2023 Patriots Offseason:

“It’s a very competitive league. There’s a lot of very talented players, and they compete, and not everybody can have a spot. Its difficult”

Mapu’s speed, athleticism, and physicality were evident. He did a nice job of covering the tight end in the end zone, forcing an incompletion

“When you have an injury like that it affects a lot of guys in a lot of different ways. Clearly, our team is shaken by what happened.

if you’re on the field and you’re taking care of your body,, you’re going to get better with that attitude,” O’Brien said.

But if those two tight ends play together and they become one of the top 2, 3 duos in the Conference, they’ve got a shot with great defense.

Morgan still holds the NFL record for players with at least 500 career receptions, with an incredible career avg of 19.2 yards per reception

I look for Bill O’Brien to scheme up pass plays to take advantage of Strong’s speed, where he’s a mismatch when isolated on a linebacker

“He is very smart and knows the entire defense. He’s fast, big, strong at the point of attack. He’s just a great player, Mayo said of Bentley.

“So give me a break on what they were doing offensively last year,” Herbstreit said. “I mean that he (Mac Jones) had no chance.

In this episode, Derek and Steve discuss in depth the Patriots offense.

Patriots’ cornerback Jack Jones was arrested at Logan Airport for attempting to bring two loaded firearms onto an aircraft in his carry-on baggage. 

“For me, that’s it: great management, a QB who loves the game, and a great defense.” free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins

He was asked about the effect the lost practices had on the players. Belichick grinned and said, “They got a long weekend.”

Bill Belichick was also fined $50,000 in addition to losing the two sessions. One of the sessions was on Thursday

Douglas is an intriguing prospect. His explosiveness with the ball in his hands will be an interesting aspect to watch.