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With training camp right around the corner, NFL teams around the league are finalizing their rosters. This includes the New England Patriots. For that reason, the rumor mill is buzzing with potential trades that could happen between now and the start of the season. Some of it has quieted down, but we’re likely to see […]

The New England Patriots made plenty of waves this offseason signing a large free agent class with plenty of notable names. Then they took their focus to the NFL Draft, where they selected Alabama quarterback Mac Jones in the first round. Now, it might be time to turn their focus to one of their own […]

The New England Patriots are an underrated team heading into the 2021 season. In 2020, they finished with a record of 7-9 in third place in the tough AFC East. The Patriots have had a great offseason that has set themselves up for a successful 2021 campaign. In free agency, the Patriots added key players […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback in the NFL right now, but he has a long way to go to match the career of Tom Brady, who’s viewed as the GOAT thanks to his seven Super Bowl wins and numerous other accolades. But given just how good Mahomes is, it’s no […]

The New England Patriots continue to live life after future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady as the once heralded AFC East franchise was unable to even reach the postseason in 2020-21. Meanwhile, Brady will enter the upcoming 2021 campaign as a member of the defending Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers as […]

Having faced struggles developing their next Tom Brady at quarterback, the New England Patriots decided to take a jump into the deep end in this year’s NFL Draft with the selection of Alabama’s Mac Jones. With Bill Belichick needing to find his next QB of the future, the team was situated to find their next […]

The New England Patriots offense will look vastly different in 2021 after an overhaul of pass-catchers. On Tuesday, former first-round pick N’Keal Harry and his agent have formally requested a trade out of New England after just two seasons with the team, according to Mike Garofolo of NFL Network.  Statement from #Patriots WR N’Keal Harry’s […]

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Josh Gordon is looking to get back on an NFL field. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the veteran wide receiver has formally filed paperwork for his latest comeback attempt. “Josh Gordon officially has submitted his reinstatement letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and hopes to be with a […]

The 2021 NFL season is quickly approaching as each franchise begins training camp. Each team has their superstars that should perform. However, it’s the guys that are a bit unknown on the rosters that could make the largest impact. There are busts, and there are sleepers, and the best teams in the leagues have more […]

The New England Patriots have been busy this offseason as they’re trying to get back to the postseason next year. It’ll be tough, as the AFC East has become much more competitive since Tom Brady’s departure. The Buffalo Bills look to repeat their performance from a year ago, while the Miami Dolphins are close behind. […]

The New England Patriots had a season to forget in 2020 as they entered the post-Tom Brady era for the first time in two decades. Bill Belichick and his men ended their longstanding dominance in the AFC East as they missed the playoffs with a 7-9 record. Despite having an underwhelming campaign, all is not […]

The New England Patriots selected rookie Mac Jones out of the University of Alabama in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, signaling the future of the franchise after having Tom Brady at the helm for so long. However, Cam Newton was brought back to New England and is looking to bounce back after […]

The New England Patriots thoroughly enjoyed the likeness of Tom Brady steering the ship for nearly two decades. When Brady decided to leave New England, he had his fair share of suitors. Now, it turns out that the Patriots had a fear of one AFC East rival attempting to bring Brady on board. It turns […]

The New England Patriots are still without star cornerback Stephon Gilmore as he still holds out hope of a new contract. He did not attend minicamps and has been holding out from joining the team until there is some sort of resolution. On Tuesday, Gilmore responded to a tweet listing the top 10 highest-paid corners, […]

The New England Patriots are currently gearing up for year No. 2 without Tom Brady, who won a Super Bowl in his first year down in Florida. With Brady and company getting set to start the 2021 season as the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Patriots are looking to turn things around in a hurry […]

In recent news, the NFL has rescinded the one helmet rule, allowing NFL teams to wear alternate uniforms starting in 2022, per NBC Sports. Many fans and players are excited about the new rule, as it allows for teams to bring back some of the great throwback uniforms in the game. Not every franchise has […]

The New England Patriots quickly became the most heralded franchise in the history of the NFL over the course of the last two decades. Under the direction of both team owner Robert Kraft and longtime head coach Bill Belichick, the AFC East powerhouse has reached nine Super Bowls while winning a total of six titles […]

If you’re a New England Patriots fan, you’ve probably heard of the Mac Jones-Tom Brady comparisons. Beyond just the similar ‘dad bod’ physiques, some casual fans and trained analysts alike have seen quite a few similarities. The latest buzz from the Patriots’ minicamp won’t do much to quell the comps being thrown around between the […]

New England Patriots star cornerback Stephon Gilmore skipped out on the team’s mandatory minicamp, but his holdout might bode well for his future with the organization. Gilmore is in the final year of his current contract and is undoubtedly hoping for new money. However, Mike Reiss of ESPN noted Gilmore’s holdout is meant to serve […]

