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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.

How Will the Patriots Fill the Hole in LB Depth With Spikes Release?

June 09, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

With the release of LB Brandon Spikes, the Patriots defense faces a hole in their depth. Here's a look at who can step up until Mayo and Hightower return

Don’t Mess With Belichick: Patriots CB Butler Late, Held Out of OTAs

June 10, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler has been held out of OTAs for the first few weeks due to a late flight. He's expected on the field when OTAs resume

Patriots Waive TE Tim Wright, Good News For Davis, Derby?

June 11, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots release of TE Tim Wright this early in the spring may be a good sign that either Fred Davis or A.J. Derby is farther along in their development

New England Patriots News 6-14, and Notes From This Week

June 14, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Don't expect the latest investigative piece by the NY Times to influence the appeal of Patriots QB Tom Brady much with Commissioner Goodell on June 23

Four Questions as Patriots Mini-Camp Opens

June 16, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

With the Patriots beginning their three-day mini-camp on Tuesday, there are four questions heading into it that need to be addressed.

Patriots Much Deeper at LB Entering 2015 Despite Key Absences in Mini-camp

June 18, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Unlike 2014, the Patriots are much deeper at linebacker this season. The NFL Draft as well as free agency have made this group a position of strength.

New England Patriots Sign 1st Round Pick Malcom Brown, Release TE Davis

June 19, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The New England Patriots signed rookie defensive tackle Malcom Brown to a four-year contract on Friday. Terms were not available.

New England Patriots News 6-21 and Notes Around the AFC East

June 21, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots ended their mandatory mini-camp a day early and the players are off until training camp. But Tom Brady's appeal will bear watching this week.

Former New England Patriots Coach Dante Scarnecchia Honored By PFWA

June 22, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Former Patriots assistant coach Dante Scarnecchia was honored by the PFWA as one of three winners of the "Dr. Z" Award celebrating lifetime achievement

Patriots QB Tom Brady’s Appeal Set, Three Points to Watch For

June 23, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Tom Brady's appeal of his four-game suspension is set to begin Tuesday morning in NYC at 9:30 a.m. If needed the appeal will continue on Thursday, June 25.

Kraft, NFL Hall of Famers A Big Hit in Israel

June 23, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Patriots owner Robert Kraft led a group of nineteen NFL Hall of F

Tom Brady’s Appeal Ends After Nearly 11 Hours, Now the Waiting Game Begins

June 24, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Brady's appeal to reduce or overturn his 4-game suspension was heard at NFL HQs in NYC on Tuesday. Now he waits on Commissioner Goodell's decision.

New England Patriots News 6-28 and Notes Around the AFC East

June 28, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots and QB Tom Brady, made their case to reduce Brady's four-game suspension in NYC with Commissioner Roger Goodell, now they wait.

Patriots Interior Defensive Line Play Will Be a Key to Success in 2015

June 29, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Replacing a player like Vince Wilfork is never easy, however with the players in place, the Patriots will look to be a more well rounded defense in 2015.

Vincent Blasts NFLPA For Spending Money On Legal Defense

July 01, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

In an unbelievable statement by the NFL VP Troy Vincent blasted the NFLPA for spending money on player's legal defense saying it was better spent elsewhere.

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