Belichick reminds us of his appreciation of Tom Brady

September 4, 2023

Bill Belichick made his weekly appearance on the Greg Hill Morning Show early this morning and he was asked about his favorite Tom Brady moments. Belichick gave a good, succinct answer that proves like us, he appreciated Brady and what he meant to the Patriots and the region. “Well, there are six of them that come to mind. Can’t say enough about Tom – what he’s meant to this organization,…

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Patriots add former first round pick Jalen area for to practice squad

September 1, 2023

The Patriots have signed former Eagles and Vikings receiver Jalen Reagor to their practice squad. The 2020 first round pick famously went one pick before Justin Jefferson.  A speedster from TCU, Reagor was supposed to be a guy who can take the top off of defenses and make big plays but he never materialized into that type of player. Instead, he has been a depth receiver and kick returner thus…

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Matt Corral is an intriguing addition for the Patriots

September 1, 2023

The Patriots claimed quarterback Matt Corral off waivers on Thursday. The 2022 third round pick was waived by the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday. The 6-2 220 pound Corral is a California native. He put up big numbers during his college career at Ole Miss playing for Lane Kiffin. He threw for 8,287 yards and 57 touchdown passes.  Corral was profiling as a first round pick but after injuring his ankle…

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Patriots sign 15 to practice squad as Belichick’s gamble pays off

August 31, 2023

The Patriots signed 15 players to their practice squad yesterday. Of the 15, 14 of them were players they released on Tuesday. The list includes quarterbacks Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham who among the players cut on Tuesday. Here is the full list of the players who were   signed to the practice squad.  S Joshuah Bledsoe, TE Pharaoh Brown, QB Malik Cunningham, OL James Ferentz, LB Joe Giles-Harris, RB…

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Kendrick Bourne thankful that Bill Belichick has stuck with him, ready to shine in 2023

August 30, 2023

FOXBOROUGH – When the smoke cleared from the dumpster fire that was the 2022 offense, Kendrick Bourne was still standing. Now that the offseason is over and Opening Day is a little over a week away, some may be surprised to see that Bourne is still standing yet again. From the dog house last year, to numerous trade rumors, to questions galore about the wide receivers, Bourne may actually end…

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Breaking down the Patriots 53-man roster

August 30, 2023

We break down the Patriots roster and share our thoughts on each position. Who made the roster and why?  Carrying 11 offensive lineman has to be some kind of an NFL record. It speaks to the current state of affairs with this unit.  Otherwise, there were no real surprises with who got cut and who made the roster.  Quarterback: (1): Mac Jones Thoughts- The Patriots cutting Bailey Zappe and Malik…

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Patriots trim roster to 53 and in the process, make some surprising cuts

August 30, 2023

Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images Bailey Zappe was a surprise cut by the Patriots on Tuesday. The Patriots sent shockwaves around New England this afternoon with some of the cuts they made.  Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham especially got peoples attention. There were others as well.  From @NFLTotalAccess: The #Patriots have just one QB — Mac Jones — on their roster. pic.twitter.com/eoeMApFLUn — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 29, 2023 Here…

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NEFJ’s final Patriots 53 man roster

August 29, 2023

It is cut down day in the NFL. Teams must trim their rosters to 53 players by 4 pm today. Projecting the final roster may seem easy but it is not. There are always some tough decisions, especially once you get to the forties. Here is our best guess at who makes the final 53 man roster for the Patriots. Quarterbacks Mac Jones Bailey Zappe Malik Cunningham Running Backs Rhamondre…

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No surprises so far as Patriots trim roster ahead of Tuesday’s deadline

August 29, 2023

The Patriots released eleven players on Sunday and two more on Monday. The following players were released: DL Carl Davis Jr. LB Diego Fagot DB Brad Hawkins Jr. TE Johnny Lumpkin RB C.J. Marable DB Quandre Mosely DB Rodney Randle Jr. DL Justus Tavai OL Micah Vanterpool TE Scotty Washington LB Carson Wells P Corliss Waitman QB Trace McSorely Other than Carl Davis, there are no surprises on this list….

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Patriots trade RB Pierre Strong Jr. to Browns for OL Tyrone Wheatley Jr and a 2024 6th Round Pick to the Vikings for for OL Vedarian Lowe

August 28, 2023

The Patriots swung two trades for offensive line depth on. Sunday. New England traded running back Pierre Strong to the Cleveland Browns for offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr.  Bill Belichick wasn’t done adding to the Patriots depleted offensive line. He then traded a 2024 sixth round pick to the Minnesota Vikings for offensive tackle Vedarian Lowe. Lowe played for former Patriots assistant Bret Bielema at Illinois.  In Wheatley, they got…

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