New York Giants legend Eli Manning is already retired, but he is still throwing nasty touchdowns against now Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady. In a hilarious special for the Giants, the younger brother of  Peyton Manning told some dad jokes with former teammate Shaun O’Hara. During the segment, Manning just couldn’t help but drop […]

Mandatory training camps are underway and teams around the NFL are getting the first glimpse of their 2021 rosters. One franchise looking for an improved season is the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick and the front office entered the offseason with a different strategy, as they were aggressive during free agency. The Patriots have brought […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gave fans a reason for cautious optimism with respect to quarterback Cam Newton as he prepares for his second season with the team. Patriots supporters will recall the team did not sign Newton until July 2020 of last year. The former league MVP did not have a ton […]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore did not appear at mandatory minicamp as he continues to look for a new contract while also rehabbing an injury. Shortly after, Los Angeles Rams star Jalen Ramsey gave his own recruiting pitch to Gilmore in hopes of persuading the team to trade for him. #Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore […]

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton recently suffered a right hand injury during OTAs, but he’s set to take his full complement of reps at minicamp this week, according to Jim McBride of The Boston Globe. This is good news after Newton hurt his right hand about a week and a half ago. He was clearly […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will be riding in style after receiving a pricey convertible from rappers Jay-Z and Meek Mill for his 80th birthday. The music superstars, as well as businessman and Philadelphia 76ers part-owner Michael Rubin chipped in to get Kraft a blue Bentley convertible he had apparently been coveting, per TMZ. […]

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton suffered a right hand injury at OTAs on Friday, according to Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston. Newton left a quarterback drill about an hour into a workout and consulted with team doctors. The veteran was clearly in some pain: The Patriots quarterback continually pronated his right wrist to […]

The New England Patriots have always been known to haul in undrafted free agents after the annual draft proceedings. Fortunately for them, a good number of their pickups have turned into impact players who became staples in the team’s roster for several years already. The long list includes wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, cornerback J.C. Jackson, […]

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has left a strong first impression on his teammates, notably in how he carries himself. Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne said Jones’ swagger and confidence caught him off guard, also applauding Jones for his work ethic in organized team activities: “He has a swag to him that I didn’t […]

Adam Vinatieri announced his retirement from the NFL on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday after 24 legendary seasons. The undrafted kicker initially built his legacy with the New England Patriots—where he spent his first 10 years (1996-2005) as a pro—by hitting unforgettable clutch postseason kicks. Vinatieri put himself in the conversation for G.O.A.T kicker […]

For over 24 seasons, Adam Vinatieri did nothing in the NFL but put points on the board, many of which were scored during his time with Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Vinatieri, who recently just made it official that he’s walking away from the game of football as a player for good, was […]

Donald Trump allegedly tried to bribe late United States Senator Arlen Specter in an attempt to squash his inquiry into the New England Patriots’ Spygate scandal, according to ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham. Specter began looking into Spygate in late 2007 and was alarmed at the NFL’s fast investigation into the matter. […]

Devoid of proven offensive weapons, the New England Patriots profile as a great landing spot for Julio Jones, the unhappy Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver. Reports surfaced during Monday morning’s episode of Undisputed after he was called on-air by Shannon Sharpe about his ongoing situation, public confirmation that added even more fuel to all of […]

With Julio Jones reportedly on the trade market, some speculated that the New England Patriots would be a team wanting to bring him into the fold. Apparently, however, the case of this being true isn’t super strong. In a report from Mike Giardi of NFL Media, it is claimed that the Patriots had internal discussions […]

The New England Patriots selected Alabama quarterback Mac Jones at number 15 overall in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In a somewhat unprecedented move for head coach Bill Belichick – who had never drafted a quarterback in the first round – the expectations for Jones should be lofty heading into his rookie […]

Retired New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is not coming out of retirement, no matter how hard Tom Brady or Rob Gronkowski bait him. Edelman’s former Patriots teammates have routinely joked about Edelman going back on his retirement plans to join them in Tampa Bay. However, the beloved wideout told Hall of Famer Michael […]

Former NFL quarterback Jim McMahon had some very choice words for New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on Wednesday afternoon. McMahon spoke Wednesday on the strange circumstances regarding his contract negotiations with the Cleveland Browns in 1995. He said the legendary Patriots head coach and former Browns head coach continuously sent mixed messages about […]

The New England Patriots re-signed Cam Newton and selected Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but that isn’t stopping them from making more moves at the quarterback position. The Patriots are bringing back veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer on a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. In addition to Newton […]

Even with Tom Brady now suiting up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft still loves himself some TB12. How do I know this? Tickle me glad you asked. It’s since the Patriots owner recently went on record stating as much. “Excited to have him,” Patriots owner Robert Kraft told TMZ.com […]

It was only common sense that Tom Brady’s return to New England to face the Patriots as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would bring about some truly staggering ticket prices. With the game officially announced for Oct. 3 and tickets now on sale, the numbers are coming in … and they are ridiculous. […]