Pats Pulpit

Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The August arrival joins general manager Nick Caserio’s 53-man roster. Former director of player personnel Nick Caserio has taken a flier from his old stomping grounds. The general manager’s Houston Texans claimed offensive lineman Zachary Thomas off waivers from the New England Patriots on Wednesday, according … [Read more...] about Texans claim offensive lineman Zachary Thomas off waivers from Patriots

Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images New England currently has five running backs on its payroll. The New England Patriots brought several free agents in for workouts this week, and a look at the names shows one thing: the team has a keen interest in what the running back market has to offer. Among the six players brought in, after all, three would … [Read more...] about Patriots focused on running back position with latest round of free agent workouts

Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The seventh-round draft pick has become a regular on New England’s game day roster. Jaheim Bell had to hear 230 other names called picks before finally hearing his own toward the tail-end of this year’s NFL Draft. But even after getting picked up by the New England Patriots, his future in the NFL was far … [Read more...] about ‘Tremendous talent’ Jaheim Bell growing into his own in Patriots tight end room

Plus, measuring confidence in the Pats. With New England’s 2024 regular season over halfway done and the trade deadline behind us, we wanted to see how you graded Eliot Wolf’s first draft and free agent classes as the Patriots’ executive vice president of player personnel. Wolf’s first draft is headlined by rookie quarterback Drake Maye selected with the third overall pick. … [Read more...] about Pats Pulpit Reacts: Grade the Patriots’ offseason moves at the halfway point

Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Patriots will take on the Chicago Bears in Week 10. The first half of the 2024 regular season was not particularly kind to the New England Patriots. The team of first-year head coach Jerod Mayo had to face all sorts of challenges between player availability, internal rumblings, and performance on the … [Read more...] about Jerod Mayo preaches urgency as Patriots embark on second half of the season

Drake Maye warms up for action | Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday. TEAM TALK Patriots-Bears initial Injury Report. Evan Lazar’s Patriots Gameplan: Previewing a rookie QB showdown between Drake Maye and Caleb Williams. Mike Dussault highlights 10 to Watch: Rookie QBs face off as Patriots prep for the Bears. Transaction: … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 11/07/24 – Drake Maye offers hope amid the struggles

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Onwenu has not played the position since 2021. The New England Patriots offensive line looks set for another shakeup entering Week 10 — one that would include moving Mike Onwenu to left guard. After signing a three-year, $57 million extension with the team this offseason, Onwenu has spent his time bouncing back-and-forth between right … [Read more...] about Patriots considering moving Mike Onwenu to left guard

Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The third-year man is among the most productive return men in the NFL right now. Before Drake Maye’s late-game heroics against the Tennessee Titans, the New England Patriots’ opponent had a decision to make on a punt play: to kick or not to kick to Marcus Jones. The Titans opted for the first route, and it … [Read more...] about Marcus Jones returning to All-Pro form as Patriots’ punt returner

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The past Patriots and past Bears in the fold for Sunday at Soldier Field. When the New England Patriots head to Soldier Field, familiar faces will be there to greet them. A handful of players who previously resided in Foxborough now reside between the active roster, practice squad and injured reserve of the Chicago Bears. And there … [Read more...] about Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Bears ahead of Week 10