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Heading into the 2020 NFL season with the COVID-19 pandemic still a factor, it’s making teams change their approach a little to the season. One key for every team as they head into the season is to have strong depth in key positions. If a player or two tests positive for the coronavirus, the league […]

Star cornerback Asante Samuel spent five seasons as a member of the New England Patriots. During his time there, he taught head coach Bill Belichik a thing or two about the cornerback position. Or at least, that’s what he says. The former Pats cornerback helped them win two Super Bowls. But apparently he thinks he […]

There’s little debate about New England Patriots leader Bill Belichik as the greatest football coach of all time. So it’s definitely no surprise that he’s being paid like it. In a recent report from WEEI’s Ryan Hannable, they brought up the topic of just how much the Patriots’ shot-caller makes in a year. The answer […]

With Tom Brady out of the picture, the New England Patriots are looking to re-fortify the quarterback spot entering the 2020 season. While 23-year-old Jarrett Stidham seems like a decent replacement for the legend, the upcoming season is tagged as a “reset” year for the Patriots. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated answered a query from […]

The New England Patriots are about to enter into a whole new era for the first time in 20 years. With future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback now officially a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Patriots will have a new starting signal-caller under center for the first since all the way back […]

During the AFC Wild Card Game against the New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel took multiple penalties in a row that caused the game clock to start at the start of the play clock, not the snap. In a recent appearance on the Dan Hellie’s “Helliepod” podcast, Vrabel recalled Patriots head coach […]

Looks like the New England Patriots are getting a new and improved Mohamed Sanu this season. ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported on Sanu’s optimistic journey towards a full recovery. After being bothered by a nagging ankle injury for most of last season, the New England wide receiver had surgery to fix the issue in the off […]

The New England Patriots have a rich history that could really include 20 or 25 moments on this list. They have won six Super Bowl championships all coming in the last 20 years. So, how many of those Super Bowl championships end up on the greatest moments list? Let’s take a look at the five […]

The post-Tom Brady era for the New England Patriots is set to kick off and according to former offensive coordinator Dante Scarnecchia, the Pats are in good hands with sophomore QB Jarrett Stidham calling the plays. “There’s going to be some growing pains – there’s no doubt about it. But the guy does have skills. […]

DeVante Parker was involved in a beef with Michael Thomas of the New Orleans Saints earlier this offseason and now he’s starting a quarrel with Stephon Gilmore. In a post on Instagram, Parker appears to be taking a subtle jab at the All-Pro cornerback of the New England Patriots. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBqcDDMgYXS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link For someone that hasn’t paid […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman found a lot of success with Tom Brady under center, but he is looking forward to playing without him this season. According to Michael Giardi of NFL Network, Edelman is ultra-competitive and he is excited to prove that he can still find success without his longtime quarterback. On […]

Devin McCourty and Jason McCourty of the New England Patriots have expressed some concerns with the NFL return amid the coronavirus pandemic. Devin McCourty said on Sunday night’s Double Coverage podcast that he believes many are nervous about returning just because they don’t know what will happen, or what it will look like: “I think […]

New England Patriots guard Joe Thuney was surprised to be offered the franchise tag in March, which would make him the second-highest-paid guard in the NFL and set him up for a massive free agency opportunity in 2021. Thuney is looking for a long-term deal from the team that drafted him in the third round […]

The New England Patriots are preparing for life after Tom Brady and it’ll be tough to replace the success he brought to the franchise. While Jason McCourty is confident in the current roster, he revealed one necessary adjustment the team will need to make following Brady’s departure. McCourty made an appearance on ESPN’s First Take […]

Teams around the NFL are preparing for what the 2020 NFL season will look like and that includes altering their ticket packages. On Friday, the New England Patriots shared that they are allowing season ticket holders to skip the 2020 NFL season due to COVID-19. Instead of offering a full refund like other teams, the […]

In my tortured existence as a New York Jets fan, truly “great” moments have come few and far between. The franchise has provided one sustained run of contention since I’ve been an adult, and, tragically,  is more closely associated with historic bloopers and varying degrees of incompetency rather than excellence and winning. But! That doesn’t […]

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been a free agent since 2017. Analysts say that the NFL exiled him when he started kneeling during the national anthem as a protest against racial injustice. From the looks of it, the Black Lives Matter movement has placed Kaepernick under the spotlight once again, which might lead to a brand […]

For the first time in his career, veteran wide receiver Julian Edelman will line up with a different quarterback helming the New England Patriots. But it seems that the 34-year-old Patriot lifer is still in tremendous shape heading into his 11th season: You're not this good for this long on accident 💯 @Edelman11 (via zacemde/IG) […]

Could Stephon Gilmore be coming for Ty Law’s spot as the greatest New England Patriots defensive player of all time? If you listen to what Law says about the fourth-year Patriot, the answer could very well be yes. In text messages to the Boston Herald, Law heaped praise on Gilmore’s work ethic and how he […]

Even though he now plays in the state of Florida, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is able to keep his presence felt with one of his biggest fans back in his old NFL stomping grounds. Gronkowski posted a video on his Twitter that was a response to a care package that he had […]

