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He’s been effective blitzing up the A-gaps but with David Harris in the fold in 2017, this will allow Hightower to play more on the edge.

The two teams had a couple of spirited joint practices, a good competitive football game and they’ll meet again, for real in Week 3 of the NFL season.

“Romeo and I started together at the Giants… We worked at the Patriots together, then another team, and then back with the Patriots in 2001.”

After a couple of spirited and tough practices against the Texans this week in West Virginia, the teams meet in a preseason game before doing it for real in Week 3 in Foxboro. Here are some of the things we’ll be watching for.

The good news is that rookie edge player Deatrich Wise should be back to practice soon after the team returns from Houston.

Bill Belichick refers to the New York Jets as “Another Team” during training camp press conference.

I love the job Austin Carr is doing so far in training camp. He’s done everything that they’ve asked from him and has outstanding hands

The backlash against the three guys who posed with Goodell has gone, predictably over the top with the reaction of many on social media.

Garoppolo finished the night 22-28 for 235 yards and two touchdowns. His final three drives, 13-14 for 168 yards and a pair of TD passes

I’d expect to see Garoppolo play most of if not all of the first half. He should be able to lead the Patriots offense and get the unit clicking

Over the weekend, ESPN investigative reporter and “Outside The Lines” host Bob Ley made headlines for his stance on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s refusal to discuss the potential concussions he may have played with during the 2016 NFL season.

Best social media postings honoring Vince Wilfork retiring from the NFL.

Robert Kraft purchases two Boeing 767’s for team travel.

When the offense couldn’t get it in the end zone on 4th down during a goal line drill, the entire unit to include Bill Belichick did pushups.

Robert Kraft presents Tom Brady’s mother with her own Super Bowl championship ring.