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Patriots New England's defense dominated during 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills on Tuesday afternoon.FOXBORO - The Patriots were back at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday morning for the second day of their mandatory minicamp.After a productive first day in Foxboro, Bill Belichick and his coaching staff continued to install plays and schemes more than a month ahead of the team's full training camp.

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Paul Perillo's OTA Blogservations: Rookies getting involved; Lots of mixing and matching of personnel; More.Mike Dussault spotlights how the tight ends offer intrigue at Patriots OTAs: A decade ago Bill O'Brien and the Patriots offense took the league by storm behind the two-tight-end attack and early action at 2023's OTAs suggest the formula could be back in play this fall.

Former New England Patriots' wide receiver Nelson Agholor is on the move.The unrestricted free agent agreed to terms with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday.The deal was first reported by The Score's Jordan Schultz.ESPN's Adam Schefter soon added the deal is one-year with a maximum value of $3.25 million.

During mandatory minicamp on Monday, New England Patriots first-round pick and cornerback Christian Gonzalez is already living up to the hype.The New England Patriots had an eventful first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.They were able to trade down to the No. 17 overall pick in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers to gain draft capital, watched the AFC North team draft Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones ahead of the rival New York Jets, and got one of the best cornerback prospects in the draft.

The New England Patriots ' wide receiver position has seen some turnover this offseason, but it still projects as somewhat of a question mark heading into 2023 - so much so that the team was seen as a candidate to select a wideout as early as the first round in the draft.That did obviously not happen, though.

I still have no words for what happened at the end of that Patriots game on Sunday afternoon.By now, you've seen countless replays and have heard all of the commentary surrounding the dumbest play we may ever witness on a football field.To make matters worse, the loss all but ended any chance the Patriots had of making the playoffs for a second-straight season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers can revel in the consequences of their failed Chase Claypool trade with their longtime AFC rival, the New England Patriots.Part of the reason the Steelers and Patriots have been millennial arch rivals is because these two juggernaut franchises have so much in common.Both are well-run organizations who, throughout the 2000s and 2010s, were each headlined by Hall of Fame quarterbacks.

The New England Patriots held their eighth and final organized team activity of the offseason on Friday, in what was again a slower-tempo practice.Here's what went down on the back fields of Gillette Stadium.Attendance
Did not practice: DB Jalen Mills, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, LB Matthew Judon, WR Tyquan Thornton, DB Cody Davis, CB Jonathan Jones, LB Josh Uche, LB Anfernee Jennings, WR Kayshon Boutte, LB Terez Hall, P Bryce Baringer, OG Mike Onwenu, OT Trent Brown, OT Riley Reiff, DL Davon Godchaux, DL Lawerence Guy Sr.
Red non-contact jersey: LB Marte Mapu
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Marte Mapu shines: The versatile rookie has impressed through a handful of open OTAs, and he again caught the eye on Friday.

Patriots "I'm a fan of D-Hop.It would be cool."DeAndre Hopkins is coming to Foxborough for a visit next week, according to multiple reports.NFL Network reported the visit first, and ESPN's Mike Reiss confirmed it.The Patriots have been mentioned among the teams interested in Hopkins for months now.

Patriots Early impressions from Kyle Dugger, Jalen Mills, and Bill Belichick.Coming into Foxborough for OTA's as a rookie is kind of like drinking from a fire hose, Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Tuesday.It's a lot to take in during a short amount of time.But, it appears first-round pick Christian Gonzalez has hit the ground running, according to comments from several of his teammates.

Three days after opening up a pair of spots on their 90-man roster, the New England Patriots have made one follow-up move.The team is signing undrafted free agent wide receiver Ed Lee out of the University of Rhode Island, per a report from Monday morning.What exactly does signing mean for the Patriots, though?

The New England Patriots are in the market for some wide receiver help, and they are apparently casting a wide net.Several reports on Wednesday have linked the team to players both the trade and the free agency markets.Among those are the Denver Broncos' Jerry Jeudy and the Arizona Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins.

