New England Patriots

Patriots: Thoughts from coach Belichick prior to Day 5 of training camp

August 2, 2021
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There was no mini bombshell’s to start the week on Monday, but Bill Belichick did touch on a few interesting topics prior to the fifth practice. Coach Belichick spoke prior tot taking questions and noted that the end of the week should start to look like real football finally with the first preseason game against Washington set for August 12. “Heading into kind of the next phase here as practices…

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Patriots Training Camp: Offensive line preview

August 1, 2021
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The Patriots reshuffled their offensive line this off-season by trading for offensive tackle Trent Brown. Brown played in New England in 2019 before signing a free agent deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. The signing was a disaster and the Patriots were able to get Brown back for a 5th and 7th round pick in 2022. Brown can play either right or left tackle. He is a mauler in the…

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Patriots: N’Keal Harry speaks for the first time since trade request

July 30, 2021
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Once it was clear the Patriots weren’t going to trade him at least until camp started, we all knew the awkward day would come where N’Keal Harry had to face questions about his trade request. That day was Friday. Harry, who has had some nice catches over the first few days of training camp, spoke after practice. The first question he received was why he asked for the trade and…

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Patriots: Six players who could make the Patriots 53 man roster

July 30, 2021
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Tight end Troy Fumagalli might be a revaluation to the local media but the talented tight end is a great scheme fit for the Patriots. Each year we try to identify players who could surprise and make the roster. When I look at the Patriots training camp roster, there are six names that come to mind if players who I think could make the team. Here are the six players…

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Patriots Training Camp: Linebacker Preview

July 29, 2021
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The Patriots linebacking corp struggled last season thanks to free agent defections, opt outs and inexperience. Linebacker should be a strength of this team entering this season with the return of WILL linebacker and team leader Dont’a Hightower and SAM linebacker Kyle Van Noy. Hightower opted out last season due to COVID-19 but he’s returned in great shape and ready to assume his role as the leader of the defense….

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Patriots Training Camp: Defensive Back Preview

July 29, 2021
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The Patriots have had one of the best secondaries in the NFL in recent years and this year should be no different. Provided Stephon Gilmore returns and stays in New England, the Patriots secondary will once again be amongst the best in the NFL. Losing Patrick Chung to retirement hurts because he is so versatile and can play in all three levels of the defense but Bill Belichick added Jalen…

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Patriots: Stevenson, McGrone and Bledsoe open the season the NFI list

July 21, 2021
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Running back Rhamondre Stevenson , linebacker Cameron McGrone (knee) and safety Joshuah Bledsoe (wrist) are opening on the active/non-football injury list. That means that they are not cleared for practice but once they are cleared, they can come off the list at anytime. Stevenson is a bit of a surprise. Of the three rookies, he was the one expected to make the most immediate impact this season as a compliment…

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Patriots: Ronnie Perkins and Christian Baramore sign

July 21, 2021
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The Patriots signed the final two rookies in the draft class of 2021 when EDGE Ronnie Perkins and defensive tackle Christian Barmore signed their rookie contracts. Perkins, a third round pick out of Oklahoma signed a four year, $3.5 million dollar deal. Perkins will earn a signing bonus of $870,616 dollars. Barmore, a second round pick out of Alabama signed a four year, $8.5 million dollar deal with a $3.5…

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Patriots: 25 Days celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1996 AFC title

July 18, 2021
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We’re up to our 12th day of 25 celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1996 AFC championship team. A few days ago, we talked about the job offensive coordinator Ray Perkins did that season with the Patriot’ offense. Well, the guy leading the charge on the field was Drew Bledsoe. We are absolutely thrilled to have Drew and offensive lineman Todd Rucci joining us to reminisce about the season on…

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Patriots: Cassius Marsh would rather have fun than win

July 14, 2021
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According to former Patriots outside linebacker Cassius Marsh, the Patriots treat their players like “crap.” The disgruntled Marsh made the comment on a podcast yesterday.  The Patriot Way is extremely impressive,” Marsh said. “They work day-in and day-out. Their work ethic over there, what they instill, is pretty legendary. But they also treat players like crap. You don’t have a lunch period. You get there and you have to make time…

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