The FIFA 2026 World Cup has wrapped up, with new champions Spain taking home the title. What a victory by the Spanish squad, and might I add, a well-deserved one. A German legend has acknowledged their victory, but with a pointed jab at the runners-up. Former Germany international Toni Kroos, who retired from playing after […]
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The New England Patriots already answered one of their biggest defensive questions last January.They won three playoff games without a dominant edge rusher by leaning on tight coverage and pressure packages that forced interior disruption.The challenge now is proving that formula can hold for another postseason, as opposing teams have plenty of film on what […]
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The New England Patriots have again been named a potential landing spot for veteran edge rusher with a Pro Bowl resume.
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Texans Texans OL coach Cole Popovich detailed what he’s looking for in his offensive line and wants them to be intelligent and tough. “The two main things are tough and smart, I just want to see tough and physical play,” Popovich said, via Click2Houston. “When you’re watching the tape, you’re really looking for awareness. Does […]
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The Patriots have a few weaknesses they'll need to overcome during the 2026 season, and one of them could be due to who they hope is a future star player.
While the 2026 NFL Draft class only featured two quarterbacks selected in the first round, the 2027 draft class is […]
Bills Former Bills WR Stevie Johnson said he was surprised by how mature WR Keon Coleman was when the two met to work out. “I thought he was going to be immature. I thought he was going to be, not a student of the game, just a very talented player with God-given skills,” Johnson said, […]
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Editor’s note: This article was first published May 25th At one point, Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte looked like the next big superstar receiver to come out of LSU. As a true freshman, he had 45 catches for 735 yards and five touchdowns for the Tigers, following that up with nine touchdowns in just six games […]
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In the NFL, if you have a really good or great quarterback, you can contend. The Patriots and Mike Vrabel have one in Drake Maye. Now, fortified by the addition of A.J. Brown, expect Maye to have an even more prolific 2026 than his great 2025 season.
If there was any doubt about Drake Maye's bright future with the Patriots, this kind of praise surely puts that to rest.
Earlier this week, the annual ACC Kickoff media days event was held and, as all coaches are, Bill Belichick was in attendance. Following his infamously bad debut season in charge of North Carolina, Belichick was talking up improvements the team has made going in 2026, saying they were “night and day” ahead of where the […]
The Patriots' offensive line was massively upgraded this offseason, with a longtime former Jet leading the pack as the riskiest yet highest-reward addition.
Joejuan Williams is returning to the organization that drafted him, although the former cornerback will not be competing for a roster spot this time.The New England Patriots are adding Williams to their coaching staff this summer through the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, per William’s Instagram account. View this post on Instagram The move gives […]
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Jake Bobo spent February helping the Seattle Seahawks keep the New England Patriots from winning another Super Bowl.A few weeks later, New England explored the possibility of bringing him home.According to the Boston Herald, Bobo’s offseason included interest from the Patriots before the North Andover, Massachusetts, native ultimately returned to Seattle.The connection never developed into […]
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The immediate and long-term future for Drake Maye in New England might be the brightest it could possibly be.
The quiet portion of the NFL offseason is nearly complete as the New England Patriots will soon open training camp. But following the last true week without football, this week’s version of our Sunday Patriots Notes is therefore a shortened one. Naturally, there are always still a few things to talk about. So, let’s dive […]
Two months after announcing his retirement from pro football, former NFL cornerback Joejuan Williams has shared news about his post-playing career: as he posted on social media, the 28-year-old is returning to the New England Patriots, albeit in a different capacity than previously. The former second-round draft pick will join the Patriots’ coaching staff this […]
There are a few superstars that might demand a trade before the 2026 deadline, and the Patriots should be all over one of the best names of all.
Tom Brady‘s card-collecting habit just cost him big. The seven-time Super Bowl champion reportedly went all in to land a rare Fernando Mendoza card. Brady has not confirmed the exact number, but he did admit he went the extra mile to get his hands on it. “There’s a Fernando Mendoza card that came out that […]
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New England Patriots wide receiver Romeo Doubs is very impressed with new teammate A. J. Brown to this point in the off-season. He gave insight into his feelings for Brown during an episode of Forged in Foxborough.With the acquisition of Brown, Doubs got a bit lost in the wide receiver shuffle. He was the first […]
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The New England Patriots don’t need to stretch the definition of an excellent backfield to place Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson among the NFL’s best.Both players surpassed 900 yards from scrimmage during the 2025 regular season.And only three other running back pairings reached that standard, via Football Database’s leaguewide yardage totals.Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery […]
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Philadelphia Eagles corner Cooper DeJean would love to match up against a certain New England Patriots wide receiver. DeJean spoke at the Exciting Mics forum at Fanatics Fan Fest over the weekend and talked about one receiver you would like to match up against.If you’re looking for an answer, it is one of his former […]
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The Minnesota Vikings signed James Pierre earlier this offseason for 2 years at a maximum value of $8.5 million.It’s a needed addition for the Vikings, who were lacking cornerback depth badly. Before acquiring Pierre, they had a very bare corner room. It was highlighted by Byron Murphy Jr. and Isaiah Rodgers Sr. Behind those gentlemen were several […]
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Greg Bedard answers your questions and breaks down everything to watch as Patriots training camp gets underway. Who are the real bubble players fighting for roster spots? Is the backup QB situation a legitimate concern? He digs into the O-line — Jared Wilson at center, the thin guard depth, Kyle Williams’ development — and field [...]
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Namdi Obiazor isn't generating much buzz yet, but the Patriots rookie linebacker has all the traits to become New England's next training camp fan favorite.