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 rookie offensive tackle, that’s still a massive upgrade for Maye compared to this season. I’d certainly hear an argument for signing one of them, but the more likely path could be bringing in, say, three offensive linemen, each at around $10 million per year. There’s plenty of time to argue whether wide receiver or offensive line should come first in the draft, and that’s likely to be decided by how free agency goes.

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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, …

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 …

Drake Maye providing Patriots a rare bright spot in a season of disappointments
5 months ago

Drake Maye providing Patriots a rare bright spot in a season of disappointments

New York Times  

LONDON — Drake Maye sat on the bench at his familiar spot on the New England Patriots sideline, stuck and unable to get back on the field as the team’s defense was slowly shredded. “Shoot,” Maye said afterward, “for a while in the second half, we had one drive the whole half.” GO DEEPER Jaguars beat Patriots 32-16 in London …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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