The New England Patriots were able to snap their two-game losing streak thanks to a 27-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night.Just like the Patriots' other games this season, this one also saw considerable contributions from the team's rookie class.Let's quickly go through all of the first-year players currently on the team to find out how they performed against the Cardinals.

The NFL and NFL Players Association will review the circumstances of wide receiver DeVante Parker getting removed from the New England Patriots' game against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night.According to a report by ESPN's Dan Graziano, the NFLPA has initiated a review of what was a bizarre situation in the 27-13 Patriots win.

Happy Victory Tuesday, everyone!A huge Monday Night win for the New England Patriots has them back above .500and into the playoff picture.Lots can happen between now and January, but in a game the Patriots needed, they got it.Can't ask for much more than that.The Arizona Cardinals are just one of those teams that I regularly forget even exists.

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Mark Daniels sums up the top position battles as OTAs are underway for the Patriots.2. Tyquan Thornton vs. Kendrick Bourne.'The Patriots have an interesting depth chart at receiver'.Doug Kyed puts the focus on the Patriots' most important positional battles at OTAs.Conor Ryan tells us the five things to watch for as Patriots begin OTAs.

A spot on the New England Patriots ' 90-man roster has changed hands.After re-signing cornerback Tae Hayes on Tuesday, the organization announced the waiving of wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. on Wednesday.Bowden, 25, had agreed to a futures contract in January after spending the duration of the 2022 regular season on New England's practice squad.

With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the second phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially "on to 2023."At the moment, the Patriots have a full 90-man roster.Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots.

The New England Patriots went defense with their first three picks in the 2023 NFL Draft.Who instead could they have taken?It might not be wise to look at things in hindsight, but we're going to do that.We won't know how this draft class pans out until years in the future, but we can still analyze the class based on what we know about the prospects.

The New England Patriots entered the 2023 NFL Draft with a need at the wide receiver position, but it took them until the sixth round to address it.When they finally did, they brought in an immensely-talented player who never quite lived up to his potential in college.Now in New England, the hope is that Kayshon Boutte can do that.

The Broncos and Patriots continue to be linked regarding trade talks centered around Jerry Jeudy.The Patriots have consistently been in discussions this off-season surrounding their potential to upgrade at the wide receiver position, with one of the names being former standout Alabama receiver, Jerry Jeudy.

With the NFL Draft just over a month away, the New England Patriots ' personnel department has been busy traveling the country to attend different Pro Day workouts.On Friday however, a small contingent of Patriots' staffers needed to travel just 20 miles north to Boston College.The BC pro day included just a handful of prospects, but a full house was on deck to watch projected first-round pick wide receiver Zay Flowers.

There's an old scouting report typwritten in all capital letters that explains what New England is doing, why tight end Mike Gesicki might not be done and also why Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was still right.The report was written by Bill Belichick before he was the Belichick we know.It involves the larger alchemy involved in free-agent decisions, more than just grabbing the biggest talent out there.

The third day of free agency week was a busy one for the New England Patriots.It started with veteran offensive tackle Riley Reiff being signed to a one-year contract, followed by a three-year deal for wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and a two-year pact for running back James Robinson.How do the moves impact the players already on the roster?

As the 2023 NFL draft nears, determining the best route for the Patriots in the first round is beginning to cause debate among fans.While most hope for a great offensive tackle or even a cornerback, many want to see Bill Belichick make selections differently than he has by picking the best available player when they're on the clock.

The New England Patriots should look to improve their quality of pass catchers in 2023, and a Miami Dolphins' free agent player makes a ton of sense.Two offseasons ago, the team invested heavily in free agency.This was the offseason after Tom Brady left, so perhaps Bill Belichick had a strong motive to keep the team as competitive as possible.

In light of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remaining in critical condition following his in-game collapse on Monday, the New England Patriots ' schedule has been altered yet again.As the team announced on Wednesday morning, media availability has been canceled for a second straight day.Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was originally set to hold a press conference at noon to talk about his club's upcoming matchup versus the Bills.

