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 at to create mismatches for an offense that didn’t create many last season. OT Andrew Stueber: We never saw last year’s seventh-round pick due to injury, so this is a chance at a first impression for the Michigan product. RG Mike Onwenu: He’s already one of the best guards in the NFL and is about to get paid in a big way when free agency arrives next year.

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

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 WR Ja’Lynn Polk is looking like a bust. How can they get the rookie going?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk is looking like a bust. How can they get the rookie going?

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After being penalized twice in only nine snaps during Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans, Ja’Lynn Polk jogged to the sideline and stood alone. GO DEEPER Struggling Patriots offense comes down to hoping Drake Maye can make a play That’s because wide receiver is generally a position where youngsters can produce quickly in the NFL — and …

Chiefs looking for cornerback depth options at training camp
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs looking for cornerback depth options at training camp

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs know what they have with their No. “We certainly miss LJ, but somebody’s got to step up there and take that,” Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said. “It’s good for the young guys to get some reps in there,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “It’s a lot of guys mixing in there, but somebody’s got …

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 …

Dysfunction creeping in as Patriots, Mac Jones flail again in loss to Commanders
1 year, 4 months ago

Dysfunction creeping in as Patriots, Mac Jones flail again in loss to Commanders

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Patriots vs Steelers on Thursday Night Football. The Patriots aren’t just bad, they aren’t just 2-7 for the first time in 23 years, they aren’t just leaving an apathy within the fan base, and they’re not just a team that lost 20-17 to a middling Washington Commanders bunch that traded away its two best …

Mac Jones’ future and 5 other Patriots storylines to follow in the season’s second half
1 year, 4 months ago

Mac Jones’ future and 5 other Patriots storylines to follow in the season’s second half

New York Times  

The New England Patriots’ playoff hopes went out the window after Sunday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins dropped them to 2-6. On one hand, it would be a bit awkward if McDaniels returned in the middle of the season, perhaps forcing new offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien to look over his shoulder. Even if it’s not this season, it seems possible …

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 preseason opener: Kevin Harris and 8 other players to watch vs. the Texans
1 year, 7 months ago

Patriots preseason opener: Kevin Harris and 8 other players to watch vs. the Texans

New York Times  

— Bill Belichick hasn’t been particularly forthcoming about the team’s plans for Thursday’s preseason opener, but the New England Patriots coach did say the team’s less experienced players will get the lion’s share of the playing time. The breakout defensive player of training camp has worn a red non-contact jersey throughout camp, so it’s not clear whether he’ll be green-lighted …

Patriots training camp: Risers and fallers from the first week of action
1 year, 7 months ago

Patriots training camp: Risers and fallers from the first week of action

New York Times  

The Patriots use the start of training camp as a ramp-up period, a chance to slowly work into what Bill Belichick called “the dog days of camp.” That means the practices progressively get longer and gradually implement more scheme and strategy. So with the first week of training camp now in the books, let’s look at the biggest risers and …

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

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

New York Times  

Bill Belichick smiled as he strolled to the podium Tuesday morning for the unofficial start to training camp. DT Daniel Ekuale: Quietly, Ekuale played well in Barmore’s absence last season, notching a pair of sacks, which helped him earn an extension this offseason. LB Calvin Munson: The 28-year-old finished last season on New England’s practice squad. S Brad Hawkins: He …

Pats’ Jack Jones will be on the field despite facing pending gun charge as training camp opens
1 year, 7 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 …

NFL training camp: 10 top storylines, including Chiefs’ challenge and pressure on Patriots
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL training camp: 10 top storylines, including Chiefs’ challenge and pressure on Patriots

New York Times  

At long last, the NFL offseason is over. It’s going to be the hardest it’s ever been.”@ByNateTaylor from Kansas City:https://t.co/UXDogQzACI — The Athletic NFL July 19, 2023 Eagles’ response The Super Bowl hangover is real. Payton’s success hinges on his ability to help Russell Wilson recapture top form after a season in which the former MVP looked lost and wildly …

Broncos 53-man roster projection: Who will win contested spots at wide receiver?
1 year, 7 months ago

Broncos 53-man roster projection: Who will win contested spots at wide receiver?

New York Times  

The Broncos will begin training camp practices Friday under first-year coach Sean Payton, the first step in a quest to snap the franchise’s seven-year playoff drought. @NickKosmider's five who could surprise in 2023 ⤵️https://t.co/bcX6uVMPGu — The Athletic NFL July 18, 2023 Running back The Broncos almost always put an undrafted player on their initial 53-man roster. If Browning isn’t active …

Patriots training camp preview: Is QB Mac Jones primed for a bounce-back season?
1 year, 7 months ago

Patriots training camp preview: Is QB Mac Jones primed for a bounce-back season?

New York Times  

After a drama-filled offseason when questions swirled about Mac Jones’ relationship with Bill Belichick, the Patriots’ most important player enters training camp on stable footing. After the mess of last season’s offense under Matt Patricia and Joe Judge, Jones gets to work with an established offensive coach, Bill O’Brien. Sure, it’s fair to point out the setup of last year’s …

Patriots training camp preview: How do you get the most out of 2 tight ends?
1 year, 8 months ago

Patriots training camp preview: How do you get the most out of 2 tight ends?

New York Times  

JuJu Smith-Schuster was the Patriots’ biggest free-agent signing of the spring. With Bill O’Brien back as offensive coordinator, the transaction hinted at the changes coming on offense, where O’Brien is expected to routinely play with two tight ends on the field at the same time. Even if the team is able to sign DeAndre Hopkins later this summer, New England’s …

Patriots training camp preview: Is the front 7 good enough to make this an elite defense?
1 year, 8 months ago

Patriots training camp preview: Is the front 7 good enough to make this an elite defense?

