New England Patriots

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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Patriots Camp Preview: Offensive Line

July 28, 2023
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The Patriots offensive line struggled last season under the direction of former play caller Matt Patricia. After the season, Bill Belichick hired former Patriots offensive lineman and veteran offensive line coach Adrian Klemm to help fix this unit. Klemm’s first order of business is to figure out who his right tackle will be. With Conor McDermott and free agent additions Calvin Anderson and Riley Reiff all in the mix to…

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Matthew Judon wants to finish his career with the Patriots.

July 27, 2023
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Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon told Dan Roche of WBZ that he would like to finish his career in New England. Judon told Roche that “I don’t ever want to leave…I want to retire here. I love it.” "I love it here!": Over the weekend, Matthew Judon told @RochieWBZ  that he wants to retire with the #Patriots https://t.co/OGG4Y3XffU pic.twitter.com/WOxXgaIDTv — WBZ Boston Sports (@wbzsports) July 24,…

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According to Calais Campbell, Mac Jones is the worst trash talker he’s played against

July 27, 2023
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Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports According to Atlanta Falcons defensive end Calais Campbell, Mac Jones might be the worst trash talker he has played against in his career. At least that is what he told The Athletic’s Josh Kendall. Atlanta DL Calais Campbell, a 16-year vet: "Philip Rivers was a good trash talker, but he was never disrespectful, Mac Jones actually, he was kind of disrespectful. I’m like, ‘Hold on, man.’…

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