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Patriots coverage for MassLive. Past: Providence Journal & Boston Herald. UNH alum. Proud husband and father. Come for the binocular pics, stay for the stories.

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Ezekiel Elliott: “When I was younger, I always wanted to play a game in the snow. Then I play a game in the snow and was like, that kind of sucked.”
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The photo Tom Brady used to announce his retirement was taken on Oct. 3 - inside Gillette Stadium when the Bucs beat the Patriots. I do not think that’s a coincidence.
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Why didn’t Mac Jones throw a Hail Mary on the final play? Belichick: “Couldn’t throw it that far.”
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During virtual offseason workouts, Gronk had to run sprints, record them and send them to the Bucs. So, to get out of it, he'd record himself running sprints in different shirts on the same day. Then, he'd send in the videos on different days.
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Legend. 📷: @Patriots
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The Chiefs failure to get back to the Super Bowl is another reminder of how special the Patriots dynasty was. It’s really hard to get to that championship game - never mind win several (or six).
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4 years
These officials cost the Patriots a defensive touchdown followed by a offensive touchdown. Unreal.
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5 years
How did Tom Brady look today? Belichick: “There’s 90 guys out there so I can’t watch them all.”
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2 years
Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl when I was in high school. He retires and I'm now married with two kids and a house. Legend.
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2 years
Mac Jones just hit 2023 free agent Hunter Renfrow for a touchdown in the Pro Bowl.
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Here’s a story I’ve never told before - When my father passed away, Bill Belichick pulled me aside after a press conference and offered his condolences. We chatted about our dads and other things. I saw a different side of Bill and I’m grateful
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5 years
Remember when Antonio Brown, Josh Gordon, Demaryius Thomas and Michael Bennett were all on the 2019 Patriots?
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4 months
I talked to one upcoming Patriots free agent who told me returning to the Patriots just became his priority because of the hiring of Jerod Mayo
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4 years
Cam Newton and Stephon Gilmore returned to Patriots practice.
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2 years
Ravens lose. The Patriots are currently the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
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4 years
Stephon Gilmore said he’s mad at himself for almost allowing a catch to Amari Cooper
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Cam Newton says he's watched the Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox. Says he loves the sports-heavy city.
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3 years
We’re really lucky to be alive to watch Tom Brady.
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Belichick: The only reason why I've won a lot of games is because I've coached a lot of great players.
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6 years
This photo, by AP's Winslow Townson, is awesome
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Three years, $33 million. All Bill Belichick had to do was re-sign Jakobi Meyers
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Hunter Henry: "I've enjoyed this season probably more than any I've had."
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6 months
Mac Jones said a big difference was the offensive line - “I had time.”
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4 years
Going into this game did you think you'd be able to do what you did against Amari Cooper? Stephon Gilmore: "Yeah." Why? Stephon Gilmore: "Because I believe in myself."
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Mac Jones has a 66.5 completion percentage through his first two NFL seasons. Here’s a list of QBs in NFL history with a better number through their first two seasons: Joe Burrow (68.2) That’s it.
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4 years
Cam Newton taking about Christian Wilkins: “You just have to realize who you’re talking to… I realized I was talking to a person known for doing splits. So that was uncharacteristic of myself to keep on going back and forth. But at the end of the day, it’s football.”
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4 years
When I ask my 2-year-old if he’s ready for bed
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CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable
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Shakira!
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3 years
Patriots will honor Julian Edelman in a special halftime ceremony this weekend against the New Orleans Saints.
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2 years
Damien Harris and the other Patriots RBs are happy
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3 years
You all are angry now, but just wait until the Patriots get a top 10 pick and trade down three times.
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4 years
A Patriots QB will have started five of the last six Super Bowls
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2 years
Mac Jones is hilarious
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4 months
Sounds like Bill Belichick is open to relinquishing his general manager duties to stay the head coach of the Patriots
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3 years
I'm re-watching the game and feel confident saying that Matt Judon is the best player on the Patriots.
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2 years
Bill Belichick has been named the PFWA’s 2021 NFL Executive of the Year.
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3 years
Tom Brady said he was coming back next season. The Buccaneers are scheduled to come to Gillette Stadium to play the Patriots.
