Patriots links 5/07/26: Rookie minicamp kicks off
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Why C.J. Stroud is about to have a career year
There’s a mantra in the world of commission selling that states “You’re only as good as your last sale.” Well, the same thing applies in many ways in pro sports. At least as far as a segment of every fan base is concerned. That modified mantra is “You’re only as good as your last game.” […]
Drake Maye not concerned about Mike Vrabel situation negatively impacting Patriots
Even though they are coming off a Super Bowl berth and fielding one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in football, the main story surrounding the New England Patriots in recent week has been the situation involving their head coach, Mike Vrabel, and NFL reporter Dianna Russini. Vrabel and Russini, both married to other people, […]
‘I’m not 100% yet’ – Raphinha makes worrying admission ahead of Barcelona’s Clasico clash with Real Madrid
Raphinha has been passed fit by Barcelona after several weeks out with a hamstring injury picked up on international duty with Brazil in the United States. The Brazilian didn’t make it off the bench against Osasuna last time out but is expected to feature on Sunday when Barca face Real Madrid in El Clasico. Speaking […]
‘A guy who’s gonna give it his all’ — An interview with Max Iheanachor’s college coach
While most had Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in the first-round conversation entering the 2026 NFL Draft, not many thought that the Pittsburgh Steelers would be the team to take him off the board — not even Iheanachor’s college coach. This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Saga Tuitele, Arizona State’s offensive […]
Patriots 2026 scouting report for ED Harold Landry III
The New England Patriots went on an unprecedented spending spree in 2025, investing $364 million to rebuild a roster that had fallen in disrepair over the previous two seasons. The first major signing was actually done before the opening of the market, however: Harold Landry was picked up on a three-year, $43.5 million contract following […]
Final Patriots draft pick willing to go the extra mile to ‘put two feet in the door’
Two weeks before the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots opened the Gillette Stadium doors to prospects from local colleges. Among them was a player the would later select with their final pick, Boston College edge defender Quintayvious Hutchins. It was not the first point of contact between the two sides after already having met […]
Patriots draft class ranked just 22nd in average athleticism. It doesn’t matter.
When the dust had settled on the New England Patriots’ 2026 NFL Draft, they had brought in nine new players — from first-round offensive tackle Caleb Lomu to seventh-round edge Quintayvious Hutchins. In between, they filled some needs and bolstered the overall depth across their roster. They also added some high-end athleticism, even though that […]
Drake Maye injury update: Patriots QB discusses late-season shoulder issue
Drake Maye is among the dozens of players participating in the New England Patriots’ voluntary offseason program, and he is not experiencing any limitations while doing so. That is good news for a quarterback who was nursing a shoulder injury in the lead-up to February’s Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks. Speaking to the Associated […]
Report: Bears Have 6th Hardest Strength of Schedule… for now
An argument that has been made ad nauseum to undercut the Chicago Bears’ 2025 success was their seemingly easy strength of schedule. At the end of the 2025 season, the Bears finished with the 4th-easiest strength of schedule, based on opponent records, with a 0.458 win percentage. This ranked behind the Cowboys, Broncos, and Patriots […]
K.J. Britt saw Patriots’ physicality up close. Now he’s joining it.
After already being eliminated from the playoffs, the Miami Dolphins traveled to Foxboro last January for the regular-season finale. Miami hoped to end a challenging season on a high note against the Patriots. But after just one play, linebacker K.J. Britt knew that would be a tall task. “I remember last year playing them — […]
Patriots links 5/06/26: Gilliam brings consistency to run game
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Dametrious Crownover brings appetite for improvement to Patriots OT group
For the second NFL Draft in a row, the New England Patriots opted to double-dip at the offensive tackle position. After going with the first-round/Day 3 pairing of Will Campbell and Marcus Bryant in 2025, they went with Caleb Lomu and Dametrious Crownover this year. Obviously, Campbell and Lomu are locks to make the roster […]
Joshua Uche trade results: Patriots use pick during 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is over and done. While we are spending most of our time talking about new players now, this also gives us a chance to look back on former players who were traded away and what the New England Patriots received in return. We already talked about Keion White, Kyle Dugger and […]
Buffalo Bills division rival 2026 draft analysis: New England Patriots
The New England Patriots snapped the Buffalo Bills’ five-year streak of winning the AFC East last season and ultimately advanced to the Super Bowl before being trounced by the Seattle Seahawks in a game that was not as close as the 29-13 score. Like the Bills, New England prioritized quantity with their 2026 draft class, […]
Power ranking the NFC conference post-draft
For years, the NFC Conference of the National Football League has been one of the most competitive, featuring 9 different franchises over the last 15 years. For comparative sake, the AFC Conference has only sent 6 different franchises. With that being said, there seems to be a consensus top 3. Then the rest is a […]
New England Patriots analysis: Submit your Pats questions for our mailbag
The offseason program rolls on for the New England Patriots with the rookie class soon set to be introduced in Foxboro with rookie minicamp beginning on Friday. So, submit any Patriots questions — or whatever else is on your mind — down in the comments below or on Twitter using #PostPulpit. Stay tuned for Friday’s […]
Stefon Diggs, ex-Patriots receiver, found not guilty in assault case
NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who spent the 2025 season with the New England Patriots, has been cleared of all charges related to an alleged incident last December. The 32-year-old was found not guilty of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault at Dedham District Court on Tuesday. Diggs had been accused by his former live-in chef […]
Patriots jersey numbers for 2026 draft class announced
The New England Patriots’ nine draft picks will arrive in Foxborough later this week. On Tuesday, they already received a first welcome gift. As the team announced via social media, the group has been assigned its first NFL jersey numbers. Those digits range from first-round pick Caleb Lomu getting No. 74 to seventh-rounder Quintayvious Hutchins […]
Reggie Gilliam sees untapped potential for himself in Patriots offense
Over the first six years of his career with the Buffalo Bills, fullback Reggie Gilliam touched the ball just 24 times. Now in New England, he believes there’s more to give. “I feel like I’ve been underutilized before, and I feel like a lot of people don’t know what I can do with the ball […]
How the Sounders undercooked their brisket in Kansas City
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Patriots links 5/05/26: Early stabs at the roster
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Is there already trade market for Chicago Bears center Garret Bradbury?
The Chicago Bears doubled down on the center position after Pro Bowler Drew Dalman unexpectedly retired this offseason. First, they sent a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to the New England Patriots for the soon-to-be 31-year-old Garrett Bradbury. In his seven years as a pro, Bradburry has started all 105 games he’s appeared in, including every […]
Patriots 2026 scouting report for CB Christian Gonzalez
Even though it ended with a disappointing result, their 2025 season was a success for the New England Patriots as a whole and a lot of their players individually. High up on that list you find cornerback Christian Gonzalez. While the third-year defender did have to overcome some challenges, he played his typical brand of […]
Rookie Namdi Obiazor adds simple element to Patriots
In the middle of a shakeup at wide receiver, the New England Patriots opted to invest one of their draft picks in the position. With the 212th overall pick in the sixth round, they brought TCU’s Namdi Obiazor onboard. While not among the headline names in this year’s linebacker class — he was ranked 297th […]
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