New England Patriots

Mayo and the Patriots are putting on a masters class on how not to make a quarterback decision

August 27, 2024
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It is time for Patriots coach Jerod Mayo to pick a starting quarterback and move on from the circus that he has created in many ways.  Mayo’s mixed messaging all spring and summer has come to a head. Either put an end to the shenanigans and name Jacoby Brissett the starter or bypass Drake Maye’s development and throw him to the wolves. Enough with the back and forth!  The Patriots…

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Seven Points on the Patriots 20-10 loss to the Commanders

August 26, 2024
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The Patriots wrapped up the preseason with a 20-10 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday night.  Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Here are seven takeaways from the loss as the Patriots are onto Cincinnati.  1. Maye Day: Drake Maye took over for Jacoby Brissett after the first series and proceeded to lead the team on an 11 play, 88 yard drive that was capped off by an 18 yard touchdown…

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Drake Maye impresses again; was it enough to start him in Week 1?

August 25, 2024
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Drake Maye could find himself in the drivers seat to be the Patriots starting quarterback after his performance in Sunday night’s preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. Jacoby Brissett started the game but only played one series after he was hit and driven into the ground, tweaking his shoulder. The team announced he was questionable in the second quarter. Drake Maye vs the Commanders: 13/20 143 total yards 1 TD,…

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Patriots Preview: New England Patriots (1-1) at Washington Commanders (0-2)

August 25, 2024
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Kickoff: The Patriots wrap up the preseason with a visit to the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football. As of right now, it is the only prime time game of the season for the team.  With cutdown day coming up on Tuesday, the Patriots have to trim the roster down to 53 players by 4 pm. Tonight’s game is a final audition of sorts for almost half the roster.  Here…

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Patriots add depth at linebacker and receiver

August 21, 2024
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It was a busy day for the Patriots on Tuesday as they signed linebackers Kobe Jones and Christian McCaroll and they claimed wide receiver Matt Landers from the Browns. Jones, 26, has spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers after originally joining Atlanta as a rookie free agent out of Mississippi State in 2021. The 6-foot-3, 255-pounder, played in six games…

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NEFJ Nuggets from Patriots training camp – Day 16

August 18, 2024
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The Patriots were in full pads on Sunday after a walkthrough on Saturday. Here are some observations from what was a good practice. Weather: Cloudy, 68 Degrees  Practice Type: Full Pads Wolf Press Conference Highlights  On Mathew Judon EW: “Yeah, like I said on the broadcast, all these decisions are difficult. We have to weigh now, the future, what’s best for the team, what’s best for the player, and it…

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Wolf addresses current state of offensive line prior to Sunday’s practice

August 18, 2024
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Patriots Executive Vice President Eliot Wolf met with the media prior to Sunday’s practice and answered questions on several topics, most notably the offensive line. Despite the unit’s struggle in training camp, Wolf is confident the team has the right guys in the building. ”Okorafor’s taking reps on both sides. Onwenu took some reps at tackle yesterday. Again, I think we’re just trying to find the right combination. We feel…

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Seven Points on the Patriots 14-13 loss to the Eagles

August 15, 2024
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AP Photo/Charles Krupa FOXBOROUGH- A late rally by the Philadelphia Eagles stunned the Patriots, as they lost their second preseason game of the season, 14-13. The story of course was rookie quarterback Drake Maye who played a quarter and a half and played well in his first extensive action of the season. Maye completed 6-of-11 passes for 47 yards. He had four carries for 15 yards and a rushing touchdown….

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Eagles at Patriots Live Chat

August 15, 2024
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Welcome to the Eagles at Patriots live chat. Share your thoughts on tonight’s game by commenting in the comments section. 1ST QTR Jacoby Brissett appears to be getting the start for the Patriots. see how long he plays. Lowe, Sow, Andrews, Onwenu and Chuks upfront to start. Starting with the perimeter screen early. In our game plan, I talked about using perimeter screens in this game. Three and out. Not…

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Patriots Game Plan vs. the Philadelphia Eagles

August 15, 2024
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The Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles tonight in preseason game number two. The teams did a joint practice on Tuesday and it was dominated by the Eagles. The Philadelphia front seven in particular was dominate, racking up over ten sacks in various team periods. The Patriots will play the starters some so the expectation is that they will play better tonight. Here five offensive and defensive elements of out game…

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