Patriots enter NFL draft holding 11 picks to address needs
1 year, 11 months ago

Patriots enter NFL draft holding 11 picks to address needs

Associated Press  

— Most of the New England Patriots’ shortcomings last season can be traced back to the experiments they tried on offense that simply didn’t pan out. Former offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien is back, along with new coaches, including offensive line coach Adrian Klemm. Belichick also spent some money on beefing up the talent around Jones, letting last season’s top producing receiver Jakobi Meyers walk in free agency in favor of signing veteran JuJu Smith-Schuster to a three-year deal that could be worth as much as $33 million. “Depending on the offense, you’ve got to be able to move these guys around, especially a player like Zay that can do a lot of things,” Groh said. So I’d just say he’s a really good wide receiver.” PICK ’EM After finishing with just the third losing record of the Belichick coaching era, the Patriots are picking 14th in the first round.

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Stefon Diggs to New England Patriots? Rumour mills churning as WR takes first free agency visit
18 hours, 47 minutes ago

Stefon Diggs to New England Patriots? Rumour mills churning as WR takes first free agency visit

Hindustan Times  

Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs has reportedly begun exploring his options in free agency, with his first team visit taking place in Foxboro to meet with the New England Patriots, according to The Athletic. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Diggs continues recovering from an ACL tear that prematurely ended his 2024 season with the Houston Texans. Patriots …

Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 1.0: Titans won’t pass on QB with their top pick
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 1.0: Titans won’t pass on QB with their top pick

LA Times  

There is no NFL offseason. New England Patriots: OT Will Campbell, Louisiana State — The Patriots need help almost everywhere, but protecting their talented young quarterback is a good place to start. Seattle Seahawks: OT Grey Zabel, North Dakota State — Zabel turned a lot of heads at the Senior Bowl, and NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah sees him as a …

49ers 7-round mock draft: Why rebuilding the trenches is likely and necessary
1 month, 1 week ago

49ers 7-round mock draft: Why rebuilding the trenches is likely and necessary

New York Times  

The San Francisco 49ers won’t know exactly where they’re picking in the later rounds of the upcoming draft until compensatory picks are announced next month. In Scourton they’d find a big-bodied, three-down defensive end whose best season came in 2023 when — while playing lighter for Purdue — he had 10 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. If Scourton is …

Weighing in on unsolved mysteries of the 2025 NFL Draft, plus Saints coaching candidates
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Weighing in on unsolved mysteries of the 2025 NFL Draft, plus Saints coaching candidates

New York Times  

That’s about all we can count on. I’d play him at corner, but I’ll vote for receiver.” — Nick Baumgardner, NFL Draft expert “Wide receiver, plus situational corner help. Look at the injury history of a truly gifted corner like Denzel Ward, with a similar frame, and consider the risk.” — Chris “He should fill his college head coach’s old …

What should the Patriots do with the No. 4 pick in the NFL Draft? Our experts debate
2 months ago

What should the Patriots do with the No. 4 pick in the NFL Draft? Our experts debate

New York Times  

The New England Patriots have their next coach, but a long to-do list awaits Mike Vrabel and the front office. Or, if Hunter, Carter and a quarterback go in the first three picks, perhaps the Patriots could entice a quarterback-needy team to trade up, allowing New England to add early-round picks. In Brugler’s latest mock draft, he has the Patriots …

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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Patriots predictions at NFL midseason: Drake Maye improves but the No. 1 pick is in play
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots predictions at NFL midseason: Drake Maye improves but the No. 1 pick is in play

New York Times  

— The NFL trade deadline has passed, and the New England Patriots remained pretty quiet, because teams weren’t overly interested in what they were selling and because coach Jerod Mayo wants to build a culture with this roster while ideally winning some games down the stretch. Our NFL midseason All-Rookie team “He just wants to help the team win.” Jerod …

The Patriots have a wide receiver problem with no obvious fix
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Patriots have a wide receiver problem with no obvious fix

New York Times  

— Initially, there wasn’t anyone open, so Drake Maye drifted to his right, then escaped the pocket altogether. GO DEEPER Buckley: No longer 'soft,' Patriots show pluck in bouncing back to top Jets Against the Jets, Patriots wide receivers dropped five of their 16 targets. It’s good to get a win, but there’s a lot to improve on.” Sunday’s game …

Will Drake Maye excel? From Plunkett to Zappe, how Patriots QBs fared in starting debuts
5 months, 1 week ago

