My top takeaways from the first day of #Patriots minicamp, starting with Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte attending Tuesday's practice. +A.J. Brown's highlight-reel catch, latest on Gabe Jacas, OL combos, defensive standouts, etc. www.patriots.com/news/patriot...

A rundown of A.J. Brown’s first #Patriots practice and introductory press conference. Plus, some quick-hit notes from OTAs so far. www.patriots.com/news/analysi...

The #Patriots have hinted heavily at drafting a tight end at some point, so let's rank 'em. Here are my top-10 tight ends and favorite sleepers. www.patriots.com/news/lazar-s...

The #Patriots officially promoted Zak Kuhr to defensive coordinator & named Terrell Williams assistant HC. Vinny DePalma was also promoted to ILBs coach and the Pats added three news assistants to the '26 staff. More on the Pats coaching staff changes. www.patriots.com/news/analysi...

"Hopefully, I’m that final piece to make this a top secondary in the league.” The #Patriots coaches are ecstatic about reuniting with All-Pro S Kevin Byard, and it's easy to see why after watching last year's leader in interceptions on film. www.patriots.com/news/patriot...

Good analysis on the Patriots free agent class by @ezlazar.bsky.social who may or may not be allowed to post on BlueSky. www.patriots.com/news/analysi...

In the first six weeks, the #Patriots saw a league-high rate of single-high safeties. On Sunday, that changed as defenses start to fear Drake Maye. +Maye audio breakdown, Pats D struggles in man/vs. the script, quick-hit film notes, etc. www.patriots.com/news/after-f...

A major college injury, eight straight healthy scratches as a rookie, offseason trade rumors: #Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has fought adversity in his football journey. Now, he’s one of the NFL’s most efficient WRs & Drake Maye’s go-to deep threat. www.patriots.com/news/patriot...

AFR: the #Patriots see a league-high single-high safety rate. Drake Maye was 11-17 for 190 yards & 3 TDs vs. single-high in NOLA. Will defenses adjust, and in turn, does that open up the run game? +Maye audio breakdown, pass defense review, film notes. www.patriots.com/news/after-f...

Very organized. He does a great job of being able to connect the front, the middle part of our defense, and the backend." #Patriots ILBs coach Zak Kuhr is turning heads as the de facto DC. Plus, the coach who is taking on a larger role in the LB room. www.patriots.com/news/patriot...

#Patriots gameplan: previewing Sunday's showdown vs. the Bills in Orchard Park. - Can the Pats run game get going vs. Bills DEF - Bills offensive innovation under Joe Brady - Aggressive or bend-don't-break vs. Allen? - Key matchups, Maye preview, etc. www.patriots.com/news/patriot...

AFR: Although it's only a four-game sample vs. admittedly weaker defenses, #Patriots QB Drake Maye is putting up some eye-popping numbers – welcome to the year-two leap. +Maye audio breakdown, defense review, quick-hit film notes, etc. www.patriots.com/news/after-f...

#Patriots inactives: G Wilson (ankle/knee), WR Chism, G Wallace, OLB Ponder, DT Gregory, QB DeVito (3rd QB). More on Christian Gonzalez making his season debut, WR rotation (not Chism time), Chaisson active, O-Line sans Wilson, etc. www.patriots.com/news/inactiv...

Previewing the schematic chess matches in #Patriots-Panthers on Sunday: - Do the Pats generate enough 'X' plays? - What did CAR do to confuse Penix in Week 3? - Slowing down Bryce Young - Key matchups, Drake Maye notes & more www.patriots.com/news/patriot...

AFR: Although the end result wasn't ideal, there was still plenty of good from #Patriots QB Drake Maye and the offense. But they need to eliminate the "sh*t that gets you beat." +Maye audio breakdown, run defense review, quick-hit film notes, etc. www.patriots.com/news/after-f...

Game observations: 8 takeaways from the #Patriots loss to the Steelers. Despite out-gaining the Steelers, five turnovers do the Pats in on Sunday. +Play of the game, Maye breakdown, RB issues/fumbles, defense laments, initial O-Line stats, etc. www.patriots.com/news/game-ob...

More on the #Patriots downgrading CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) to OUT for Sunday’s game vs. the Steelers. How do the Pats match up with Pittsburgh, and why a ramp-up period after 51 days without practicing makes sense for Gonzalez. www.patriots.com/news/roster-...