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2 years
The Patriots have won seven-straight games, are 9-4, the AFC’s No. 1 seed and now on their bye week
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5 years
Tom Brady stopped during the warmup to coach Antonio Brown
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2 years
Hunter Henry's wife is pregnant and due at the end of the month. He hopes the birth doesn't fall on a game day, but won't miss the birth of their first child. Henry: If it had to be a game or see my first born, I'm going to see my child born.
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2 years
Jalen Mills intercepted Sam Darnold and punted the ball in the air. Panthers players didn’t seem to love that.
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3 years
Tom Brady’s the greatest.
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3 years
In NFL history, there have been 61 rookie QBs to attempt at least 30 passes in their first-career start. No one has ever completed 70% of their passes. Until tonight. Mac Jones completed 74% of his throws, which according to @Stathead , is the best mark among rookie QBs.
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1 year
How do you miss that?
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Warren Sharp
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refs have been EGREGIOUS tonight
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5 years
Dont’a Hightower had 8 tackles, 1.5 sacks and 4 tackles for loss... 🧐
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Mark Daniels
2 years
The Patriots need to add speed to their defense. A lot of it. They look way too slow.
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2 years
Heard some players in the locker room saying they want to wear all red uniforms again because they're good luck. I'll co-sign on that. Uniforms looked great today.
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Matthew Judon: This season is incredible. It’s had its ups and downs… I’ve had my best season since the NFL but as a team, we’ve gone to war… I’m having a lot of fun.
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Kendrick Bourne has been one of the best parts of the Patriots' 2021 season
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Drake Maye: "Tom Brady is the GOAT." "I'm not going to be Tom Brady. I'm going to be Drake Maye."
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2 years
Congrats to Hunter Henry and his wife, Parker!
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5 years
Demaryius Thomas, Julian Edelman and Josh Gordon
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People were/are killing Mac Jones for his legs kicking upward in that Chicago game, but I don’t think it’s unusual to see a QB’s foot kick up when they’re sliding. Here, it happens to Joe Burrow
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Belichick: Good, how are you? Reporter: Good. No complaints. Belichick: Good, we don't want to hear them anyways.
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2 years
Here’s Mac Jones
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6 years
Browner’s Instagram post was liked by Hightower, Jamie Collins and Alfonzo Dennard
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What position will you be playing? Ty Montgomery: I am employee No. 14 of the New England Patriots and I'll be doing whatever is asked of me.
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2 years
I talked to a league source about Cole Strange. He wasn't getting out of the second round. Don't fall for the 'third round grade' talk. One NFL offensive line coach. who worked him out said if Strange played at Alabama, he'd be considered a surefire first-round prospect.
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2 years
Josh McDaniels on Mac Jones' performance in Buffalo: "It was a short film session for him.."
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Mark Daniels
4 years
Patriots offense looks like a group that's practiced once in the last two weeks
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5 years
Julian Edelman and Tom Brady are showing their support for Josh Gordon on Instagram and Facebook
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3 years
Mac Jones and Gunner Olszewski just executed a jumping celebratory headbutt. Here it is in all its glory.
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Devin McCourty on Bill Belichick: "In my 12 years here, I've enjoyed every minute of playing for him."
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Jakobi Meyers has 2,758 receiving yards in his first four NFL seasons. The only Patriot with more (through four years) since 2000 is Rob Gronkowski (3,255). Meyers passed Deion Branch (2,744) on Sunday. He’s one of the best homegrown WRs in the Belichick era.
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Eliot Wolf: "He was one of the only quarterbacks in this draft that after a loss, met with the media." "He understands what it means to be a leader."
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Cam Newton connects with Julian Edelman. Edelman joins the likes of Mohamed Sanu, N’Keal Harry, Devin Asiasi and Damiere Byrd. All have worked out with Newton out west
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Mark Daniels
2 years
Jack Jones today: First NFL start, first forced fumble, first interception and first touchdown
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2 years
Mac Jones says he wants to get stronger this offseason - and also cut back on the ice cream.
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Mac Jones says he wants to clean up his diet heading into next season ⬇️ "I like ice cream too much." 😅
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The Patriots are showing interest in WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, per source. The 6'4 WR would certainly stretch the field for Mac Jones.
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1 year
“No man, I definitely want to be back here. I like it here. I love it here." I talked to Kendrick Bourne last night about his tough 2022 season. He said he's not going to request a trade and wants to be a part of the solution in the Patriots offense
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3 years
Cam Newton's time in Foxboro was short but he was a pleasure to deal with. Super professional and honest in his meetings with the media. He was fun to cover.