The saga between quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the NFL is well known. Back in 2016, Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem as a way to protest police brutality and racial injustice in the United States and around the world. However, this did not go over well with the NFL. Some fans were unhappy and […]

When the New England Patriots opted to part ways with quarterback Tom Brady this offseason, many have speculated that their high expectations for the 2020 NFL season went with him. However, it appears there is one former player who does not plan on overlooking what the Patriots organization is capable of. Former Patriots safety Harrison […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 78 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 78 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 78 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan welcome fashionista (and Dillon’s significant other) Nellie […]

New England Patriots running back James White is ready to take on more of a leadership role with the team with Tom Brady no longer around. White made an appearance on the McCourty brothers’ podcast and talked about all things football. White admitted that he is a pretty quiet guy overall, but he is trying […]

Jarrett Stidham is the presumptive starting quarterback for the New England Patriots in 2020, succeeding departing future Hall of Fame gunslinger Tom Brady. No doubt comes with a ton of pressure. According to three-time Super Bowl champion tackle Matt Light, though, Stidham has a wealth of wisdom from observing Brady in action along with sharing […]

A week has passed since former New England Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell was killed in his hometown of Tampa, Florida. The search for Caldwell’s killer(s) continues. Tampa police said on Saturday they “have not yet identified a person of interest,” per FOX 13 News. Police initially confirmed there was a homicide, but would not […]

Jarrett Stidham is an unknown commodity as he prepares to engage veteran Brian Hoyer in a quarterback competition with the New England Patriots. Alternatively, former Alabama signal-caller and No. 5 overall pick Tua Tagovailoa has long been regarded as one of the most talented quarterback prospects in football. However, NBC football analyst Chris Simms thinks […]

There is never a shortage of greats in the New England Patriots’ rich history. With that said, we did the daunting task of listing the top five players who left their indelible mark in New England lore. 5. Matt Light It goes on without saying that Light’s arrival in 2001 helped spark a revolution in […]

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel is recovering from foot surgery he had back in May according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. According to sources, the surgery is more about maintenance to help with some discomfort that he has been dealing with. Michel is already back in Foxbourgh rehabbing and there is a chance […]

Things will soon change in New England, as the iconic New England Patriots’ No. 12 will no longer line up behind center when the 2020 season starts. Julian Edelman, one of his longtime key receivers, had his reservations about Tom Brady’s potential replacements in the past, but it seems that won’t be the case with […]

According to former New England Patriots tight end Christian Fauria, Bill Belichick’s squad will be a better team without Tom Brady.  In an interview with Boston radio station WEEI, Fauria said unequivocally that the Patriots would be better off this season without the six-time Super Bowl champion. “They’re better off without him,” Fauria said Wednesday […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Mohamen Sanu is definitely thinking outside of the box to keep his skills sharp in this time of the coronavirus. With social distancing encouraged, Sanu decided to make use of a robot punter instead. That’s right. Who needs human teammates when you can play with state-of-the-art robots instead? https://www.instagram.com/p/CBMfkl4Dwof/?utm_source=ig_embed This […]

Given the renewed activism and outspoken social-justice demands from NFL athletes, it could be anticipated that the upcoming season will feature players, possibly including the New England Patriots, demonstrating political beliefs during games. According to Patriots running back/wide receiver James White, players are still discussing the best means to share their grievances at racial injustice […]

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick is once again one of the biggest talking points in sports. With protests against police violence taking place across the United States, Kaepernick’s 2016 choice to take a knee during the national anthem to protest brutality have been widely discussed. This includes people who believe he is still wrong, those who believe […]

The New England Patriots are undoubtedly the greatest dynasty in modern NFL history. With six Lombardis in their trophy case, it is tough to pick which year can be considered the franchise’s greatest. In this feature, we make the argument on why their 2016 campaign takes the cake. No Brady, no problem New England had […]

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton would like the NFL world to know that he’s in game shape. The free agent quarterback continued his trend of posting workout slideshows on Instagram, with a recent post documenting Newton lifting weights and performing an array of impressive exercises. “Never dim your lights to make others comfortable,” Newton […]

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is excited to be in Devin McCourty’s corner as he continues to try to fight for social justice. McCourty was honored by Boston Uncornered, an organization that tries to redirect gang-affiliated people off the street corners. In taped remarks, Belichick said he is excited to have more healthy discussions, […]

New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty was honored by team owner Robert Kraft on Tuesday night for his work with Boston Uncornered. As reported by Mike Reiss of ESPN (via Pro Football Talk), Boston Uncornered is “a corner to college model that engages gang-involved individuals to end generational urban poverty.” McCourty has been championing the […]

Mike Vrabel has his fun. During an interview with NBC Sports Boston’s Camera Guys, the Tennessee Titans head coach recalled on a time when he decided to playfully stick a point to his longtime mentor, transcription via Giants Wire. “Every other day, it’s not an exaggeration that [Belichick] would reference the New York Giants. And he’d […]