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Patriots: Breaking down Bill Belichick’s weekly OMF interview on WEEI

September 15, 2020
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By Kevin J. Stone/@kstone06 Last week we decided that Bill Belichick’s weekly “Patriots Monday” interview with Ordway, Merloni and Fauria would be a topic of discussion for us all season long. Glenn Ordway has been perfecting the interview game for decades now. Meanwhile, as a former player, Christian Fauria sometimes has the ability to get some more thoughtfulness out of Bill compared to most media members. It’s clear that Bill…

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Patriots Rewind: Patriots 21 Dolphins 11

September 13, 2020
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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots kicked off the 2020 season with an ugly 21-11 win over the Miami Dolphins. Here are ten quick thoughts on the game by yours truly. 1. The Patriots as expected tailored the offense to Cam Newton’s skill set. Newton carried the ball 15 times for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also threw for 155 yards. He finished with 230 yards of total…

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Patriots: Cam Newton Era begins with a win and a statement drive

September 13, 2020
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AP Photo/Steven Senne By Kevin J. Stone/@kstone06 We didn’t know what to expect, and it wasn’t pretty, but the results were still the same in the end. The Cam Newton Era in New England opened with a 21-11 win at a silent Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon. It was certainly a changing of the times, as the running game was the story. Newton carried the ball 15 times himself for…

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Patriots Preview: Miami Dolphins (0-0) at New England Patriots (0-0)

September 13, 2020
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Line: Patriots -7 Key players for Miami: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, WR Devonte Parker, RB Jordan Howard, TE Mike Gesicki, LB’s Kyle Van Noy, Elandon Roberts, DE Christian Wilkins Opening kickoff: Old friend Brian Flores and his revamped Miami Dolphins visit Gillette Stadium to kick off the 2020 season. Miami beat the Patriots at Gillette to end last season and it cost them a first round bye. A lot has changed…

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Patriots: Cam Newton has a chance to rewrite the story of his career in New England

September 12, 2020
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When the Patriots signed Cam Newton in July, many of us wondered how it would work in New England? The flamboyant Newton and the stoic Bill Belichick wasn’t exactly a match made in heaven. Fast forward to today and the two parties couldn’t be happier that they have joined forces. At least that is what they tell us. For Newton; a former league MVP, this is an opportunity to turn…

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Patriots: Scouting the Miami Dolphins Offense and Defense

September 11, 2020
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The Patriots kick off the 2020 season on Sunday with a visit from old friend Brian Flores and the Miami Dolphins. Miami closed out the 2019 season beating the Patriots at Gillette and costing them a first round bye in the process. Despite playing well down the down stretch last season, Flores fired offensive coordinator Chad O’Shea and brought in Chan Gailey for a second tour of duty as Dolphins…

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Patriots: Patriots cut 24 players including both kickers

September 5, 2020
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Image courtesy of You Tube Leave it up to Bill Belichick to cut two kickers in one cutdown day. That was the highlight of today’s cuts for the Patriots. Both veteran Nick Folk and rookie Justin Rohrwasser were cut. Both could also end up back with the team. Rohrwasser on the practice squad and Folk could be re-signed because he doesn’t have to clear waivers. The Patriots cut the following…

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Patriots: Our projected 53 man roster

September 5, 2020
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It’s that time of year where all of us in the media around here try to get into Bill Belichick’s head when it comes to who will make the final roster. It is usually a meaningless venture but one worth undertaking nonetheless. So, without further ado. Here is my projected 53 man roster for the Patriots. Offense Quarterbacks (3) Cam Newton Brian Hoyer Jarrett Stidham Running Backs (5) Sony Michel…

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Patriots: It’s official. Cam Newton is named the Patriots starting quarterback for week one

September 3, 2020
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According to the Boston Globe’s Jim McBride, the Patriots have named Cam Newton the week one starter against the Miami Dolphins. The news is not that surprising considering Newton has been the Patriots best quarterback thus far in training camp. Although in fairness to the other quarterbacks, Newton has struggled at times too. Bill Belichick and Newton’s teammates rave about his leadership and worth ethic and selected him to be…

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Patriots: Patriots surprisingly cut Mohamed Sanu

September 2, 2020
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Image courtesy of David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports The Patriots cut veteran wide receiver Mohamed Sanu this evening. Eleven months ago the Patriots gave up a second pick for Sanu in order to upgrade the talent around Tom Brady. Now Sanu is gone. Despite struggling in camp and rumors circulating that Sanu was in trouble, I didn’t think the Patriots would cut him but alas they did. Sanu told Josina Anderson…

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