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The New England Patriots’ Julian Edelman is extra motivated entering the 2020 season. As the Patriots begin their first season of play since 1999 without Tom Brady, the veteran wide receiver has a few things to prove. According to Michael Giardi of NFL Network, Edelman has not only been a regular at throwing sessions — […]

New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty thinks that everyone can learn a thing or two if they just take a bit to listen to what others are saying. In an interview with Peter King of Football Morning in America, McCourty said one thing he has learned the last week is many people are interested, […]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and he has already established himself as one of the top defensive talents in the league. That doesn’t mean being compared to one of the best defensive backs of all time isn’t special On NFL Network’s “Film Session,” Hall of […]

The death of former NFL wide receiver Reche Caldwell hit close to home for the league and the teams he played for. Among those to offer their condolences were the New England Patriots. Caldwell was reportedly shot and killed during an attempted robbery outside of his home in Tampa, Florida. The Patriots took to Twitter […]

Tom Brady received the news that former New England Patriots wide receiver Donald “Reche” Caldwell was killed in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday morning. The details of Caldwell’s murder are not entirely known, though according to TMZ local police have determined it was a targeted homicide. Tom Brady took to Instagram to commemorate his former teammate, […]

Protests against racial injustice and inequality have become the new norm in major U.S. cities following the death of George Floyd last Monday in Minneapolis. Floyd’s death has also resonated in the sports community, with athletes across all sports coming out in droves against police brutality and joining along in protests. Many NFL teams have […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner called New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham the “big unknown” for the team ahead of the 2020 season. Warner said the film depicts Stidham as a guy who had his moments in college, but was also prone to making mistakes (via Mike Reiss of ESPN): “There’s a big unknown […]

The quarterback competition is underway in New England, but Patriots quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer are intent on making each other better. Mike Reiss of ESPN reported Stidham and Hoyer worked in tandem during the course of a recent throwing session: At one of the recent Patriots private throwing sessions that quarterback Jarrett Stidham helped organize with teammates, […]

Bill Belichick has been known as a football savant while he’s been with the New England Patriots. He also understands the magnitude of what is currently going on. According to NFL Network’s Mike Giardi, Belichick ‘sacrificed’ football to discuss the recent events with his players. I'm told the #Patriots had open conversations about recent events, […]

The New England Patriots have ushered in a new era under center with the departure of quarterback Tom Brady this offseason. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham is now doing what he can to build a rapport with the receiving corps. Then restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have presented its own set of challenges […]

New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty knows it won’t be long until he finds himself having deep conversations about race once training camp opens. The mixed nature of the National Football League will lend to a few uncomfortable but ultimately productive conversations on the heels of this civil unrest. “I think it’s going to be […]

N’Keal Harry was a bit of a surprise pick by the New England Patriots last season in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. After years of choosing not to take a wide receiver in the first round, Bill Belichick finally changed his mind. However, many fans and media members alike were surprised that […]

Undrafted free agents don’t usually make a team’s final roster, let alone make an actual impact as a rookie. That’s exactly what Jakobi Meyers did for the New England Patriots in 2019. While the former North Carolina State product finished the season with zero touchdowns, the Patriots rookie wideout did manage 26 receptions for 359 […]

The New England Patriots are one of the most successful franchises in all of football. No other team can surpass the organization’s six Super Bowl wins. In turn, the franchise has become one of the most recognizable dynasties in sports history. However, much of that success has come in the last 20 or so years […]

As the USA – as well as the rest of the world – protests the unjust killing of 46-year-old George Floyd, many sports franchises have spoken up about the inequality that exists in the country. Now, the New England Patriots have joined the protests and took a stand. The Patriots released a lengthy statement from […]

Longtime Carolina Panthers quarterback and former league MVP Cam Newton still does not have his next NFL home as the month of June is now upon us. With the Panthers previously releasing the oft-injured Newton earlier this offseason, the former No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick has continued to be linked for a handful of […]

Even as a relatively young NFL franchise — they began play in 2002 – the Houston Texans have established their fair share of rivalries over the past 19 seasons. In the AFC South, the Texans share their division with the Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, and Jacksonville Jaguars, and they have always seemingly been in the […]

With former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski now officially back in the fold as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it didn’t take long for the headlines to start rolling back out. Most recently, longtime NFL defensive back DeAngelo Hall made quite the bold statement about Gronkowski. Although “Gronk” is no doubt […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman took to Twitter this past weekend to share a video that was circulating about hip-hop artist and Atlanta native Killer Mike urging an end to violence in his city. Stop what you’re doing and listen to this. https://t.co/o7lgzu0r18 — Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) May 31, 2020 Julian Edelman, a […]

There has been plenty of tragic events to occur this week and Devin McCourty of the New England Patriots experienced his own in the past week. Amid all of the chaos that is transpiring, McCourty shared an emotional message after the tragic loss of his newborn daughter. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0ZZkglqIt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link It’s absolutely awful that McCourty and his […]

