New England Patriots

Jack Jones meets with the media after the in-stadium practice

August 4, 2023
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Patriots cornerback Jack Jones met with the media after Friday night’s in-stadium practice. Jonathan Jones was supposed to speak but he did not practice. https://twitter.com/newftbj/status/1687627821110247424?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA Jones did not comment on what happened on June 16th at Logan Airport. He has been instructed not to by his attorney.  Jones was arrested for having two firearms on his carry on luggage. He was charged on two of five counts and posted his…

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Matthew Judon and the Patriots agree to a contract adjustment

August 4, 2023
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the Patriots and four time Pro-Bowl defensive end Matthew Judon have agreed to a contract adjustment that will take Judon’s original $2 million in guaranteed money for 2023 to $14 million guaranteed. The adjustment allows Judon to make up to $18 million dollars this season. Judon’s contract has been hovering over the Patriots since the start of training camp. He has been a limited…

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Mac Jones is in a happier place in this year’s training camp and that is a great sign for the Patriots

August 4, 2023
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Mac Jones is happier in this year’s training camp. It is abundantly obvious when you talk to him. Jones met with the media after yesterday’s practice and the vibe was different. He is having at practice, he is interacting with his teammates, coaches and the fans more and more importantly, his body language and demeanor are better. Jones was asked if he is having more fun in this year’s camp…

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5 players who impressed me and 5 players who depressed me at Patriots Training Camp

August 2, 2023
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The Patriots held Practice Six of training camp today and the biggest takeaway was that the offense finally looked good. We have been waiting all of training camp to see this type of performance from Mac Jones and company and we finally got it. Maybe it was because NFL Network was there and he wanted to look good. In any event. Here are the five players that impressed me today…

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Jalen Hurd retires, Patriots sign WR Thyrick Pitts

August 2, 2023
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Wide receiver Jalen Hurd’s career as a Patriot lasted all of a week as the 2019 third round pick of the San Francisco 49ers was placed on the reserved/retired list by the Patriots.  With Hurd’s retirement, that opened up a roster spot and the Patriots used that spot to claim undrafted rookie wide receiver Thyrick Pitts from Delaware. Pitts was released by the Bears recently.  The 6-2 201 Pitts had…

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The first day in pads for the Patriots lacked physicality and that is by design

August 1, 2023
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Monday was the first day in pads for the Patriots and needless to say, it did not live up to the expectations of fans and media alike. People at Monday’s practice were expecting more contact and physicality. Much to their chagrin, they got neither. Admittedly, the energy at practice for a first day in pads was not great. The practice lacked tempo and pace at times but it wasn’t because…

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“Pop” Douglas is popping at Patriots Training Camp

July 30, 2023
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Rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas has been one of the early stars of Patriots training camp. The diminutive sixth round draft choice out of Liberty has caught people’s attention through four camp practices and has made the most of his opportunities thus far. “Pop” as he is called has impressed both as a receiver and as a return man. The humble Douglas is just trying to soak it all in….

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Keion White is the perfect fit for the Patriots. In more ways than one.

July 30, 2023
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When you meet Keion White in person, the first you notice about him is his size. He is a big man. He also has a serious demeanor and a face that could serve as the model for a bust in the Peo Football Hall of Fame. Maybe someday, White will end up there. For now White is just focused on his first training camp and getting acclimated to playing in…

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Patriots Camp Preview: Tight Ends

July 30, 2023
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Bill Belichick has always wanted to play in 12 personnel (2TE’s, 2WR’s, 1 RB) Going back to his days with the Giants and the Browns, Belichick sees the value in the personnel grouping. He knows from a defensive standpoint, it is tough to match up against. Throughout his tenure in New England, Belichick has tried to upgrade the position so that the Patriots can play in 12 personnel as much…

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