FOXBOROUGH – Harold Landry III is on PUP, but there were still two former BC Eagles on the field when the Patriots opened training camp on Saturday. Wearing numbers 45 and 80 respectively, Quintayvious Hutchins and Jeremiah Franklin were out in front of the huge crowd getting their first taste of real NFL camp life. Prior to practice, I asked Mike Vrabel what he’s hoping to see from both guys…
Almost as good as it gets for Patriots fans on Saturday
FOXBOROUGH – Was the performance on the field (particularly from the offense) great on Saturday? No, but it was hard for Patriots fans to come away from the first training camp practice disappointed. In fact, as far as first days in July go – on and off the field – Saturday was about as good as it can get if you’re a fan. Off the field, the team finally came…
Maye enters 2nd year in McDaniels’ offense more comfortable mentally & physically
FOXBOROUGH – Entering his second year navigating Josh McDaniels’ complex system, Drake Maye is displaying a level of comfort that comes only with experience and continuity. As we saw in Day 1 of training camp, the game is slowing down for the young signal-caller, allowing him to process installations, recognize defensive looks, and make split-second adjustments faster than before. As Maye continues to master the offense, he points to his…
Kraft says Patriots made Christian Gonzalez offer to be highest paid CB in NFL history
FOXBOROUGH – New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft met with the assembled media on Saturday as training camp opened in Foxborough and revealed that the franchise has offered star cornerback Christian Gonzalez a historic contract extension that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Speaking to reporters ahead of the team’s first training camp practice, Kraft emphasized just how deeply the organization values the 24-year-old defensive back. Expressing…
Patriots sign second round pick Gabe Jacas
Courtesy photo. The New England Patriots have officially locked in the final piece of their 2026 draft class, agreeing to terms with second-round edge rusher Gabe Jacas on a four-year, $8.6 million rookie contract. The signing brings a resolution to the team’s remaining offseason business just as training camp gets underway today, ensuring their top defensive addition is ready to hit the practice field without further delay. The Patriots traded…
Abington captures Northeast 7-on-7 South Regional title
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff MILTON – Jack Reilly tossed three touchdowns to lead Abington to a 20-14 victory over Joseph Case to capture the Northeast 7-v-7 South Regional championship on Friday. “I’m very proud of us,” said Reilly. The second meeting of the day between the two teams looked quite similar to their first matchup. In the first meeting, the Green Wave pulled out a 26-25 victory thanks to……
Can Patriots avoid suffering same fate as other Super Bowl losers?
Image courtesy of AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki We’ve all heard and seen the stats. Losing the Super Bowl means you probably suck the next season. It is what it is. However, if you listen to the fire in Robert Spillane’s voice during his time with the media on Friday – the team reported and went through conditioning tests ahead of the first practice on Saturday – it’s almost unfathomable to think…
On eve of training camp, Vrabel doesn’t seem worried about Gonzalez
Roughly 24 hours before training camp, all seems well between the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez. Could that change when the team hits the field on Saturday morning? Sure, but it seems unlikely as of now. During his press conference on Friday morning after players reported and went through their standard running tests, Vrabel was obviously asked about Gonzalez and assured everyone he was there and should be involved when things…
Patriots sign former BC TE Jeremiah Franklin prior to camp
Image courtesy of BC Athletics Another former BC Eagle will be donning a Patriots helmet when the defending AFC Champs take the field on Saturday. Tight end Jeremiah Franklin officially signed a deal with the team on Friday after having a tryout on Thursday afternoon. Franklin was also in Foxborough during rookie minicamp a few days after the NFL Draft and had several conversations with the staff during the BC…
CAA Media Day – Pioneers ready to make an impact in first CAA season
Image courtesy of SHU Athletics Sacred Heart doesn’t plan on just easing into the CAA. The Pioneers expect to compete in the program’s first season as a member of the conference. Head coach Mark Nofri and his squad have been living the rough independent life for the last two seasons after leaving the NEC. That didn’t stop Nofri from making sure his program was still playing elite talent. Last year,…