Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports Related: Josh McDaniels wants to create his own culture in Las Vegas instead of copying the ‘Patriot Way’ With the exception of a three-year sabbatical in Denver and St. Louis, Josh McDaniels spent his entire career up until January 31, 2022 with the New England Patriots. That means that he soaked up the so-called “Patriot Way” for 18 years … [Read more...] about Josh McDaniels isn’t trying to copy his long-time mentor in Las Vegas: ‘I’m not Bill Belichick, and I can’t be’
Patriots now know the roster cutdown deadlines ahead of the 2022 season
Photo by Michael Dwyer-Pool/Getty Images Related: Modified practice squad rules will give Patriots more roster flexibility The New England Patriots currently have 85 players on their active roster, but that number eventually will need to be brought down to 53 for the regular season. They now know when the cutdowns to get there have to happen. According to NFL Network’s … [Read more...] about Patriots now know the roster cutdown deadlines ahead of the 2022 season
#PostPulpit Mailbag: Is the Patriots’ offense headed towards a scheme shift?
Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Related: Patriots OTA reports: Bill Belichick leads collaborative effort coaching the offense The New England Patriots were back on the practice fields at Gillette Stadium for their first OTA practices this week, which means we are back at it answering your questions. Despite real football being over three months away, there is a lot … [Read more...] about #PostPulpit Mailbag: Is the Patriots’ offense headed towards a scheme shift?
New England Patriots links 5/27/22 – Who’s got to “prove it, prove it” in 2022?
Jalen Mills | Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Daily news and links for Friday TEAM TALK Mike Dussault offers five 5 takeaways from Ernie Adams’ appearance on “Pats from the Past” podcast. Alexandra Francisco talks about how Cody Davis and some Patriots teammates hosted children in foster care for a gamers event. Photos. Community: Cody Davis hosts foster … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 5/27/22 – Who’s got to “prove it, prove it” in 2022?
The Top 20 Patriots Moments of 2021: Number 10
Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports Our offseason countdown continues with the Number 10 Most Memorable Patriots Moment of 2021. Memorial Day Weekend is here, and with it, the unofficial start of summer and the beginnings of the slowest time on the entire NFL calendar. What better chance to kick off that coveted Top 10 on our offseason countdown of the Top 20 New England … [Read more...] about The Top 20 Patriots Moments of 2021: Number 10
Report: Midwest area scout D.J. Debick leaves Patriots to join Texans
Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Related: Raiders eye Patriots national scout Brandon Yeargan for vacant front office position The New England Patriots have lost yet another member of their personnel department. As first pointed out by Neil Stratton and confirmed by his own social media profiles, area scout D.J. Debick has left the organization to take over a … [Read more...] about Report: Midwest area scout D.J. Debick leaves Patriots to join Texans
Modified practice squad rules will give Patriots more roster flexibility
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Related: NFL owners vote to modify overtime rules for postseason, giving both teams a possession In order to give teams more flexibility in the time of Covid-19, the NFL decided to relax its practice squad rules back in 2020. More spots were made available for developmental players; teams were allowed to add … [Read more...] about Modified practice squad rules will give Patriots more roster flexibility
New England Patriots links 5/26/22 – Home Improvement: Mac Jones, Jonnu Smith primed for Year 2 upgrade
TE Jonnu Smith avoids a tackle | Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday TEAM TALK Mike Dussault talks about how size and smarts give OL Adrew Stueber an edge: The giant seventh-round pick out of Michigan could seize an unexpectedly significant role on the offensive line. LOCAL LINKS Khari Thompson identifies three keys to Mac Jones’ Year … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 5/26/22 – Home Improvement: Mac Jones, Jonnu Smith primed for Year 2 upgrade
Raekwon McMillan appears poised to take on a prominent role on the Patriots defense in 2022
Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports Related: Cameron McGrone has put his difficult rookie season behind him Bill Belichick pointing out that spring practices are a time for teaching and implementation rather than competition and evaluation is a yearly tradition in New England. Any reports coming out of the Patriots’ currently ongoing organized team activities therefore … [Read more...] about Raekwon McMillan appears poised to take on a prominent role on the Patriots defense in 2022