#Patriots gameplan: how can the Pats make it two-straight wins vs. the Steelers on Sunday? - Pats offensive identity, pass defense - Vrabel/McDaniels familiarity with the Steelers - Does PIT's DEF play man coverage? - Slowing down Rodgers, key matchups www.patriots.com/news/patriot...

Here’s today’s #Patriots Catch-22 breaking down Sunday’s win over the Dolphins. A breakdown on the offensive scheme, Drake Maye and three up/down. Plus, a Steelers preview and pass defense fixes. Watch/Listen: www.youtube.com/live/G-pSTlV...

AFR: Maye. The motion. The boots. The duo/outside zone sequencing. The early designed shot plays. That was more like it from the #Patriots offense. Breaking down the film on the Pats win (Maye audio review, pass defense, quick-hit film notes, etc.). www.patriots.com/news/after-f...

The first win of the HC Mike Vrabel era. The first win vs. Tua. The first win in Miami since 2019. The first 30-plus point performance in 46 games - a big boy win in Miami. Nine takeaways from the #Patriots 33-27 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. www.patriots.com/news/game-ob...

The #Patriots ruled out CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) & DE Keion White (illness). Moses (foot) & Mapu (neck) are questionable. Anfernee Jennings expected return to the lineup, rookie Marcus Bryant is the backup RT & more injury report analysis. www.patriots.com/news/injury-...

Keys to a #Patriots victory in Miami: - Get the run game going (Indy blueprint) - Prep Maye for Weaver’s exotic blitzes - Take away the middle from Tua - How will the Pats D match 21 personnel? +key matchups and more in this week’s gameplan. www.patriots.com/news/patriot...

AFR: Sunday’s loss to Vegas showed how critical it is for the #Patriots to run the ball effectively. A career-high 53 drop-backs for QB Drake Maye isn’t a winning formula. +Maye audio breakdown, defense review, quick-hit film notes (Campbell), etc. www.patriots.com/news/after-f...

Game observations: 8 takeaways from the #Patriots loss to the Raiders in Week 1. Just too inconsistent on both sides of the ball to get a win. +Play of the game, Maye breakdown, Campbell+OL notes, Landry/Williams shine in Pats debuts, etc. www.patriots.com/news/game-ob...

More on the #Patriots swapping Cory Durden for Jeremiah Pharms on the D-Line and elevating two special-teamers from the practice squad. Ballentine could be the gunner opposite Brenden Schooler on Sunday, while Durden serves as depth at 1T/NT. www.patriots.com/news/roster-...

Here’s this week’s #Patriots Catch-22 breaking down Jabrill Peppers/latest news, our biggest questions heading into the season, some college football/draft talk and previewing the Raiders. Watch/Listen: www.youtube.com/live/0t9ukC0...

The first #Patriots gameplan of the season is here. With new coaching staffs on both sides, Sunday's opener could come down to in-game adjustments. +Game-planning Bowers/Jeanty/Crosby, Chip Kelly back in the NFL, McDaniels' history vs. Carroll, etc. www.patriots.com/news/patriot...

The slot receiver is back! With #Patriots OC Josh McDaniels returning, Pop Douglas and Efton Chism are next in line to be high-volume slots for New England. Hear from @Edelman11, Pop, Chism & more on what makes the slot WR so dangerous in McDaniels’s scheme. www.patriots.com/news/breakin...

Analysis: breaking down new additions QB Tommy DeVito and CB Charles Woods. Plus, thoughts on the Pats practice squad signings and the end of the Kendrick Bourne era. Takeaways from watching some DeVito film included. Can he compete w/Dobbs for QB2? www.patriots.com/news/analysi...

A position-by-position breakdown of the #Patriots initial 53-man roster. Remember, the roster is fluid, with waiver claims and more moves possibly coming. Defensive holdovers Dugger, Jennings, et al., stick for now. www.patriots.com/news/analysi...

AFR: Although both teams played mostly backups, a few potential contributors played in Thursday's preseason finale. Breaking down the tape on Kyle Dugger, Keion White & other #Patriots defenders. +Quick-hit film notes, pressure/coverage stats, etc. www.patriots.com/news/after-f...

Here’s today’s #Patriots Catch-22 breaking down Drake Maye’s week, three up/down vs. the Vikings, Pats trade proposals, roster projections, Giants preview and more. Watch/Listen: www.youtube.com/live/pA0fxiC...

