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With the 2018 NFL Draft just around the corner, teams are clamoring to position themselves in a spot where they can take one of the top quarterback prospects. With as many as four quarterbacks being projected to go in the top-5, there is a certain sense of urgency for teams looking for some future stability under […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wasn’t expected to be present at the start of the team’s voluntary offseason workouts since he’d be traveling back from his charity work in Qatar. As it turns out, though, Brady may not be taking part in the Patriots’ offseason program at all even after he returns. At least […]

Veteran linebacker James Harrison has announced his retirement from the NFL for the second time. But he says this time, it’s for good. The soon-to-be 40-year-old announced his decision to retire on Instagram with a post that has a photo collage of his two children and includes the hashtag #2ndAndFinalRetirement. “I’ve missed way too much […]

Since the New England Patriots fell short in Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles, there has been much uncertainty surrounding All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski’s future. There yet to be any clear indication of whether Gronkowski will return to action for the 2018 campaign. This has pushed the Patriots into a difficult situation where […]

The New England Patriots parted ways with two of their top wide receivers from the 2017 NFL season. As good as Brandin Cooks was for the team, it goes without saying that fans were saddened to see Danny Amendola sign with the Miami Dolphins this offseason. It is clear that the feeling is mutual with Amendola […]

In the weeks that have followed Super Bowl LII, there has yet to be any clarity concerning why New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick made the decision to bench former Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm Butler for the contest. It is a move that still baffles many within the organization and around the league. This […]

Since falling short in Super Bowl LII to the Philadelphia Eagles, the New England Patriots have undergone a major shuffling of players on both sides of the ball. This has seen several key members of the team depart via free agency. Among those to go was veteran wide receiver Danny Amendola, who signed a two-year, $12 […]

Rob Gronkowski’s future with the New England Patriots is still a bit up in the air as he has yet to completely to commit to playing next season. However, it seems as though the Patriots’ star tight end remains highly invested in the Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees rivalry. Gronk proved as much when he […]

The New England Patriots parted ways with their top two wide receivers from the 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, they managed to shore up some solid depth with a number of additions this offseason. Among the notable signings was that of former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, he is looking […]

The New England Patriots are set to begin their offseason workout program on Monday, April 16. However, there could potentially be one notable player who will not be in attendance: star quarterback Tom Brady. But Brady’s absence will not be because of an injury, a contract-related dispute (there is apparently no issue there, per owner Robert Kraft) […]

The New England Patriots are reportedly very high on Lamar Jackson. Sources around the league have pegged the Pats as the team with the most interest in the quarterback prospect, which could be a sign that New England is strongly considering drafting him to be the long-term successor to Tom Brady. And apparently, Brady himself […]

Lamar Jackson’s draft stock has been on a steady rise for quite some time now. Despite initial concerns about his ability to play quarterback at the next level as well as some problems stemming from his lack of an agent, the Louisville quarterback has continued to gain fans around the league. According to Bleacher Report’s […]

New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady continues to prove to be an ageless wonder after coming off an MVP season at the age of 40. However, there remains the underlying question of how much longer he can maintain this elite level of performance at this stage of his career. Brady clearly has no plans […]

The New England Patriots have experienced some movement at the wide receiver position this offseason following the departure of longtime starter Danny Amendola via free agency. This left a notable hole at the position that the team needed to fill ahead of the 2018 campaign. In response to that, the Patriots acquired veteran wideout Cordarrelle […]

The New England Patriots lost a key piece of their offensive line this offseason after left tackle Nate Solder left for the New York Giants in free agency. They also lost a potential in-house replacement in Cameron Fleming, who signed with the Dallas Cowboys. The Patriots haven’t signed a clear-cut replacement for either in free agency, […]

After becoming the oldest player in league history to claim NFL MVP honors last season, New England quarterback Tom Brady has emerged as an early favorite to duplicate the feat in the upcoming campaign. Brady sits as the +600 favorite on the 2018 NFL MVP odds at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. The 40-year-old pivot was […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft doesn’t sound at all concerned about the contract situation of star quarterback Tom Brady. And apparently, he also feels the same way about the uncertainty surrounding the status of star tight end Rob Gronkowski, who said after the Super Bowl that he’d contemplate retirement. In an interview with Jeff […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is a busy man with a lot going on on a daily basis. However, he surprisingly made some time out of his hectic schedule to join Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin in visiting rapper Meek Mill in prison on Tuesday. According to NBC Philadelphia’s Brian McCrone, Kraft and Rubin […]

Over the past year or so, there’s been a lot of talk about what the future holds for superstar quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots. Despite turning 40 last August, Brady wants to play as long as he can in the NFL and is significant other, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, was thought to want […]

