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For those of you who never thought that 16 games was not enough, this year you get 17, the first time in 43 years that the NFL extended the length of the regular season.

“He definitely sets the whole mood for the defense… He works hard… I think overall that’s the one thing that guys really respect

Judon’s been a pleasure to coach. Hardworking guy. Really instinctive as is Kyle (Van Noy). I have more background with Kyle,

Judon was everywhere. He had a strip-sack, a QB hit, and a play when he drew a holding penalty and still pressured Joe Flacco.

“It’s all about consistency. Quinn has gotten better. He’s worked hard. But again, it’s really about consistency at that position.”

“I’ll be honest,” Bricillo said. “We are seven days in, and I don’t think we’re happy with where anyone is at.”

Newton told the media, “ever since I’ve been here, it’s been a quarterback competition,” he said. “That, in essence, is the Patriot Way,”

Kyle Dugger is the next star waiting in the wings. As a rookie, he was already being used as a movable chess piece by the coaching staff.

Jackson returns after signing a one-year, 2nd round tender. The team has to make a decision with him next year at the latest but should do so during the season to sew him up long-term.

“who is the Patriots’ biggest addition this season?”, I’m hard-pressed, NOT to say, Hightower. His presence was missed on and off the field,

Look for Barmore to be that 3rd down guy with those “amoeba front” looks, he’ll generate some impressive pressure upfront. 

Jones has the Brady-like knack for sliding in the pocket, making excellent pre-snap reads, delivering a very accurate ball.

With the team expected to lean on their running game, the offensive line makes running 12, and 22 personnel something we’ll see quite a bit.

“Following conversations with the Patriots, I believe it’s time for a fresh start and best if N’Keal moves on before the start of TC

Bill Belichick has always said pass rush and coverage go hand-in-hand, so this 2021 Patriots defense could be one of the top defenses in the NFL