Last week, in preseason game number one against the Washington Football Team, you saw a whole lot of new faces in a Patriots uniform. You had rookies making an impact on the offensive side of the ball right out of the gate in 1st round pick QB Mac Jones (13-for-19, 87 yds) & 4th round pick RB Rhamondre Stevenson (10 car, 127 yds, TD). And then you had a great…
The Patriots had an up snd down day in the first of two joint practices with the Eagles. There were a few highlights but there were a lot of lowlights we well. Here are my thoughts on practice number one with the Eagles. 1. Quarterbacks Struggle: Neither Cam Newton nor Mac Jones were good today. They struggled at various points in practice. Newton in particular was awful throwing seven total…
The Patriots play the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night in pre-season game number two but before the two teams meet on the game field, they will meet on the practice field for two practices today and tomorrow. Here is what we can expect from the joint practices between the two teams. 1. Individual competition drills: You can expect to see a lot of one on ones both along the offensive…
Photo courtesy of Jim Davis/The Boston Globe Former Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount has announced his retirement from the NFL. Blount played for the Titans, Buccaneers, Patriots, Steelers, Eagles and Lions during his nine year career. Blount is most remembered for his time with the Patriots. He played in New England in 2013 and from 2014 to 2016. Blount was a key contributor to two Super Bowl teams in 2014…
Game Rewind: The Patriots defense was once again the story in the team’s 17-10 win over the Eagles. Philadelphia jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first half but the defense adjusted and shut down Carson Wentz and company the rest of the way. Here are five thoughts on the game. 1. Defense does it’s part: As I mentioned, the defense once again carried the Patriots to victory. After…
The Patriots travel to the city of brotherly love to battle the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams are coming off of a bye and are rested and ready to go. Today’s game is pivotal for both teams both in terms of making the playoffs and seeding. Here are five keys for the Patriots. 1. Find a way to run the ball: The Eagles have one of the top run defenses in…
A good blend this week. There are some easy money making games on the schedule. Here are my picks. Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5, 43) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Neither excites me given that both are struggling offensively. I’m going with the Eagles simply because they are better offensively. Baltimore Ravens at Carolina Panthers (+2.5, 44) The Panthers are quietly playing good football. They had a huge come from behind win over the…
Game Rewind: The Patriots exacted a tiny measure of revenge against the Eagles last night in a 37-20 win at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots improved to 2-0 on the pre-season. Here are my thoughts on the game. 1. Brady Was On: Remember all that talk that Tom Brady was going to be rusty after missing voluntary OTA’s? Yeah. It didn’t matter. Brady played the entire first half and put up…
Pre-Game Primer: It is a rematch of Super Bowl 52 as the Philadelphia Eagles come into Gillette Stadium to battle the Patriots in pre-season game number two. The Patriots played several starters on both sides of the ball last week but they did not start Tom Brady who was out reportedly because of a sore back. Brady is expected to play tonight. Many of the starters should once again see…
Eagles coach Doug Pederson along with offensive coordinator Frank Reich and quarterbacks coach John DeFlippo have done a terrific job of using RPO’s in the playoffs to get back-up quarterback Nick Foles into a rhythm. Foles played in the spread offense in college and for Chip Kelly in Philadelphia. He is adept at reading linebacker alignments and cornerback leverage and taking advantage of it. Pederson along with offensive line coach…