Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Patriots hired A.J. Highsmith earlier this offseason. As part of their organization-wide restructure under new head coach Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots brought in a familiar face to lead their pro scouting department. Well, familiar at least to one member of the team. A.J. Highsmith, the son of senior personnel executive … [Read more...] about Alonzo Highsmith gives a scouting report on the Patriots’ new pro scouting director aka his son
Patriots player profile: TreVeyon Henderson is a big play waiting to happen
Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Previewing the Patriots running back heading into his first NFL season. The New England Patriots went all-offense on the first two days of the 2025 NFL Draft. Among the four players they brought aboard between Rounds 1 and 3 was one of the most exciting running back prospects in the class. With the 38th overall … [Read more...] about Patriots player profile: TreVeyon Henderson is a big play waiting to happen
Sunday Patriots Notes: Improved defense trending toward breakthrough
Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Notes on the Patriots’ defense, interest from the CFL, and more. The NFL is in its slowest period, but that does not mean there is nothing to talk about when it comes to the league and the New England Patriots. Granted, the exciting days of training camp are still a few weeks away, but the pro football world … [Read more...] about Sunday Patriots Notes: Improved defense trending toward breakthrough
New England Patriots links 7/03/25 – Positional analysis: Linebackers
Marte Mapu breaks up a pass intended for Jonnu Smith | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday TEAM TALK Patriots Catch-22: Latest NFL news, trade candidates, best available free agents. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Mark Morse analyzes the Patriots 90 man roster by position: Part 3 – Linebackers. Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss, Jahvani … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 7/03/25 – Positional analysis: Linebackers
The Top 10 Patriots Moments of 2024: No. 1
Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Our offseason countdown concludes with the Number One Patriots Moment of 2024! July 4. The greatest day on the American calendar. It represents the day that our tiny nation, just a few scattered colonies on the east coast of this great continent, declared independence from oppression and the right to live their lives they way they wanted, … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Patriots Moments of 2024: No. 1
Patriots player profile: D.J. James might have some untapped potential
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Previewing the Patriots cornerback heading into his second season in New England. The New England Patriots’ cornerback group underwent some change this offseason, but a significant portion of the depth chart will look the same as it did in 2024. One part of the group then as now is second-year man D.J. … [Read more...] about Patriots player profile: D.J. James might have some untapped potential
21 Wins, 21 Years Later: An iconic snow game and a snowy blowout
Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Pat Lane and Matt St. Jean relive New England’s home wins against Miami and Jacksonville, both in the snow Twenty-one years ago, the New England Patriots completed the most dominant streak in the history of the NFL, finishing with 21 wins in a row across two seasons. Since it was such a dominant run, we have decided … [Read more...] about 21 Wins, 21 Years Later: An iconic snow game and a snowy blowout
Patriots player profile: Craig Woodson has the makings of a 4-down contributor
Eric Canha-Imagn Images Previewing the Patriots safety heading into his first season in the NFL. The New England Patriots’ safety position was supposed to be a strength heading into 2024, but instead the unit suffered constant personnel turnover. Heading into 2025, however, there is reason for optimism again — in large part because of the team’s offseason moves meant to … [Read more...] about Patriots player profile: Craig Woodson has the makings of a 4-down contributor
#PostPulpit Mailbag: What weaknesses could hurt New England’s defense?
Eric Canha-Imagn Images The latest edition of our Patriots mailbag answers questions about the defense, tush push and more. The NFL world continues to tip-toe through the quiet part of the offseason as the New England Patriots officially return for training camp in less than three weeks. So before the Fourth of July festivities begin, let’s get right into this week’s … [Read more...] about #PostPulpit Mailbag: What weaknesses could hurt New England’s defense?