Will Drake Maye excel? From Plunkett to Zappe, how Patriots QBs fared in starting debuts

New York Times  

Sooner or later, Drake Maye was going to emerge as the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots. GO DEEPER Drake Maye to get first career start as Patriots bench Brissett Neil Graff Sept. 21, 1975, Schaefer Stadium: A footnote in Patriots history, Graf made two starts near the end of Plunkett’s Patriots tenure and just before Steve Grogan would …

Patriots will go with first-round draft pick Drake Maye and bench QB Jacoby Brissett, AP source says
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Should rookie Drake Maye be the Patriots’ starting quarterback?
7 months ago

Should rookie Drake Maye be the Patriots’ starting quarterback?

New York Times  

— Midway through the third quarter of the New England Patriots’ second preseason game last week against the Philadelphia Eagles, rookie quarterback Drake Maye offered exactly what the team had been seeking. GO DEEPER Patriots stock report: Risers and fallers on a night Drake Maye excelled The Patriots’ long-held plan has been to take it slow with Maye. But today, …

New England Patriots stock report: Who’s rising and falling after spring practices?
9 months ago

New England Patriots stock report: Who’s rising and falling after spring practices?

New York Times  

The first major chance is over for New England Patriots players to make a strong impression on the new coaching staff. Patriots sign 2024 third-round draft pick T Caedan Wallace: https://t.co/RCjOSX9P0F pic.twitter.com/jdutl2OO1s — New England Patriots May 31, 2024 DeMario Douglas, WR Douglas was by far the Patriots’ best and most explosive playmaker in practice this spring. He was the …

Patriots 53-man roster projection: Why WR is the toughest position to predict this summer
9 months ago

Patriots 53-man roster projection: Why WR is the toughest position to predict this summer

New York Times  

Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said the New England Patriots got what they needed from the spring practices. But those spring practices also offered a first glimpse at how the depth chart might look, even if head coach Jerod Mayo insisted there’s no such thing this early in the process. Mayo said he’s fine bringing four quarterbacks to training camp, …

Patriots training camp questions: Has New England’s wide receiver group improved?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots training camp questions: Has New England’s wide receiver group improved?

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This is the second piece in our five-part series looking at the biggest questions facing the New England Patriots before training camp. The Patriots’ new brass realized how much their wide receiver group needed improvement. pic.twitter.com/vkQ31zALmj — New England Patriots May 20, 2024 Instead, New England took Washington’s Ja’Lynn Polk in the second round and added Central Florida’s …

Who improved the most after the 2024 NFL Draft? Outlook for all 32 teams
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Who improved the most after the 2024 NFL Draft? Outlook for all 32 teams

New York Times  

While teams still have ways to add to their 2024 rosters through the spring and summer, most of the work is done with the NFL Draft is behind us. Not only did he add one of the stars of the draft in wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., but he plugged several holes that contributed to last season’s 4-13 mark. — …

Patriots 53-man roster projection: How does New England look after the NFL Draft?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots 53-man roster projection: How does New England look after the NFL Draft?

New York Times  

The New England Patriots’ roster-building portion of the offseason is largely complete. GO DEEPER Patriots 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Emphasizing offense to help QB Drake Maye Your 2024 New England Patriots Draft Class! pic.twitter.com/wCD2c0afgc — New England Patriots April 27, 2024 Quarterbacks In: Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett, Joe Milton Out: Bailey Zappe, Nathan Rourke The addition of Milton in the …

Patriots spent NFL draft focused on offense, adding QB and support around him
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots spent NFL draft focused on offense, adding QB and support around him

Associated Press  

— A smattering of Patriots fans stood outside the gates to Gillette Stadium on Friday hoping to catch a glimpse of the franchise’s latest attempt to find its next franchise quarterback. Drake Maye, who was selected third overall by New England in the opening round of Thursday’s NFL draft was about to meet with reporters for photos on the field. …

Did the Patriots do enough to help Drake Maye on Day 2 of the NFL Draft?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Did the Patriots do enough to help Drake Maye on Day 2 of the NFL Draft?

