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The New England Patriots haven’t had the explosive offseason that fans were hoping for after their disappointing 2022 campaign, but they had a chance to change that when it became clear they were part of the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes. The Pats had a big need at wide receiver, and Hopkins is one of the best […]

DeAndre Hopkins signed with the Tennessee Titans on Sunday over the New England Patriots, and that brought a ton of reactions from Patriots fans, including one who said that the Patriots did the right thing in passing Hopkins, saying that he will be “washed” this year. Hopkins responded in a now deleted tweet, but luckily […]

For the past few weeks, the New England Patriots sole focus has been their pursuit of DeAndre Hopkins. With only them and the Tennessee Titans hosting Hopkins for a free agent visit, it seemed like a two team race to secure the star wideout’s signature. With Bill Belichick appearing to be invested in landing Hopkins, […]

DeAndre Hopkins’ free agent journey is over, and it has ended with him signing a two-year, $26 million contract with the Tennessee Titans, instead of signing with the New England Patriots. Patriots fans have been begging for the team to sign DeAndre Hopkins ever since he was released by the Arizona Cardinals. It would have […]

DeAndre Hopkins won’t be joining the New England Patriots. Instead, he’s reportedly signing a two-year deal with the Tennessee Titans. Hopkins is receiving a two-year deal, $26 million deal to join Tennessee with $6 million more in incentives, the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday. While it’s unknown how much of Hopkins’ contract is guaranteed, […]

Free agent and five-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is expected to sign with the Tennessee Titans, according to Doug Kyed. Hopkins chooses the Titans over the New England Patriots in free agent bidding war. The deal is for 2 years, $26 million, and can be worth up to $32 million with performance incentives, per […]

New England Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills did not hold back when he called out a video tweet by NFL Rookie Watch that came with a caption saying Pats offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien went off on rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte with an NSFW tirade. “Why post this? Why is this even relevant?” Mills asked. […]

The New England Patriots’ divisional slate in the 2023 season might be as tough as it’ll ever get, at least in terms of quarterback competition. Of course, two of the three quarterbacks they’ll face this season remain in the division from last year as Josh Allen and Tua Tagovailoa aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. But […]

The New England Patriots have a lot of pressure on them at all levels after a disappointing 2022 campaign. However, tight end Hunter Henry believes the morale is high in general and the team is simply ready to get started, reports ProFootballTalk’s Myles Simmons. “Me and Mac [Jones] are close, we spend a good amount […]

Damien Harris’ four-year tenure with the New England Patriots was full of promise, but things often got in the way of the running back being able to fully deliver the way he would’ve hoped. When he was on the field, Harris often excelled during his time in New England. His play wasn’t the issue, it […]

Robert Kraft and Mike Holmgren were one of 60 former senior NFL players, coaches, or contributors to get one step closer to a Hall of Fame nod on Wednesday. Thirty-one seniors and twenty-nine coaches/contributors were selected to advance to this top 60. The seniors make up of former players who played their last pro football […]

The NFL did not have to do it. But it did anyway to the chagrin of Atlanta Falcons fans who will now have to endure a sports-induced trauma related to THAT devastating Super Bowl loss at the hands of Tom Brady and the New England Patriots back in 2017. See, the NFL’s official Twitter account […]

The 2023 NFL season is certainly gearing up to be a big one for the New England Patriots, one that could determine the future employment of a couple of key members in the organization. That seems to include Bill Belichick. Some people close to the Patriots head coach think that his job could be in […]

Mac Jones has at least one notable former New England Patriots player in his corner entering the 2023 NFL season. Former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel was in another recent Twitter spiel criticizing his former coach. At one point during his back-and-forth with fans on Twitter, Samuel indicated he’s rooting for the third-year quarterback while taking […]

Free agent running back Dalvin Cook is one of the biggest names still available on the market, but the former Minnesota Vikings star is apparently in no rush to choose his next destination. The Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and New York Jets have all been linked to Cook, but with training camp still weeks […]

The New England Patriots are a far cry from the team that won six Super Bowl titles during the Tom Brady era. The 2023 season will be the fourth year without the legendary quarterback, and while head coach Bill Belichick is still a formidable leader, he’s going to need to see quite a bit of […]

For the most part, the NFL is currently in its quietest phase of the year, as teams enjoy their last few weeks off before the start of training camp. For the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots, though, they have been busy when it comes to their pursuit of star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on […]

The Spygate controversy that surrounded early parts of the New England Patriots’ run to six Super Bowl titles still leaves a bitter taste in some of their biggest opponents’ mouths from that hallowed timeframe. Many former NFL players have spoken out against the Patriots over the issue, with some believing they were cheated out of […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick could break the NFL record for most losses by a coach before he sets the mark for most wins, according to CBS Sports. “If Bill Belichick coaches for at least two more seasons, there’s a good chance that he’s going to set the record for most wins by […]

As the calendar inches closer to the start of training camp, one of the bigger storylines lingering around the NFL is the DeAndre Hopkins free agency sweepstakes. In the latest rumors, the Patriots and Titans, two teams who have had the star wideout in for visits, ‘remain interested’ in Hopkins but ‘no signing is imminent‘, […]

