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It goes without saying that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is perhaps the most decorated player in NFL history. However, it appears there is still one milestone that the 40-year-old is trying to achieve. Despite Brady’s passing prowess, it is no secret that he has never been the most mobile quarterback. He is hoping to […]

The New England Patriots used their No. 23 overall pick in the NFL Draft to take offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn, which was a bit of a surprise. It was the first time the Pats have drafted an offensive lineman in the first round since Nate Solder in 2011. Solder ended up becoming a solid left […]

It feels like ages ago, but New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels sent shockwaves across the league this offseason following his decision to turn his back on the Indianapolis Colts at the last minute after agreeing to become their head coach. McDaniels hasn’t really addressed that incredible issue since it happened — until now. […]

The Detroit Lions are in a bit of a dilemma with their new head coach Matt Patricia, as sexual assault allegations from 1996 have come to light in a piece from The Detroit News. One of the biggest questions is regarding the Lions’ lack of knowledge of the situation. With that in mind, New England […]

An integral part of the New England Patriots’ offensive line is about to go under the knife. Starting left guard Joe Thuney is set to undergo foot surgery sometime during this offseason, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports. While Thuney has still been present at the Patriots’ voluntary offseason workouts, his activity has been limited as he […]

Throughout his illustrious NFL career, New England Patriots superstar quarterback Tom Brady has established himself as one of the most well-known professional athletes in the world. He has earned the reputation as being arguably the best quarterback of all time as perhaps the most successful NFL player in league history. According to Peter Gammons of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a problem—a Le’Veon Bell problem. The star running back previously pulled out the retirement card in hopes of forcing the hand of the franchise to show him the money. Bell wants a long-term contract, which he’s been openly campaigning for quite some time now. Instead, the Steelers franchise tagged him for […]

The New England Patriots added an important piece this offseason when they acquired veteran cornerback Jason McCourty from the Cleveland Browns. The twin brother of longtime Patriots safety Devin McCourty, Jason fills an important need at cornerback for the Pats following the departure of starter Malcolm Butler. But as Devin explains to Mike Reiss of […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been gone for almost a year now, but there are some people still trying to make some money using his fame to their advantage. A letter that Hernandez is alleged to have written while in prison has surfaced on eBay for $7,500. In the first page of the […]

Although the New England Patriots were able to accrue two picks in the first round, they experienced a bit of a drought in the middle rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. It seems they attempted to address this issue as the draft unfolded. Among the teams they had negotiated with was the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Cincinnati’s […]

Baker Mayfield’s agent, Jack Mills, caused quite a stir when he revealed that the New England Patriots were interested in trading up to No. 2 to take his client in the NFL Draft had he not gone No. 1 overall. But while it may have been true that the Patriots had interest in trading up […]

The New England Patriots have dealt with their fair share of drama as of late. At the core of this drama, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s future hangs in the balance with owner Robert Kraft trying to keep it together until the inevitable parting of the ways in the near future. With the Patriots drama […]

It has been an eventful NFL offseason for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, to say the least. So it should come as no surprise that he decided to kick things up a notch. From partying with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal to practicing his motorbike skills, it is safe to assume “Gronk” enjoys expelling his […]

The New England Patriots are working on “tweaking” tight end Rob Gronkowski’s contract, the Boston Herald’s Karen Guregian reports. Gronkowski had been unsure of his desire to continue playing after the Super Bowl and was contemplating retirement. But he and his agent met with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick a couple weeks ago to declare […]

Mike Gillislee went into last season as the New England Patriots’ No. 1 running back after signing a two-year, $6.4 million contract in free agency which also cost the team a fifth-round pick. However, Gillislee may very well be fighting for his job this offseason, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Reiss notes just how crowded […]

Bill Belichick already has a lot on his plate being the head coach of the most successful football team in the world. It appears his plate is going to get a little more crowded now because according to Axios he and former NFL star Herschel Walker will be appointed to President Donald Trump’s Council on Sports, Fitness, […]

The New England Patriots this past week made the decision to acquire offensive tackle Trent Brown from the San Francisco 49ers to add much-needed depth at the position. The departures of Nate Solder and Cameron Fleming via free agency left a major void for the Pats. With that in mind, Brown has quickly voiced his […]

In his first year with the New England Patriots, veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore had his fair share of ups and downs throughout the campaign. He had struggled early on in the process of adjusting to his new team but truly found his way into being an effective option in the fold as the year wore on. […]

The New England Patriots with the 31st overall pick in this year’s draft the team elected to take former Georgia running back Sony Michel to be the latest addition to their backfield. It has put him in the position to potentially grasp ahold of a significant role in the offense. During a recent interview with […]

