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Take it from former New England Patriots running back James White: head coach Bill Belichick is a big fan of Ezekiel Elliott. White feels Elliott will become a huge asset in New England’s running game. He also revealed Belichick has also been a fan of Elliott since the latter’s days with the Dallas Cowboys, per […]

Malik Cunningham of the Patriots is an unexpected success story so far in training camp and the preseason. The former Louisville Cardinals signal caller had a slew of brilliant moments and seasons in college but was not drafted in 2023. Now an undrafted quarterback in the Patriots’ offensive system, Cunningham has impressed in the early […]

On a night where there weren’t many sparks for the New England Patriots, undrafted rookie Malik Cunningham provided a big one in the 20-9 preseason-opening loss to the Houston Texans. Cunningham played both wide receiver and quarterback. While he didn’t record a target during his snaps at receiver, Cunningham dazzled in the lone drive he […]

The Houston Texans and their fans had been waiting for CJ Stroud to take the field for quite some time. The Ohio State rookie was selected with the number two overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Stroud received a ringing leadership endorsement from a Texans teammate recently. Stroud led the team into a showdown […]

The New England Patriots’ unofficial quarterback competition has an unofficial winner entering the first preseason game. Mac Jones is listed as the Patriots’ top quarterback on the first version of their unofficial depth chart, which was recently posted on the team’s website. Bailey Zappe holds the No. 2 spot while Trace McSorley is the third-string […]

Trey Flowers is back to where it all started. The veteran defender is playing under Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots again after signing a contract with the team that drafted him in 2015. However, Flowers can’t head straight to the field for practice just yet, as he was placed on the Physically unable […]

Matthew Judon is back practicing as a full participant at New England Patriots training camp after he reportedly received a pay bump for the 2023 season. Prior to Sunday, the Pro Bowl edge rusher was at practice, but was a limited participant as he mostly worked out on the lower field, where players do conditioning […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster rose to nationwide fame early in his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, learning under the tutelage Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Tomlin. He won his first ring with the Kansas City Chiefs last season, revitalizing his reputation while thriving in Andy Reid’s vaunted passing attack. Smith-Schuster’s stellar 2022 campaign earned him a payday in […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ 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 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 […]

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 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 […]

When the New England Patriots take the field for the first practice of training camp on Wednesday, they expect all of their healthy players to be out there – including Jack Jones. Patriots coach Bill Belichick confirmed Tuesday that Jones will be practicing with the rest of the team. ”Jack will be out there,” Belichick […]

It’s almost that time of year again, as the return of football is nearly here with the 2023 NFL season. Training camps are kicking off this week, the preseason gets underway soon and the regular season will be here before we know it. It’s shaping up to be another great season of football, and we […]

ProFootballTalk is releasing their NFL head coach rankings, and a surprise at the top will shock Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots fans. Mike Tomlin has jumped Bill Belichick to claim the No. 2 spot on the list, as Belichick took the No. 3 spot on the PFT countdown, reports Steeler Nation’s Bob Quinn. Steelers […]

A strong head coach sets the foundation for any successful NFL team. While it’s the offense and defense making the plays, the head coach must call the shots. If a coach doesn’t have their team prepared, it’s hard to make it far in the playoffs. Still, some coaches find themselves in a bit of a […]

The New England Patriots are coming off of a season with some silver linings but mostly disappointment. The team’s projected depth chart for 2023 lists returning starter Mac Jones and a host of passing game targets including new addition JuJu Smith-Schuster. New England just lost out on DeAndre Hopkins. While former stars Randy Moss and […]

Asante Samuel has officially crossed out New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s name from his list of GOATs. When it comes to the conversation of Belichick as the greatest coach in NFL history, Samuel didn’t mince words with CBS Sports’ Bryant McFadden on Monday. Is Bill Belichick the best coach in NFL history? “ABSOLUTELY […]

The last few seasons for the New England Patriots haven’t gone too well, and it could lead to Bill Belichick’s departure in the near future. In an interview with “The Rich Eisen Show,” longtime Patriots insider Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports indicated that Belichick’s seat has been warm for years now and has only […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

With Money in the Bank right around the corner, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch stopped by ESPN’s First Take to talk wrestling, London, and, most importantly of all, which sports figures they would make into WWE heels if they somehow wrestled the book away from Paul “Triple H” Levesque… or Vince McMahon, depending on the […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]