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New England Patriots News 9-4, AFC East Notes

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 9/4/2016 5 Min Read

With the release of 20 players on Saturday, the Patriots have their first look at the 53-man roster. Expect some changes before next Sunday.

8 years ago
Patriots Offense Will Lean On Heavier Two Tight End Sets

Patriots Offense Will Lean On Heavier Two Tight End Sets

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 9/3/2016 3 Min Read

You can expect a lot of the two-TE run heavy sets in either “12” personnel (1 RB, 2TEs, 2WRs), or in the “22” personnel with (2RBs, 2TEs, 1 WR).

8 years ago
Patriots Drop Preseason Finale to the Giants 17-9, Quick Observations

Patriots Drop Preseason Finale to the Giants 17-9, Quick Observations

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 9/1/2016 3 Min Read

In a strange ending to a strange summer saw Tom Brady play the first half for the Patriots as they dropped their final preseason game 17-9 to the Giants

8 years ago
Patriots – Giants, Preseason Week 4, Five Areas to Watch

Patriots – Giants, Preseason Week 4, Five Areas to Watch

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 9/1/2016 5 Min Read

Tonight isn’t about the starters, although players like Tom Brady and Julian Edelman made the trip. Tonight is about the players on the bubble.

8 years ago
New England Patriots Roster Projection 4.0

New England Patriots Roster Projection 4.0

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 9/1/2016 6 Min Read

Keep in mind that the 53-man roster of September 3 changes, as we’ve seen thru the years, quite a bit by the end of December.

8 years ago
With the Roster Cut to 75, Patriots Focus Turns to the Giants

With the Roster Cut to 75, Patriots Focus Turns to the Giants

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 8/31/2016 4 Min Read

The biggest and most difficult cuts come on Saturday when the team has to cut to their 53-man roster limit. The six-man practice squad can be filled Sunday.

8 years ago
Mingo Will Be an Intriguing Piece to the Patriots Defense

Mingo Will Be an Intriguing Piece to the Patriots Defense

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 8/30/2016 4 Min Read

“These guys have got a couple months on me. It’s a challenge, but the guys here are really helping me come along, just get me ready to play.”

8 years ago
Patriots Roster Cutdown to 75 Players Looming for Tuesday

Patriots Roster Cutdown to 75 Players Looming for Tuesday

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 8/29/2016 4 Min Read

The Patriots roster currently has 82 players listed, by tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m. that number will be slashed as seven players will be released.

8 years ago

New England Patriots News 8-28, AFC East Notes

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 8/28/2016 5 Min Read

Bill Belichick and Nick Caserio look at the same player and ask, How can we take what he does best and make it work within the framework of our system?

8 years ago
Patriots Defense Keys 19-17 Win Over Carolina Panthers

Patriots Defense Keys 19-17 Win Over Carolina Panthers

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 8/26/2016 3 Min Read

On a night where both offenses looked sloppy and wilting in the heat, it was the play of the defense that carried the day.

8 years ago
Patriots, Panthers Preseason Game, What to Watch For

Patriots, Panthers Preseason Game, What to Watch For

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 8/26/2016 5 Min Read

“There are no dress rehearsals, we are professionals, this is the big time” Willie Nelson Had to use my favorite Willie Nelson quote in there, as we do every year […]

8 years ago
Patriots Get Barkevious Mingo In a Trade with the Browns

Patriots Get Barkevious Mingo In a Trade with the Browns

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 8/25/2016 2 Min Read

Bill Belichick and the Pats, however, swung a deal for the Cleveland Browns former #6 overall pick Barkevious Mingo. He upgrades the depth on the edge.

8 years ago
With Competition Heating Up, Keshawn Martin a Player to Watch

With Competition Heating Up, Keshawn Martin a Player to Watch

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 8/25/2016 3 Min Read

Martin appeared in 11 games in 2015 and caught 26 passes for 326 yards and two scores as the Patriots third wide receiver.

8 years ago
Patriots Releases of Stork, Washington Hardly Surprising

Patriots Releases of Stork, Washington Hardly Surprising

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 8/24/2016 2 Min Read

His physical style of play came with a price. He has suffered 4 concussions in the past four seasons and his durability has become a liability to the team.

8 years ago
For D.J. Foster, The Clock is Ticking for the 2016 Season

For D.J. Foster, The Clock is Ticking for the 2016 Season

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 8/24/2016 3 Min Read

he’s missed nearly all of training camp with a lingering hamstring issue, Foster will have to make a big impression to make the team.

8 years ago
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