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Patriots Training Camp Preview: Defensive Line

July 25, 2023

The Patriots will once again most likely carry seven defensive lineman. Like most teams today, the Patriots like to rotate their defensive lineman based on down and distance and situation. The Patriots front boasts some versatile and talented players that fit the scheme well. The question is, can guys like Christian Barmore produce up to his ability? If Barmore ends up being the player most believe he can, this group…

Patriots Training Camp Preview: Linebackers and EDGE Rushers

July 24, 2023

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The linebacker position has changed in recent years. Teams are exclusively playing mostly nickel and dime packages now thanks to all the spread offenses they are seeing. The NFL has gone from a 21 personnel league to a 10 and 11 personnel league offensively. Defenses have adjusted and matching up with more athletes on the field. The Patriots have been doing it for years. You see how much they emphasize…

22 Burning Questions answered as the Patriots open training camp next week

July 22, 2023

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The Patriots open training camp on Wednesday but before they do, hear 22 (11 on O, 11 on D reference) burning questions. 1. What affect will the O’Brien hire have on the offense: O’Brien will make a big difference. The offense will be organized, well coached and the play calling will be much better. Expect a 10 point plus uptick in scoring and a more creative scheme that utilizes all…

Patriots rookies report. Here’s what we’re looking for in camp

July 21, 2023

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Patriots rookies have reported for training camp. 17 rookies total will be a part of the training camp roster and battling to either start, get playing time or make the team. Here is our prediction for each rookie and how we think things will play out for them in this camp. Christian Gonzalez, CB: Needs to start at boundary corner, plain and simple. The Patriots lucked out with Gonzalez falling to…

Patriots announce throwback uniform games for the 2023 season

July 21, 2023

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The Patriots announced yesterday that they will be wearing their throwback uniforms on September 17th against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football and December 3rd against the Los Angeles Chargers. The reds return. New England will wear their throwback uniforms for two games in 2023. pic.twitter.com/ik4nLKip7T — New England Patriots (@Patriots) July 20, 2023 The Patriots wore the “Reds” twice last season as well against the Detroit Lions and…

Patriots Training Camp Preview: Defensive Backs

July 20, 2023

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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…

Five Bold Predictions For The 2023 Patriots

July 19, 2023

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Believe it or not, the Patriots begin training camp a week from today. Rookies report tomorrow! With that in mind, here are five things I think will happen this season: The Patriots will make the playoffs The AFC is loaded. There will be at least one, and perhaps two, really good teams that miss the playoffs. The Bills, Bengals, Chiefs, Jaguars are locks from my view. You can probably throw…

DeAndre Hopkins passes on the Patriots, signs with the Titans

July 16, 2023

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DeAndre Hopkins will not be coming to New England. According to Doug Kyed of AtoZ Sports, Hopkins is signing with the Tennessee Titans. Free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins is expected to sign with the Titans, per source. Deal is expected to become official over the next few days. — Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) July 16, 2023 NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that Hopkins is signing a two year deal worth $26…

5 areas Mac Jones needs to show improvement this training camp

July 14, 2023

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Image courtesy of nfl.com The Patriots kick off training camp on Wednesday July 26th. All eyes of course will be on the Patriots offense and new offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien. The Patriots offensive struggles last season are well documented and have been discussed at nauseam. It is time to move forward. The best way to do it is to help Jones fix some of the issues that he had last…

Robert Kraft, Stanley Morgan, Bucko Kilroy named semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame.

July 12, 2023

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The NFL Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday the 60 Senior Candidates, Coaches and Contributors for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Among them are Patriots Owner Robert Kraft, former Patriots wide receiver wide receiver Stanley Morgan and former Patriots scout and executive Frank “Bucko” Kilroy. The Hall of Fame 12-person Seniors Committee narrowed down a list of eligible player nominees to 31 Semifinalists who will advance to the next…

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