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Patriots Monday, Aug.11 Training Camp Observations

August 11, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

The big news of the day had to be the return of both Aaron Dobson (PUP) and Dominique Easley (NFI) to the squad for the first time in 2014.

Patriots - Eagles Pre-Season Game 2, What To Watch For

August 15, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

Revis is so good at shutting down an opponent’s best option; it gives Belichick a lot of options on how the rest of the defense can play.

Notes From Friday Night's Win Over Philadelphia

August 16, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots rolled up 35 first downs with a balanced attack, netting 14 passing and 15 rushing first downs while converting six of seven in the red zone.

Patriots Monday Practice Report, Gronkowski Takes Contact, Getting Close

August 18, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

Gronk took part in 7-7s and 11-11s for the first time…with contact.

Stevan Ridley Remains The Patriots Best Running Option, Despite Fumbling Issues

August 19, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

“the ball is out again, it is Week 2, it kind of sucks,” Ridley said

Quick Observations From The Patriots 30-7 Win Over Carolina

August 22, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

Tom Brady was razor sharp completing 17-21 for 204 yards and two TDs.

Patriots 53 Man Roster Projection 4.0, Only 2 QBs Remain

August 25, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

the team saves a roster spot and releases or finally trades Mallett to make room elsewhere on the roster for depth.

Giants Edge Patriots 16-13 In Pre-season Finale, Quick Observations

August 29, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

Dobson made a great play down the left sideline for a 33 yard touchdown by Garappolo

Patriots Add DL Kelcy Quarles

August 31, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

Bill Belichick loves his players to be versatile and Quarles would be a nice addition to the Patriots DL

Patriots 2014 Opponents, 5 First Impressions of the Dolphins

September 03, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

The inside of the Dolphins defensive line consisting of Randy Starks and Jared Odrick should be of considerable concern for New England this week

Who Has The "Razor's Edge?", Patriots - Dolphins Key Matchups

September 04, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

This matchup all comes down to protection as Tom Brady will need time to throw his timing routes to make the Patriots offense go.

Dolphins, Moreno Dominate Patriots, Roll 33-20 Quick Observations

September 07, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

Miami simply just pinned their ears back and dominated on both sides of the line. Moreno, who ran for 224 yards last season in New England and picked right up again rushing for 124 more

5 First Impressions of the Minnesota Vikings

September 09, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

Zimmer after coming over from the Bengals to take the reins of a 5-10-1 team with the worst defense in terms of points allowed in 2013 has already revamped this unit.

Patriots - Vikings, Who Has The Razor's Edge?

September 11, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

While the debate rages over whether to ditch the 3-4 defense for the 4-3, one thing that must improve regardless is the tackling which was atrocious.

Patriots Bounce Back, Beat Minnesota 30-7, Quick Observations

September 14, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

We spoke about Jones needing to step up this week in our Razor's Edge column stating Jones was the Patriots player to watch. Indeed he was on Sunday.

Patriots 2014 Opponents, 5 First Impressions Of the Oakland Raiders

September 16, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

“We’re not very good,” Woodson said. “We’re not very good and they executed. It’s as simple as you can be.”

All -22 Look Says Brady Not Using All His Weapons

September 16, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots have a lot of offensive weapons for Brady to utilize. They’re doing their job; it is time for #12 to do his.

Patriots - Raiders, Who Has the Razor's Edge?

September 18, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

Bill Belichick should be able to come up with a game plan to effectively disguise coverages and confuse the rookie signal caller in just his third game.

Patriots Hold On For Ugly 16-9 Win Over Oakland, Observations

September 21, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

Coming into today’s game the Raiders were allowing 200 yards and 5.0 yards per rush. So why does OC Josh McDaniels call three straight pass plays?

Patriots 2014 Opponents, 5 First Impressions of the Chiefs

September 23, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

Last week in Miami, running back Joe McKnight was a major contributor with six catches for 64 yards and two big touchdowns

Patriots - Chiefs, Who Has the Razor's Edge?

September 25, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

While there can be little debate that the offensive line of New England has not played well enough for the first three weeks, but Brady’s play has left something to be desired as well. His accuracy has been off and he’s been very reliant, perhaps overly s

Chiefs Embarrass, Roll Over Lifeless Patriots 41-14 On National Stage

September 30, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

This is a Patriots team with no offensive identity right now. They can’t run the ball to set up the pass and actually seem reluctant to do so.

Patriots 2014 Opponents, 5 First Impressions of the Bengals

October 01, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

The Bengals are outscoring their opponents 44-3 in the second halves of games thus far and have trailed in a game for only 48 seconds.

Dobson's Benching A Crack In The Locker Room? Not So Fast...

October 02, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

Reports have surfaced from the Boston Globe’s Shalise Manza-Young that Patriots 2nd year wide receiver Aaron Dobson was inactive for the past two games for “mouthing off” to Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels.

Patriots - Bengals, Who Has the Razor's Edge? Key Matchups

October 03, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

In 2011 Jackson used a similar attack used by the Chiefs while with a much less talented squad in Oakland and gained 504 yards against the Patriots defense.

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