ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Bill Belichick remains “partial” to Newton, but that the Patriots expect improvement from 2020 at the quarterback position. The post Report: Cam Newton still ‘favorite’ to start at QB for Patriots appeared first on Boston.com.
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Tom Brady reportedly played through a torn MCL in his left knee last season
Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady played last season with a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee, an injury he suffered in his last year with the Patriots, according to reports on Thursday. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the knee was an issue all season. He had surgery in late February, shortly after leading… Continue reading Tom Brady reportedly played through a torn MCL in his left knee last season
How Dont’a Hightower could key a return to dominance for the Patriots’ defense
The struggles of the New England Patriots defense in 2020, which finished 26th in the NFL in Defense-adjusted Value Over Average or DVOA, can’t be laid solely on the presence or absence of any one player. The team itself seemed to acknowledge that by shoring up multiple spots on the defensive side this offseason, including… Continue reading How Dont’a Hightower could key a return to dominance for the Patriots’ defense
Cam Newton embraces ‘put up or shut up’ pressure for Patriots
The veteran quarterback acknowledged the competition he’ll face from rookie Mac Jones but expressed confidence in his outlook for 2021. The post Cam Newton embraces ‘put up or shut up’ pressure for Patriots appeared first on Boston.com.
‘I do not agree with him on that’: Deion Branch responded to Cassius Marsh’s comments about the Patriots
“I never had a situation where I felt myself or any of my former teammates felt like they were mistreated.” The post ‘I do not agree with him on that’: Deion Branch responded to Cassius Marsh’s comments about the Patriots appeared first on Boston.com.
Cassius Marsh says Patriots treat their players ‘like crap’
The former linebacker said the team doesn’t get a lunch period. The post Cassius Marsh says Patriots treat their players ‘like crap’ appeared first on Boston.com.
Patriots announce joint practices with Philadelphia Eagles during training camp
The Patriots will travel to Philadelphia for two days of joint practices before the teams play each other in a preseason game. The post Patriots announce joint practices with Philadelphia Eagles during training camp appeared first on Boston.com.
Jeff Howe calls Stephon Gilmore contract standoff Patriots’ worst offseason move
Gilmore and the Patriots will reportedly try to address the cornerback’s contract frustrations before training camp. The post Jeff Howe calls Stephon Gilmore contract standoff Patriots’ worst offseason move appeared first on Boston.com.
Former New England Patriots defensive end Jake Bequette launches U.S. Senate primary campaign against GOP incumbent
“I’m no squish career politician.” The post Former New England Patriots defensive end Jake Bequette launches U.S. Senate primary campaign against GOP incumbent appeared first on Boston.com.
Barkevious Mingo, NFL Veteran, Charged With Child Sex Crime
Mingo played for the Patriots in 2016 for one season and was on the Super Bowl LI championship team, his only Super Bowl victory. The post Barkevious Mingo, former Patriots linebacker, charged with child sex crime appeared first on Boston.com.