Latest loss reveals just how deep Patriots’ problems run
4 years, 4 months ago

Latest loss reveals just how deep Patriots’ problems run

Associated Press  

— The Patriots were hoping the problems that surfaced during their Week 6 loss to Denver were simply an aberration, a momentary setback rooted in the outbreak of coronavirus in their locker room and the lack of practice time that followed. The Patriots’ 27-point home loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday underlined problems on both sides of the ball, from the suddenly declining production of quarterback Cam Newton to a defense that is having trouble stopping both the run and pass. It’s culminated in the Patriots’ first three-game losing streak since Bill Belichick’s first season in New England in 2000 and an increasing number of questions as they turn their attention to a road matchup with AFC East-leading Buffalo. “You’ve got to take pride in this game, take pride in what you do, because if not, this game can be ugly to you like it was,” Patriots center David Andrews said. We just got to get one.” WHAT’S WORKING Despite a few more injuries on Sunday, the Patriots continue to have the least-penalized offensive line in the NFL.

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After lopsided loss, Patriots recognize an offseason roster overhaul is likely
2 months, 3 weeks ago

After lopsided loss, Patriots recognize an offseason roster overhaul is likely

Associated Press  

— Following his team’s latest setback, a season-worst 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo didn’t hold his tongue about what continue to be New England’s most glaring deficiencies. No complementary football, and that’s what you get.” At 3-13 with a game to go, this has been a lost season for New England. That’s in football, …

Patriots’ offseason priorities: A look at the team’s shopping list for free agency
3 months ago

Patriots’ offseason priorities: A look at the team’s shopping list for free agency

New York Times  

The New England Patriots have entered nearly every game this season knowing they were at a talent disadvantage. Free agency doesn’t begin until mid-March, but here’s an early look at the top names to know for the Patriots. LIVE: Jerod Mayo Press Conference 12/24: https://t.co/BU2aIEAPAW — New England Patriots December 24, 2024 Wide receiver Let’s start with perhaps the most …

Jerod Mayo wanted to see progress, but the Patriots are a bad team that’s getting worse
3 months, 1 week ago

Jerod Mayo wanted to see progress, but the Patriots are a bad team that’s getting worse

New York Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — This stadium that once housed one of the greatest plays in New England Patriots history was basically empty by the time coach Jerod Mayo finally took off his headset. Mayo paced the sideline for the last minute, a man left alone and eager to leave after yet another loss that went like so many of his team’s …

NFL Injury Report
3 months, 1 week ago

NFL Injury Report

Associated Press  

NFL Injury Report By The Associated Press NEW YORK The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league : WEEK 15 Sunday BALTIMORE RAVENS at NEW YORK GIANTS — BALTIMORE: DNP: OLB Adisa Isaac, S Sanoussi Kane. FULL: DT DeWayne Carter, WR Keon Coleman, WR Amari Cooper, OL Tylan Grable, TE Dalton Kincaid, LB Matt Milano, TE Quintin …

Pats deal with familiar issues, late-game miscues in loss to Rams
4 months, 1 week ago

Pats deal with familiar issues, late-game miscues in loss to Rams

Associated Press  

Execution was a culprit in multiple key moments of the New England Patriots’ 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. That’s to be determined for a group that had a chance to break through against a Rams team that gave New England several opportunities to win on Sunday. The defense failed to get a sack on Sunday, despite …

The Patriots offensive line is bad … really bad. How can they fix things for 2025?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Patriots offensive line is bad … really bad. How can they fix things for 2025?

