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The New England Patriots must improve in all facets of the game to become a playoff team in 2023. Mac Jones is the likely starter at quarterback according to the team’s post-draft depth chart, but a ton of work needs to be done. Bill Belichick’s coaching staff includes special teams coach Cam Achord. Last season, […]

One of the main narratives to come out of New England Patriots training camp so far is the possible idea that there’s a quarterback competition between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. After Bill Belichick and Mac Jones gave their takes on the situation in recent days, offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien got his turn to share […]

Jack Jones made his first public comments since his arrest on gun charges in June at a brief press conference following the New England Patriots’ practice inside Gillette Stadium on Friday night. As questions about Jones’ NFL future remain unanswered so far, the cornerback is focused more so on his performance on the field to […]

Jack Jones found himself in an unusual situation at the New England Patriots’ training camp practice on Thursday. The second-year cornerback left Thursday’s session after breaking up a pass to Kendrick Bourne in an 11-on-11 drill, reportedly looking upset as he went away with Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers who placed his arm around him while […]

NFL training camp is underway. That can mean only one thing: that the NFL regular season is finally almost here! Starters are sharpening their iron to get ready for the regular season. Backups are competing for starting spots. Fringe guys are competing for roster spots. A lot is happening, and a lot of players are […]

An unexpected storyline of New England Patriots training camp so far is the possible quarterback competition between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. Bill Belichick has refused to say Jones is the starting quarterback when asked so far over the offseason and even in the first week-plus of camp. After how the 2022 season went, there […]

Mac Jones was at the forefront of the New England Patriots’ efforts to lure in Ezekiel Elliott when the running back was in the area recently for a visit. Or at least that’s what it looked like from the outside. Jones was pictured with Elliott at a restaurant in Boston’s Seaport district on Saturday shortly […]

The New England Patriots are considered one of the top contenders to trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. However, how much are the Patriots willing to give up to acquire Taylor? What will the reluctant Colts demand in return? The Patriots have emerged as one of the favorites despite already having running back […]

Rhamondre Stevenson had a busy and active 2022 season for the New England Patriots. So far, his training camp in 2023 has been the opposite of that. The Patriots running back has reportedly been quiet during practices so far, not seeing much action during team drills and even working out on the lower field, where […]

Robert Kraft is once again a semifinalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This time around, though, he’s getting support from a major player. Tom Brady made the case for the New England Patriots owner to be inducted just over a week after he was picked as one of the 12 semifinalists […]

The New England Patriots have a big season ahead of them after failing to meet expectations last year. They signed free agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in NFL free agency, and he is already saying that the Patriots could more than exceed expectations in 2023, reports NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. From Inside Training Camp: new […]

The NFL season is drawing closer, and teams are ramping up their preparation for the season. Practices in pads, full scrimmages, all the works. The New England Patriots are no different, with the team looking to redeem themselves after the 2022 season. With all of that in mind, Bill Belichick was asked an important question… […]

If there’s a quarterback competition between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick certainly isn’t saying anything about it. A day after telling Sirius XM’s NFL Radio that both quarterbacks will get “a chance to compete,” the Patriots coach was pressed during his press conference on Tuesday if there is […]

Jalen Hurd’s tenure with the New England Patriots is over not long after it started. The wide receiver was placed on the reserve/retirement list on Tuesday, likely signaling the end of his football career. Hurd joined the Patriots on July 24, just one day ahead of New England’s report date for training camp. He got […]

Matthew Slater, son of Jackson State legend and Pro Football Hall Of Famer Jackie Slater, weighed in on the lack of HBCU players picked in the 2023 NFL draft at Tuesday’s practice. Asked about his team selecting Jackson State alum Isaiah Bolden, the New England Patriots veteran expressed optimism about HBCUs beginning to get more […]

The New England Patriots have had an encouraging start to training camp this year, but there’s no doubt that they are currently the worst team in the AFC East. The Pats have been looking for ways to add to their roster throughout the start of camp, and after whiffing on DeAndre Hopkins, they have turned […]

The New England Patriots can breathe a sigh of relief for one of their starting offensive lineman, Cole Strange. The injury Strange suffered at Monday’s training camp practice is “not serious,” according to The Boston Globe’s Christopher Price. Strange reportedly was limping after his leg got caught up during an individual blocking drill, causing him […]

NFL training camp season is in full swing and Jackson State alumnus Isaiah Bolden is already making his presence felt. New England Patriots DB Isaiah Bolden was active this weekend at training camp and recorded a pass breakup. QUChronicle sports editor Ethan Hurwitz, who was in attendance at Patriots training camp on July 28th tweeted, “Big […]

The New England Patriots hosted Ezekiel Elliott on Saturday, but if you’re looking for any updates on the signing from Bill Belichick, don’t expect any. The Patriots head coach answered a question about the team’s interest in the Pro Bowl running back in his usual form on Sunday. “Yeah, again, I’ll pass on the guys […]

The New England Patriots don’t have an easy path to the top of the AFC East, but there’s reason for optimism in Foxborough going into the 2023 NFL season.  The Patriots made multiple roster moves this offseason to address a struggling offense, including the hiring of Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator and the signing of […]

