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Patriots Training Camp Day 3, First Padded Practice, What to Watch For

July 29, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The team had a pair of shorts and shells practices the first two days of training camp to get things started but the intensity was dialed down a bit.

Patriots Training Camp Practice #3 Quick Observations

July 29, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

During the full team drills, however, Wise jumped inside of Fleming again and would have had a clean sack of Jimmy Garoppolo.

New England Patriots News 7-30, AFC East Notes

July 30, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

“Unselfish” Ninkovich Bids an Emotional Adieu to the Patriots

July 30, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

In a media workroom packed with family, teammates, coaches, owners and the Patriots media beat writers, Rob Ninkovich retired in an emotional ceremony that celebrated his Patriots career.

With Ninkovich Retired, Who Steps Up on the Edge?

July 31, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

But Ninkovich’s retirement leaves a void in experience, so who steps up in 2017 to fill the gap and provides the team with the pressure they’ll need?

Patriots Training Camp Practice #5 Observations, Heat, Intensity Ramp Up

August 01, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Julian Edelman and Stephon Gilmore got into it a bit at the end of practice. As per the Patriots usual M.O. both players were sent to the locker room.

Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection 2.0 – After Week 1 of Camp

August 03, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Van Noy and McClellin will probably be asked to fill in at times as edge rushers (Hightower as well) so the team may opt for an extra linebacker.

Patriots Training Camp Practice #7 A Day for the Backups

August 03, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

After the first few minutes of practice, Brady and nearly all of the first team offensive players retreated to the lower practice fields

New England Patriots Training Camp Practice #9 Observations

August 05, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

“Once I’m on the field, we’re not friends, but off the field, I am very respectful. I respect everybody on the team, talk to them...it’s nothing personal."

New England Patriots News 8-6, AFC East Notes

August 06, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Wise credits the veterans on the team for helping him with the many questions and tips for him and the other young players on the team.

Patriots Joint Training Camp Practice With Jax, Observations

August 07, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Even when the Jaguars tried to rotate a safety deep on Cooks, there were times he still just blew past the coverage

Tuesday Patriots Joint Practice With Jax Quick Observations

August 08, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

When the offense couldn’t get it in the end zone on 4th down during a goal line drill, the entire unit to include Bill Belichick did pushups.

New England Patriots - Jaguars Preseason Opener, What to Watch For

August 10, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

I’d expect to see Garoppolo play most of if not all of the first half. He should be able to lead the Patriots offense and get the unit clicking

Patriots Drop Preseason Opener to the Jaguars, Quick Impressions

August 10, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Garoppolo finished the night 22-28 for 235 yards and two touchdowns. His final three drives, 13-14 for 168 yards and a pair of TD passes

New England Patriots News 8-13, AFC East Notes

August 13, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The backlash against the three guys who posed with Goodell has gone, predictably over the top with the reaction of many on social media.

Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection 3.0 – More Questions Emerge

August 15, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

I love the job Austin Carr is doing so far in training camp. He’s done everything that they’ve asked from him and has outstanding hands

Derek Rivers Injury Leaves Patriots Thinner On the Edge, Options?

August 18, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The good news is that rookie edge player Deatrich Wise should be back to practice soon after the team returns from Houston.

Patriots - Texans Preseason Game #2, What to Watch For

August 19, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

After a couple of spirited and tough practices against the Texans this week in West Virginia, the teams meet in a preseason game before doing it for real in Week 3 in Foxboro. Here are some of the things we’ll be watching for.

New England Patriots News 8-20, AFC East Notes

August 20, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

“Romeo and I started together at the Giants... We worked at the Patriots together, then another team, and then back with the Patriots in 2001.”

Texans Down Patriots 27-23 in Preseason Week 2, Observations

August 20, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The two teams had a couple of spirited joint practices, a good competitive football game and they’ll meet again, for real in Week 3 of the NFL season.

Hightower’s Return Opens Up Possibilities for the Defense

August 24, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

He’s been effective blitzing up the A-gaps but with David Harris in the fold in 2017, this will allow Hightower to play more on the edge.

Five Things to Watch For in the Patriots - Lions Preseason Game

August 25, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

There are still decisions that have to be made by the Patriots coaching staff, the roster will have to go from 90 to 53 and many of those will be tough

Are You Ready For Some Football? Patriots Dominate Early In Win Over Detroit

August 26, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Brady was 10-11 for 157 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter. The only incompletion was a drop by Cooks on a deep stick route.

New England Patriots News 8-27, AFC East Notes

August 27, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

But Edelman is Brady’s go-to guy on third down and you just don’t replace 90 or so catches and a 1000 yards at the drop of a hat

Final New England Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection 4.0

August 28, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

With some serious injuries to Derek Rivers and Julian Edelman, that will open up two spots that we had as locks. Ditto for the release of Kony Ealy.

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