As the Patriots start getting ready to close out the preseason, it looks like they still have some question marks ahead of the regular season that could factor into next week’s roster cutdowns.

Lots can happen to the roster between now and September 8th when the Patriots face the Bengals. 

When the news broke about Brandon Aiyuk requesting a trade, the Patriots again clearly inquired and made a run at the wideout, but the lack of interest on Aiyuk’s behalf became apparent and the team again walked away from the deal.

While the new Guardian Caps we’ve seen players this preseason are there to help lessen the possibility of players suffering head injuries, it sounds like they served a different purpose on Sunday.

The Patriots are certainly lean at tight end right now, and it sounds like there’s a possibility they’ll be without a key name heading into week one.

With one more game to go before the 2024 exhibition season comes to an end, the New England Patriots will turn all of the attention to the Cincinnati Bengals, who the club will face on the road to kick off the season.

Former Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has gotten a fresh start down in Jacksonville, and so far, he’s certainly made the most of it.

Here’s the full transcript of New England Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf’s press conference for Sunday, August 18, 2024.

“They (OL) have to get better as a whole, as a unit… That’s the only way you’re going to get better at football is by playing football.”

Some quick thoughts following Thursday night’s second preseason game for the Patriots as they lost 14-13 to Philadelphia at Gillette Stadium.

There are jobs to be won and lost in this game.  Some players flourished while other failed miserably.  In two weeks, the final cutdown will come and some 18 players will be looking for employment elsewhere.

Here’s the full transcript of New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo’s press conference for Friday August 16, 2024.

More Drake Maye. More Drake Maye. Everyone happy now?

eading into tonight’s game against the Eagles, Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said earlier this week that rookie Drake Maye will see more time than he did last week after playing in just one offensive series against Carolina.

Brutal, that was the word Greg Bedard used to describe the joint practice weeben the Patriots and Eagles.  The Offensive line was truly offensive giving up a total of 14 sacks.  Many of those were on Drake Maye as he was indecisive and holding onto the ball.

The New England Patriots and Matthew Judon have spent much of this preseason at odds on a new contract extension, but it looks like the two sides will be parting ways.

Heading into the 2024 season, the Patriots clearly have issues along their offensive line that will likely complicate things until they get it figured out.

When it comes to describing rookie quarterback Drake Maye, Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said there’s one word that certainly sums him up after what he’s seen from his young QB.

One thing that stood out on Tuesday was the fact the Patriots young receivers held their own against Philadelphia, with several of them making plays during the session.

Sunday saw the New England Patriots get back to work following an off day for the players on Saturday, with the team getting set for this week’s upcoming joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles. 

Hopefully, the team will find a way to keep Judon on the roster this year. But his eventual replacement, Keion White is ready in Year 2

“Thanks to Coach Mayo for saying that, but I feel like I’ve got a lot of work to do, got to keep studying.” – Joe Milton

The discussion on Friday obviously centered around the fact Drake Maye saw limited game action Friday night, but there was one play that was a reminder of why the club was clearly being careful with their young quarterback.

It looks like Smith-Schuster’s time with the New England Patriots is finally over.

According to New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo, it sounds like the club is still exploring its options up front.