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Patriots: Projected 53 Man Roster

August 31, 2021

I do not do roster projections throughout the summer. I do one roster the night before the final cuts. So without further ado, here is my projected final 53 man roster. Quarterbacks (3) Cam Newton Mac Jones Brian Hoyer Running Backs (5) Damien Harris Rhamondre Stevenson James White J.J Taylor Jakob Johnson Wide Receivers (5) Jakobi Meyers Nelson Agholor Kendrick Bourne N’Keal Harry Gunner Olszewski Tight Ends (3) Hunter Henry…

Patriots: Strong showing from Asiasi could help take pressure off Pats receivers

August 30, 2021

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Raise your hand if you thought Devin Asiasi would make a case for regular targets in the offense during the preseason finale against the Giants on Sunday. You’re a liar if you raised your hand. In the 22-20 win over the Giants, Asiasi showed serious flashes as a guy that could be depended on in the passing game, a huge development for whoever is under center when the Dolphins come…

Patriots: JJ Taylor shines again in preseason finale

August 29, 2021

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If you watched JJ Taylor at all during training camp or in any of the three preseasons games and don’t think he deserves a spot on this team I’m not sure what to tell you. Heart, toughness, speed, elusiveness, versatility. It’s all there. The 5’6, 185 lb. back had 140 total yards on Sunday night in the Patriots 22-20 win over the Giants to close out the preseason 3-0. Taylor…

Patriots: Matthew Judon proving he was worth big contract before the regular season even begins

August 29, 2021

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It’s rare that a player signs with a team in the offseason and has an immediate impact before a meaningful down is played, but it’s happened with Matthew Judon. In his short time here, Judon has brought an attitude and swagger that has rubbed off on the defense and younger players. Judon has looked like an elite player well worth his big free agent contract and has already earned the…

Patriots: What to watch for in the final preseason game vs. the New York Giants

August 29, 2021

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Only 60 minutes stand between the Patriots and the end of the preseason. Mercifully. Sunday night’s preseason game against the Giants (6:30 p.m., WBZ) is the final tuneup before beginning preparation for the Miami Dolphins in arguably one of the most anticipated seasons in recent history. Roster spots are still on the line, the quarterback situation is still a complete mind-bleep, the cornerback questions without Gilmore remain plentiful and what…

Patriots: Uche, Winovich hoping to be a nightmare tandem for offenses this season

August 27, 2021

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If Stephon Gilmore sits out half the season – which is looking more likely by the day – then the linebackers and defensive lineman will obviously need to be better this year and minimize time the secondary spends in coverage. So far, Josh Uche has been a force this month along with Matthew Judon and Chrisitan Barmore whether it’s 1-on-1 drills or competitive snaps. All three have showed glimpses of…

Patriots: Wrapping up joint practices with the Giants and 2021 training camp

August 26, 2021

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We’re on to the regular season. Well, sort of. The Patriots will have a light practice on Friday before officially finishing the preseason with one more game against the Giants on Sunday night in New Jersey. For all intents and purposes, Thursday was the final day of training camp since Friday will be an unpadded walkthrough. After Sunday, it’ll be all eyes on Miami with the season set to start…

Patriots: Shaun Wade is a smart acquisition by Bill Belichick

August 26, 2021

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The Patriots acquired rookie cornerback Shaun Wade this afternoon from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for 2022 seventh round pick and 2023 5th round pick. Wade looked like a first round pick in 2019. He played like an elite level corner with size. Wade decided to return to school in 2020 and the decision proved to be costly. He struggled mightily playing both corner and safety. He especially struggled over…

Patriots: Did the Mac Jones Era begin on Wednesday?

August 25, 2021

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If you were one of the thousands in attendance at the Patriots and Giants joint practice on what was a sweltering Wednesday morning, make sure you keep the posters they were handing out or anything else you may have taken home from the experience. It may have been a turning point kind of day for the direction of this franchise moving forward. The Pats and Giants had an old-school, tough,…

Patriots: The Patriots trade Sony Michel to the Rams for two picks

August 25, 2021

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The Sony Michel era in New England is over. The 2018 first round pick has been traded by the Patriots to the Los Angeles Rams for a 2022 5th round and 6th round pick. The Patriots could end up with a 4th round pick if the Rams get a compensatory 4th round pick for safety John Johnson who signed with the Browns this off-season. If they do, the Rams would…

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