Patriots: Leaving early for Miami was a necessity if the Patriots want to turn their fortunes around in the Sunshine State.

September 8, 2022

The Patriots left for Miami on Tuesday so that they can practice in the heat ahead of Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. Bill Belichick is trying to get his team for the season opener but he is also looking to reverse a trend. He knows the team’s track record in South Beach during his tenure is not good. The Patriots are 9-12 in Miami during his time as the head…

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Patriots: 2022 captians announced, what stands out?

September 7, 2022

Images courtesy of Patriots.com At the end of his media availability on Wednesday, Bill Belichick announced which players had been selected as captains for the 2022 season. Matt Slater (special teams), Devin McCourty, Deatrich Wise Jr., Ja’Whaun Bentley (defense), David Andrews and Mac Jones (offense) were all chosen to lead the team this season. A few of these were no brainers, but a few others guys are interesting selections. Slater,…

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Patriots: David Andrews Will Be The Key To Revamped Patriots Offense

September 7, 2022

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images The Patriots open their season in Miami against the Dolphins on Sunday, their second campaign with Mac Jones at the helm, but first with a revamped offense. Much has been made of that offense and how it has struggled in training camp and the preseason. New offensive line coach/ offensive coordinator Matt Patricia has faced criticism as has the man who hired him, Bill Belichick….

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Patriots: Jonnu Smith restructure a sign Belichick believes in this year’s team

September 3, 2022

The Patriots and tight end Jonnu Smith agreed to a contract restructure this week that will create $5.3 million in cap space for the team. The Patriots now have $8.9 million in cap space, the ninth most cap space in the NFL according to @patscap. The restructure does however add $2.65 million per season over the next two years to Smith’s contract. My new Patriots salary cap space number after…

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Patriots: Patriots sign versatile receiver Lynn Bowden Jr

September 3, 2022

The Patriots have had a busy couple of days ahead of next week’s opener at Miami. The team signed former Dolphins wide receiver Lynn Bowden to their practice squad on Thursday after he was released by the Dolphins. Patriots sign WR Lynn Bowden Jr. to the practice squad; Place rookie WR Tyquan Thornton on IR; Release DL Henry Anderson from IR: https://t.co/sXKWs6cOXn — New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 1, 2022…

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Patriots: Five thoughts on the Patriots 53-man Roster

August 31, 2022

The Patriots cut down their roster to 53 players yesterday prior to the NFL roster deadline. Here are a few thoughts on the roster the Patriots will enter the regular season with: 1. Patriots opt to keep three quarterbacks: The Patriots opted to keep three quarterbacks which is a little bit of a surprise considering they could use every available roster spot now. Keeping Bailey Zappe is an indication that…

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Patriots: Breaking down the Patriots final cuts

August 30, 2022

The Patriots trimmed their roster today from 80 players to 53 players. Here is a list of the players they cut today and why we don’t think they made the team. TE Devin Asiasi: Asiasi had a good camp but a lack of production and an inability to stay healthy ultimately did him in. I thought he would make the team as a move third tight end but the Patriots…

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Patriots: Bill Belichick is trying to buy his team time

August 30, 2022

By Mason Sousa Bill Belichick in his press conference on Monday morning, 13 days before the regular season begins: “I’ve heard a lot of people comment on that September is an extension of the preseason… there’s some truth to that” I couldn’t disagree any more about that philosophy… especially when talking about the 2022 New England Patriots.  There’s a new offense being implemented with new coaches on that side of…

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Patriots: 53 Man Roster Projection. Who stays, who goes and why.

August 29, 2022

The Patriots have to their roster down from 80 to 53 by tomorrow afternoon. Bill Belichick and Matt Groh can go in a variety of directions here. It is never easy to pinpoint exactly what they will do but we will give it a shot. Here goes. Offense QB’s (2) Mac Jones Brian Hoyer Thoughts: Jones and Hoyer are obvious locks but I don’t think Zappe is. Despite having his…

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Patriots Rewind: Raiders 23 Patriots 6

August 27, 2022

Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images The Patriots wrapped up the preseason with an ugly 23-6 loss to the Raiders. It was a bad night all around and Bill Belichick summed it up perfectly after. “Too many little mistakes, too many big mistakes.” Here are five takeaways from last night’s game. 1. Mac looked lost: I have been preaching patience this summer with the Patriots offense but it was hard not…

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