We kick off our positional camp previews with the defensive backs. Defensive back has been a strength for the Patriots during Bill Belichick’s 23 year tenure and this season should be no different. Losing Devin McCourty hurts on and off the field. The 13 year veteran was one of the best free safeties in the NFL and was a three time Super Bowl winner. His playmaking ability and leadership will…
The Patriots have focused on their own free agents thus far in free agency. They started the day by re-signing Jonathan Jones to a two-year, $19 million dollar deal. They followed that up by re-signing defensive tackle Carl Davis and linebacker Raekwon McMillan to a one year deals respectively. Sources: The #Patriots are expected to re-sign standout CB Jonathan Jones. He gets a 2-year deal. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March…
The Patriots have decided not to place the franchise tag on any of their unrestricted free agents. They are letting them hit the open market when free agency opens on Monday. The most notable free agents include wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, cornerback Jonathan Jones, offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn and running back Damien Harris. All four of these players were developed by the Patriots. The team is reportedly interested in bringing…
Credit: Michael Dwyer/AP FOXBOROUGH – It’s not hyperbole to call the Patriots’ 37-26 home opening loss to the Ravens on Sunday afternoon one of the worst losses in recent memory. This was primed to be one of those special sports weekends in New England, with Vince Wilfork being inducted into the team Hall of Fame to kick the festivities off. The Patriots got the offensive performance fans had been desperately clamoring…
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…
The Patriots have suffered through a two-game losing streak since entering their bye week after winning seven straight. The causes of the losses have been multiple, from inconsistent offensive line play to busted coverages and over-pursuit on run plays defensively. Against the Bills on Sunday, New England was outplayed by Buffalo and Josh Allen made several terrific throws to propel his team to victory. One player that the Patriots are…
All preseason long, we’ve seen what type of chaos this defense could create. We saw it again at times on Sunday, but when the unit needed a stop the most in a 17-16 loss to the Dolphins, Miami was able to do whatever they wanted. Matthew Judon and Josh Uche were as advertised, making big boy plays that made your jaw drop. On the flip side of that, the secondary…
Only 60 minutes stand between the Patriots and the end of the preseason. Mercifully. Sunday night’s preseason game against the Giants (6:30 p.m., WBZ) is the final tuneup before beginning preparation for the Miami Dolphins in arguably one of the most anticipated seasons in recent history. Roster spots are still on the line, the quarterback situation is still a complete mind-bleep, the cornerback questions without Gilmore remain plentiful and what…