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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 […]

Unfortunate events like Ryan Mallett’s death can bring a whole community together. The 35-year-old quarterback for Arkansas football, New England Patriots, Houston Texans, and Baltimore Ravens died in a horrific drowning accident. Teammates, the likes of JJ Watt, Julian Edelman, and James White came together to express their condolences to the family. Patriots and Texans […]

Tragedy has struck the world of football, as it’s been reported that former Arkansas football star and ex-NFL quarterback Ryan Mallet has died in Florida due to drowning, per Luke Matheson of Deltaplex News. “Deltaplex News has confirmed through multiple sources that White Hall head football coach and former Arkansas Razorback quarterback Ryan Mallett has […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has one clear goal in mind in order to feel fully satisfied. As Kraft helped host Fanatics’ “Merch Madness: Fan Gear Giveaway” event on Tuesday, the six-time Super Bowl winner shared his excitement for the upcoming season while speaking to reporters. Fanatics CEO Mike Rubin interrupted Kraft as he […]

Julian Edelman is taking umbrage to a claim that one of his iconic New England Patriots teammates would constantly act sloppy during his playing days. Former Patriots defensive end Jake Bequette recently said in an interview that Rob Gronkowski would “stay up till 3 or 4 in the morning” and “would, like, stagger in to […]

Former New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski sure loves parties. Also known for his fun-loving ways, Gronkowski was said to be so much of a party animal that he used to pass out on the training tables after staying up until the morning, former New England defensive end Jake Bequette said on Prime […]

4-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook is a high-profile free agent that many speculate the New England Patriots will try to sign this offseason, but former NFL running back James White doesn’t see it that way. In fact, drawing on his experience with the Patriots and familiarity with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, the […]

After an 8-9 season defined by befuddling coaching decisions and illogical mishaps, it is easy to overlook the fact that the New England Patriots were just one win away from reaching the postseason for the second consecutive year. Of course, that did little to make them a compelling franchise or consistent national talking point. Signing […]

Former New England Patriots superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski developed a reputation during his playing days as being quite a roisterer. However, despite this descriptor, even he seemed to have his rules about separating business from pleasure. At least, that’s what fellow former Patriot Julian Edelman suggests, as he recently came to the defense of […]

The Minnesota Vikings are moving on from running back Dalvin Cook, and he’s already receiving plenty of interest in NFL free agency. Cook has been linked to teams such as the Miami Dolphins. However, his recent social media activity will get fans of the New England Patriots excited. Cook reportedly retweeted a clip from the […]

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones faced a lot of scrutiny for how he played and acted in the second season of his NFL career. Kirk Herbsreit won’t stand for it. The ESPN college football analyst and Amazon “Thursday Night Football” color commentator slammed those who criticized Jones for his performance in 2022, saying the […]

Bill Belichick has often stated that he’s coached the greatest offensive player and the greatest defensive player of all time. He believes he’s coached the best special teams player in the history of the NFL, too. In an interview with The 33rd Team, the New England Patriots head coach spoke about all the great players […]

The New England Patriots’ Super Bowl victory in 2001 surprised many. Their head coach also seemed a bit surprised by their feat, too. Bill Belichick said the Patriots’ Super Bowl XXXVI victory was ahead of the plan he set when he became the team’s coach in 2000, he revealed during an interview with The 33rd […]

When the New England Patriots selected Christian Gonzalez with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, many thought they pulled off the steal of the draft. But even after the Patriots made the selection, there wasn’t a guarantee that Gonzalez would earn a starting spot. Jonathan Jones had a strong season in […]

The DeAndre Hopkins saga continues after his visits with the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots. ESPN’s Dianna Russini reports that the three-time first-team All-Pro is taking his time to make a decision on his next team. “Hopkins is going over some of the offers from both of those teams, the Titans and the Patriots,” […]

Former New England Patriots linebacker Willie McGinest faces a lawsuit for punching a man at a 24 Hour Fitness. McGinest allegedly overheard Andrew Cortez arguing about a weight with another person at the California gym in 2021, per TMZ. An altercation broke out, and “three other men jumped in and proceeded to strike [Cortez] in […]

Tom Brady had many great moments in his 23 seasons in the NFL. There was one moment that made him particularly great, according to Tedy Bruschi. The former New England Patriots linebacker noticed that Brady stood out from the rest during one of their Super Bowl wins, but it wasn’t their first one. “The first […]