A run of success has a way of accentuating all of one’s greatest strengths. A run of futility exposes one’s greatest flaws. This simple formula has led to the rise of an unlikely debate. Who is a better coach all-time? Bill Belichick or Andy Reid? Fox Sports 1 personalities Colin Cowherd and Nick Wright recently […]

DeAndre Hopkins has already been active on the new social media platform Threads. One of his first Threads sent concern to New England Patriots fans. The All-Pro wide receiver shared on Thread a recent experience he had in Boston. “I accidentally ate pork for the 1st time in 8 years because I ordered clam chowder […]

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is still looking for a team heading into the 2023 season, and will have to sign with a team relatively soon with training camp coming up at the end of the month. Hopkins addressed when he will retire. “I’ll reture from football when I’m not a 1k-yard receiver,” DeAndre Hopkins said, […]

How the mighty have fallen. The New England Patriots are projected to be the worst team in the AFC East in 2023 and are in jeopardy of missing the postseason in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2000. In the middle of their pursuit of DeAndre Hopkins, they could also target another aging star […]

Pittsburgh Steelers kick returner Gunner Olszewski has something to prove. After losing his job temporarily during the 2022 NFL season, the Steelers special teams player seems to be using any doubters he might have as motivation for the 2023 NFL season. A 2020 First-team All-Pro selection as a member of the New England Patriots, Gunner Olszewski […]

Devin McCourty decided to hang up the cleats after 13 seasons in Foxboro, and part of the reason included his doubtful outlook on the New England Patriots competitive chances this season. The former Patriots defensive staple didn’t feel the odds were in his favor to compete heavily in 2023, following a shoulder surgery and a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots are two franchises with multiple Super Bowl wins, a rarity in the National Football League. The team’s greatest coaches lists include Bill Belichick and Andy Reid at or near the top, since both have had incredible success. Reid has relished his time in the spotlight, taking time […]

The New England Patriots’ decision to extend DeVante Parker led some to think that they’re slowing down their pursuit of DeAndre Hopkins. Not only does that not appear to be the case, but it also looks like it might have helped them. Parker’s new deal was reported to be a three-year, $33 million contract with […]

For his work with the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick is oftentimes considered the greatest NFL head coach of all time. But Michael Vick doesn’t believe in that narrative. When he looks at NFL history, Vick considers a coach not named Belichick to be the GOAT. Instead, Vick chose current Kansas City Chiefs head coach […]

When Bill Belichick mentioned at his end-of-the-season press conference in January that the New England Patriots had been at the bottom in spending in two of the last three seasons, many thought he was taking a shot at owner Robert Kraft. Kraft dispelled that notion in a recent conversation with the Boston Sports Journal’s Greg […]

Friday’s sports headlines have without a doubt been dominated by the massive developments in NBA free agency. However, there’s still a lot going on in the world of the NFL. One of the captivating storylines that popped up yet again centers around DeAndre Hopkins and his future in the league. As it turns out, the […]

As three more players were suspended by the NFL for gambling on pro football games- and one other was suspended for betting on non-NFL games- New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones joined the chorus of players speaking out against the harsh policy. In the process, Jones raised an interesting point about the NFL’s stance on […]

The New England Patriots are getting down to business on contract extensions. Ja’Whaun Bentley is the latest player to get signed to a deal that will keep him in New England for the foreseeable future. The linebacker and the team have agreed to a two-year, $18.75 million extension with $9 million guaranteed, the NFL Network’s […]

After the New England Patriots signed wide receiver DeVante Parker to a three-year, $33 million contract extension on Wednesday, many fans and pundits wondered if that would affect the team’s interest in star free agent DeAndre Hopkins. The answer: not likely. The Patriots’ Parker contract “will not dampen any optimism” of the team bringing in […]

The New England Patriots have found themselves tied up in quite a few wide receiver rumors over the past few weeks, thanks in large part to the fact that they hosted star free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on a visit after he was released by the Arizona Cardinals. In a sense, many fans were […]

The New England Patriots are making a move at wide receiver, but it isn’t the one that many fans were likely hoping for. DeVante Parker has agreed to a three-year, $33 million extension with the Patriots to remain with the team for the foreseeable future, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday. The contract includes $14 […]

It was a sad day for the American football world on Tuesday night when Ryan Mallett, a quarterback who played for seven years in the NFL, passed away after a drowning incident in Florida. Mallett was only 35 years old, making this tragedy an even more excruciating heartbreak. The entire footballing world, as a result, […]

Tom Brady expressed his pain and grief over the shocking passing of former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett. Brady and Mallett were teammates with the New England Patriots, who drafted the Arkansas football star in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. News of Mallett’s death spread like wildfire on Tuesday. According to reports, he […]

Former Patriots QB Ryan Mallet passed away tragically on Tuesday afternoon in a drowning incident in Florida. There had been reports over the past several weeks of dozens of drownings in the rough seas of the panhandle in double red flag conditions. Mallett and a group of others were caught in a riptide and were […]