Since his surprising release, there has been much speculation that Cam Newton could sign with the New England Patriots. There have been multiple reports that have diffused those rumors. However, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Newton and New England talked early in free agency. Early in free agency, Newton was released by the Carolina Panthers […]

The New England Patriots are entering an unfathomable era in their franchise’s history following Tom Brady’s decision to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency. Upon Brady’s exit, the Patriots are going to look quite a bit different despite Bill Belichick still being at the helm. Besides Brady, New England also lost Kyle Van […]

The Miami Dolphins signed a slew of players who were formerly with the New England Patriots this offseason, enough so that they could easily be nicknamed “Patriots South.” Despite the number of former Patriots they signed this offseason, linebacker Kyle Van Noy claims that the Dolphins are their own entity. Amid a conversation with Adam […]

The sleeveless hooded sweatshirt of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has become a staple on the team’s sideline through the years. It seems the distress of trying to win a Super Bowl is what spurred him to create an article of clothing that provides enough warmth to brave the harsh winters late in […]

Former Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton is perhaps the most well-known and highest-profile free agents on the market at the moment, and the New England Patriots do not have a clear No. 1 option at the position as we speak. So could a union between the two parties be inevitable? Ex-Patriots safety Rodney Harrison […]

The New England Patriots have a rich history filled with a lot of success, but even they aren’t immune from heartbreak. There could have been more wins and Super Bowl victories if it wasn’t for some disappointing moments that changed the course of their franchise. Let’s look at the most heartbreaking moments in Patriots history. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, regarded mostly for the team’s infamous cream-colored throwback uniforms and a lone Super Bowl title from almost two decades ago, have been around for quite some time with the NFC South franchise once again on the rise. Although the Buccaneers have encountered some tumultuous portions of the team’s history as Tampa […]

Bill Belichick’s tough exterior and the extreme discipline associated with the “Patriot way” may paint him as not as much of a player’s coach compared to other head coaches in the league. However, one thing is for certain: the New England Patriots tactician cares about his players. Former NFL star Reggie Wayne knows that more […]

Former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks has made his way around the league to begin his NFL career as the Houston Texans newcomer has already been traded multiple times. Suiting up for both the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots as well, Cooks now has yet another prolific signal-caller to line up […]

Reggie Wayne will go down in history as one of the better and more underrated wide receivers in NFL history. He spent 14 seasons in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts. In that time, Wayne racked up 1070 receptions for 14,345 yards 82 receptions. Despite his impressive career in Indy, it is not this time […]

Among the notable potential NFL rule changes that owners will soon vote on is one that would allow teams to try a fourth-and-15 play from their own 25-yard line as an alternative to an onside kick. It seems New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty is still trying to understand how it is the better option. […]

Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, confirmed that the NFL is preparing to play football this fall despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In an appearance on Fox News on Tuesday evening, Kraft explained to host Sean Hannity that they’ve been working hand-in-hand with the National Football League Players Association. “We’re preparing to hopefully play football […]

Not even the great Tom Brady is safe from the embarrassments of hazing. During the telecast of “The Match” last Sunday, the six-time Super Bowl champion, formerly of the New England Patriots, shared a hilarious tale of Drew Bledsoe having a little fun at his expense. “Yeah, when I was a rookie we had a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders might have switched cities, but that isn’t going to change the intensity of some of their greatest rivals. There are many teams that every time they step onto the field against the Raiders, it just means a little more. Let’s look at the five greatest rivals in Raiders history. 5. New […]

The Seattle Seahawks have had a lot of good teams throughout their history, which has also resulted in them having some intense rivals. Some are in division NFC West rivals, but there are others who are just from heated games over the years. Let’s breakdown the five biggest rivals in Seahawks history. 5. New England […]

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick lead the pack as favorites to win the NFL’s Coach of the Year award at +1,200, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, via ProFootballTalk. Bill Belichick and Mike McCarthy open as the favorites for Coach of the Year 🏆 pic.twitter.com/XnIIyF7yvP — FanDuel Sportsbook […]

The AFC East saw a bit of a shakeup during the offseason, with Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots in free agency. After 20 seasons with the Patriots, Brady chose to take his talents to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Upon Brady’s exit from the division, the Buffalo Bills were able to complete a trade […]

Joe Flacco and Jarrett Stidham are at opposite ends of their career. Regardless of what John Elway thinks, Flacco is on the back nine of his career. Stidham, on the other hand, is just getting started. Flacco’s soon-to-be 13-year career has been unspectacular from a production standpoint. His career 84.1 passer rating is merely solid […]

The idea for former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s documentary came on the eve of Super Bowl LIII, a game in which they knocked off the Los Angeles Rams. According to producer Gotham Chopra, he was expecting to do a documentary on Brady’s season leading up to Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles, […]