Joe Haeg from North Dakota State is a player who would fit in well with the Patriots system. A former walk-on player, he could be targeted early on Day 2.

The Patriots should find a younger, more athletic right tackle and then re-do Vollmer’s contract and move him to swing tackle. That falls in line with the Patriots way of thinking, which is to replace a player perhaps a year too soon rather than a year too late.

For most of the season the topic of conversation in regards to the New England Patriots has centered on the performance of the offensive line. While that unit has at times deserved scrutiny, the return of Sebastian Vollmer has seemed to have stabilized the group. Overlooked has been what may be the real Achilles heel for this squad as they battle the Denver Broncos on Sunday: the team’s third down defense.

A look at the injuries suffered in the first two Wild Card weekend games shows why the Patriots value having a bye week so much and how important it is.

Patriots tackle Sebastian Vollmer’s injury not serious, will return for playoffs.

The best social media postings from Week 15 between the New England Patriots and New York Jets

The final two minutes of the first half on Sunday was one of the more bizarre sequences we’ve seen in quite some time.

The Patriots reach the halfway point of 2015 at 8-0, for the 2nd time in team history.. Health is the only obstacle standing in their path and a deep run.