New York Times  

New England Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf said all the things you’d want to hear after the second day of the NFL Draft, the things every NFL decision-maker says. Draft pick grades: Our experts rate Rounds 2-3 Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections Second-round pick Ja’Lynn Polk might end up being just the kind of wide …

Patriots 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Emphasizing offense to help QB Drake Maye
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Emphasizing offense to help QB Drake Maye

New York Times  

The New England Patriots wrapped up their most anticipated NFL Draft in decades by continuing to focus on fixing the team’s offense. Neither Polk nor fourth-round pick Javon Baker has great speed, but they have large catch radii and can make plays on passes that aren’t thrown perfectly, something that could help a rookie quarterback. School 1 3 Drake Maye …

Patriots select quarterback Drake Maye with No. 3 pick in NFL draft
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

How the Patriots spurned trade offers and decided on QB Drake Maye at No. 3 in the draft
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How the Patriots spurned trade offers and decided on QB Drake Maye at No. 3 in the draft

New York Times  

— Eliot Wolf didn’t wait. “I know a lot of people are writing us off,” Mayo said, “but we’ll see when it comes to the fall.” Here’s a look at the three-month process that led the Patriots to Maye. GO DEEPER New England Patriots NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports The Patriots’ decision-makers brought Maye into a …

Patriots draft Drake Maye: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots draft Drake Maye: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

After weeks of deliberation, the New England Patriots opted to hold onto the No. 3 pick in Thursday’s first round of the 2024 NFL Draft and select Drake Maye, the quarterback they hope helps usher in a new era in Foxboro. The Patriots are hoping Maye can bring stability to the quarterback position, something they haven’t witnessed since Tom Brady …

New England Patriots NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
10 months, 3 weeks ago

New England Patriots NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

New York Times  

“The Beast,” Dane Brugler’s expansive guide to the NFL Draft, is here. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings About the Patriots • Head coach: Jerod Mayo • Last year’s record: 4-13 The Patriots don’t want to begin the post-Bill Belichick era with a multiyear rebuild. Offensive tackle: The Patriots are entering …

Patriots listening to teams looking to trade for No. 3 pick in NFL Draft: Sources
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots listening to teams looking to trade for No. 3 pick in NFL Draft: Sources

New York Times  

The New England Patriots are listening and taking calls from teams looking to move up to the third pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, league sources said. Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf is running point but New England president Jonathan Kraft is heavily involved in the decision making, according to those sources. Last week, Wolf, the man tapped by …

The Patriots enter the NFL draft needing a QB, but could trade down to fill other needs
11 months ago

The Patriots enter the NFL draft needing a QB, but could trade down to fill other needs

Associated Press  

— The 2024 NFL draft represents the next chapter in the remaking of the New England Patriots. Wolf wouldn’t divulge their internal ranking of the top quarterback prospects, but said “there’s a general consensus how we feel about these players.” The focus is getting quality players who can help turn the page on back-to-back losing seasons. Mayo said he has …

Best-case scenario for the Patriots in the NFL Draft: Drake Maye, then filling other holes
11 months ago

Best-case scenario for the Patriots in the NFL Draft: Drake Maye, then filling other holes

New York Times  

This week, Dane Brugler published his unfathomable project of a league-wide seven-round mock draft, assigning selections for all 257 picks. He has New England nabbing quarterback Drake Maye with the third pick, offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia in the second round and a playmaking wide receiver in the third round. GO DEEPER Dane Brugler's 7-round 2024 NFL mock draft: Predicting all …

Decisions made by Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. could impact future NFL combines
1 year ago

Decisions made by Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. could impact future NFL combines

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL scouting combine’s evolution from hidden gem into the league’s second-most anticipated offseason event has come with all sorts of twists. All-American receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. skipped media interviews, while Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams took the highly unusual step of opting out of the medical exams — a primary reason for holding the combine each year. …

Predictions for the Patriots’ offseason: A top WR in free agency and a QB at No. 3
1 year, 1 month ago

Predictions for the Patriots’ offseason: A top WR in free agency and a QB at No. 3

New York Times  

Next week, the NFL world descends on Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine, the annual get-together of coaches and front-office executives to study and interview draft-eligible prospects. So instead, I’m guessing the Patriots sign one of the top free-agent wide receivers, then supplement the position with a second- or third-round pick in the draft. They sign OT Jonah Williams The …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers
1 year, 1 month ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs A dramatic NFL Conference Championship Weekend wrapped Sunday night with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers headed to Super Bowl LVIII. Here’s an updated guess at how Round 1 might play out: Williams should hold pole position in every mock draft until we …

Why the Patriots might be wise to draft Marvin Harrison Jr. (and not a QB) at No. 3
1 year, 2 months ago

