15 Mar, 2025

If the offense is merely competent, the Patriots will be much better this season. But their schedule is brutal, starting with the Eagles.

Sports This is the first time in Patriots history that they have opened against the NFC champ. Jalen Hurts looks to follow his breakout 2022 season with a stronger 2023. Matt Rourke By Chad Finn September 9, 2023 | 8:42 AM Welcome to Season 12, Episode 1 of the Unconventional Preview, a serious yet lighthearted, […]

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Patriots safety Adrian Phillips gives key to stopping Eagles: ‘It all starts with Hurts’

Patriots “If we disrupt him … I think we’ll have a good day.” Adrian Phillips broke down how the Patriots need to attack Philadelphia’s explosive offense. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini) The New England Patriots’ defense has a tall task ahead of it, opening the season against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Philadelphia had one […]

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‘I’m going to just still be who I am’: Not much changes for Hunter Henry as Patriots’ team captain

Patriots Henry is one of the Patriots’ six captains named for 2023. Hunter Henry is entering his third year with the Patriots as a team captain. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Jack Jones out, five others questionable ahead of Patriots’ season opener ‘I sort of like that’: Robert Kraft embraces low expectations, shares optimism for Patriots in […]

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Jack Jones out, five others questionable ahead of Patriots’ season opener

Patriots The Patriots will be without at least one player against the Eagles on Sunday. Jack Jones will not be available against the Eagles Week 1. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) The Patriots will be without one of the top pieces of their secondary against the Eagles in Foxborough on Sunday. Second-year cornerback Jack Jones is listed […]

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‘I sort of like that’: Robert Kraft embraces low expectations, shares optimism for Patriots in 2023

Patriots “I think there’s a great chemistry. This is a young team, too.” Robert Kraft is hopeful for the Patriots entering the 2023 season. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Rhamondre Stevenson reportedly should be good to play in Week 1 after missing Friday’s practice The Patriots are in a rare spot in Robert Kraft’s 30-year tenure as […]

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What Bill Belichick said about the Patriots’ backup QB situation ahead of Sunday’s season opener

Patriots Matt Corral was reportedly absent from Friday’s practice, a possible sign that Bailey Zappe could be the No. 2 quarterback. Bailey Zappe could find himself back on the Patriots’ 53-man roster soon. (AP Photo/John Amis) The Patriots’ backup quarterback spot is still unclear just two days prior to their season-opening matchup against the Eagles. […]

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Here are the Patriots’ captains for the 2023 NFL season

Patriots The Patriots announced their captains this season through a social media video playing off the hit TV show “Only Murders in the Building.” Matthew Slater will return as captain for the 13th straight season. AP Photo/Steven Senne Here’s the long list of business ventures Tom Brady has announced since retiring Tom Brady casts a […]

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Tom Brady casts a wide shadow over the Patriots’ season-opening matchup with the Eagles

Patriots Considering New England’s fortunes since Brady left to sign with Tampa Bay, he’s certainly been missed. The Patriots have yet to settle on a long-term successor. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gestures during a promotional event, June 22, 2017, in Tokyo. AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File By KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press September 8, 2023 […]

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Ranking Tom Brady’s best commercials: What were the top ads featuring the Patriots legend?

Patriots Be it Subway, UGG, or some digs at Deflategate, Brady starred in memorable commercials over the years. Tom Brady was no stranger to the small screen during his long career in the NFL. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello Tom Brady’s long-awaited return to Foxborough on Sunday has opened the floodgates of memories and moments that the legendary quarterback […]

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Three years after his departure, Tom Brady’s presence is still felt at Gillette Stadium among Patriots players

Patriots “It started with him, his leadership, his mentality, the way he pushed people. It was contagious.” Tom Brady last played with the Patriots during the 2019. But his presence is still felt in Foxborough. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) FOXBOROUGH — It’s been 1,341 days since Tom Brady last donned a Patriots jersey at Gillette Stadium. […]

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