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What Does the Marquis Flowers Trade Mean for the Patriots

August 30, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\The Patriots addressed their depth at linebacker and on special teams on Tuesday morning when it was announced that they traded a 7th round dra

Patriots Swing Deal With Detroit for CB/ST Johnson Bademosi

September 02, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots on Saturday have swung a trade with the Detroit Lions for the cornerback and special teams standout Johnson Bademosi.

Patriots Trade QB Jacoby Brissett to Indy for WR Phillip Dorsett

September 02, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots on Saturday have swung another trade. They’ve traded QB Jacoby Brissett to the Indianapolis Colts for WR Phillip Dorsett.

Patriots Add Depth To DL/STs WIth Trade With Seattle for Cassius Marsh

September 02, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots have been wheeling and dealing and made their third trade of the day, sending the 7th round draft pick back to Seattle for DE Cassius Marsh.

New England Patriots News 9-3, AFC East Notes

September 03, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

With Dorsett, Cooks, and Hogan, the Patriots now have speed merchants to create matchup nightmares. Will it work? Time will tell.

How Will Josh McDaniels and the Patriots Offense Use Phillip Dorsett?

September 04, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Dorsett, like Brandin Cooks, has 4.33 speed in the 40. He also ran a 6.70 time in the 3-Cone Drill so he has the short area quickness as well

Patriots 2017 Opponents, Five First Impressions of the Chiefs

September 05, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Since the 2013 season, the Chiefs defense is second only to the Seahawks allowing just 18.5 points per game.

Patriots - Chiefs Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

September 06, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

But the question this season will be is the pass rush going to be good enough? They get their first test on Thursday night

Patriots Curbstomped by the Chiefs 42-27 in NFL Opener

September 08, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Kareem Hunt had a fantastic night, rushing 17 times for 148 yards and catching five passes out of the backfield for 98 more and a pair of scores

New England Patriots News 9-10, AFC East Notes

September 10, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

"So, I’m really concerned about the 2017 team, what this team is, what this team needs to do. I’m not trying to live in the past like everybody else is."

New England Patriots 2017 Opponents, 5 First Impressions of the Saints

September 13, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots had a rare 4th quarter meltdown at home against the Chiefs and allowed 21 points in the fourth quarter to lose 42-27.

Patriots - Saints Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

September 15, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Even with an injury depleted wide receiver corps, Brady still has plenty of weapons to go to. Rob Gronkowski and Dwayne Allen should be primary targets

New England Patriots News 9-17, AFC East Notes

September 17, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

I’d look for Hogan to pick up the slack this week, with Cooks and Dorsett out wide. I’d also look for plenty of the “21” or “22” personnel packages.

Patriots, Brady Answer the Bell, Smother Saints 36-20 Observations

September 17, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Brady entered the game with just three healthy wide receivers and put on an absolute clinic in the first quarter throwing for 177 yards and three TDs.

 Patriots Report Card, 36-20 Win Over the New Orleans Saints

September 19, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Was it perfect? No. Are they where they want to be? Hardly. But in Week 2, they looked pretty darn good, especially on offense.

New England Patriots 2017 Opponents, 5 First Impressions of the Texans

September 20, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

They rebounded nicely, especially on the defensive side which was dominant in their 13-9 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football.

Patriots and Texans Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor's Edge?

September 21, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Watt, Clowney, and Mercilus are outstanding at getting home and keeping #12 upright will be a huge test for the offensive line

Five New England Patriots Players to Watch Against the Texans

September 23, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

If you’ve attended any practice sessions, the assistants at the line of scrimmage waving those tennis rackets when Tom Brady throws? That is because of Watt

New England Patriots News 9-24, AFC East Notes

September 24, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\Good morning, here are </span>Sunday’s Patriots news 9-24<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\, and AFC East Notes for this week.</span> <span

Brady, Cooks Bail Out Patriots With Last Minute Heroics

September 25, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Then the beauty to Cooks, a high-arcing pass that Brady dropped right into the bucket from 25 yards out with just 23 seconds to go

Patriots  Week 3 Report Card, Big Comeback Win over Houston

September 27, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Tom Brady was looking anything like A.) About to fall off a cliff. B.) Can’t throw the deep ball anymore, C.) A dink & dunk system QB on Sunday.

Patriots 2017 Opponents, 5 First Impressions of the Panthers

September 27, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Bill Belichick raved about Kuechly on Wednesday. "He does everything well," Very instinctive. He's fast... He's got good range. Gets sideline-to-sideline.

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

September 29, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

If Brady gets the time to throw, then the Patriots will find room to work. Look for Amendola and Hogan to get a lot of looks in this one

Five Patriots Players to Watch Against the Panthers

September 30, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

In the past two games, Brady has thrown for 825 yards, eight touchdowns, and zero interceptions.The cliff talk has been stifled for now.

New England Patriots News 10-1, AFC East Notes

October 01, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots are going to need more from the running game. They can’t rely on Tom Brady throwing for 370 to 450 yards per game

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