Patriots
Jason McCourty explained why he’s surprised by the 0-2 Patriots
Morning Sports Update “Back-to-back weeks, they were inches away from continuing to keep a drive going to be able to try to win the game.” The Patriots are 0-2 for the first time since 2001. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Jason McCourty’s reaction to the Patriots: Through two weeks, the Patriots are one of nine teams to […]
Patriots are clear on their issues and will try to avoid the second 0-3 start of Belichick’s tenure
Patriots Their 24-17 loss to Miami dropped them to 0-2, their first such start since 2001 — Bill Belichick’s second season in New England. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick answers questions following an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer By KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press September 19, 2023 | […]
Patriots’ 0-2 start hints more of 2000 than rebounding with a Super Bowl title
Patriots This 0-2 start has the potential to devolve into something much worse. Bill Belichick in 2000, his first year as Patriots head coach, when the team went 5-11. Jim Davis/The Boston Globe If it’s a feel-good twist you’re after, then yes, the last time the New England Patriots opened a season 0-2 was 2001, […]
Mac Jones sums up Patriots’ poor start: ‘I think we’re 20 yards away from being 2-0’
Patriots “Just trying to close the gap on close, right? The only way to do that is work harder, work smarter.” Mac Jones and the Patriots have come up short in fourth-quarter comebacks in two straight weeks. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images For the first time since 2001, the Patriots have opened a new NFL […]
Boomer Esiason doesn’t have high hopes for Patriots’ playoff chances after 0-2 start
Patriots “I don’t see the Patriots making it at this point.” The Patriots’ top offensive play on Sunday night only went for 18 yards. Matthew J. Lee / The Boston Globe For the first time since 2001, the Patriots have opened a new NFL season with an 0-2 record. It’s an ominous start for a […]
Patriots release a pair of quarterbacks, including Matt Corral
Patriots Matt Corral and Ian Book have been waived, the team announced. Matt Corral played college football at Ole Miss. The Patriots have released quarterbacks Matt Corral and Ian Book, according to a news release from the team. Book joined the Patriots practice squad after signing last week. The 2021 4th-round pick made a start […]
ESPN insider: It’s ‘a little silly’ to mention Patriots in playoffs conversation at this point
Patriots “When you’re 0-2 the playoffs are usually tough. Only 31 of 270 teams that began a season 0-2 qualified for the postseason since 1990.” Mac Jones. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Bill Belichick described the ‘biggest thing’ that’s held back 0-2 Patriots ‘Did you see it?’: Pat McAfee explained how a small detail might have led […]
N.H. man dies after suffering ‘medical event’ at Patriots game
Local News The man suffered the “medical event” during the fourth quarter of the Patriots-Dolphins game Sunday night. A man died after suffering a “medical event” at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough during the Patriots game Sunday night. Michael Dwyer / AP A New Hampshire man suffered a “medical event” during the New England Patriots game […]
‘Did you see it?’: Pat McAfee explained how a small detail might have led to Patriots’ field goal block
Patriots McAfee, a former punter (and holder), also discussed his own history with Bill Belichick’s detailed scouting. Brenden Schooler celebrates his field goal block for the Patriots against the Dolphins with teammates Jahlani Tavai and Matthew Slater. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Brenden Schooler’s third quarter field goal block for the Patriots in Sunday’s Week […]
Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel tipped his hat to Patriots’ creative field goal block
Morning Sports Update McDaniel said he “hadn’t seen that before” of Brenden Schooler’s unorthodox special teams play. Brenden Schooler blocks the Dolphins’ field goal during the Week 2 matchup against the Patriots. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Dolphins’ coach Mike McDaniel’s reaction to the Patriots’ field goal block: Though the game ended in defeat for the […]