New England Patriots Articles - Page 139

For the first time in over 20 years, the New England Patriots will have somebody not named Tom Brady in charge of orchestrating the offense. From where circumstances currently stand, all signs suggest that that distinction will now belong to Jarrett Stidham, who will have the unenviable task of sustaining the Patriots’ success since the […]

After the Cincinnati Bengals cut veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, the free agent ultimately decided to sign a one-year, $7 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys. However, a new report surfaced that Dalton could have landed with the New England Patriots via trade. Per Albert Breer in Sports Illustrated: “That said, how this went should further […]

The New England Patriots are all-in on Jarrett Stidham as their starting quarterback. However, this latest quote from an agent representing a quarterback reveals just how confident the Patriots are in Stidham. According to Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller, an agent for a QB who met with the Patriots in February stated the following: It’s really […]

The New England Patriots believe they can win with Jarrett Stidham at quarterback. As if passing on drafting a QB and signing a veteran QB wasn’t a big-enough signal, this latest report reinforces that notion. According to Matt Miller of Bleacher Report, the Patriots believe they can win with Stidham on a rookie deal. That […]

Prior to joining the New England Patriots, Stephon Gilmore was a very good cornerback. But now, after spending three seasons with the Patriots, he has become elite. Gilmore cites New England’s continuity as a reason for his upward trajectory: “Me in Buffalo, the first five years, I had four different defensive coordinators, three different head […]

Hall-of-Fame Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula passed away on Monday, leaving behind an incredible legacy that will forever be remembered in NFL lore. He was 90 years old. Following his death, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick released a statement on the Colts and Dolphins legend: “Don Shula is one of […]

The Washington Redskins drafted quarterback Dwayne Haskins with the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. His rookie year had its ups and downs. However, it definitely ended on a high note. Although he missed the last game of the season due to injury, Haskins had hit his stride. That included big games against […]

The New England Patriots seemed like a candidate to select a wide receiver at some point during the course of the 2020 NFL Draft. New England’s receivers flopped in 2019. Julian Edelman was the only wideout to top 30 receptions and 400 receiving yards, and 2018 first-round pick N’Keal Harry struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness. […]

The New England Patriots are entering the 2020 season without Tom Brady as the starting quarterback for the first time since 2001. As if that change were not momentous enough, the Patriots (and the rest of the NFL) have to grapple with the inability to organize workouts amid the coronavirus pandemic. But Patriots safety Devin […]

Since Tom Brady decided to leave the New England Patriots and join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, some have wondered what led him to make that decision. Asante Samuel, a former teammate of Brady’s, claims that Brady left New England due to Bill Belichick: https://t.co/H68dFSm7zH Asante Samuel says playing for Bill Belichick and the Patriots was […]

Andy Dalton decided to sign with the Dallas Cowboys following his release from the Cincinnati Bengals, making him no longer an option for the New England Patriots. According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, New England never had much interest in Dalton. Cowboys' signing of Andy Dalton should also contextualize the level of interest from the […]

Gus Malzahn coached Jarrett Stidham at Auburn, and he feels Stidham is prepared to take over as the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots. Malzahn said Stidham has the work ethic and mindset necessary to succeed, also saying he felt the Pats were an ideal landing spot for Stidham (via Michael David Smith of […]

Former NFL tight end Mark Bavaro played for current New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick when he was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants, so he understands how much the iconic coach demands from players such as Rob Gronkowski. Bavaro said that same demanding nature might have played a role in former […]

There has been much speculation on where Andy Dalton will sign this offseason following his release from the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to deciding on a new team, the odds of where he will play next season have been released. At this point in the offseason, there aren’t any teams that are strictly looking for a […]

N’Keal Harry had a shaky rookie campaign in 2019 with the New England Patriots, but he’s focused on bouncing back in 2020. In an attempt to improve his game, Harry is training with the self-proclaimed ‘Footwork King’ this offseason. Rischad Whitfield, who’s known by many as the ‘Footwork King’, is a trainer that helps wide […]

The New England Patriots have a need at quarterback. Cam Newton is a free agent. So why don’t the Patriots take a chance on the veteran? Former NFL head coach Eric Mangini—who was a member of New England’s coaching staff from 2000 through 2005—explained why on FS1’s First Things First this week: “New England’s looking […]

The New England Patriots did not select a quarterback during the course of the 2020 NFL Draft. And it continually seems they will ride with 2019 fourth-rounder Jarrett Stidham. Though the Patriots were linked to former Cincinnati Bengals starter Andy Dalton–who was released by the team on Thursday–one evaluator hinted it might not make sense […]

The New England Patriots head into the 2020 season without Tom Brady as the projected starter under center for the first time in 19 years. Despite some whispers they might look into adding a veteran quarterback, it seems the Pats are content with former fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham as their guy moving forward. The Patriots […]

The New England Patriots are preparing for life after Tom Brady and they believe Jarrett Stidham is their answer. According to Rich Ohrnberger, a current analyst for Fox Sports and former player for the Patriots, New England sees Stidham as their ‘future’. I’ve heard it now from A LOT of people close to the Patriots. […]