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4 years
Brady: “It doesn’t matter what I think. It matters what we do.” He was pissed and ended his press conference before two minutes. I’ve never seen him this mad after a win.
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Tom Brady is locking arms with his teammates
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Mac Jones on Jabrill Peppers’ forced fumbles: “He told me to go win and we didn’t. That hurts me.”
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2 years
David Andrews is living the best life
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Conor Ryan
2 years
David Andrews chugs his beer. Mac Jones and Hunter Henry approve.
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Mac Jones is electric
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Source confirms that the Patriots are acquiring Cordarrelle Patterson in a deal with the Oakland Raiders. This was first reported by the Big J Journalists over at @PardonMyTake .
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Bill Belichick is a poet "If you get too caught up in what happened in the past, you’ll miss an opportunity in the future. Think too much about what’s too far ahead, you miss the opportunity that’s in front of you."
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Tom Brady lol
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Tyquan Thornton was at Patriots practice today. That means his 21-day clock has started. The Pats have three weeks to active him on the 53-man roster.
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Red Sox = World Series champions Patriots = Super Bowl champions Now, the Bruins are headed to the Stanley Cup Final. Just another regular year for Boston sports.
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Mac Jones, on @MerloniFauria , was asked if he gets mad when people call him a dink and dunk quarterback: Mac Jones: "I think it's great... As long as you're taking a profit, you can't go broke."
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The Patriots won't have anyone named offensive coordinator or defensive coordinator this season. Belichick: "I'm not big on titles."
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2 years
Matthew Judon has a career-high 9.5 sacks. It's Week 10.
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Devin McCourty: I plan on playing next year. I hope I'm here.
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Patriots WRs: Julian Edelman Josh Gordon Demaryius Thomas Phillip Dorsett Jakobi Meyers Gunner Olszewski
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Belichick's voice begins to crack as he thanks the fans. "It's amazing how far the arm reaches... So appreciative to the fans and the support they've given me and my family."
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Josh Gordon on Tom Brady: He’s family man. Love his family... something I can relate to with my family, my kids. He enjoys the game. He just enjoys everything that comes with it and it’s good to be able to be in such close proximity to learn from. I look up to the guy.
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Michael Bennett on Belichick: When you have a boss that respects you like a man, it’s easy to go out and play for him. I think for me, it’s easy to look him in the eye and whatever he asks me to do, I’ll do it simply because he respects me as a human being. I respect that.
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Jonnu Smith said he and Hunter Henry are “two alpha males” pushing each other in the weight room and practice field. Said they’ve gotten close this offseason.
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Mac Jones: I want to be coached harder. I want to be a better player… I didn’t do my best tonight… I’ll go until the wheel fall off.
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Kyle Van Noy might be the best trade in Bill Belichick's history with the Patriots. The Patriots gave up a sixth for Van Noy and a seventh. Glad to see Van Noy turn it around in New England. It worked out for both parties.
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Mark Daniels
2 years
Wait, Bills Efe Obada was fined $6,944 for a dangerous hit on Mac Jones, but David Andrews gets $10,300 for saying mean words? What?
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Ian Rapoport
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#Patriots OL David Andrews was fined $10,300 for unsportsmanlike conduct for taunting in the third quarter of last week’s game.
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Did you all notice what's going on with Mac Jones? Since the Patriots bye week, he's fifth in passing yards and third in completion percentage. He also had the longest active interception-less streak in the NFL. All this came with poor pass protection
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Belichick: I don't know or care about social media... We played football before social media.
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Tom Brady just ran down the field and shouted “Let’s go!” in the end zone like he did before every game
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The Patriots spent a lot of money on Agholor, Smith, Henry and Bourne, but it's very clear Jakobi Meyers is the best offensive weapon on the team
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Revis in 2014: QBs completed 45% of their targets and had a 55.3 passer rating against Gilmore in 2019: QBs completed 50.5% of their targets and had a 44.1 passer rating against J.C. Jackson so far in 2021: QBs completed 44% of their targets and have a 29.4 rating against
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DeVante Parker said he loves it here
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Matthew Judon has a career-high 10.5 sacks. What a season. What a signing.
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Jakobi Meyers said he’s “very excited” about the Patriots future with Mac Jones.
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