The New England Patriots lost another heartbreaker to the Cincinnati Bengals, falling 22-18 on a late-game fumble.They are now 7-8 after the loss, and their playoff hopes are very much dependent on an ability to win their final two games of the season.Before looking ahead, however, let's turn around and take a look at that Week 16 game to find out how New England used its players.

The New England Patriots fell to the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night by a score of 33-26.The Patriots are now 6-5 while the Vikings improve to 9-2 on the season.Let's take a look at the snap count breakdown from the game to see how New England used its talent in the primetime matchup.Offense
Total snaps: 55
QB Mac Jones* (55; 100%), LT Trent Brown* (55; 100%), LG Cole Strange* (55; 100%), C James Ferentz* (55; 100%), RG Michael Onwenu* (55; 100%), RT Yodny Cajuste* (55; 100%), WR DeVante Parker* (47; 85%), RB Rhamondre Stevenson (45; 82%), WR Nelson Agholor (43; 78%), TE Hunter Henry* (39; 71%), WR Kendrick Bourne (38; 69%), WR Tyquan Thornton* (20; 36%), TE Jonnu Smith (16; 29%), WR Jakobi Meyers* (16; 29%), RB Damien Harris* (11; 20%)

*denotes starter Mac Jones and the entire starting offensive line played all 55 snaps.

Patriots In a far-from-shocking development, another mock draft has New England taking a left tackle in the first round.With Mac Jones and the Patriots offense in need of some reinforcements, one NFL draft analyst expects New England to shore up two critical areas of its roster in the opening rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft.

The New England Patriots may need to add some wide receivers in free agency, but which ones stand out as the best in the 2023 offseason?Even if the Patriots were to trade for a big name wide receiver in free agency, they should still consider adding a player or two in free agency.The team simply needs to get more dynamic at the position and it's clear that the team cannot draft a quality receiver.

There are a few needs that the Patriots will need to prioritize during free agency and the draft, one of the more prominent of all is adding a talented receiver.Although Bill Belichick doesn't have an excellent track record with drafting receivers high, the crop of pass-catchers that he could draft with the 14th overall pick may be too much to pass on.

Patriots A look at the Patriots' options for adding a go-to receiver via trade, draft, or free agency.The Patriots addressed a major offseason need last month by bringing in Bill O'Brien to take over as offensive coordinator.Another task that could be high up on Bill Belichick's to-do list is to upgrade the wide receiver position.

The New England Patriots have a ton of cap space for the coming free agency period.What does a realistic haul look like?Just because a team has cap space, does not mean they need to go crazy in free agency.The "winners" of free agency aren't usually the ones who are playing in late January and February.

Patriots After hiring Bill O'Brien, the Patriots need a No. 1 receiver to compliment Mac Jones, Law said.The Patriots addressed a substantial offseason need on Tuesday by hiring Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator.So, what should be next on New England's to-do list as they try to revitalize one of the league's worst offenses?

Patriots Hunter Renfrow drew comparisons to Julian Edelman during his collegiate career at Clemson.Hiring Bill O'Brien is a step in the right direction for a Patriots team in need of an overhaul on offense.But personnel changes alone won't be enough to right the ship for Mac Jones and an underperforming unit.

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Andrew Callahan concludes the Herald's 5 fixes for the Patriots in 2023, No. 5: Rebuild the NFL's worst special teams.Unit normally a Belichick strong suit.Alex Barth finishes up his 10-point plan for the Patriots' offseason.Parts 9 & 10: Draft an offensive tackle in the 1st round, plus other draft needs.

New England Patriots fans have a long offseason list of wants.Atop those lists, many have noted the need for 1) a new offensive coordinator and 2) an elite perimeter receiver.In his first season operating the offense, Matt Patricia was simply outmatched, ill-prepared, and overwhelmed.This is not the job for him.

