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The New England Patriots are set to take on a Chicago Bears team with talent on both sides of the ball on Sunday. Rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze would be my selection for this week’s Gimme Him. Odunze was drafted out of Washington with the ninth overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft. He has recorded 25 catches for 391 yards and a touchdown on the season. He is coming off his … [Read more...] about Gimme Him: Rome Odunze would be key building block for Patriots

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo wasn’t exactly sure why the Patriots didn’t get any deals done ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. However, he’s also taking more of a long-term view of the situation in New England. They are a rebuilding team looking to get better in the future. That fact isn’t lost on the first-year NFL head coach. “I’m not sure. For us, it’s about value. … [Read more...] about Jerod Mayo shares honest opinion of Patriots’ quiet trade deadline

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry had high praise for rookie tight end Jaheim Bell when speaking with media members. Bell was drafted by the Patriots in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft, and he currently has one catch for one yard on the season. Nevertheless, the Patriots seem to want to get him going in the offense. Bell was a multi-faceted player at Florida … [Read more...] about Hunter Henry sees ‘tremendous talent’ in Patriots rookie TE

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt indicated that the team is considering moving star tackle Mike Onwenu to left guard if it improves the offensive line situation. Onwenu has spent the season working in at right tackle and right guard. Moving him to left guard would be his third position change this season. He played left guard in 2021 and struggled at … [Read more...] about Patriots considering position change for OT Mike Onwenu

The New England Patriots dropped their second injury report of the week on Thursday, and once again, veteran safety Kyle Dugger was listed as a non-participant due to an ankle injury. Linebacker Christian Elliss was the other name on that list ahead of Sunday’s Week 10 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The Patriots had six players as limited participants, including Keion … [Read more...] about Patriots vs. Bears injury report: Updates on Dugger, White and Austin

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has a connection with Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. The rookies will meet for the first time in the NFL on Sunday. However, they have a connection that predates the league and even college. Williams is viewed as a cornerstone piece for the Bears’ organization, much like Maye is for the Patriots. Maye discussed his … [Read more...] about Patriots QB Drake Maye explains long-standing connection to Caleb Williams

Veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne was one of several players on the New England Patriots roster featured in trade rumors leading up to Tuesday’s trade deadline. Bourne ultimately wasn’t traded, but he shared his mindset heading into the deadline with Patriots center David Andrews and former quarterback Brian Hoyer on the “The Quick Snap” podcast. “I understand the … [Read more...] about Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne’s unique mindset amid trade rumors

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo explained his decision to bench rookie Layden Robinson and move tackle Mike Onwenu back to right guard against the Tennessee Titans. Robinson originally started the game, which put him in a head-to-head matchup with Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who recorded five tackles and a sack on the afternoon. “Well, Mike ended up kicking … [Read more...] about Jerod Mayo offers explanation for benching Patriots rookie OL

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk is struggling in his rookie season, and there is statistical evidence to back up that statement. The Washington product has recorded only 10 catches for 78 yards and a touchdown through nine weeks of the regular season. His lone touchdown came in the team’s season-opening victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He recorded no … [Read more...] about PFF stats for struggling Patriots rookie Ja’Lynn Polk are shockingly bad