New York Times  

As good as Drake Maye has been, it’s hard to evaluate just how good the rookie quarterback has been for the New England Patriots. Tackle Vederian Lowe has probably been the team’s second-best offensive lineman this season, but he’s likely best suited to be a backup. If that only makes the offensive line average while they develop a highly drafted …

Jacoby Brissett, Patriots offense remain historically bad in tough loss to Dolphins
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jacoby Brissett, Patriots offense remain historically bad in tough loss to Dolphins

New York Times  

— Jacoby Brissett almost sounded defeated as he tried to explain how this New England Patriots offense continues to look so inept. But after watching Brissett lead this offense to another miserable defeat, this one a 15-10 setback to a bad Miami Dolphins team playing its third-string quarterback, there’s no longer any hiding from the fact that this Patriots offense …

Patriots C David Andrews expected to have season-ending shoulder surgery
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots C David Andrews expected to have season-ending shoulder surgery

New York Times  

New England Patriots center David Andrews is expected to have shoulder surgery that will end his 2024 season, coach Jerod Mayo said Wednesday. … You wish you had 53 David Andrews.” Jerod Mayo confirmed that David Andrews will require surgery and will likely miss the season. pic.twitter.com/5D6bSbUcsm — Chad Graff October 2, 2024 What this means for the Patriots The …

What I’m seeing from the New England Patriots: An undermanned defense is struggling
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What I’m seeing from the New England Patriots: An undermanned defense is struggling

New York Times  

The walk around a quiet and dejected New England Patriots locker room in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday felt different from the quiet and dejected locker rooms of last season — even if the team’s offensive performance evoked quite a few memories. LIVE: Jerod Mayo Press Conference 9/30: https://t.co/dyUKEgiTg9 — New England Patriots September 30, 2024 The defense is struggling …

Patriots-Jets preview, predictions: What Jacoby Brissett and the offense need to do
6 months, 1 week ago

Patriots-Jets preview, predictions: What Jacoby Brissett and the offense need to do

New York Times  

A New England Patriots season that has already been more functional and watchable than many expected rolls into a rivalry matchup Thursday on short rest for a visit with a former MVP quarterback. Jerod Mayo’s squad is only halfway through this difficult opening four-game stretch with back-to-back road games looming, first at the New York Jets on Thursday night, then …

Wait, why are the Patriots extending so many players from a 4-13 team?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wait, why are the Patriots extending so many players from a 4-13 team?

New York Times  

— A couple of days into training camp, the New England Patriots reached an agreement with safety Jabrill Peppers to lock up the safety who was one of their best players last season. GO DEEPER Christian Barmore diagnosed with blood clots Contract: Four years, $58 million Here’s the truth about a lot of the defensive players on the Patriots: In …

One week into free agency, the Patriots haven’t gotten any better
1 year ago

One week into free agency, the Patriots haven’t gotten any better

New York Times  

In the weeks after Jerod Mayo succeeded Bill Belichick as the coach of the New England Patriots, Mayo made the media rounds, a notable change from his predecessor. We’re ready to burn some cash.” But a week into free agency, the Patriots roster doesn’t look or feel a whole lot different from the one that went 4-13 last season. Last …

Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick
1 year, 3 months ago

Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. The New England Patriots fell to 2-10 following a 6-0 loss Sunday to the Los Angeles Chargers that saw their offensive futility sink to historic levels. It’s been 85 years since a team lost three straight games in which it allowed fewer than 26 points combined. New …

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson injured on hip-drop tackle vs. Chargers: How did players react?
1 year, 3 months ago

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson injured on hip-drop tackle vs. Chargers: How did players react?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the Steelers vs Patriots on Thursday Night Football.New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was ruled out against the Los Angeles Chargers after suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter Sunday. While the NFL is working on clearly defining what a hip-drop tackle is to better officiate it, the league has three elements …

Things go from bad to worse for Patriots, who are at the bottom of the AFC and without their top WR
1 year, 4 months ago

Things go from bad to worse for Patriots, who are at the bottom of the AFC and without their top WR

Associated Press  

— Patriots coach Bill Belichick has said he usually gets a pretty good idea of what kind of football team he has around this time of year. “He’s been in a lot of games, and he knows what it takes to be successful in this league,” tight end Hunter Henry said of his coach. “So you’ve got to rely on …