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Michael Hurley writes about two Jones's and a Judge: Daniel Jones provides picture of why New England shouldn't give up on Mac Jones just yet./Good read.Alex Barth shares his 10-point plan for the Patriots' offseason.Part 5: Contract extensions - Part 6: Get a veteran No. 1 wide receiver.

The New England Patriots have a good chunk of free agents to potentially re-sign in the offseason, but a few have played their last game for the team.Even though the team has about $50 million in cap space for the coming offseason, that does not mean they should go crazy and re-sign all of their free agents and also go heavy into the free agent pool.

Let's conduct a final report on who led the Patriots in receiving touchdowns.Looking deeper into the New England Patriots wide receiver statistics, here is what they show.Our mid-season report projected Jakobi Meyers to lead the team in receiving touchdowns.Meyers was steadfast all year long and held a high position in the receiving core.

Patriots NFL executive Vice President Troy Vincent said the league hasn't ruled out postponing the game.The NFL is planning to proceed with its Week 18 schedule following the on-field collapse of Bills safety Damar Hamlin earlier this week.However, in a tragic and uncertain situation like this, things can change.

The New England Patriots suffered another heartbreaking defeat in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, seeing a comeback attempt fall just short.Like the Patriots' other games this season, this 22-18 loss also saw considerable contributions from the team's rookie class.Let's quickly go through all of the first-year players currently on the team to find out how they performed against the Raiders.

The New England Patriots are back home in Foxboro for what seems like a must-win matchup.They welcome the Cincinnati Bengals to town, perhaps the hottest team in the NFL.Here's whose in, and out, for both teams on Saturday.Patriots inactives


     WR DeVante Parker
     CB Jalen Mills
     RB Damien Harris
     CB Jack Jones
     WR Raleigh Webb
     FS Joshuah Bledsoe
     DT Sam Roberts


Three Patriots were already ruled out Friday, as DeVante Parker (concussion) will miss his second straight game and Jalen Mills (groin) will miss his third consecutive game.

Generally, blaming the referees for a team's loss is done by those who are sore losers.Although it may be justified to complain, it's often met with criticism from those in and outside the fanbase.But because of the terrible decision-making the NFL referees have made over the years, is it still appropriate to accept their mistakes and move on, particularly when their bad officiating directly impacts the result of a game?

After seeing how badly the NFL botched the handling of Tua Tagovailoa's concussions earlier in the season, you think the alleged new safety protocols they put into place would be top-notch.But that was certainly not the case when the Patriots faced the Cardinals on Monday Night Football.Late in the first quarter, a pass to DeVante Parker was good for a first down.

The New England Patriots won in week 14.They will stay out west in preparation for their week 15 game versus the Las Vegas Raiders.Each remaining game is shaping up to be more important than the last.The team is staying out west after their 14 point win versus the Arizona Cardinals.The game saw a handful of players leave with injury, including Rhamondre Stevenson, DeVante Parker, and Cardinals' QB Kyler Murray.

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     Zack Cox gives us six takeaways from the depleted Patriots' gritty win last night.1.First quarter from hell. 2. Defense delivers.Alex Barth has 9 takeaways from the Patriots surviving 27-13 in the desert.1. Injuries piling up.Mike Kadlick states the Patriots are a mess and shares five takeaways from the Patriots luck-filled win. 1. Bill Belichick is on the hot seat.

The New England Patriots (7-6) defense led the way in a 27-13 defeat over the Arizona Cardinals (4-9 on Monday night.).Here's who caught the eye for better, and for worse.Winner: Rookie Runners.With Damien Harris (thigh) inactive and Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) injured in the first quarter, the Patriots were forced to rely on rookies Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris.

Patriots A strong pass rush and rookie running backs helped make the difference in Arizona.The Patriots scored 20 unanswered points and rallied to beat the Cardinals 27-13 on Monday night.As a result, New England moved to 7-6 and (for the moment) occupies the final AFC playoff spot.Injuries were an unfortunate storyline for much of the night, with Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray leaving the game on his team's opening drive.

