024

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AP/ Michael Dwyer The Patriots traded edge rusher Matthew Judon on Wednesday to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2025 third round pick. The trade ends Judon’s tenure in New England after a tumultuous training camp in which he openly lobbied for a new contract and missed practice time due to his displeasure. The trade is further proof of what I have been saying all off-season. 2024 is a transition season….

It was a good weekend for the first round quarterbacks…except for Drake Maye

August 11, 2024

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AP Photo/Mark Stockwell It was a good weekend for the first round quarterbacks in week one of the preseason. At least for five of the six that were drafted. Drake Maye did not play enough to make an impression. Here is how the rookie quarterbacks did in limited action this weekend. Caleb Williams (First overall): 4/7, 95 yards, 101.8 passer rating Jayden Daniels (Second overall): 2/3, 45 yards, 1 rushing…

Patriots 17 Panthers 3: Post Game Grades

August 9, 2024

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FOXBOROUGH- Our first installment of post game grades sees quarterback Joe Milton at the head of his class with an A. I thought he had a strong night as did the interior of the defensive line. Here are my grades for the Patriots after their 17-3 win over Carolina. A QB Joe Milton: Milton threw for 54 yards and a touchdown pass while rushing for 25 yards. He gave the…

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