4+ mon, 4+ week ago (392+ words) The return of Josh McDaniels in Foxboro garnered a lot of reactions from analysts and reporters after Mike Vrabel was hired. From being excited that he was back after leaving in 2022 to questioning whether he was the right fit for Drake Maye and the rest of the offense, a variety of takes flooded the airwaves and the internet in the days that followed. That remains true with training camp right around the corner, despite the number of players who have spoken out about how impactful McDaniels has already been. On top of that, reports and McDaniels himself have shared the work he's put into revamping his playbook and learn from college campuses around the country, something that should benefit Maye in his second season. It was already on display during spring practices, as some plays that were run were not…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (305+ words) It would be completely fair to say that the Patriots never play a normal game in Miami when they face the Dolphins, no matter when the game is played or who the quarterback is. They continued that with their latest matchup on Sunday, in a back-and-forth battle going all the way down to the fourth quarter. For the most part, it wasn't their best effort to follow up a disappointing Week 1 loss to the Raiders, and there is plenty for them to work on for the rest of the season, especially since they welcome the Steelers to Gillette Stadium next week. However, one of the more exciting and notable parts of their performance, despite how poorly the special teams played collectively, was the 90-yard kick return touchdown by Antonio Gibson to bring the Patriots back on top 30-27. The best part…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago (316+ words) The 2025 NFL preseason is in the books. Now all that's left is to finalize rosters and get ready for some football. The New England Patriots and all other NFL teams have to get their rosters down to 53 men by August 26. Not all these players will necessarily stick, but most will. New Head Coach Mike Vrabel will pare his squad down to 53 and begin to get them ready for the September 7 showdown with another new head coach of his team, Pete Carroll, and the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium. One top NFL analyst, former Patriot Damien Woody, expects good things from the Patriots for one very good reason: their coach. That's a high compliment from Woody for a team that was last in the AFC East in 2024 for the second straight year. It also even muffed the first pick in…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (349+ words) Among the biggest complaints from Patriots fans in recent years has revolved around the organization's decision to move on from their beloved uniform combination in favor of the formerly considered color rush get-up. The thought was that in the wake of Tom Brady's departure, the team would step away from the look they became known for during the dynasty era, which made sense. However, the fans were not thrilled about it and have demanded the return of the silver pants uniform. Fortunately, that appears to be happening this season under Mike Vrabel, as the Patriots seemed to be going in that direction last year. On top of that, they are adding another uniform into the mix for the 2025 season due to the NFL's partnership with Nike for a "Rivalries" set of uniforms. The Patriots are among the few teams to…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago (381+ words) The Patriots went into their Week 4 matchup against the Panthers with a lot to prove and some disappointing losses to overcome. Despite facing beatable teams to start the year, they are close to ending the first month of the season with a losing record, but the hope is that things change against a struggling Panthers team. It's a game that Drake Maye has been looking forward to since he grew up a fan of the franchise, and even stated this week that longtime Panther and former Patriots starting QB Cam Newton was his favorite player growing up. That might explain his celebration after scoring the second touchdown for the Patriots on Sunday, rushing into the end zone for a five-yard score and hitting the iconic Superman celebration that Newton was known for throughout his career. Was it mocking the team…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (338+ words) Over the last few years, the NFL has become more lenient with teams having multiple uniforms to choose from during the season beyond their typical home and away garb. They have even allowed the use of various helmets for the first time in years, allowing the Patriots to use their fan favorite throwback reds. For the 2025 season, the NFL has partnered with Nike to launch a new series, the Rivalries uniform, sparking considerable speculation about what the Patriots' version might look like. Most were hoping to see a nod to the past, perhaps something reminiscent of the infamous '90s getup that evokes nostalgia for longtime fans. But what they were certainly not envisioning is the latest rumored uniform circulating online, which has already garnered an adverse reaction from fans. Considering what most fans were hoping for, this is far from anything…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (353+ words) The Patriots went to Minnesota early this week to have a few days of joint practice with the Vikings ahead of their Week 2 preseason matchup. On the first day, the teams were pretty even with their performances, but that's far from the case on Thursday, as the home team was on a heater against New England's defense. Part of that might be due to the inconsistency of the offensive line, which has been a concern this summer due to the pressure on young players to be day one starters. One of those players, center/left guard Jared Wilson, has outperformed expectations, only to leave practice early and not return. The Georgia alum was drafted earlier this year and was projected to be the next starting center after David Andrews' release and eventual retirement. However, he's proven himself to be their…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago (307+ words) The New England Patriots continue to rock and roll, winning their fifth straight game. They're 6-2 in Mike Vrabel's first year at the helm and just blew out the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. After the 32-13 win, Vrabel seemingly took a shot at the Browns and called them out for running as many gimmicky plays as they did, stating, "When [the Browns'] gimmick plays ran out, [the Patriots] played pretty good defense." Nothing like a direct shot, huh? Most of this quote is a shot at the Browns for running all those gimmicky plays, but part of it is directed at his own defense, which continued to struggle early, a trend that has become a problem for them in games. The Patriots' defense allowed Dillon Gabriel to throw for a touchdown on Cleveland's first offensive drive of the game. Fortunately, that was…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (295+ words) Although he refused to say if facing the Titans for the first time since he was let go was considered a revenge game in his eyes, the Patriots played as if it were, wanting to secure a win for their new head coach. It was another statement win for New England, even if the Titans are not considered a legitimate threat to most teams across the league. But that hasn't stopped people from jumping on the Patriots' bandwagon this year, as even former Titans' general manager Ran Carthon is now hyping them up. There were surely going to be some interesting takeaways from the Patriots' trip to Tennessee in Week 6, given the long list of storylines to pay attention to, mostly revolving around Vrabel's return to where he coached for six years. But none could have predicted the man who…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (367+ words) The Patriots are set to host their preseason opener on Friday against the Washington Commanders after a chippy practice the day before. Not only did a couple of fights break out, but Mike Vrabel put himself at the bottom of the pile at one point, coming out with a facial battle wound to show just how tough he still is. That has many believing the game could continue with that tone, which is a much different attitude than the Patriots were just a year ago. But before the game begins, the 12-foot Tom Brady statue set to sit outside of Gillette Stadium is going to finally be unveiled, and there are a lot of theories about what it might be. Because of the six Super Bowl scores presumably etched at the base of the statue and the way it looks…...