Why the Patriots might be wise to draft Marvin Harrison Jr. (and not a QB) at No. 3

New York Times  

There’s an argument to be made that once the Chicago Bears decide whether Justin Fields is their quarterback of the future, the New England Patriots will become the most intriguing team in the NFL Draft. And though quarterback is likely the route that makes the most sense, and though this is a topic we’ll surely touch on many times between …

2024 NFL Draft order: Patriots up to No. 2; how picks 1-32 stand after Week 13
1 year, 3 months ago

2024 NFL Draft order: Patriots up to No. 2; how picks 1-32 stand after Week 13

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the Steelers vs Patriots on Thursday Night Football. We’re well into the “to tank or not to tank” portion of the NFL season. Though the reality is that coaches and players have too much personally invested in their performances to roll over on Sundays, the bad teams tend to be … well, bad, and …

The Patriots’ best options in the NFL Draft: Marvin Harrison Jr. or a top quarterback?
1 year, 3 months ago

The Patriots’ best options in the NFL Draft: Marvin Harrison Jr. or a top quarterback?

New York Times  

The New England Patriots got pleasant news Monday night when the Chicago Bears upset the Minnesota Vikings, which improved the Bears’ record to 4-8. GO DEEPER NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Bears, Patriots land new QBs; Jayden Daniels crashes top 10 QB Caleb Williams, USC The defending Heisman Trophy winner was viewed as the clear-cut No. He wasn’t listed among Dane’s …

Belichick refuses to shed light on starting QB decision for Patriots
1 year, 3 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 …

Patriots will come out of their bye week with an eye on the future for Bill Belichick and Mac Jones
1 year, 4 months ago

Patriots will come out of their bye week with an eye on the future for Bill Belichick and Mac Jones

Associated Press  

For now, the New England Patriots need to figure out who will play quarterback when they return from the bye week. With the team on track to miss the playoffs for the third time in four seasons since Tom Brady defected to Tampa Bay, Bill Belichick’s job is at stake. Belichick has deflected questions about his future with his usual …

Only way for Patriots to salvage season is to finish in position to pick top QB in NFL Draft
1 year, 4 months ago

Only way for Patriots to salvage season is to finish in position to pick top QB in NFL Draft

New York Times  

The New England Patriots’ lost season, which has crumbled into an abyss of irrelevancy, will be measured by a single factor. The other alternative, if the Patriots can’t climb into the top two, would be drafting Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Georgia tight end Brock Bowers or one of the elite offensive tackles. GO DEEPER Howe: If you …

New England Patriots at the trade deadline: 7 deals that would make sense
1 year, 5 months ago

New England Patriots at the trade deadline: 7 deals that would make sense

New York Times  

Bill Belichick dodged a question Wednesday morning about how the New England Patriots’ 1-5 record might impact their thinking leading up to the Oct. 31 NFL trade deadline. The league’s compensatory pick formula has occasionally persuaded teams not to trade away talented players since they can typically get a draft pick in return once the player leaves in free agency. …

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: …

2024 NFL Draft Watch: Which Group of 5 prospect can make a statement?
1 year, 6 months ago

2024 NFL Draft Watch: Which Group of 5 prospect can make a statement?

New York Times  

This Saturday’s college football slate is missing a marquee matchup like Texas–Alabama provided last week. Stat of the Week Quarterback Sam Hartman has received most of the praise for Notre Dame’s 3-0 start, as he’s leading an offense that is averaging almost 500 yards per game. Featuring a talented defense and an offense that’s currently averaging 43.0 points per game, …

Patriots training camp: One thought on every offensive player entering the season
1 year, 7 months ago

Patriots training camp: One thought on every offensive player entering the season

New York Times  

This week, the Patriots open training camp, which is the best opportunity for players to make an impression on coaches before the season starts. But even if teams are incentivized to keep three quarterbacks on the roster this year, McSorley’s spot isn’t assured and he needs to have some moments during training camp. Now he’s someone the Pats are looking …

Will DeAndre Hopkins sign with the Patriots? A look at the team’s unresolved questions
1 year, 8 months ago

Will DeAndre Hopkins sign with the Patriots? A look at the team’s unresolved questions

New York Times  

The Patriots are off enjoying one of the rare extended breaks on the NFL schedule and aren’t due back at Gillette Stadium for another month. Hopkins was in town last week for a visit to the team’s facilities, which included time spent with current players and Bill Belichick. If the answer is “yes,” the expectations for the Patriots’ offense would …