Just a day after it was reported that the New England Patriots brought in RB Ezekiel Elliott for a visit, he’s expected to meet with another AFC East team — the New York Jets. “Zeke Elliott and the Patriots discussed contract parameters, and there’s mutual interest, per sources,” wrote The Athletic’s Jeff Howe on Saturday. […]

The Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl in 2022 behind the golden right arm of Matthew Stafford and the incredible route running of Cooper Kupp, among other star players. Sony Michel, the former Georgia Bulldog and first round pick, was also on the team’s roster at the time. The star receiver Kupp is back […]

Don’t get your hopes up, New England Patriots fans. As the 2023 season dawns, free agent running back Dalvin Cook seems to only have eyes for the New York Jets. Refuting rumors of a possible meeting with New England, Cook clarified that his only remaining scheduled visit is with the rebuilt Jets, who—on-paper, at least—fit […]

The New England Patriots haven’t been shy in their desire to add more playmaking talent to their offense with training camp getting underway. The Patriots were interested in wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and have since turned their attention to Dalvin Cook and Leonard Fournette. You can add another running back to their wish list now […]

The Buffalo Bills hosted wide receiver N’Keal Harry, a former first round pick of rival New England Patriots. The fifth-year receiver is looking to find his third team after previously playing for the Patriots and the Chicago Bears. The Bills have given Harry a workout for their team, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Buffalo hosts […]

The New England Patriots appear to be seeking some help behind Rhamondre Stevenson. In the last week, the team has hosted Leonard Fournette and Darrell Henderson Jr. for workouts. On top of that, they’re also hoping to bring in Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook in for a visit sometime next week following his trip […]

Matthew Judon’s limited action in practice so far has been one of the top storylines out of New England Patriots training camp. The Pro Bowl edge rusher has mostly worked off to the side and on the lower field, where injured players typically workout during practice, even though he isn’t on the physically unable to […]

The New England Patriots’ largest addition (at least by size) this offseason wasn’t one made to the roster or to the coaching staff. Rather, it was the installation of the new video board at Gillette Stadium. The new screen is 370 feet wide and 60 feet high as it stretches all the way across the […]

New England Patriots star Matthew Judon isn’t on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, but his participation so far in training camp has been limited as he has worked out the lower field among the injured players. As some might be concerned about Judon’s situation, Bill Belichick gave a little bit of clarity, but […]

As the highly anticipated 2023 NFL season draws near, fantasy football enthusiasts are gearing up to make their picks and assemble winning teams. One player generating a whirlwind of buzz in the fantasy football community is Rhamondre Stevenson, the New England Patriots electrifying running back. After a sensational breakout season in 2022, and with Damien […]

32 teams have hit the ground running with NFL training camps starting this week. Very shortly, all of these teams will reaffirm what their strengths are and find out what their weaknesses are. With that being said, there are still several veteran running backs on the free agent market, and Kareem Hunt is one of […]

As Mac Jones was a bit open about his relationship with Bill Belichick on Wednesday, the head coach was in usual form when asked about how things stand between him and his quarterback. The New England Patriots coach opted to keep things close to the vest when he was asked his thoughts on Jones saying […]

The New England Patriots’ interest in Dalvin Cook continues to grow, and it appears they might be taking the next step in the recruiting process. Cook is in discussions with the Patriots to set up a possible visit to New England, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Thursday. The report comes on the heels of news breaking […]

Some unexpected questions about Mac Jones’ future with the New England Patriots emerged over the offseason as rumors trickled out that his relationship with Bill Belichick soured during the 2022 season. Following the Patriots’ first training camp practice on Wednesday, Jones shut down any idea that there’s any turmoil between the two entering the season. […]

The New England Patriots aren’t closing the door on possibly making a big signing after losing out on DeAndre Hopkins. Patriots director of player personnel Matt Groh indicated that the team could be exploring potentially signing Dalvin Cook. “We explore as many options as we can. Dalvin’s another player,” Groh said in a press conference […]

Entering his third season in the NFL, quarterback Mac Jones is expected to turn both his career and the New England Patriots franchise around. As Jones and the Patriots look to put last season behind them, two well respected New England veterans think their team has the right quarterback in place. While Jones led the […]

The last three seasons for the New England Patriots haven’t been the sweetest. Their longest-tenured player admitted as much on Tuesday. Matthew Slater said Tuesday that the team was “not pleased” with how the 2022 season went as they went 8-9 and missed the playoffs in the final game of the season. In fact, it […]

NFL training camps are finally here and the regular season will be underway in just a few short weeks. Despite that, there are still a handful of free agents out there that could be solid contributors to a team, and one such player is running back Leonard Fournette. The No. 4 overall pick in 2017, […]

The older brother of former New England Patriots star tight end Aaron Hernandez has caught the attention of authorities again. Dennis “D.J.” Hernandez has reportedly been arrested over fears that he was planning school shootings at the University of Connecticut and Brown University, per documents from the Bristol Police Department that have been obtained by […]