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Patriots-Dolphins Week 15 Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor's Edge?

December 18, 2020 | Steve Balestrieri

in that first meeting, no one had any tape on the Patriots offense with Newton, they should be much better prepared this time around

New England Patriots News 12-20, AFC East Notes

December 20, 2020 | Steve Balestrieri

Sony gets the starting role back and it will be a great opportunity to sway the coaches and shine in the spotlight down the stretch

Monday Observations After Dolphins Send Patriots to the Back Of the Pack

December 21, 2020 | Steve Balestrieri

Between the Dolphins and Rams last week the Patriots have given up a total of 436 yards rushing in two games.  

 Patriots Week 15 Report Card In 22-12 Loss in Miami

December 22, 2020 | Steve Balestrieri

Michel stepped in and looked better than he has in a very long time. He ran hard and physical, carrying defenders for extra yardage

Patriots-Bills Week 16 Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor's Edge?

December 26, 2020 | Steve Balestrieri

Allen may not pass for a ton of yards on Monday, but he won’t have to with the running game dominating the NE front seven. 

New England Patriots News 12-27, Questions Abound about the Future

December 27, 2020 | Steve Balestrieri

They haven’t made a decision on Newton yet. White was under-utilized this year. Guy and Andrews are very valuable as is Butler in their sub-packages. 

Observations as the Bills Sweep Patriots Aside in 38-9 MNF Blowout

December 29, 2020 | Steve Balestrieri

Belichick responded by spiking the phone off off the cart...hey, at least it wasn’t one of those tablets. It was a perfect metaphor for 2020. 

 Patriots Week 16 Report Card In 38-9 Blowout Loss to Buffalo

December 30, 2020 | Steve Balestrieri

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Patriots-Jets Week 17 Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor's Edge?

December 31, 2020 | Steve Balestrieri

Look for the Jets to giving much closer attention to Jakobi Meyers who burned them for 12 catches and 169 yards in the first meeting.

New England Patriots News 01-03, AFC East Notes

January 03, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

“I have a lot of respect for Adam. I think he’s a very good coach,” Belichick said. “He’s always made things difficult on our defense.

Patriots End Disappointing 2020 Season On a High Note, Down Jets 28-14

January 03, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Newton had his best run of the year during the Patriots’ first drive, an impressive 49-yarder down the right sideline.

Patriots Week 17 Report Card In 28-14 Win Over the Jets

January 05, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Newton threw three TDs to three different receivers and his QB rating of 127.4 was his best of the season.

New England Patriots News 01-10, AFC East Notes

January 10, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

And for those who are already posting pics of Deshaun Watson in a Patriots’ uniform? Caserio made it clear, he isn’t going anywhere

Patriots Face a Dilemma At QB in 2021, What to Do?

January 14, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Prescott would be the best choice of the group IF his ankle and leg injury checks out fine, but his price tag will be really steep.

New England Patriots News 01-17, AFC East Notes

January 17, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Despite their flush checkbook, the Patriots haven’t exactly been big spenders at the WR position. So the Allen Robinson, JuJu, et.al. pipe dreams may end up being exactly that. 

New England Patriots News 01-24, AFC East Notes

January 24, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Patricia is expected to fill a “variety of roles” for the Patriots and should help solidify a coaching staff that has seen a lot of turnover in the past few seasons

Patriots 2021 Draft Profile, LB Zaven Collins, Tulsa

January 29, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Collins is an enormous linebacker who measures at 6’4, 260 pounds, and has excellent sideline-to-sideline speed.  He’s a prototypical Bill Belichick linebacker

Patriots 2021 Draft Profile, Edge Gregory Rousseau, Miami

January 30, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

the freakish 6’7, 265 pound Rousseau put up eye-popping numbers. He produced 54 tackles (34 solo), 19.5 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks, one pass defensed, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery.

New England Patriots News 01-31, AFC East Notes

January 31, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Getting one of these established QBs would also necessitate giving up a lot of their draft capital that they need to rebuild

“Anywhere But New England” Matthew Stafford A Ram, Pats Back to Square One

February 01, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

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Patriots 2021 Draft Profile, DL Levi Onwuzurike, Washington

February 04, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

his leverage, ability to stack and shed blocks, and discipline with his gap control will be enticing for teams (New England) that need run stuffers

Patriots 2021 Draft Profile, NT Tyler Shelvin, LSU

February 06, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Shelvin dominates single blocking and has the strong anchor to absorb double teams at the point of attack, allowing the linebackers to clean up and make plays. 

New England Patriots News 02-07, Putting a Bow on the "Patriot Way"

February 07, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

“Is it Brady or Belichick that was the Patriot Way”. “It’s only an issue to the people who don’t understand it.”

Patriots 2021 Draft Profile, TE Pat Freiermuth, Penn State

February 09, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Freiermuth possesses a very high football I.Q., the ability to threaten the seams of the defense and be an integral part of any offense.

Patriots 2021 Draft Profile, QB Justin Fields, Ohio State

February 11, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Fields is an outstanding prospect and has all of the tools to be an excellent franchise QB in the NFL. However, he’s not a finished product

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