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New England Patriots star linebacker Dont’a Hightower was among the most prominent NFL players to opt out of the 2020 NFL season, joining Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess and Philadelphia Eagles receiver Marquise Goodwin. In a message to Patriots fans, the 30-year-old three-time Super Bowl champion linebacker explained his decision to forgo the […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 87 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 87 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 87 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan begin their 2020 NFL preview series, starting […]

With many things going around in society these days, several NFL players have already opted out of playing in the upcoming season. However, the New England Patriots lead the list having six total players who will be foregoing to play football in September. Patriots head tactician Bill Belichick was jokingly suspected to be the whisperer […]

The primary pieces of the New England Patriots are slowly falling one by one upon the looming return of the upcoming 2020 NFL season. Safety Patrick Chung is among the latest to pull out of playing football because of his newborn child and fear for the dreaded coronavirus pandemic. ESPN NFL reporter Mike Reiss disclosed […]

The New England Patriots will be missing the services of another veteran starter for the upcoming season. This time, it’s right tackle Marcus Cannon who announced his official opt out earlier today. The 32-year old player will be skipping the 2020 football proceedings because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald […]

New England Patriots inside linebacker Dont’a Hightower becomes the latest player to beg off from playing in the upcoming season. The former Crimson Tide joins tackle Marcus Cannon, fullback Danny Vitale, and guard Najee Toran as Patriots players who have opted not to play amid the coronavirus pandemic. ESPN Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter announced […]

Training camps around the NFL are set to begin this week and teams are wondering if some of their starters will be ready. According to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, it’s uncertain if Sony Michel will be able to practice with the New England Patriots at the start of training camp. It’s still uncertain if Sony […]

New England Patriots offensive lineman Marcus Cannon is currently weighing his options in regard to the upcoming 2020 campaign. According to a recent report from Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald, Cannon has yet to decide whether or not he will suit up for the new-look Patriots this fall while the situation appears to be […]

The New England Patriots are currently strapped for bodies at the fullback position. James Develin’s backup, Danny Vitale, has reportedly opted out of the 2020 NFL season, according to USA Today Sports’ Jarrett Bell, via NFL Update. Vitale, 26, was supposed to fill in on the Patriots for James Develin, the seven-year veteran fullback who […]

There has been much speculation on what Cam Newton is going to look like in his first season with the New England Patriots. In a survey conducted by The Athletic’s Mike Sando, NFL coaches and executives placed the league’s quarterbacks into tiers. While some had positive comments about Newton, an anonymous coach stated that Newton […]

In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the NFL will be sporting an entirely new look for the upcoming season. The way players have played their whole lives is going to change, for many different reasons. From the empty stadiums to the intense safety protocol, players will have to adjust to a lot of things. […]

Seattle Seahawks’ new tight end Greg Olsen spent the last nine seasons of his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers. When Olsen went to Carolina in 2011, it was Newton’s rookie season, the main attraction, and number one overall pick. 2019 was the last season in Carolina for either of the two, though. Olsen went […]

It has been nearly a month since the New England Patriots announced they were signing veteran quarterback Cam Newton, but he is only just getting to town. Newton spent the majority of the last month working out in Los Angeles, but ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Newton came to Boston on Wednesday. He will report to […]

As part of the new deal between the NFL and NFLPA, teams around the NFL must cut their rosters down to 80 players instead of 90. According to the Boston Globe’s Jim McBride, the New England Patriots have trimmed their roster down, releasing two quarterbacks. The #Patriots have trimmed their roster to 80 by releasing […]

Teams around the NFL could feel the negative effects of COVID-19 with the salary cap expected to decline in 2021. However, regardless of the cap situation next year, the New England Patriots are among the teams that won’t be bothered by the reduced cap. As reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL is going to […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding what to expect from the New England Patriots’ decision to sign quarterback Cam Newton. The Washington Football Team’s head coach Ron Rivera has since issued a warning for those that are overlooking the move. Rivera is certainly familiar with what Newton brings to the table for New England […]

The New England Patriots officially ushered in a new era by signing Cam Newton as Tom Brady’s successor under center heading into the 2020 NFL season. Although there is plenty of speculation regarding their expectations, it appears Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is optimistic about the changes. As a Maine native, Brown’s ties to […]

The arrival of ex-Carolina Panther Cam Newton to the New England Patriots has generated massive offseason buzz. Whether the former 2015 MVP can regain his old form is still unknown at this point. However, former All-Pro defensive back Rodney Harrison feels Newton signing has already done a lot to lift the team’s spirits. This is […]

Teams around the NFL are uncertain about how the 2020 season is going to pan out amid the coronavirus pandemic. While some teams scramble to figure out ways to combat the unusual circumstances of the upcoming, the New England Patriots could use the chaos as an opportunity to gain an edge over their opponents. In […]

Cam Newton has never shied away from expressing himself, never staying quiet on or off of the football field. But upon joining the New England Patriots, Newton may be taking a different approach. Despite posting workout videos of himself in recent weeks, Newton was curiously quiet during his arrival in Boston on Wednesday. Nearly a […]

