Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images Even though the 2025 season has not even started, ESPN is already looking ahead. The New England Patriots spent considerable resources at wide receiver over the last two offseasons, including using second- and third-round draft picks on Ja’Lynn Polk and Kyle Williams. They might not be done either, if a new 2026 NFL mock draft by ESPN … [Read more...] about Patriots add even more receiver help in new 2026 NFL mock draft
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2014 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data
PFF's database allows us to go back in time and analyze previous NFL drafts at a high level. Here is how the 2014 NFL Draft could have played out with hindsight. … [Read more...] about 2014 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data
Patriots Kept K Andy Borregales From Falling To Ravens
Make no mistake, the Patriots were in dire need of a kicker, and to address this, they took Miami kicker Andy Borregales with the 182nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. New England was strategic about where they selected Borregales, though, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Drafting kickers is a notoriously risky proposition. To illustrate, from 2010-16, only 11 kickers were selected … [Read more...] about Patriots Kept K Andy Borregales From Falling To Ravens
AFC Notes: Sauce Gardner, Aaron Glenn, Elijah Moore, Bills, Jets, Patriots
Bills Buffalo signed WR Elijah Moore this offseason, who hasn’t quite had his breakout season after playing in some shaky quarterback situations. Bills CB Tre’Davious White had great things to say about their new offensive weapon and praised his route running. “He’s gonna be a big time player for us. Route running is amazing, getting in and out, his breaks is amazing,” White … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Sauce Gardner, Aaron Glenn, Elijah Moore, Bills, Jets, Patriots
Sunday Patriots Notes: National media jumping aboard the Drake Maye hype train
Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images Notes on the Patriots’ QB situation, problems drafting wide receivers, rookie wideouts getting some All-Pro help, 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 … [Read more...] about Sunday Patriots Notes: National media jumping aboard the Drake Maye hype train
AFC Notes: Stefon Diggs, Tanner Engstrand, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots
Dolphins Dolphins CB Kader Kohou said they are building a “new identity” for their defense this offseason. “Just like, we got to kind of get a new identity,” veteran Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou said, via Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post. “And there’s not gonna be a lot of slack and stuff like that. Everybody has to be on their s—, really.” Kohou doesn’t feel their defense … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Stefon Diggs, Tanner Engstrand, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots
Patriots player profile: UDFA Jeremiah Webb is facing an uphill battle
Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Previewing the Patriots wide receiver heading into his first NFL season. As part of their efforts to restock the shelves at the wide receiver position, the New England Patriots brought four rookies in this offseason. Three of those came aboard as undrafted free agents, including South Alabama product … [Read more...] about Patriots player profile: UDFA Jeremiah Webb is facing an uphill battle
Cole Strange Leading Patriots’ LG Battle
The Patriots’ 2025 offensive line is largely set with Will Campbell at left tackle, Garrett Bradbury at center, Michael Onwenu at right guard, and Morgan Moses at right tackle. The only spot without a clear starter is left guard, where Cole Strange “appears to be the front-runner” coming out of spring practices, according to Ben Volin of The Boston Globe. The 2022 first-rounder … [Read more...] about Cole Strange Leading Patriots’ LG Battle
Patriots Deploying Marte Mapu At LB
Patriots defender Marte Mapu spent most of the team’s spring practices as a linebacker, according to The Boston Globe’s Ben Volin, signaling a potential role change headed into training camp. At 6-foot-3 230 pounds, Mapu has the size and athleticism to drop into coverage or blitz from the second level. He was listed as a safety in college but primarily played out of the slot … [Read more...] about Patriots Deploying Marte Mapu At LB