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Patriots Round 4 Selection – Tre’ Jackson, G, FSU

May 02, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Tre Jackson was a three-year starter at right guard for Florida State and is one of the top prospects at the position in the 2015 NFL Draft. He immediately upgrades the Patriots interior offensive line.

New England Patriots News 5-3 and Notes Around the AFC East

May 03, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots wrapped up their draft going very heavy on the defensive side of the ball and taking Malcom Brown and three players who will play on the edge

Patriots Roster Building Just Begun, Options Still At RB

May 04, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

the Patriots could boost their running back core by adding Pierre Thomas, a still reliable receiver out of the backfield as a third down option

Patriots Try to Strike Lightning Twice, Devin Gardner Making The Switch To WR

May 05, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Devin Gardner has the tools to be a successful, big WR in the NFL making the transition from QB like fellow Patriots teammate Julian Edelman.

Patriots Player Profile - Xzavier Dickson, More Potential On the Edge

May 06, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Xzavier Dickson is an intriguing prospect in that the edge rusher from Alabama has the potential to be a better pro than collegian for the Patriots.

With Framegate, the NFL Reaches A New Low

May 07, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Tom Brady's reputation took a huge hit with the release of the Wells Report which was chock -full of innuendo but critically short of actual evidence.

New England Patriots Rookie Mini-Camp Begins Today

May 08, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots begin their rookie mini-camp on Friday, May 8th and it will run thru Sunday, May 10

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.

New England Patriots News 5-10 and Notes Around the AFC East

May 10, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots are awaiting news of a possible suspension and/or fine for QB Tom Brady. Meanwhile the league says no decisions have been made yet.

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.

Evidence? Not Here, Goodell, NFL Play to the Crowd, Slam Brady, Patriots

May 12, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

This was a foregone conclusion from the outset, the NFL was not interested in finding the truth but to punish New England and lack of evidence be damned,

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.

Bad Decision By Patriots, Kraft Caves To Deflate-gate Punishment

May 19, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

In a stunning decision after months of vigorously defending the Patriots, Robert Kraft has said that the team will accept their Deflate-gate punishment.

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.

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