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Ezekiel Elliott said he’s ‘feeling more comfortable’ with learning Patriots’ playbook
Morning Sports Update Elliott said he prioritizes pass protection. “If you can’t protect the quarterback, you can’t get on the field.” Ezekiel Elliott (right) in a discussion with Rhamondre Stevenson (left) and Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Ezekiel Elliott on how he’s acclimating to playing for the Patriots: As the Patriots head […]
Just 4 practices in, Ezekiel Elliott is already taking a vocal leadership role with the Patriots
Patriots “You create those bonds off the field and that will carry over to the field.” Ezekiel Elliott has already made his presence felt during his limited practice reps in New England. Barry Chin / Globe Staff Ezekiel Elliott has only logged a total of four practices with the Patriots, with only two of those […]
What Ezekiel Elliott said in his first interview as a Patriot
Patriots “This is definitely a team that wants to run the ball and wants to be balanced.” Ezekiel Elliott has appeared in three practices with the Patriots so far. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) After taking part in his third practice with New England — and first in Foxborough — on Tuesday, new running back Ezekiel Elliott […]
Sony Michel explained why he thinks Ezekiel Elliott is still ‘one of the top backs in the league’
Morning Sports Update “I have this argument all the time.” Ezekiel Elliott warming up prior to a Patriots preseason game in Green Bay against the Packers. Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Red Sox lost to the Astros 9-4 on Monday despite Adam Duvall’s first inning three-run home run. The two teams play again tonight at 8:10 […]
What Mac Jones said about Bill O’Brien, Ezekiel Elliott, Demario Douglas and more on WEEI
Patriots “It’s the Patriots [offense], but it’s also for me, it’s Alabama [offense] too.” Mac Jones and Bill O’Brien have developed a good rapport during training camp. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Patriots QB Mac Jones appeared on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego” show on Monday afternoon, touching on a variety of topics such as the state of […]
Bill Belichick shared updates on Ezekiel Elliott and the results of Patriots-Packers joint practices
Morning Sports Update Belichick said Elliott’s acclimation to the Patriots is “definitely not there yet, but we’re getting there.” Bill Belichick at a press conference earlier in August. Mark Stockwell/Boston Globe The Red Sox lost to the Nationals 10-7 on Thursday. Despite scoring six runs in the seventh to make the game close, Boston was […]
Dante Scarnecchia: Rhamondre Stevenson, Ezekiel Elliott can be ‘two-headed monster’ for Patriots
Patriots “You put one in for the other and there’s no drop-off.” Ezekiel Elliott will bolster New England’s running-back group this season. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Count Dante Scarnecchia among the growing number of football personnel and players who believe that Ezekiel Elliott will succeed in his new home in Foxborough. During his weekly appearance on WEEI’s “Gresh and Fauria” […]
Mac Jones already thinks Ezekiel Elliott is a ‘great fit’ with the Patriots
Patriots Jones thinks Elliott and Rhamondre Stevenson could form “a great 1-2 punch.” Ezekeil Elliott taking a handoff from Mac Jones as Bill Belichick looks on during Patriots’ joint practices with the Packers in Green Bay. AP Photo/Morry Gash A short time after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Patriots, Ezekiel Elliott was on […]
Ezekiel Elliott would have to have a monster season to get the full $6 million from his Patriots contract
Patriots Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that half of Elliott’s contract is incentive-based. Ezekiel Elliott AP Photo/Morry Gash The Patriots added much needed depth to their running back room with the addition of Ezekiel Elliott. So, how much is it going to cost? Mac Jones knows what it’s like to follow Tom Brady. […]
Here’s the first look at Ezekiel Elliott in a Patriots uniform
Patriots Ezekiel Elliott is in Green Bay practicing with the Patriots. Here’s how he looked on Day 1. Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott AP Photo/Morry Gash The Patriots officially announced Ezekiel Elliott’s signing on Wednesday, and he is already in Green Bay practicing with the team. Sporting a No. 15 jersey, the same number he […]