NFL legend Steve Smith Sr. believes New England Patriots coaches deserve some blame for holding rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk back during his first year with the team. The Patriots skipped over Ladd McConkey and used a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft to select Polk, who only mustered 12 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Polk struggled with dropped passes and … [Read more...] about Steve Smith Sr. rips Patriots WR coaches for Ja’Lynn Polk’s struggles
Drake Maye reveals Patriots players expected to break out in 2025
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye believes the two young receivers, Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, will step up for the team in 2025 after disappointing rookie campaigns. Both receivers came to New England with expectations of contributing right out of the gates. However, Polk struggled to make plays in his limited opportunities, and Baker was barely on the field. Polk … [Read more...] about Drake Maye reveals Patriots players expected to break out in 2025
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez reveals what upset him on draft night
New England Patriots defensive back Christian Gonzalez still carries the motivation from being the third cornerback taken on the 2023 NFL draft board. The Patriots traded down to No. 17 on the board and still came away with Gonzalez in the end. It was one of the biggest steals of the draft. Devon Witherspoon and Emmanuel Forbes were the other two cornerbacks drafted ahead of … [Read more...] about Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez reveals what upset him on draft night
7-round mock draft: Two major trades land Patriots top prospect and Cooper Kupp
The New England Patriots are expected to lead the league in salary cap space heading into free agency, but there are no certainties they’ll solve all of their problems through the sign and trade period. Sure, they need to hit a home run in free agency, but they also need to knock it out of the park at the 2025 NFL draft as well. They currently own the No. 4 overall pick in the … [Read more...] about 7-round mock draft: Two major trades land Patriots top prospect and Cooper Kupp
All-Pro CB shares honest thoughts on Patriots’ hasty Jerod Mayo firing
New England Patriots All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez believes Jerod Mayo was done dirty, but at the same time, he understands the business side of football. When appearing on the “Frat Rules” podcast, Gonzalez shared his thoughts on the Patriots firing Mayo after only one season with the team. “I did [like Jerod Mayo as a coach],” said Gonzalez. “I think they did him a … [Read more...] about All-Pro CB shares honest thoughts on Patriots’ hasty Jerod Mayo firing
Could latest Ja’Marr Chase update impact Bengals keeping Tee Higgins?
The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to use the franchise tag on wideout Tee Higgins to try and keep their offensive trio of Higgins, Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase intact. However, the situation could get even more complicated with NFL insider Jordan Schultz reporting Chase will command at least $40 million per year on his next contract extension. The Bengals are … [Read more...] about Could latest Ja’Marr Chase update impact Bengals keeping Tee Higgins?
Drake Maye called this devastating hit his ‘welcome to the NFL moment’
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye recalled his “welcome to the NFL moment” when appearing on “Green Light with Chris Long.” The moment occurred when the Patriots took on the Houston Texans in the quarterback’s first start. Maye impressed in that game by going 20-of-33 passing for 243 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions against a talented Texans defense. The … [Read more...] about Drake Maye called this devastating hit his ‘welcome to the NFL moment’
Malcolm Butler’s bold reaction to Bill Belichick coaching in college
Former New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler believes Bill Belichick will find success coaching college football at North Carolina. Butler believes the legendary coach will win due to his ability to find talent. Butler was an undrafted free agent who once worked at Popeyes, before signing with the Patriots and becoming a Super Bowl XLIX hero. He enjoyed a successful … [Read more...] about Malcolm Butler’s bold reaction to Bill Belichick coaching in college
Bill O’Brien shares insight into Patriots’ new OL coach
Boston College coach Bill O’Brien gave some insight into what New England Patriots offensive line coach Doug Marrone can bring to the table. Marrone, who is a former head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars, worked with O’Brien last season as a senior analyst for football strategy/research. He also worked with O’Brien as an offensive line coach at Alabama in the 2021 … [Read more...] about Bill O’Brien shares insight into Patriots’ new OL coach