For the second straight week, the New England Patriots botched a two-minute drill in the final moments of the first half and left potential points on the field.But, after last week's head scratchers came from the players, this week's mistakes seemed to fall on the coaching staff.Trailing Buffalo 17-7 with 1:20 remaining in the first half, Josh Uche dipped under left tackle David Quessenberry and strip sacked Josh Allen.

The New England Patriots' offense is on the struggle bus currently.How should they go about fixing their unit for the 2023 season?This is likely at the very top of the to-do list for the Patriots.Regardless of what happens with Bill Belichick, perhaps if he and Kraft decide that this is no longer working, the offense still needs fixing.

The New England Patriots suffered a significant setback last Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings, dropping to 6-5 on the season and back into last place in the AFC East.Despite playing arguably their finest offensive game of the season, the Patriots did not have enough juice in the high-scoring Thanksgiving affair.

The New England Patriots have a couple needs along the offense, but they might end up having a problem trying to solve this position.The wide receiver position has been a sore spot for the team for years, and they tried to solve it this past offseason.They drafted Tyquan Thornton in the NFL Draft and traded for DeVante Parker, formerly of the Miami Dolphins.

The New England Patriots fell to the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving day, but their offense showed a ton of life, so all is not lost.If there was ever such a thing as a good loss in the NFL, the Patriots just had one on Thanksgiving.They went blow for blow with the now 9-2 Minnesota Vikings, a team that has all but locked up a top two seed and division title in the NFC.

Patriots football is back in Week 11, coming off a 26-3 win against the Indianapolis Colts and then a much-needed bye week.The New England defense smothered the Colts offense, embarrassing the NFL's highest-paid offensive line en route to a ridiculous nine sacks.The Colts amassed a mere 121 total offensive yards and couldn't convert a single third down all game.

Patriots A struggling Zach Wilson threw three interceptions against New England last month.Can it get worse?The last time the Jets and Patriots met, New York racked up nearly 100 more yards of total offense than New England.But, a series of mistakes - including three interceptions from quarterback Zach Wilson - allowed the Patriots to prevail with a 22-17 win.

It's never too early to begin talking about the 2023 NFL Draft in April.What are some early positional needs for the Patriots?It's clear that New England has a few spots on their roster that could use a bit of love.Bill Belichick may undertake yet another draft as the de facto General Manager.What are some early positions of need for the New England Patriots as we slowly creep towards the NFL Draft in April?

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     Khari Thompson tells us how he'd grade the team's performance thus far, starting with the offense.Alex Barth issues his Patriots 2022 midseason report card: Defense & Special Teams.Zack Cox evaluates the state of the Patriots at the Bye: Six things we know (and six we don't).

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     Khari Thompson tells us how he'd grade the team's performance thus far, starting with the offense.Alex Barth issues his Patriots 2022 midseason report card: Defense & Special Teams.Zack Cox evaluates the state of the Patriots at the Bye: Six things we know (and six we don't).

The New England Patriots are in the thick of a playoff race at their bye week, but their lack of offensive playmakers will continue to hurt.A common theme that I have attached to the Patriots and that I have seen others echo during the season is is that they have a ton of average or good players.Outside of Matthew Judon and maybe someone else on the defense, New England does not have an elite, high-end player on the roster.

Let's take a look at the Patriots' mid-season wide receiver report as we head into week nine.Before the season started, we predicted who would lead the Patriots in receiving touchdowns.In that category we evaluated Jakobi Meyers, Kendrick Bourne, DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor and Tyquan Thornton.The pre-season prediction was that Jakobi Meyers would lead the team in receiving touchdowns.

Week Eight was a good one for the Patriots, getting back on track in a key divisional matchup against the Jets.Mac Jones was back under center, Rhamondre Stevenson was dominant once again, and the defense exposed Zach Wilson for being... well, Zach Wilson.My recommended player prop wagers, on the other hand, did not go as smoothly.