AFR: With two preseason games in the books, it looks like the #Patriots could feature more outside zone schemes in OC Josh McDaniels's third stint. Why the shift? Here are my theories. +Maye audio breakdown, quick-hit film notes, etc. www.patriots.com/news/after-f...

Game obs: 8 takeaways from the #Patriots preseason win over the Vikings. Although the games don't count yet, you can see this team taking on the identity of its HC. +EFTON CHISM, Maye breakdown, OL shuffling, Dugger/Jennings outlook, Henderson ⭐️, etc. www.patriots.com/news/game-ob...

Some leftover thoughts on the #Patriots after two joint practices vs. the Vikings. Overall, QB Drake Maye showing well was a huge positive. +Henderson hype, rookie WRs, Campbell report, backup OLs, covering TEs, etc. www.patriots.com/news/10-left...

#Patriots Catch-22 breaking down the two joint practices in Minnesota. We broke down the good and the bad from both sides of the ball, QB Drake Maye's performance, Will Campbell vs. Jonathan Grennard and more. Watch/Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj9k...

11 takeaways from day one in Minnesota for Drake Maye and the #Patriots offense. Although the pressure was notable, the Pats landed a few haymakers in the form of big plays as well. +Notes on Maye, Henderson, Campbell/Wilson, WRs, etc. www.patriots.com/news/11-take...

With the #Patriots needing to elevate the talent level in the room, three rookies are emerging as key cogs in New England's retooled offensive line. More on Will Campbell, Jared Wilson, and possible day-three find Marcus Bryant here. www.patriots.com/news/trench-...

AFR: It was a great start for the #Patriots in Friday night's win, but what did the tape say about QB Drake Maye, LT Will Campbell & the Pats offense? Here's an in-depth breakdown. +Notes on 25 other Pats after review, QB pressures, coverage stats, etc. www.patriots.com/news/after-f...

ICYMI: last night's game observations from the #Patriots win over the Commanders. After a good showing in the joint practice and preseason game, the Pats are headed in the right direction. +Play of the game, Maye breakdown, rookie reports, etc. www.patriots.com/news/game-ob...

Here’s today’s #Patriots Catch-22 breaking down Wednesday’s joint practice with the Commanders. Reviews on Maye, Campbell/OLine, WRs, defensive standouts, special teams and more. Watch/Listen: www.youtube.com/live/jdAKQfN...

12 takeaways from Wednesday's joint practice vs. Washington for the #Patriots offense, starting with a recap of Drake Maye's day. Overall, a positive showing. +Notes on Pop, Hollins, Boutte, Baker, Campbell, Wilson, Henderson, etc. www.patriots.com/news/12-take...

Before we get into the preseason/joint practices, here's where things stand for the #Patriots at wide receiver, with a focus on Kayshon Boutte and Pop Douglas continuing to improve this summer. Plus - who will win the last few roster spots at WR? www.patriots.com/news/third-y...

Five under-the-radar players making a roster push at #Patriots camp. Some insight into CB DJ James's rise, Javon Baker's flashes, and two late-round/UDFA rookies catching my eye. www.patriots.com/news/five-un...

45 thoughts on the #Patriots through 8 training camp practices. Mike Vrabel's first camp as Pats HC is off to a good start, with Drake Maye headlining the positives. Notes on Maye, rookies, top free agents, under-the-radar players making a push, etc. www.patriots.com/news/45-thou...

Here is today’s #Patriots Catch-22 breaking down the first seven camp practices. We went through the entire roster and discussed all the top storylines. Watch/Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmqA...

The first trench report of training camp following the #Patriots first padded practice. Jam-packed with notes on Will Campbell, the rest of the O-Line and who caught the eye on the D-Line. Campbell settled in to deliver a great showing in team periods. www.patriots.com/news/trench-...

My first impressions of rookies TreVeyon Henderson & Kyle Williams, who spoke to the media following Saturday's practice. Some insight into projected roles for both day-two skill players, with Henderson flashing as a receiver on Saturday. www.patriots.com/news/rookies...

Although there isn't as much to glean from the trenches until the pads go on next week, here are my first impressions of the #Patriots reworked offensive line. Rookie C/G Jared Wilson being an early riser is a hugely positive development for this unit. www.patriots.com/news/analysi...