AP NFL Mock Draft: Panthers take Alabama’s Bryce Young No. 1
1 year, 10 months ago

AP NFL Mock Draft: Panthers take Alabama’s Bryce Young No. 1

Associated Press  

It took the Carolina Panthers until this week to decide which quarterback they’ll select with the No. Arizona Cardinals: WILL ANDERSON, EDGE, ALABAMA New coach Jonathan Gannon benefited from having a dominant defensive line last season as a defensive coordinator for the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. New England Patriots: BRODERICK JONES, OFFENSIVE TACKLE, GEORGIA The Patriots get an athletic left …

NFL Draft 2023: Patriots exec Matt Groh dishes on receivers, team speed, plans for pick 14
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL Draft 2023: Patriots exec Matt Groh dishes on receivers, team speed, plans for pick 14

New York Times  

As Matt Groh prepares for his second NFL Draft as the director of player personnel for the Patriots, he didn’t hide from the importance of what lies ahead. “You’re hoping there at 14 you can get a pretty good player,” Groh said. “I would not say that as a personnel staff we said, ‘Oh yeah, our personnel was good enough,’” …

49ers 2023 mock draft 1.0: Defense gets 2 beefy linemen, George Kittle gets protege
2 years, 1 month ago

49ers 2023 mock draft 1.0: Defense gets 2 beefy linemen, George Kittle gets protege

New York Times  

The 49ers miss defensive tackles DeForest Buckner and D.J. Projected 49ers 2023 NFL Draft picks Round Pick Number Origin 3 #100 Comp 3 #102 Comp 3 #103 Comp 5 #158 From MIA in Jeff Wilson Jr. trade 5 #167 Original pick 5 #174 Comp 6 #217 Comp 7 #225 From DEN in Jonas Griffith trade 7 #250 Original pick 7 …

Patriots 2023 mock draft: Bill Belichick’s path to getting Mac Jones more weapons
2 years, 1 month ago

Patriots 2023 mock draft: Bill Belichick’s path to getting Mac Jones more weapons

New York Times  

The Patriots depart for the NFL Scouting Combine in a week, and while they’re not one of the teams that typically makes news in Indianapolis — since Bill Belichick is the only head coach who doesn’t speak publicly there — it’s still a busy time. This time, we place more of a focus on wide receivers, taking two with the …

Patriots 2023 mock draft 1.0: How early should they address wide receiver?
2 years, 1 month ago

Patriots 2023 mock draft 1.0: How early should they address wide receiver?

New York Times  

The Patriots head to Las Vegas this week to kick off their preparations for the 2023 NFL Draft. For the first time under Bill Belichick, the Patriots will supply the coaching staff for one of college football’s postseason all-star games, the Shrine Bowl, which serves as an early showcase for draft-eligible players. GO DEEPER How I'd fix the Patriots: An …

Pats’ Zappe soaks in extra reps ahead of possible 1st start
2 years, 5 months ago

Pats’ Zappe soaks in extra reps ahead of possible 1st start

Associated Press  

— Four days after Bailey Zappe made his NFL debut, the rookie Patriots quarterback responded like a veteran when asked whether he expects to make his first start this week. “If that’s what happens, that happens,” Zappe said Wednesday. I’m not going to get into those details.” Zappe’s coyness aside, things seemed to be trending in that direction as New …

Pats fill holes, adding Baylor WR Thornton, Houston CB Jones
2 years, 10 months ago

Pats fill holes, adding Baylor WR Thornton, Houston CB Jones

Associated Press  

— The Patriots made a move to secure another weapon for second-year quarterback Mac Jones and addressed a hole in their secondary, trading up to select Baylor receiver Tyquan Thornton and adding Houston cornerback Marcus Jones on Day 2 of the NFL draft on Friday night. I’m ready to get there and pound the rock.” Thornton was a second-team All-Big …

Patriots add DB Mitchell, but still have areas to address
3 years ago

Patriots add DB Mitchell, but still have areas to address

Associated Press  

— The Patriots took a step in rebuilding their secondary following the departure of cornerback J.C. Jackson on Wednesday, signing former Texans defensive back Terrance Mitchell. The Patriots have agreements in place to re-sign veteran safety Devin McCourty, running back James White, kicker Nick Folk, special team captain Matt Slater and backup quarterback Brian Hoyer, but those have yet to …

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