Despite numerous shakeups in the offseason, Bill Belichick remains a solid pick to win NFL Coach of the Year in 2020. The New England Patriots’ head tactician is currently penciled as a 7-1 favorite by Caesars Sportsbook. With Belichick at the helm since 2000, the Patriots have established themselves as a model organization, bagging six […]

Bye-bye sleepless nights. Count Bills head coach Sean McDermott as among those relieved by Tom Brady’s surprising decision to leave the Patriots last March. “Yeah, I slept a little bit better at night when I saw Tom make his decision,” said McDermott during an appearance at NFL Network’s Good Morning Football. “Not only did he […]

New England Patriots fullback James Develin retired earlier this week, comparing the experience to pulling teeth. Devlin suffered a neck injury last season that ended his year. Develin said the injury showed some causes for concern about what would happen if he continued to play football. Develin said it wasn’t an easy decision, but he […]

The Cincinnati Bengals cut longtime quarterback Andy Dalton on Thursday, clearing over $17 million in cap space and clearing the way for No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow to start from Day 1. However, Dalton might not remain on the market for too long. Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Inquirer reported the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England […]

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The Cincinnati Bengals have released Andy Dalton, which means he is open to sign with any team. With the draft over, it might be a little harder to find a spot, but there are still a few places that make sense. Dalton has been on some bad Bengals teams over the last several years, but […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired previously retired tight end Rob Gronkowski in a trade with the New England Patriots shortly before the draft, and apparently, Gronkowski was prepared ahead of time. During an appearance on Bud Light Seltzer’s “Drafterparty,” Gronkowski said that he had the Buccaneers’ playbook while he was still technically under contract with […]

The New England Patriots will look a bit different next season. With Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski making their way to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there have been quite a few major changes made in New England this offseason. Patriots veteran fullback James Develin adds to the new landscape this week. The 31-year-old Develin recently […]

The New England Patriots added another talented piece to the secondary in safety Kyle Dugger in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. It seems Safety Devin McCourty is ready to welcome him with open arms. It is hardly uncommon for veteran players to take issue with teams using an early pick to take […]

Justin Rohrwasser was selected by the New England Patriots with the No. 159 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but he immediately faced backlash concerning a “Three Percenters” tattoo. After the backlash, Rohrwasser intends to get the tattoo removed. Via ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the rookie kicker said, “As soon as I saw what it was […]

James Develin announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after eight seasons with the New England Patriots. Following his decision to end his football career, Bill Belichick released an incredible statement on Devlin’s retirement. Bill Belichick released one hell of a statement on James Develin’s retirement. Incredibly high praise. pic.twitter.com/u2P4lCHL7N — Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) […]

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, having left the New England Patriots, might not remember this part of American history, but they would do well to contemplate it: When President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in November of 1963, it signaled the end of a magical time in The White House. Shortly after, his wife, Jackie […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is set to usher in a new chapter in his illustrious career in the 2020 NFL season. Regardless, it seems he is not passing up on the opportunity to praise on of his former teammates. New England Patriots fullback James Develin has officially announced his retirement. Brady recently took […]

In a move to address the linebacking core for the New England Patriots, they selected Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings, joining fellow draftee Josh Uche from Michigan as new LB additions. Even with the offensive upheaval that New England underwent this offseason, their defense looks to be even stronger, even after putting up a dominating 2019 […]

Despite months of anticipation, the 2020 NFL Draft has officially come and gone. With the New England Patriots about to enter a new era of football, eyes throughout the NFL realm remained on the AFC East franchise over the course of the entire weekend. Patriots move out of the first round In typical Patriots fashion, […]

A key piece of the New England Patriots offense is now retired. Longtime fullback and seven-year NFL veteran James Develin announced his retirement via his Instagram. Develin, who joined the Patriots in 2012 as a member of their practice squad, has been the team’s starting fullback for the last six seasons. The reason for Develin’s […]

The New England Patriots have a big question mark under center right now, but that doesn’t mean they are going to turn to Cam Newton to try and solve those problems. According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, the Patriots have not shown any interest in signing Newton, who hit the free-agent market after being […]

The New England Patriots drafted tight end Dalton Keene 101st overall in the third round and it seems Bill Belichick is already drooling over the ways he can add him to the offense. Belichick loves players who can do more than one thing, which makes Keene a perfect first for the team. The New England […]

The New England Patriots haven’t had the greatest last couple of months. It all started in the playoffs of the 2019 NFL season. After going 12-4 in the regular season, New England lost in the Wild Card round to the Tennessee Titans. Then Tom Brady announced he was not going to retire. However, he ended up […]

The New England Patriots have been active in the post-2020 NFL Draft haze, recently adding undrafted tight end Jake Burt from Boston College with a deal that pays him a guaranteed $80,000. As Adam Schefter of ESPN notes, the contract is one of the largest for any undrafted tight ends on the market. Burt, who […]