New England Patriots veteran wide receiver Julian Edelman may have caught many passes from a familiar man in long-time quarterback Tom Brady. However, 2020 will be a different scene as the 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton is now calling the plays with Brady moving on to Tampa Bay. A new connection is currently in the […]

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has made it clear that he has a chip on his shoulder going into the 2020 NFL season. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore is now doing what he can to help his new teammate get acclimated to the system. For years, the ‘Patriot Way’ has served as a proving ground for […]

It’s the dawn of a new era for the New England Patriots. Tom Brady is no longer under center for the Patriots, marking the first time since the beginning of 2001 that New England will begin a season without Brady as its starting quarterback. And of course, Brady finished out that year as the starter […]

New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty just couldn’t help himself upon recently finding out that his head coach in Bill Belichick will be the focus of a new Subway commercial. Because of Belichick’s infamously serious demeanor, this is probably the in that most of his players have been waiting for as Subway commercials tend to […]

The 2020 NFL season is still more than a month away and there’s still a bit of uncertainty surrounding the preseason and camp. For the New England Patriots, this means they might have to wait a bit longer before they finally see what the team will look like on the field with Cam Newton coming […]

#WeWantToPlay was the trend circulating among NFL players just a few days before the opening of training camps. Several of the league’s biggest stars took their opinions and sentiments about the matter on Twitter. New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty joined in on the conversation as well. The Super Bowl LIII champion shared his thoughts […]

It has been known by everyone since the start of the offseason that the newest New England Patriots quarterback has been regularly sharing his workout videos on social media. However, away from the public eye, Cam Newton has been indulging in a diet that will help keep him in top shape for the upcoming season. […]

Rumors surrounding former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski’s retirement status seemed to pop up nearly every other week during the 2019 NFL season. Despite all the noise, however, “Gronk” never once suggested he had a desire to return to the gridiron. But that changed when Tom Brady decided to sign with the Tampa Bay […]

After having a disappointing season with the New England Patriots last year, receiver Mohamed Sanu is confident in not letting that happen again this season. According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, Sanu hired a full-time coach to live with him this offseason for non-stop offseason work. The coach, Drew Lieberman, is a Wesleyan alum who spent nine […]

Cam Newton will hope to get his career back in New England, and Patriots fans would be thrilled to see Newton return to his 2015 MVP form as the team moves on from Tom Brady. But former Pro Bowl offensive tackle T.J. Lang is not buying the hype. Lang said the NFL is a “what […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has apparently been spending time with former Dallas Cowboys head coach and current New York Giants assistant Jason Garrett. Bill Belichick and Jason Garrett have reportedly linked up while spending summers in Nantucket, Massachusetts (via Mike Reiss of ESPN): Belichick’s affinity for Nantucket, Massachusetts, is well documented, and […]

Some have associated Tom Thibodeau’s NBA coaching style with one of the greatest coaches in NFL history in Bill Belichick. There have recently been more testimonials pertaining to this, with one of them coming from none other than another renowned name in the world of professional coaching: Rick Pitino. Speaking to Stefan Bondy of the […]

The New England Patriots likely became a popular team to use when Madden 21 released when Cam Newton signed with them earlier this offseason. However, fans may hesitate to use the Patriots once they see that Newton yielded a low rating in Madden 21. While Madden ratings continue to be revealed, New England’s entire roster […]

Cam Newton has been releasing tons of workout videos this offseason and that’s continued since he’s signed with the New England Patriots. On Friday, Newton posted another hype video that included him throwing passes with N’Keal Harry again. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCucLu5jLp2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Ever since the veteran QB was released by the Carolina Panthers this offseason, he’s made it […]

Will Cam Newton have a huge first year with the New England Patriots? That’s what former NFL Pro Bowler Michael Vick thinks. While on FS1’s First Things First, the former star quarterback spoke about his expectations for Newton now that he’s with the Patriots. “The trajectory for Cam right now is through the roof,” Michael […]

Rob Gronkowski shocked the football world in 2019 when he announced his retirement at just 29 years of age. Little did everyone know that Gronkowski will return back to action but this time, he wouldn’t be donning the New England Patriots uniform. He detailed his reason on why he chose not to return to the […]

The future of star guard Joe Thuney with the New England Patriots is not looking so bright. Thuney’s contract was not finalized for a multiyear deal with the New England camp and it looks like there never really was any momentum according to NFL Network’s Michael Giardi on Twitter. My understanding is there was never […]

Seemingly like clockwork for the past 20 years, the New England Patriots have dominated the AFC East division behind the sustained brilliance of quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick. However, 2020 will mark the first time that Brady will be playing elsewhere — in Tampa Bay with the Buccaneers — so other teams […]

Aaron Donald was announced as a member of the 99 club on Madden 21 on Wednesday and he’ll be joined by another defensive player. After a phenomenal season with the New England Patriots in 2019, Stephon Gilmore joins Donald in the 99 club on Madden 21. ❤️🔒💪🏾 https://t.co/g8ZlQIOLmK — The Gilly Lock (@BumpNrunGilm0re) July 16, […]