Patriots look to build on offensive performance with some of NFL’s most generous defenses up next
1 year, 5 months ago

Patriots look to build on offensive performance with some of NFL’s most generous defenses up next

Associated Press  

— The seat under Bill Belichick isn’t as warm as it seemed just a week ago. “We moved the ball, we scored points, we changed field position.” It’s the kind of efficiency that New England will look to continue to cash in on over the next three games. “It just builds confidence and we’ve got to keep it rolling.” The …

Loss to Patriots forces Bills into difficult conversations about slow-starting offense
1 year, 5 months ago

Loss to Patriots forces Bills into difficult conversations about slow-starting offense

New York Times  

— Last weekend against the New York Giants, the Buffalo Bills were asking for a bad loss, but the Giants’ injuries and lack of talent allowed the Bills to steal a victory late. “We’ve got to do our thing and play Buffalo Bills football, and we haven’t done that the last couple of weeks, even though we won last week.” …

Patriots are clear on their issues and will try to avoid the second 0-3 start of Belichick’s tenure
1 year, 6 months ago

Patriots are clear on their issues and will try to avoid the second 0-3 start of Belichick’s tenure

Associated Press  

— It’s not quite time to panic in New England. Their 24-17 loss to Miami dropped them to 0-2, their first such start since 2001 — Belichick’s second season in New England. New England’s ensuing offensive series after Schooler’s block quickly moved to the Miami 22 before a pass by Jones intended for DeVante Parker was intercepted by Xavien Howard. …

Patriots stock report: Risers and fallers from their final preseason game
1 year, 7 months ago

Patriots stock report: Risers and fallers from their final preseason game

New York Times  

At long last, the New England Patriots’ preseason is over. That could change after Friday’s performance, which may have earned him one of the final roster spots — or at least made the case for a job elsewhere. G Chasen Hines The Patriots’ offensive line depth is being seriously tested, and they need players like Hines to make an impression. …

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 …

Matt Light optimistic about New England Patriots' offensive line despite injury concerns
1 year, 7 months ago

Matt Light optimistic about New England Patriots' offensive line despite injury concerns

India Today  

The primary focus on the Patriots' training camp has been directed towards the offensive line. The offensive line of the Patriots will be presented with a fresh challenge in the preseason opener against the Houston Texans scheduled for Thursday night. Ex-Patriots offensive tackle Matt Light appeared on The Greg Hill Show on Thursday morning. Light particularly noted the center, the …

Patriots training camp preview: Why didn’t New England improve its offensive line?
1 year, 8 months ago

Patriots training camp preview: Why didn’t New England improve its offensive line?

New York Times  

Bill Belichick spent most of the offseason making the tweaks and fixes that Patriots fans expected. The Patriots put a lot of eggs in Brown’s basket, banking on a bounce-back performance after last season’s position change to left tackle went poorly. Pair that version of Brown with an interior offensive line that’s in good shape and this could be a …

Defense steps up as Patriots get back in playoff position
2 years, 3 months ago

Defense steps up as Patriots get back in playoff position

Associated Press  

The Patriots’ 27-13 win over the Cardinals on Monday night will be remembered most for the injury to Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray. But the Patriots walked off the field Monday feeling encouraged by a defense that showed signs it can carry the team over those final four games, if need be, buoyed by the career-best production of Matt Judon, the …

How Patriots earned ugly win over Cardinals; Kyler Murray injury ‘doesn’t look good’
2 years, 3 months ago

How Patriots earned ugly win over Cardinals; Kyler Murray injury ‘doesn’t look good’

New York Times  

The New England Patriots took down the Arizona Cardinals 27-13 at State Farm Stadium on Monday night. — Graff Patriots’ offensive injuries piling up The Patriots’ screen-obsessed offense is going to need some good news on the injury front this week as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive. — Graff GO DEEPER How the Patriots notched a much-needed …

Execution, not creativity the priority for Patriots offense
2 years, 3 months ago

