The intrepid warriors at 345 Park Avenue have apparently been busy the last few months. Moving on from their color rush uniform campaign that left television viewers temporarily blinded, the quest for yet more revenue from apparel sales has ventured onward. Now it is new and unique hats for all 32 teams, to first be worn in public at the upcoming draft.

Today the New England Patriots announced their four 2017 preseason opponents, and which weeks the Pats will be facing those teams. The specific time and dates will be revealed at a later date. Typically the NFL publishes that information prior to the league’s annual draft.

Even if Blount is brought back, I’d expect the team to add another power running back during the upcoming NFL draft at the end of the month.

Today in the history of the New England Patriots we celebrate the birthday of the man, the myth, the legend: Ernie Adams. Ernie Adams turns turns 64 on March 31. The Pats’ Football Research Director is Bill Belichick’s trusted right hand man.

Today in New England Patriots history we say happy birthday to Charlie Weis. He was part of the Pats coaching staff for eight seasons. Weis earned three Super Bowl rings as the Patriots’ offensive coordinator for Super Bowls 36, 38 and 39. He won another ring as part of Bill Parcells’ staff when the Giants beat the Bills 20-19 in Super Bowl 25.

Happy Birthday to Chris Long, who headlines March 28 in New England Patriots’ history.

Justin Coleman is one of five players in New England Patriots history to share today’s birth date. Here is a look at March 27 in Pats history.   Justin Coleman, 24 (3/27/1993) Patriot CB 2015- Uniform #22 Coleman started 38 games over four seasons at the University of Tennessee from 2011-14. He signed with the […]

The Duke, Gino Cappelletti is not the only Patriot born on March 26. Kyle Van Noy and Eric Kettani are also among a group of present or former Boston/New England Patriots to be born on this date. Mr. Patriot is such a significant story of the Pats that he deserved his own column. Here is […]

Happy Birthday to The Duke, Gino Cappelletti. Mr. Patriot turns 83, born on this day in 1934 in Keewatin Minnesota. With all due respect to the GOAT, nobody embodies the entire history of the Patriot franchise more than this legend. His absence from the Pro Football Hall of Fame is shameful, something that will hopefully be rectified before it is too late for him to be honored in person.

Today in New England Patriots’ franchise history we celebrate the birthdays of Stephen Belichick, Glenn Gronkowski, Niko Koutouvides, Luther Henson and Willie Porter.

Today’s installment of the history of the New Patriot franchise includes seven birthdays. Most notable among this group for their play on the field are defensive lineman Richard Bishop and running back Sammy Morris. First though we begin with an original Boston Patriot who lived long enough to see the Pats win a Superbowl.

Former Patriots center Bryan Stork sat out the 2016 season after his time in New England ended, and it sounds like his days in the NFL might be over.

It is a long slow off-season so let us commemorate the history of the Patriots’ franchise with birthday salutes. Today’s entries dig deep into the archives. Kudos if you remember the majority of these players.

Tyler Gaffney showed a lot of promise during last year’s preseason but on Monday he became a player looking for a new football team.

Bouchette wrote that Hightower “did the Steelers a favor” by rejecting their offer, calling him “overhyped’ and “overrated”.

Butler is not an unrestricted free agent. He’s still restricted and essentially belongs to New England for at least the 2017 season.

The Patriots have always favored the 3-Cone Drill. The 3-Cone is used to evaluate the agility, quickness, and fluidity of movement of players.

Depending on the source, Garoppolo is a shoo-in to the be the next QB for the Browns, 49ers or Bears….or not being on the trading block at all.

Rookie Cyrus Jones reflects on the struggles from his rookie season in Instagram post.

it is amazing how Belichick the GM has developed his players, especially the ones who played such a key role in the 5th Super Bowl win.

Tom Brady devotes Instagram post to his mother following her arrival to Houston for Super Bowl.

Patriots fans will have the chance to send their team off in style on Monday as the team will hold a send-off rally at Gillette Stadium before the players board the bus for the final time and head off to Houston in advance of next Sunday’s Super Bowl showdown against the Falcons.

When the Patriots face the Falcons in Houston in just under two weeks, it appears that they’ll have a little history on their side.

Tedy Bruschi chosen as the New England Patriots honorary team captain for the ninth time.

Best social media postings from the Patriots AFC Divisional round victory over the Houston Texans.