New York Times  

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the Patriots’ draft came on Day 2 when, after addressing the cornerback position in the first round, Bill Belichick used his second- and third-round picks on defensive players, adding to the stockpile on the side of the ball that was already successful. Depth chart Projected starters: Deatrich Wise, Lawrence Guy, Davon Godchaux, Matthew Judon, Ja’Whaun …

Ranking the Patriots’ undrafted rookies: Who has the best shot to make the team?
1 year, 8 months ago

Ranking the Patriots’ undrafted rookies: Who has the best shot to make the team?

New York Times  

As the calendar flips to July and training camp nears, prepare to frequently hear about one of the most oft-repeated Patriots streaks. GO DEEPER Mueller: Identifying each AFC East team's biggest concern from a GM's perspective The Patriots gave Cunningham an unprecedented $200,000 guaranteed — that’s more than some sixth-round picks get and the most the Patriots have ever given …

Pats’ Judon downplays recruitment of Hopkins, who is expected to visit New England
1 year, 9 months ago

Pats’ Judon downplays recruitment of Hopkins, who is expected to visit New England

Associated Press  

— For his second straight offseason with the New England Patriots, linebacker Matt Judon has kept up a side hustle of sorts as the team’s self-appointed recruiter. Judon’s free agent target this time around is three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins. But following the Patriots’ second minicamp practice on Tuesday, Judon downplayed his latest foray into trying to lure players to …

Jets rookie camp takeaways, Aaron Rodgers’ impact and a Corey Davis update
1 year, 10 months ago

Jets rookie camp takeaways, Aaron Rodgers’ impact and a Corey Davis update

New York Times  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The Jets held their first day of rookie camp on Friday. I’m excited to work with him.” McDonald said he’s gotten a chance to meet some of his new Jets teammates and called them “goofy people” — specifically cornerback D.J. “I’ve never been around a quarterback quite like him, personally,” Saleh said, citing Rodgers’ communication and …

Patriots enter NFL draft holding 11 picks to address needs
1 year, 10 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 …

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 …

Day 1 of camp gives glimpse of Patriots’ offensive structure
2 years, 7 months ago

Day 1 of camp gives glimpse of Patriots’ offensive structure

Associated Press  

— For now, the title of offensive coordinator officially remains unfilled on the Patriots coaching staff, with Bill Belichick yet to make any definitive statement on who will be calling plays on that side of the ball this season. But I feel like they’re all listening to the players.” Though structurally it is a dynamic change from last season under …

Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR
3 years ago

Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR

Associated Press  

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Ja’Whaun Bentley, RB Brandon Bolden, OL Trent Brown, LB Jamie Collins, DT Carl Davis, K Nick Folk, TE Troy Fumagalli, LB Dont’a Hightower, CB J.C. Jackson, OL Ted Karras, S/ST Brandon King, ST Matt Slater, RB James White. Both were big parts of their defensive success last season, but New England’s cap room …

Old, new faces finding production at linebacker for Patriots
3 years, 5 months ago

Old, new faces finding production at linebacker for Patriots

Associated Press  

— When the Patriots have played well on defense in recent years, it usually has meant they’ve gotten good play at linebacker. “If we’re gonna be a good football team, we’re gonna have to prove it,” Judon said. “They’re talented on each level or each tier of their offense.” Hightower, Van Noy and Collins all shared the field together in …

Saints facing untimely depth challenges at positions in flux
3 years, 6 months ago

Saints facing untimely depth challenges at positions in flux

Associated Press  

— Juwan Johnson, a former practice squad receiver who was moved to tight end this year, lined up during Saints training camp on Thursday as the No. Tight end Adam Trautman, a 2020 third-round pick whose production picked up late last season, and veteran tight end Nick Vannett, who signed during free agency, have not practiced since leaving Monday night’s …

Colts training camp: Everything we learned about the team over the past 5 weeks
3 years, 6 months ago

Colts training camp: Everything we learned about the team over the past 5 weeks

New York Times  

Frank Reich worked his team for almost two hours through some steamy, sticky 90-degree heat on Tuesday morning, and it had to be one of the most grueling practices the Colts have had during this year’s training camp — if not the last several. From the first week of training camp through the finish this week, two of the Colts’ …

49ers training camp: Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance lead TD drives; strong practice for Jalen Hurd
3 years, 7 months ago

49ers training camp: Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance lead TD drives; strong practice for Jalen Hurd

New York Times  

Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance each made big throws and led 60-yard touchdown drives Thursday, a nice prelude to Saturday’s preseason opener against the Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium. Shanahan said he hoped Lance would get “around 30” snaps altogether and that it’s possible he could open the third quarter if he falls short of that total in the first half. …

Patriots training camp: Cam Newton tightens grip on QB1; Mac Jones looks like a rookie for first time
3 years, 7 months ago

Patriots training camp: Cam Newton tightens grip on QB1; Mac Jones looks like a rookie for first time

New York Times  

— The Patriots concluded their sixth practice of training camp Tuesday at Gillette Stadium. • Worth noting for anyone in attendance, there was one more full-field period after this for Jones and Newton, but it wasn’t competitive. Newton played well — maybe even his best practice of camp — in the highest-intensity practice to date, while Jones looked like a …

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, 4 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 …

Vikings Training Camp Guide: Garrett Bradbury and the offensive line
5 years, 7 months ago

Vikings Training Camp Guide: Garrett Bradbury and the offensive line

New York Times  

The Vikings have perpetually had problems along the offensive line, it seems, but they claim 2019 will be different. Weaknesses: Biggest technical flaw eliminates the advantages of his technical strengths — punch timing can force him to miss his assignment and he’ll often lose the battle for first contact. Pat Elflein Garrett Bradbury This year’s first-round savior, Bradbury has a …

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