Execution, not creativity the priority for Patriots offense

Associated Press  

— If the Patriots are going to fix their ongoing issues on offense, they will have to start by perfecting the things they’ve been struggling to do consistently over their first 12 games. “Which includes the offensive staff, it includes me, it includes whatever the whole process is.” That process clearly isn’t progressing as fast as his players would like. …

Despite being back at .500, Patriots have issues to fix
2 years, 4 months ago

Despite being back at .500, Patriots have issues to fix

Associated Press  

— New England’s win over the New York Jets was much needed. They had explosive plays and every time they had an explosive play, that’s when they scored, so we’ve got to tighten up on that.” WHAT’S WORKING Belichick often says the biggest jump in a player’s development occurs between his first and second seasons. He had 71 of the …

Secondary issues on display in Patriots’ OT loss to Cowboys
3 years, 5 months ago

Secondary issues on display in Patriots’ OT loss to Cowboys

Associated Press  

— The Patriots spent heavily this offseason hoping to patch the holes of a team that finished 7-9 in 2020 and on the outside of the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Sunday’s 35-29 overtime loss to the Cowboys was rife with many of the same issues that have plagued the Patriots throughout this season, from costly turnovers to …

Patriots make needed progress in comeback win over Texans
3 years, 5 months ago

Patriots make needed progress in comeback win over Texans

Associated Press  

— The Patriots needed a late-game rally to avert a loss at Houston on Sunday. After four games in which the Patriots struggled to score touchdowns in the red zone, rookie Mac Jones was spot-on when his team needed him in the fourth quarter against the Texans in New England’s 25-22 win. The Patriots also moved the ball much better …

Patriots RB depth chart taking shape after Michel trade
3 years, 7 months ago

Patriots RB depth chart taking shape after Michel trade

Associated Press  

— Questions and more questions. He’s taking control of the huddle and just trying to do the best he can, just making sure everybody is on the same page so we can go out there and execute not just for one period, but throughout the entire practice.” JUDGE’S WAY Giants coach Joe Judge was adamant earlier this week that he …

David Andrews returns to New England. The Patriots offensive line will be stacked again
4 years ago

David Andrews returns to New England. The Patriots offensive line will be stacked again

New York Times  

In a surprising turn of events, the New England Patriots have agreed to a deal with center David Andrews on a four-year contract, according to a source. Julian Edelman even wrote a farewell to Andrews on Instagram earlier in the day, “Pleasure sharing the field with ya big man!” How he fits Insert Andrews right back into the starting center …

Patriots’ plan for a successful offseason: The 10 things that must go right
4 years ago

Patriots’ plan for a successful offseason: The 10 things that must go right

New York Times  

The New England Patriots, facing a rebuild with plenty of moves on the docket, need a lot of things to go their way this offseason if they have designs on ending their one-year playoff drought. These acquisitions don’t have to be marquee, top-money free agents — although a couple of those would help — as much as the Pats need …

Adding to offense tops Pats’ priorities entering free agency
4 years ago

Adding to offense tops Pats’ priorities entering free agency

Associated Press  

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: RB James White, C David Andrews, LG Joe Thuney, RB Rex Burkhead, QB Brian Hoyer, WR Damiere Byrd, K Nick Folk, DL Lawrence Guy, CB Jason McCourty, DT Adam Butler, CB Justin Bethel, FS Terrence Brooks, LB Shilique Calhoun, LB Brandon Copeland, LB John Simon, DT Carl Davis, FS Cody Davis, OL Jermaine Eluemunor, …

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 …

Spotlight on offense as defense continues to carry Patriots
5 years, 5 months ago

Spotlight on offense as defense continues to carry Patriots

Associated Press  

— Last season, offense helped the Patriots recover from a 1-2 start while their defense steadily improved throughout the year. So far in 2019, it’s been the defense that’s carried New England to a 4-0 start amid injuries to the offensive line and a run game that has suffered as a result. “We didn’t, so that’s just the way it …

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