In the last few years, New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady has seen the conversation grow louder about him being regarded as being the greatest player to play the game at his position. His impressive team and individual success has thrust him into the forefront of that discussion. In that same dialogue, Hall of […]

UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen has set the bar incredibly high for himself in terms of what he hopes to achieve in the NFL. When asked by ESPN’s Sam Alipour in a Q&A what his “football goals” were, Rosen replied that he wanted to be the winningest QB in NFL history. That meant overtaking Tom Brady’s […]

The New England Patriots have historically worked on the schedule of extending quarterback Tom Brady’s contract when it rolls down to two years left. Brady’s current deal is now down to two years, but there has not been much talk of the Patriots offering him that regularly-scheduled extension. But as Jeff Howe of The Athletic […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly doesn’t have a rosy relationship with head coach Bill Belichick these days. Gronk’s waning commitment to football is supposedly a key factor in that friction in their relationship. However, Gronkowski’s status as a client of Tom Brady’s trainer and TB12 Method guru Alex Guerrero may also be […]

The New England Patriots lost left tackle Nate Solder to the New York Giants earlier this offseason. But now, the Patriots could have a chance to return the favor as they are set to host Giants running back Orleans Darkwa on a free-agent visit, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Patriots are taking a look […]

The New England Patriots have racked up a few more early-round selections in this year’s draft that has put them in the position to add some promising young talent. It is a unique spot that the front office has put themselves in following a third Super Bowl appearance in the last four years. One of […]

Through his first two years in the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has shown much promise to become one of the premier players at his position. This path has taken a bit of a difficult after he suffered a torn ACL and LCL last December that could change the trajectory of his career. It […]

Through much of the last several years,  there has been a debate around who is the top quarterback in the league. Much of that has centered on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holding that prestigious title. He has proven to be an ageless wondering coming off yet another highly productive season despite being 40-years-old that […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft less than three weeks away the New England Patriots continue to lead the way on the Super Bowl 53 odds as +500 favorites at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. New England has maintained its perch atop the NFL futures despite parting ways with wide receivers Danny Amendola and Brandin Cooks, and […]

With four picks in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots are starting to get a closer look at some of the players they could potentially target with those picks. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport has identified two such prospects they’ve hosted recently for a private workout: the Oklahoma State quarterback-wide […]

James Harrison does not need to play football anymore. Over the course of his very long career, he has made $43.7 million. So, deciding to go back to the game will not (or at least should not) be motivated by money. But he will be coming back—or at least he wants to. According to Jeremy […]

Earlier this week, the New England Patriots made a trade that surprised a lot of people. Bill Belichick and company agreed to deal to send wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Los Angeles Rams. With Cooks leaving a big void to be filled in New England at wide receiver, the Patriots addressed the need for […]

The New England Patriots have parted ways with a number of key offensive players this offseason. The most recent being wide receiver Brandin Cooks. The move came as a bit of a surprise considering how well Cooks played last season. However, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, he says there are no hard feelings between him and […]

The New England Patriots have seen the departure of some of their most key weapons on offense this season. Furthermore, there has been plenty of speculation regarding tight end Rob Gronkowski’s future with the team. As a result, the Patriots have focused on adding some depth on the offensive side of the ball. According to […]

The Los Angeles Rams managed to make yet another splash this offseason with the acquisition of wide receiver Brandin Cooks from the New England Patriots. However, it seems not everyone was impressed by the deal. Cooks now finds himself on his third team in three years after initially beginning his career with the New Orleans Saints. […]

It’s rarely the story of the positive variety that receives the attention. Negative tragedies trump the headlines and as Americans, we’re so used to it by now it’s become extremely unsettling. Today, positive actions leading to a non-tragedy wins the day. New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman may have prevented an American tragedy—another school […]

In the weeks heading into the upcoming draft, there has been a growing notion that the New England Patriots could be eyeing a quarterback with one of their selections in the first couple of rounds. This was only further heightened after the front office was able to acquire the 23rd overall pick from the Los […]

The New England Patriots on Tuesday afternoon made the surprise decision to trade veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a two couple of draft picks headlined by the 23rd overall selection in this year’s draft. This move has now put the team without one of the top receiving […]

Veteran edge rusher James Harrison is still on the market, and he apparently plans to keep it that way for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Harrison will wait until after the draft to make a decision where he will sign next season. Fowler also reports that the New England Patriots are among […]

The New England Patriots pulled off a surprising trade on Tuesday afternoon by moving veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Los Angeles Rams after just one season with the team. However, it helped the team acquiring an additional first-round pick in this year’s draft at the 23rd overall spot. This put into clear focus […]