The New England Patriots lost several of their most important pieces on offense from last season. However, they managed to bounce back nicely just as they always have through free agency and the 2018 NFL Draft. Among their notable additions was former Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, Hill […]

Before the Cleveland Browns made Baker Mayfield the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots were apparently so high on the young quarterback that they thought about trading up to No. 2 to get him, according to the quarterback’s agent. According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh […]

Despite constant speculation linking them with a splashy move to get their quarterback of the future, the New England Patriots didn’t end up drafting a QB until the seventh round with Danny Etling. However, they were apparently plotting a move to get one, according to Jack Mills, the agent of No. 1 overall pick and […]

After delivering five Super Bowls as well as unprecedented success over two decades for the New England Patriots, one would think that Tom Brady would be showered with adulation and appreciation at all times in Foxboro. However, that might not the case, at least when it comes to two people in particular. In an interview […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady confirmed his plans to play in the 2018 season and also reiterated his goal to prolong his career into his mid-40s during an appearance Monday at the Milken Institute Global Conference, per Mike Reiss of ESPN. Following speculation about Brady still not committing for the upcoming season and keeping […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has made it known that he has a tolerant and permissive view on the controversial topic of NFL players protesting during the national anthem. When asked by reporter Jim Gray about his feelings on the demonstrations during a Q&A session at the Milken Institute Global Conference on Monday, Brady […]

It’s coming up to four months since Super Bowl LII, but the New England Patriots’ surprising decision to bench starting cornerback Malcolm Butler remains shrouded in mystery. Bill Belichick has predictably said nothing of note about that controversial decision, while Butler himself hasn’t shed much light on the subject as well. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady […]

The New England Patriots have seen some drastic changes to their roster following their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl back in February. Although it seems that the storied franchise has been able to avoid the retirement of superstars Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, there’s been quite a few notable veterans who […]

The New England Patriots finished 13-3 last season, one of four teams with a league-leading 13 wins. It was the eighth consecutive time they have had 12 or more regular-season wins. While oddsmakers aren’t quite as confident in them reaching that high a number of wins again, they do still have the Pats with an […]

After drafting one offensive lineman in the first round of the draft, the New England Patriots have just added another via trade. The Patriots have traded for San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Brown, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 49ers are trading OT Trent Brown and pick number 143 overall to the New England Patriots in exchange […]

Most years, there are at least a few trades towards the back end of the first round for great reason. With a first-round pick, a team can gain an extra year of team control. All first-round picks sign a four-year deal with a team option for the fifth season, something a team can’t get after […]

The 144th staging of The Run for the Roses will not feature the horse named after New England Patriots tight end, Rob Gronkowski. Unfortunately, Gronkowski, the three-year-old colt has been pulled out from the list of Kentucky Derby entries after it reportedly fell ill. Gronkowski’s withdrawal from the event saddened the Patriots tight end, who […]

Five-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady of the New England Patriots isn’t getting any younger. The perennial Pro Bowler may want to play until his 45, but the Patriots brass needs to start planning for the future of the quarterback position right now. With the team parting ways with Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett in […]

The 2018 NFL Draft list of applicants is stacked with quality quarterback talents, including Louisville Cardinals product Lamar Jackson. Jackson, however, appears to be the odd man out among top-tier signal-callers prospects, as he is expected by experts and fans alike to get his name called once Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold and Josh […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, there is a growing consensus that the New England Patriots are thinking about bringing in another quarterback that could be the eventual successor to reigning league MVP Tom Brady. There is a plethora of intriguing talent in this year’s class at the position that could possibly fit the bill that […]

The feud between Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe and Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier escalated during the third quarter of Tuesday night’s Game 5 when the pair were involved in a shoving match. On Wednesday, Rozier poked fun at his beef with Bledsoe when he liked and commented on a picture of former […]

The New England Patriots finally know where they stand with All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski. Following months of uncertainty, Gronkowski recently met with head coach Bill Belichick to tell him he is returning for the 2018 NFL season. Although it appears Gronkowski may have been seriously considering walking away from the game, the perennial Pro […]

The New England Patriots took some major hits this offseason, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Things took a turn for the worst when tight end Rob Gronkowski was hesitant to confirm his status for the 2018 NFL season. He has still managed to capture headlines by living his best life off the field. […]

After much speculation about his future over the past few days, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has finally committed to playing in 2018. At least that’s what his agent has done for him. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Brady’s agent Don Yee has all but confirmed Brady’s plans to play, not only this year but […]

The New England Patriots have been linked with a handful of quarterback prospects during this whole pre-draft process as they explore potential options to be Tom Brady’s long-term successor. They brought in the likes of Luke Falk, Kyle Lauletta and Mason Rudolph for pre-draft visits. Although, they didn’t do the same with Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, whom […]