Patriots Week 4 Notebook: Costly Turnovers, A Nearly Perfect Defensive Game Plan, And Mac Jones Is Here To Stay
Tom Brady brought rain from the skies and tears from the hearts Sunday night. New England welcomed Brady back with open arms as he fired his notorious pregame fist pump. From then on, it became strictly business from both ends. The Patriots opened the gates with an emphasis on pushing the tempo. This week’s essentials […]
Patriots: Week 4 Essentials vs. Buccaneers And Tom Brady
There are few who believe the New England Patriots have any chance of spoiling Tom Brady’s return to Foxboro. The Buccaneers feature a barrage of talent at almost every position. The team recently acquired cornerback Richard Sherman, further adding to their arsenal of skill players. Tom Brady continues to defy the odds at age 44; […]
Patriots Week 3 Notebook: Tight Ends Struggle, Mac Jones On The Ground, and More Penalties
The Patriots have looked like a bad football team in the first three weeks of the season. What exactly does “bad” mean though? It means New England has not shown the consistency to play all three phases of the game of football. When the offense plays well, the defense struggles, when the offense struggles, the […]
Patriots: Week 3 Essentials vs. Saints
Although a 25-6 victory over the New York Jets appears to be great on paper, there were a lot of holes beneath the scoreboard. The reality of this New England Patriots team is that they are a work in progress. Especially offensively, the Patriots are very new. Jakobi Meyers, Damien Harris, and four offensive lineman […]
Patriots Week 2 Notebook: Spreading the Ball Around, More Red-Zone Woes, Josh Uche Impresses
Media outlets all over Boston were asking, is this week a must-win game for the New England Patriots? Whether is was a must-win or not, the Patriots made Zach Wilson see ghosts, en route to a 25-6 win over the Jets. Although the game was mainly lopsided, the Patriots left a lot to be desired […]
Patriots: Week 2 Essentials vs. Jets
The Patriots quite literally fumbled their road to victory against the Miami Dolphins last week. While New England gained more yards, first downs, and time of possession over Miami, penalties and turnovers decided the game. A very “un-Patriot” like game in Foxboro, especially to open the season. A Bill Belichick-coached team often features discipline, efficiency, […]
Patriots Week 1 Notebook: Turnovers, Penalties, and Red-Zone Inefficiency
Beyond the uninspiring backwards pass, followed by an up-tempo Tua TD drive, the Patriots controlled most of this game. The defense forced three straight punts after giving up the opening score as Mac Jones caught more rhythm with each drive. The Patriots won the third down battle, going 11-for-16 to Miami’s 4-for-11. The Patriots also […]
5 Bold Patriots Predictions For 2021 Season
The Patriots begin their season Sunday at Gillette Stadium, as they take on the Dolphins at 4:25 p.m. EST. Here is five bold predictions for this season: 1. Damien Harris Ranks Top 5 in Rushing Yards Last season, Harris rushed for 691 yards in 10 games. Over a 16-game season, Harris would have rushed for […]
David Patten, Former Patriots WR and 3-Time Super Bowl Champion Passes Away in Motorcycle Crash at 47
David Patten played for the New England Patriots for four seasons during his 12-year career. Moreover, Patten recorded at least 700 receiving yards in three of his four seasons and went on to win two Super Bowls with the team. Undrafted out of Western Carolina, Patten played an essential role in New England’s first dynasty, […]
Patriots: Practice Squad Released, N’Keal Harry Injury Update
The Patriots have signed the following players to their practice squad after roster cuts were made: OLB Tashawn Bower DB Myles Bryant C James Ferentz K Nick Folk QB Brian Hoyer TE Matt LaCosse DT Bill Murray WR Tre Nixon G Alex Redmond CB D’Angelo Ross G/OT Will Sherman WR Kristian Wilkerson Jahlan Tavai QB […]