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New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo indicated there would be lineup changes for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Wide receivers Tyquan Thornton and K.J. Osborn didn’t take a single rep in last week’s game against the Houston Texans. Thornton was a healthy scratch altogether for the game. Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne and DeMario Douglas handled the brunt of … [Read more...] about Jerod Mayo looking to shake Patriots roster up with changes vs. Jaguars

The New England Patriots passed on Nick Chubb in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. Now, the Cleveland Browns star running back is opening up about how he felt after being passed over by the team. New England took Chubb’s teammate, running back Sony Michel, with the 31st overall selection in the draft. Chubb ended up going to Cleveland in the second round, and he has … [Read more...] about Browns RB Nick Chubb opens up on not being drafted by Patriots in 2018

The AFC East division got significantly better with two monster trades sending All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets and five-time Pro Bowler Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. Adams joining the Jets reunites him with legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It’s a terrifying signing on paper with Adams teaming up with the likes of Garrett Wilson and … [Read more...] about Two blockbuster in-season trades creates massive AFC East shake-up

There were a couple of significant changes on the New England Patriots’ wide receiver depth chart ahead of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Tyquan Thornton was a healthy scratch for the game, and K.J. Osborn didn’t take a single snap. Meanwhile, second-year wideout Kayshon Boutte saw an increased number of snaps. Osborn has been a complementary piece on a Patriots wide … [Read more...] about Jerod Mayo’s blunt reason for Patriots’ veteran wideouts being benched

The New England Patriots announced multiple roster moves on Tuesday, including the signing of center Lecitus Smith to the 53-man roster, the signing of cornerback Miles Battle to the practice squad and the release of center Sincere Haynesworth from the practice squad. Smith was plucked from the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad. The former sixth-round draft pick out of Virginia … [Read more...] about Patriots announce three main roster and practice squad moves

New England Patriots center Ben Brown had a strong debut on Sunday against the Houston Texans, despite the loss. He played 100 percent of the offensive snaps and did not allow a pressure, per Pro Football Focus. The offensive line as a whole allowed a 30.9 pressure rate against the Texans. Brown got the start on Sunday after only two practices with the Patriots. On Monday, it … [Read more...] about Jerod Mayo says Patriots’ new center showed something he’s never seen

ESPN’s Louis Riddick turned New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye’s successful debut start on naysayers who believed the rookie would get ruined by the Houston Texans. Maye ended up throwing for 243 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in the game. He gave Patriots fans a preview of the future, as he was able to find success against a Texans defense that ranks as … [Read more...] about ESPN analyst unleashes biggest I told you so comment on Drake Maye

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is thankful for the adversity he faced in his first career start against the Houston Texans on Sunday. The North Carolina product threw for 243 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He moved the ball downfield and threw for more touchdown passes in one game than the Patriots had all season. That being said, those turnovers … [Read more...] about Patriots QB Drake Maye was glad to face adversity in his debut start

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas had high praise for rookie quarterback Drake Maye, as the Patriots fell to the Houston Texans by a 41-21 margin on Sunday. The North Carolina product had a strong day, throwing for 243 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He also led the team in rushing yards, carrying the ball five times for 38 yards. Douglas had a … [Read more...] about Patriots WR DeMario Douglas says he’d run through wall for Drake Maye