Patriots links 4/01/26: Vrabel speaks on the draft, Gonzalez, Maye & More
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What Mike Vrabel wants to see from Drake Maye entering third season
Drake Maye’s second NFL season exceeded nearly all expectations. The 23-year-old quarterback earned second-team All-Pro honors and finished as the runner-up in the MVP race while leading the Patriots to a Super Bowl appearance. Entering Year 3, however, his head coach still sees room for growth. “I think his ability to control the game at […]
The changing risk profile of the tush push
Last offseason, the NFL considered banning a play made famous by the Super Bowl champions: the Tush Push. The measure was hotly debated both by team owners and in the press, and banning the play gained support among owners despite loud opposition from fans. Twenty-two owners voted to ban the play, enough for a majority […]
New England Patriots analysis: Submit your Pats mock drafts for our mailbag
There is officially less than one month until the NFL Draft which means it’s time to bring back our Mock Draft version of the #PostPulpit Mailbag. Instead of submitting your usual questions, send in your personal favorite New England Patriots mock draft. You can submit a written version of the selections down in the comments […]
Mike Vrabel addresses TreVeyon Henderson’s social media posts
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has drawn attention following a social media post Monday night. Following the Chicago Bulls release of guard Jaden Ivey after he made anti-LGBTQ comments while calling the NBA celebrating Pride Month “unrighteous” on social media, Henderson quoted a post regarding Ivey on X with a Bible verse. “Blessed […]
Patriots continue extension talks with Christian Gonzalez, expected to pick up fifth-year option
The New England Patriots have been adamant this offseason about their desire to reach a long-term extension with star cornerback Christian Gonzalez. That message was reiterated again on Tuesday by head coach Mike Vrabel at the NFL Annual League Meetings. “We want to make sure that we draft extremely well, and then we identify the […]
Mike Vrabel excited about Patriots WR room as they replace Stefon Diggs’ efficiency
In one of their first moves of the offseason, the New England Patriots made the decision to release veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs. That move left big shoes to fill offensively moving forward, as Diggs led the team with 85 receptions and 1,013 yards last season. More importantly, he led all NFL wide receivers by […]
Patriots links 3/31/26: First round at the Edge or on the Line?
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Drake Maye expected to be full participant in Patriots’ offseason program
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is expected to be a full participant in the team’s offseason program after suffering a late-season injury to his right throwing shoulder. “He’s fine. He’s ready to go,” executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said Monday on the Up & Adams Show. “Focusing on getting some improvement […]
Patriots survey results: Christian Gonzalez should be NFL’s highest-paid CB
Speaking at the NFL annual league meetings Monday, New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft expressed his desire to keep star cornerback Christian Gonzalez with the team for the long-term. New England’s first-round pick in 2023, Gonzalez’s rookie contract is set to expire at the end of next season. The team can exercise his fifth-year option […]
Patriots to be featured on ‘Hard Knocks’ for first time
The secretive days of the Bill Belichick-era New England Patriots are truly over. In fact, they will soon grant an unprecedented level of outside access into their day-to-day operations. As was announced by the NFL at its annual meeting on Monday night, the Patriots will be featured on the HBO documentary series Hard Knocks in […]
Patriots draft meetings tracker 2026: Visits, workouts, interviews, more
Coming off a Super Bowl berth, the New England Patriots have a clear plan in mind for the 2026 offseason: it’s about remodeling, not rebuilding, as head coach Mike Vrabel said after the season. The NFL Draft naturally is a major part of this process. Until the event in late April, the Patriots — led […]
Robert Kraft expresses confidence in extensions for Patriots’ young stars
The New England Patriots had a pair of Pro Bowlers last season in quarterback Drake Maye and cornerback Christian Gonzalez. The young, blue-chip duo played a major role in New England’s turnaround and run to Super Bowl LX last season, and both appear positioned to be franchise pillars for Mike Vrabel’s squad for the foreseeable […]
Patriots downplay A.J. Brown trade talk amid continued offseason speculation
Trade talk regarding Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown has remained rampant this offseason, particularly in connection with the New England Patriots as a suitor. Inside Gillette Stadium, however, those talks have apparently not been as common of late. “A.J. Brown is a member of the Eagles, as [Eagles’ GM] Howie [Roseman] mentioned yesterday. […]
Patriots to hold joint practices with Eagles this summer
The New England Patriots are set to host a joint practice session with the Philadelphia Eagles this summer during training camp. According to ESPN, Mike Vrabel and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni previously held preliminary discussions about practicing together in the preseason. Speaking Monday at the NFL Annual League Meeting, Sirianni confirmed that the two […]
Patriots links 3/30/26: Best draft fits at OT, WR, TE
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Patriots local pro day invite excited to test for hometown team
The New England Patriots have invited UMass offensive tackle Ryan Mosesso to the team’s local pro day on April 7, the redshirt senior told media members following his performance at Massachusetts’ NFL Pro Day on Wednesday. Mosesso, a die-hard Patriots fan, tested in front of two New England scouts at the UMass Pro Day. He […]
2026 mock draft: Patriots build through the trenches
While it’s not April yet, we’re less than a month away from the NFL Draft, and things have started happening. We’ve seen the New England Patriots show interest in a bunch of different players, and some extra interest, perhaps, in the first player of this mock. Let’s get into it. A reminder that I’ve included […]
Contract incentives for Patriots free agency signing Kevin Byard
The New England Patriots signed one of the top safeties available in this year’s free agency, bringing first-team All-Pro Kevin Byard aboard on a one-year contract. While the pact’s base value is $7 million, Byard actually will count $9 million against the Patriots’ cap in 2026. The reason for that is quite simple. Besides the […]
Patriots host Mike Onwenu-esque guard prospect on pre-draft visit
The New England Patriots offensive line experienced some drastic change the last few years, but through it all one player served as a beacon of stability. Mike Onwenu remains one of the top guards in the NFL, and locked into his position on the right side of the Patriots O-line. However, with him entering the […]
Sunday Patriots Notes: Alijah Vera-Tucker ready to be final piece along O-line
The free agency transactions have largely settled down for the New England Patriots and the rest of the league this past week. The main focus instead has shifted back to the NFL Draft, which is officially less than one month away. The focus here on Pats Pulpit has been cleaning up free agent contracts and […]
Patriots showing serious interest in ascending tackle prospect
Even though Will Campbell and Morgan Moses are projected to keep their starting jobs in 2026, the New England Patriots are in the market for additional help at the offensive tackle position. Not only is the depth behind the top two unsettled, Moses also turned 35 earlier this month. Unsurprisingly, the team has been linked […]
The Patriots are banking on a youth movement in Foxboro
Looking over the Patriots 2026 free agent class, one thing seems clear: the team is banking on their 2025 draft class breaking out for success this season. Mike Vrabel and company chose not to bring back any of the free agents whose contracts expired this offseason. That sets the stage for a youth movement in […]
Contract incentives for Patriots free agency signing Julian Hill
With Austin Hooper’s departure very much sealed before the start of free agency, the New England Patriots dove into the open market with a clear need at tight end position. They emerged with a former Dolphin caught via a three-year, $15 million contract: Julian Hill was brought in to serve as the Patriots’ TE2 behind […]
Patriots Mailbag: What position should be the draft target in Round 1?
The NFL Draft is less than one month away as the New England Patriots continue to hit the pro day circuit and host prospects at Gillette Stadium on so-called 30 visits — all while continuing to make minor moves to the current roster. So with plenty of moves to go, let’s get into this week’s […]
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