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Patriots coach Bill Belichick offered some insight about one of the highest-profile free agent signings he’s had during his tenure in New England, saying that outside linebacker Matt Judon was a player the Patriots targeted in 2021 with a contract that showed how highly he is valued. “Judon’s done a great job for us. We [more] … [Read more...] about Bill Belichick: Matt Judon is our highest-paid player, no secret what we think of him

The addition of running back Bijan Robinson gives the Falcons an impressive array of skill-position players. It also raises questions about which position Cordarrelle Patterson will mainly play. One of the most fascinating NFL Players of the past decade, Patterson has hopscotched both as it relates to geography and role. During his first four years [more] … [Read more...] about With Bijan Robinson on the team, where does Cordarrelle Patterson fit in the Falcons’ offense?

The bloodletting at ESPN continues, with the network letting former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich. Via Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com, Ninkovich’s contract will not be renewed. He joined ESPN in 2019. Ninkovich, 39, appeared on various studio shows at ESPN. The move comes at a time when ESPN is cutting costs in a major way. Many [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Rob Ninkovich is out at ESPN

Patriots coach Bill Belichick has long embraced special teams, getting involved in coaching in the kicking game and prioritizing special teams players on his roster. He says it’s one of the areas of the game where a team can find the biggest edge. Belichick said in an interview with The 33rd Team that he sees [more] … [Read more...] about Bill Belichick emphasizes the “huge, huge difference” of big plays on special teams

Former Patriots linebacker Willie McGinest is being sued for the second time in three months. TMZ Sports reports that a man has filed suit against McGinest following a disagreement at a Long Beach, California, gym in 2021. Andrew Cortez accuses McGinest of punching him in the face after the two argued over a weight. Three [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Willie McGinest sued after allegedly punching a man in a gym dispute

Receiver DeAndre Hopkins has taken a pair of free-agent visits to Tennessee and New England. But at this point, the three-time, first-team All-Pro is still on the open market. On Tuesday afternoon, he put out a message for his new teammates — even though he doesn’t know exactly who they’re going to be. “Whoever’s in [more] … [Read more...] about DeAndre Hopkins: Whoever’s in my future WRs group, I’ll make your job easy

Patriots cornerback Jack Jones is expected to arraigned Tuesday in East Boston District Court on weapons charges, the Boston Globe reports. Courthouses were closed Monday in observance of Juneteenth. Jones, 25, was arrested Friday after two firearms were found in his travel luggage at Boston’s Logan International Airport. He was charged with two counts each [more] … [Read more...] about Jack Jones likely to be arraigned Tuesday on gun charges

Last week, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com pointed out that the Patriots’ kickers have been practicing squib kicks, given the latest rule change aimed at reducing the number of kickoffs. This week, Reiss has some interesting quotes from one of those kickers. “I’d venture to say No. 1 on the hit list, there’s going to be [more] … [Read more...] about Will teams use squib kicks in the preseason, or conceal their plans until Week One?

The right word could be karma. Maybe it’s hypocrisy. Or possibly irony. Perhaps, stupidity. Patriots cornerback Jack Jones, before his own arrest on multiple charges after attempting to pass a pair of guns through security at Logan International Airport, took to social media to criticize NBA star Ja Morant for his own gun issues. Said [more] … [Read more...] about Before his arrest on gun charges, Jack Jones criticized Ja Morant for having guns