53 Man Roster Projection:

In the second preseason game against New Orleans he was targeted nine times and caught eight for 68 yards. Then came the injury.

Bill Belichick, during the preseason last year had high praise for Develin stating: “On a day-to-day basis, James is one of the most dependable players we have,”

The Patriots have a very solid foundation that starts at the top with owner Bob Kraft and goes right down to Bill Belichick, Nick Caserio, coordinators Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia.

The Patriots currently have 74 players on the roster, the 53-man unit that faced Denver in the AFC Championship and 21 players who are on IR. Of those 74, the team has 11 un-restricted free agents, four restricted free agents and three exclusive rights free agents

Bill Belichick and Matt Patricia had plans to beef up the front seven and trust in some young players in the secondary to carry the team this season.

The Patriots continue to add pieces to the front seven this week. The team signed DL Khyri Thornton to the 53-man roster and also added four more to the PS

Bill Belichick has put all of the Patriots critics on notice, he’s not going to take the cheating accusations in the news every time they beat an opponent.

Dion Lewis and Trey Flowers won’t be the biggest names on the Patriots in 2015, but they have the ability to become key cogs in the team’s success this year

The Brady case showed a fatal flaw in the NFL’s “independent” investigative process. Too much power rests with the commissioner who abused it in this case

The Patriots released 11 players plus placed WR Brandon LaFell on PUP which brings them to their initial 53-man roster. Expect plenty of changes to come

The Patriots released 10 players on Friday with LB James Morris being the only true surprise. The team also signed CB Justin Coleman who was waived by Minn.

The Patriots Rufus Johnson was impressive on Thursday, the 2nd year player has had an good summer. He’ll be a tough cut if the team can’t find him a spot

This final preseason game between the Patriots and Giants will give players on the roster bubble one final opportunity to make the team.

Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times is reporting the Patriots have invited former Buccaneers 2015 seventh round pick fullback Joey Isoefa to Foxboro on Thursday for a visit and workouts.

Bill Belichick yesterday spoke to the media about the play of the edge players and cited their versatility, each bringing different skill sets to the table