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Trent Brown done in New England, could it be a mistake?

February 19, 2024

Image courtesy of the New England Patriots What we’ve known for most of the season is now official. Trent Brown is no longer a Patriot. Brown’s contract officially voided on Monday with no extension coming from New England as first reported by Jeremy Fowler. Free agency in the new league year begins March 13, although the new legal tampering period means it’s a bit earlier than that. The Patriots will…

Evaluating the Patriots’ trade assets and what they could get in return

October 16, 2023

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After the Patriots dropped to 1-5 yesterday, the conversation around here has pivoted to next season and selling off whatever tradable pieces the Patriots currently have on the roster. With several impending free agents on the roster, the Patriots could move a handful of players for draft compensation or even a player in return. The NFL trade deadline is not like the MLB trade deadline. Team don’t usually make big…

Patriots Camp Preview: Offensive Line

July 28, 2023

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The Patriots offensive line struggled last season under the direction of former play caller Matt Patricia. After the season, Bill Belichick hired former Patriots offensive lineman and veteran offensive line coach Adrian Klemm to help fix this unit. Klemm’s first order of business is to figure out who his right tackle will be. With Conor McDermott and free agent additions Calvin Anderson and Riley Reiff all in the mix to…

22 Burning Questions answered as the Patriots open training camp next week

July 22, 2023

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The Patriots open training camp on Wednesday but before they do, hear 22 (11 on O, 11 on D reference) burning questions. 1. What affect will the O’Brien hire have on the offense: O’Brien will make a big difference. The offense will be organized, well coached and the play calling will be much better. Expect a 10 point plus uptick in scoring and a more creative scheme that utilizes all…

Patriots: In Updated Patriots Offense, Pass Protection is the Biggest Area to Watch

August 7, 2022

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Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Patriots have been “streamlining” their offense and focusing more on certain concepts, such as wide zone, and newer verbiage in 2022. With that, there will be growing pains that the team is betting on paying off in the long run. Thus far in training camp, the offense has been inconsistent. As the Patriots move forward, the most important area to watch will…

Patriots: 10 Thoughts on Mandatory Mini-Camp

June 10, 2022

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Mandatory mini-camp is over after Bill Belichick cancelled yesterday’s practice. The next time we see the Patriots together as a team will be the end of next month in training camp. We got a pretty good look at what the 2022 Patriots will look like at this week’s mini-camp. Here are my observations. Cole Strange will make an immediate impact. He is athletic, smart, tough and plays with a chip…

Patriots: Re-signing Trent Brown is huge. Literally and figuratively

March 21, 2022

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Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images I feel like I have used this header before when it comes to Trent Brown. In any event, the Patriots re-signing Brown is huge news. Brown signed a two year deal to stay in New England on Monday and in the process helped fortify a depleted offensive line. The Patriots traded Shaq Mason to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week and…

Patriots: Four Biggest Needs, Part Four: Offensive Line

March 13, 2022

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The Patriots were trounced, 47-17, in the Wild Card Round against the Bills and that game exposed several important areas that New England needs to address. This is part four of a four-part series centered on the four most important areas that the Patriots need to improve. Part four focuses on offensive line. In 2021, as in previous seasons, the Patriots offensive line was one of the strengths of the…

Patriots: Top Patriots Free Agent Decisions

February 9, 2022

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The Patriots will have some significant players hit free agency this offseason and will have some hard decisions to make. Ideally, they would be able to bring back most of them, but there will be a great player or two not playing in New England next year. Here is a look at some of the most notable players on expiring contracts New England has: Devin McCourty– McCourty was drafted by…

Patriots: Week 11 preview and prediction

November 18, 2021

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Photo via Blake Schuster Follow me on twitter @zcarey13 Patriots @ Falcons: November 18th, 2021. 8:20 PM Line: Patriots -6.5 The Patriots are rolling right now. After a dismantling of a good Cleveland Browns team, they take on a foe that they have some good memories with, the Atlanta Falcons. This is a primetime game for the Patriots who are looking to solidify their contender status in the AFC. Lets look…

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