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Patriots New Wide Receiver Profile, Chris Harper

May 09, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Chris Harper from Cal, is a slightly undersized, wiry slot wide receiver who shows good ability to make defenders miss and has good special teams ability.

Patriots Secondary Restructure Underway – Player Profile Jimmy Jean, DB UAB

May 11, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Jimmy Jean from the now defunct UAB football program is a tall, physical cornerback with some raw talent who may move to FS for the Patriots.

Patriots Sign Fred Davis, Free Agent Adds to Depth at Tight End Position

May 11, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Davis in six seasons, has 162 career receptions for 2,043 yards and 13 touchdowns from 2008 to 2013. If healthy, he'll boost the depth at tight end.

Brady Assembling Legal Team, Hires High Profile Lawyer Kessler

May 13, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Tom Brady has hired prominent anti-trust attorney Jeffrey Kessler to handle his appeal with the NFL. Kessler is a well-known nemesis to the league.

Patriots Add Linebacker Depth, Sign LB Dekoda Watson

May 13, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Dekoda Watson will add quality depth to the Patriots linebackers as well as Special Teams. Versatile, he's played both SAM and WILL LB positions

Questions About The Wells Report That Still Must Be Answered

May 14, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

There still remain some questions that Tom Brady's legal team need to ask about the Wells Report that should lessen or vacate his suspension

NFL Commissioner Goodell Names Himself To Hear Tom Brady’s Appeal

May 15, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Roger Goodell himself will hear the appeal of Tom Brady within the next 10 days. This is within the rules of the CBA but can't make Brady's legal team happy

Patriots Secondary May Take Time To Gel in 2015

May 16, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots secondary in 2015 will look vastly different than the Super Bowl winning unit but the team will rely on Devin McCourty until it gels

New England Patriots News 5-17 and Notes Around the AFC East

May 17, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

With the news that Roger Goodell will hear Tom Brady's appeal of his four-game suspension, this case will likely head to the courts to be heard.

If Brady Appeal Fails, Patriots Won't Miss a Beat With Garappolo

May 18, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

With a Tom Brady suspension looming, will the Patriots be nervous with Jimmy Garappolo under center? Don't bet on it as he'll be prepared to step up

Patriots Bring Back Brandon Spikes, Fifth Year a Charm? Cut Three

May 19, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The signing of Brandon Spikes, immediately upgrades the depth of the Patriots LB unit and he'll provide a physical, downhill run stuffing presence inside.

Goodell, Kraft’s Decision Has No Bearing on Brady Appeal

May 21, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Roger Goodell made it clear on Weds., that the Patriots decision to accept the Deflate-gate punishments will have no bearing on the Tom Brady appeal.

Patriots Roster – Safety Competition Will Be Intense

May 22, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

With the shift in philosophy to playing more zone coverage in 2015, look for the competition among the strong safeties to be intense in training camp.

New England Patriots News 5-24 and Notes Around the AFC East

May 24, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

This Memorial Day Weekend it is important for all NFL teams to remember the courage and sacrifice of Pat Tillman who left a lucrative NFL career to serve.

Patriots To Re-examine Hybrid Linebacker/Safety Role With Matthew Wells?

May 25, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Matthew Wells could fit in the Patriots defensive plan as a hybrid LB/S in a big nickel subpackage. He has great speed and can cover and rush the QB.

Patriots Increase Linebacker Depth, Sign Dane Fletcher to 1-Year Deal

May 27, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots increased their LB depth by bringing back Dane Fletcher, signing him to a 1-year deal. Fletcher will provide STs as well as in sub-packages

Patriots OTAs Can Give Early Glimpse of 3rd Down RB Competition

May 28, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

With the loss of Shane Vereen, the Patriots running back by committee approach will be looking to replace a lot of production in the passing game.

New England Patriots News 5-31 and Notes Around the AFC East

May 31, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Bill Belichick's mantra to the New England Patriots, forget the Super Bowl, and Deflate-gate. We're on to 2015 and it is time to get to work.

Is Tom Brady Making the Right Move By Remaining Silent Before His Appeal?

June 01, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Tom Brady hasn't spoken regarding his appeal of this four-game suspension by the NFL for Deflate-gate. He probably won't speak until his appeal on June 23

OTAs An Opportunity For Patriots CBs To Earn Reps

June 01, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Patriots cornerbacks have a wide open competition with all three starting slots up for grabs. There will be no shortage of players vying for reps in OTAs.

Patriots 53 Man Roster Projection 1.0 OTA, Mini-camp Edition

June 02, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots are already into roster competition with OTAs on-going and the mandatory mini-camp upcoming. Lots of area for players to move up and down.

Patriots Best Move Is to Leave Devin McCourty At Safety

June 03, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Rumors continue to fly that the Patriots will move Devin McCourty back to cornerback. That move isn't in the best interests of either the player or the team

A Healthy Gronkowski Means A Potent Attack For the Patriots Offense in 2015

June 05, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

A healthy Rob Gronkowski and the addition of Scott Chandler will make the Patriots offense a difficult one to stop in the red zone in 2015.

New England Patriots News 6-7 and Notes Around the AFC East

June 07, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

With many players missing from OTAs, two players benefitting the most are WR Aaron Dobson and CB Logan Ryan who have been getting plenty of reps thus far.

4 Reasons Why Patriots QB Tom Brady Will Be Even Better in 2015

June 08, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

With most of the returning veterans from a Super Bowl run in place and a solid off-season, Tom Brady and the Patriots offense should be even better in 2015.

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