Belichick mum on QB decision as other roster decisions loom
3 years, 7 months ago

Belichick mum on QB decision as other roster decisions loom

Associated Press  

— Bill Belichick still isn’t saying whether Cam Newton or rookie Mac Jones will be his Week 1 starter at quarterback. But that’s just one of several intriguing decisions the Patriots coach must make before Tuesday’s 53-man roster cutdown. Newton started each of New England’s three preseason games, but also missed five days of practice leading into Sunday’s exhibition finale after a “misunderstanding” of NFL COVID-19 protocols. Here are some other things to watch heading into Tuesday’s roster cutdown: GILMORE’S STATUS Cornerback Stephon Gilmore entered the preseason looking like a possible holdout.

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Patriots’ coaches enter bye week confident Drake Maye can be a franchise quarterback
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots’ coaches enter bye week confident Drake Maye can be a franchise quarterback

Associated Press  

— Drake Maye’s arrival in New England coincided with a wholesale reset for the Patriots franchise following the departure of coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones this past offseason. “I’m just trying to take it one day at a time, one game at a time,” Maye said this week. “Hopefully, the work that we’re putting in and the product …

Patriots will go with first-round draft pick Drake Maye and bench QB Jacoby Brissett, AP source says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots will go with first-round draft pick Drake Maye and bench QB Jacoby Brissett, AP source says

Associated Press  

— The New England Patriots are planning to give first-round draft pick Drake Maye his first pro start in the hopes of ending a four-game losing streak under veteran journeyman quarterback Jacoby Brissett, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. They have tried veterans like Cam Newton and draft picks like Mac Jones but have appeared …

Another poor passing day for the Patriots leads to more questions about when Drake Maye will start
6 months ago

Another poor passing day for the Patriots leads to more questions about when Drake Maye will start

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The passing game for the New England Patriots has yet to get off the ground this season behind veteran Jacoby Brissett. Brissett failed to reach 200 yards passing for a fourth straight game, threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown, lost a fumble and took six sacks in a 30-13 loss to the San …

Jacoby Brissett is selected Patriots starting quarterback for Week 1 against Cincinnati
7 months ago

Jacoby Brissett is selected Patriots starting quarterback for Week 1 against Cincinnati

Associated Press  

— Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is putting the keys to his offense in the hands of the veteran quarterback on his roster over the franchise’s potential quarterback of the future. Mayo selected Jacoby Brissett as the starting quarterback for New England’s season opener at Cincinnati, one of the biggest decisions of the rookie head coach’s tenure. “I’m grateful for this …

Pats set to begin anew under coach Jerod Mayo, a new QB and rebuilt roster in 2024
7 months ago

Pats set to begin anew under coach Jerod Mayo, a new QB and rebuilt roster in 2024

Associated Press  

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS EXPECTATIONS: The Patriots begin a new era in 2024 after parting ways with former coach Bill Belichick after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl titles. Factoring in injuries to starters such as receiver Kendrick Bourne, tight end Hunter Henry and left guard Cole Strange will likely prevent New England from getting anywhere close to the postseason in …

Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett? Patriots hope to pick starter by Monday night
7 months, 1 week ago

Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett? Patriots hope to pick starter by Monday night

New York Times  

— The Patriots hope to decide by Monday night who will be their starting quarterback, about 24 hours after their preseason finale in Washington, coach Jerod Mayo said. At the outset of training camp, Mayo and Patriots coaches made it clear that Jacoby Brissett was the team’s starter. After being at every practice this camp, the guess is that it’s …

New England Patriots stock report: Who’s rising and who’s falling after the first week?
8 months ago

New England Patriots stock report: Who’s rising and who’s falling after the first week?

New York Times  

The New England Patriots are more than a week into training camp, and though big-picture topics are being widely discussed on talk radio, the first week also offers a check-in point for the roster. Let’s take stock of which Patriots players are rising and falling on the depth chart after the first six practices. GO DEEPER One day following QB …

Jacoby Brissett knows his role with the Patriots is different than most starting QBs’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jacoby Brissett knows his role with the Patriots is different than most starting QBs’

New York Times  

— Before stepping foot back into Gillette Stadium, now as a 31-year-old with eight years of NFL experience under his belt, Jacoby Brissett thought back to his first few weeks with the New England Patriots in 2016. “I was giddy to learn,” Brissett said Thursday in his first public remarks since signing a one-year contract to return to New England. …

Patriots select quarterback Drake Maye with No. 3 pick in NFL draft
11 months ago

Patriots select quarterback Drake Maye with No. 3 pick in NFL draft

Associated Press  

Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 NFL draft. Maye becomes the second quarterback taken in the first round by New England since 2021 and will be its latest attempt to find a franchise quarterback following Tom Brady’s departure after the 2019 season. Maye’s character stood out throughout the draft process,” Wolf said. He’s a 21-year-old kid, but he’s very …

Belichick refuses to shed light on starting QB decision for Patriots
1 year, 4 months ago

Belichick refuses to shed light on starting QB decision for Patriots

Associated Press  

Patriots coach Bill Belichick declined to reveal his starting quarterback when talking to reporters Tuesday morning, repeating only that all of his players should be prepared when New England comes out of its off week to face the New York Giants on Sunday. “I’ve told all the players the same thing: Be ready to go,” Belichick said. Asked if he …

Time is running out for 2-7 Patriots to salvage worst start to season since Tom Brady’s departure
1 year, 4 months ago

