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Bill Belichick and Bob Kraft don’t appear to be on the same page at times at Monday’s owners meetings

March 28, 2023

No owner, coach combination in NFL history has been more successful than Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick. The two men symbolized what a successful owner, coach partnership should look like. In recent years however, it seems like the two men are no longer on the same page. Yesterday’s owners meetings in Arizona reinforced the notion that there is a schism of sorts between the two men. Belichick was non-commital about…

Judge being named AHC can be a positive for the Patriots, especially on special teams

March 24, 2023

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We learned yesterday that Joe Judge’s title next season will be Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams. According to sources, Judge will assistant special teams coaches Cam Achord and Joe Houston. Jobs shaking out in NE, and here's a big one—Joe Judge will be in an ass't head coach role with the @Patriots in '23 (with personnel elements/some parallels to Matt Patricia's '21 role), per sources. On-field, he'll work closely with Cam…

Devin McCourty post retirement press conference Q&A

March 22, 2023

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Following his emotional retirement ceremony, Devin McCourty stood on stage and fielded a few questions from reporters for about 10-15 minutes on Tuesday. Q: How did the reality of what you turned out to be and your career turned out to be differ from what the fantasies were? A: Yeah, um…I was very fortunate having a twin brother, our dreams were always together. First, it was to be in the…

McCourty makes retirement official with ceremony at Gillette Stadium

March 21, 2023

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Another chapter to the story that is the 20-year Patriots dynasty was closed on Tuesday afternoon. With about 30 current players and coaches on hand inside The Hall at Patriots Place, Devin McCourty was joined by his family as he made his retirement official in a beautiful ceremony that lasted about an hour and included some stories from Bill Belichick, a few remarks from Mr. Kraft and two different video…

Damien Harris signs a one year deal with the Bills

March 21, 2023

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Damien Harris has a new home. The now former Patriots running back has signed a one year deal with the rival Buffalo Bills. Harris was drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Alabama. He played sparingly his rookie season, only appearing in one game, a blow out win over the Jets. In 2020, he played in ten games rushing for 691 yards…

Patriots investment in special teams is the best way to fix a unit that has struggled the last two years

March 19, 2023

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Contrary to what some Patriots fans think, the best way for the team to fix their troubled special teams units is by upgrading the talent on them, not firing the coordinator. Fans want to fire special teams coach Cam Achord but that would only solve so much of the problem. The Patriots needed to upgrade the talent on their special teams units and they did that this week. It all…

Patriots releasing Jalen Mills is a surprise

March 17, 2023

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AP Photo/David Richard) The Patriots released cornerback Jalen Mills today, saving $5 million dollars in cap space. Mills signed a 4 year, $24 million dollar deal two years ago. Patriots release CB Jalen Mills. (via @MikeGiardi) pic.twitter.com/KQo3SSWw3k — NFL (@NFL) March 17, 2023 Mills release is surprising considering he started 26 games for the team the past two years. That and his versatility made him a valuable player. Apparently he…

Patriots sign tight end Mike Gesicki. Here is why it is a big pick up for them

March 17, 2023

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Bill Belichick strikes again. After slow playing free agency and frustrating Patriots fans the first two days of the legal tampering window, Belichick has gone on a shopping spree and his latest purchase is former Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki who signed a one year, $9 million dollar contract with the team. Gesicki caught 32 passes for 362 yards and 5 touchdowns last season. He has caught 18 touchdown passes…

Here’s why JuJu Smith-Schuster is an upgrade over Jakobi Meyers

March 16, 2023

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The Patriots signed former Steelers and Chiefs receiver Ju-Ju Smith-Schuster to a three year deal worth up to $33 million dollars. The signing comes a day after former Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. On paper, this is more of a team friendly deal for the Patriots. Smith-Schuster got $16 million guaranteed while Meyers got $10 million guaranteed from the Raiders. Meyers deal however has more…

Patriots sign running back James Robinson to two year deal

March 15, 2023

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The Patriots have signed veteran running back James Robinson to a two year deal worth up to $8 million dollars. Robinson spent last last season with the Jags and the Jets. The Patriots are signing RB James Robinson to a two-year deal worth up to $8M. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/gds7VaHjSy — NFL (@NFL) March 16, 2023 The third year running back had a career year in 2020 when he came out…

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