Patriots matchups to watch vs. the Dolphins

September 17, 2023

The Patriots host the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. As usual, Miami is one of the toughest match-ups in the NFL offensively. The Patriots back seven will have their work cut out for them especially with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. How the Patriots chose to defend them will be the biggest key in this game. As always, the game is won and lost in the trenches. There are plenty…

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Patriots Game Plan of the Week-Miami Dolphins

September 17, 2023

The Patriots host the Miami Dolphins tonight on Sunday Night Football. On paper this is a tough match up for the Patriots, especially on defense. The Dolphins offense presents a lot of problems. The Patriots will have to be creative with their defensive plan if they want to slow this offense down. Offensively, the Patriots should be able to move the football. Miami’s front seven is good but there are…

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Patriots Four Down Preview: Miami Dolphins (1-0) at New England Patriots (0-1)

September 17, 2023

Kickoff– The Patriots will host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. The Patriots are coming off a 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday while the Dolphins beat the Chargers 36-34 in a shootout. The Patriots will be wearing their Pat the Patriot throwbacks tonight. Tonight is the first of two home games that they will be wearing the throwbacks. December 3rd against the Chargers will be the…

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Mac unfairly shoulders the blame for the Patriots loss

September 11, 2023

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones blamed himself for Sunday’s 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Jones said after the game that if he played better, the Patriots probably win the game. When asked about getting the ball back twice late in the game with an opportunity to win it, Jones squarely put the blame on himself. “Yeah, not good by me. They gave me the ball twice to win the game,…

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Matt Patricia won’t be the difference on Sunday, it will be the players

September 7, 2023

AP Photo/Matt Rourke Former Patriots assistant Matt Patricia is now the Senior Defensive Assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles. Patricia of course was the Patriots primary offensive play caller last season. He was considered Bill Belichick’s right hand man. However after spending 15 years with the Patriots, the two sides parted ways in off-season. Now we are left  wondering if he will impact Sunday’s game in any way? The short answer…

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Patriots sign tight end Pharaoh Brown and defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms. Place Riley Reiff on IR

September 5, 2023

The Patriots signed tight end Pharaoh Brown today. The 29 year old Brown was signed to the Patriots practice squad on Aug. 30. He has spent time with the Oakland Raiders (2017), Cleveland Browns (2018-19, 2022), Houston Texans (2020-22) and Indianapolis Colts (2023).  The 6-5 246 pound Brown played for Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien in Houston in 2020 so he is familiar with O’Brien and the system. The team…

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Patriots add former first round pick Jalen area for to practice squad

September 1, 2023

The Patriots have signed former Eagles and Vikings receiver Jalen Reagor to their practice squad. The 2020 first round pick famously went one pick before Justin Jefferson.  A speedster from TCU, Reagor was supposed to be a guy who can take the top off of defenses and make big plays but he never materialized into that type of player. Instead, he has been a depth receiver and kick returner thus…

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Matt Corral is an intriguing addition for the Patriots

September 1, 2023

The Patriots claimed quarterback Matt Corral off waivers on Thursday. The 2022 third round pick was waived by the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday. The 6-2 220 pound Corral is a California native. He put up big numbers during his college career at Ole Miss playing for Lane Kiffin. He threw for 8,287 yards and 57 touchdown passes.  Corral was profiling as a first round pick but after injuring his ankle…

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Patriots sign 15 to practice squad as Belichick’s gamble pays off

August 31, 2023

The Patriots signed 15 players to their practice squad yesterday. Of the 15, 14 of them were players they released on Tuesday. The list includes quarterbacks Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham who among the players cut on Tuesday. Here is the full list of the players who were   signed to the practice squad.  S Joshuah Bledsoe, TE Pharaoh Brown, QB Malik Cunningham, OL James Ferentz, LB Joe Giles-Harris, RB…

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Breaking down the Patriots 53-man roster

August 30, 2023

We break down the Patriots roster and share our thoughts on each position. Who made the roster and why?  Carrying 11 offensive lineman has to be some kind of an NFL record. It speaks to the current state of affairs with this unit.  Otherwise, there were no real surprises with who got cut and who made the roster.  Quarterback: (1): Mac Jones Thoughts- The Patriots cutting Bailey Zappe and Malik…

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