Time is running out for 2-7 Patriots to salvage worst start to season since Tom Brady’s departure

Associated Press  

— This season was supposed to be a course correction for the New England Patriots. Instead, at 2-7 at the halfway point following a loss to Washington, the Patriots appear the furthest they’ve been from relevancy since Brady left following the 2019 season. And as coach Bill Belichick slogs through his worst start to a season in New England since …

Bill Belichick’s future, Malik Cunningham’s usage and the Patriots’ struggling O-line
1 year, 5 months ago

Bill Belichick’s future, Malik Cunningham’s usage and the Patriots’ struggling O-line

New York Times  

Out of sight of all the cameras, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick met Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels by the Pats’ team buses at Allegiant Stadium to catch up after New England’s 21-17 loss Sunday. GO DEEPER The Patriots tried to start over — but they're still the same old struggling team LIVE: Bill Belichick Press Conference 10/16: …

Patriots stock report: Kendrick Bourne, J.J. Taylor on the rise after Packers game
1 year, 7 months ago

Patriots stock report: Kendrick Bourne, J.J. Taylor on the rise after Packers game

New York Times  

The New England Patriots returned home Sunday, opting to head back instead of participating in the previously planned joint practices with the Titans in Tennessee. The decision came after Isaiah Bolden’s frightening injury that concluded Saturday night’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. The Patriots plan to practice Tuesday and Wednesday this week, a final chance for players to …

Pats’ Jack Jones will be on the field despite facing pending gun charge as training camp opens
1 year, 8 months ago

Pats’ Jack Jones will be on the field despite facing pending gun charge as training camp opens

Associated Press  

— The New England Patriots haven’t had much to smile about over the past few seasons, following up a Super Bowl 53 win with four seasons that featured a pair of first-round playoff exits and two seasons that ended with them outside of the postseason completely. “Those of us who’ve been here, we have not enjoyed these last couple of …

Patriots cut Cam Newton, clearing way for Mac Jones to start
3 years, 7 months ago

Patriots cut Cam Newton, clearing way for Mac Jones to start

Associated Press  

— The Mac Jones era in New England has begun. The Patriots released Cam Newton on Tuesday, clearing the way for the rookie to open the season as New England’s quarterback. “I hope he gets another opportunity to land on his feet.” Newton started each of New England’s three preseason games, but he also missed five days of practice leading …

Cam Newton and Matt Judon up, N’Keal Harry among those down: Patriots risers and fallers
3 years, 7 months ago

Cam Newton and Matt Judon up, N’Keal Harry among those down: Patriots risers and fallers

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA – A look at the Patriots’ risers and fallers after two joint practices and a 35-0 preseason victory against the Eagles. Even though head coach Bill Belichick hasn’t informed the Patriots who will start Week 1 against the Dolphins, the evidence is in plain sight that it’ll be Newton. It’s possible the roller-coaster summer continues into next week when …

Patriots’ Newton knows he has much to prove this season
3 years, 9 months ago

Patriots’ Newton knows he has much to prove this season

Associated Press  

— Call it a mantra. Newton didn’t reach terms on his original one-year deal with New England until late June last year, missing much of an offseason program that was truncated even more because of COVID-19 and teams having limited access to their facilities. So he’s just all-around a great teammate.” Coach Bill Belichick said before the draft that Newton …

Belichick: Newton not practicing, but fine after hand injury
3 years, 9 months ago

Belichick: Newton not practicing, but fine after hand injury

Associated Press  

— Cam Newton hasn’t practiced since injuring his throwing hand during voluntary workouts last week. Coach Bill Belichick expects New England’s incumbent starting quarterback to be fine. His absence left New England with three quarterbacks — Jarrett Stidham, rookie Mac Jones and Brian Hoyer — for Thursday’s session. Despite using the 15th overall draft pick in April to add former …

AP source: Patriots completing 1-year deal to re-sign Newton
4 years ago

AP source: Patriots completing 1-year deal to re-sign Newton

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The New England Patriots are completing an agreement to re-sign free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The one-year deal is worth close to $14 million, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because new signings can’t be announced until the league year begins Wednesday. New England could …

Patriots focus on offensive adjustments with 49ers up next
4 years, 5 months ago

Patriots focus on offensive adjustments with 49ers up next

Associated Press  

— Following a promising start, the Patriots offense is trudging through its first rough patch of 2020 under quarterback Cam Newton. The Patriots had their worst offensive performance of the season during last week’s 18-12 loss to Denver, producing a season-low 288 yards. “Hopefully, we’ll get a full dose of it this week.” After ranking as high as eighth in …

Patriots have much to fix with Newton’s status up in the air
4 years, 5 months ago

Patriots have much to fix with Newton’s status up in the air

Associated Press  

— The Patriots anticipated having some offensive limitations without starting quarterback Cam Newton in the lineup against the defending champion Chiefs. In addition to Newton’s positive test, practice squad defensive tackle Bill Murray was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list Tuesday. WHAT’S WORKING Though the Chiefs found some traction in the second half, the Patriots’ defense was able to get …

QB quest new for Patriots, but familiar for AFC East foes
4 years, 11 months ago

QB quest new for Patriots, but familiar for AFC East foes

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Welcome to the club, Patriots. Maybe it’ll be 34-year-old veteran Brian Hoyer, who signed a one-year deal with New England — after serving as Brady’s backup during two previous stints in Foxboro. Since Brady took over for an injured Drew Bledsoe and made his first start on Sept. 30, 2001 — a 44-13 win over Peyton Manning …

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