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David Butler II-Imagn Images The latest edition of our Patriots mailbag answers questions about Christian Gonzalez, rookie playing time, and more. After falling back into the loss column, the New England Patriots enter the home stretch of their 2024 season. With six games left (and a bye week), Jerod Mayo, Drake Maye, and the rest of the team and coaching staff will … [Read more...] about #PostPulpit Mailbag: Did the Patriots really misuse Christian Gonzalez last week?

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Jones made his season debut on offense last Sunday. New England Patriots cornerback/punt returner Marcus Jones took his first two offensive snaps of the season last week. On Thursday, it was revealed that Jones’ return to the offensive side did not come until he texted offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt volunteering his services — partly … [Read more...] about Patriots coaches explain why Marcus Jones was not originally in team’s offensive plans

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Strange returned to practice on Wednesday. Back during his time with the Cleveland Browns, then assistant offensive line coach Scott Peters came across Cole Strange in his preparation for the 2022 NFL Draft. Despite Strange primarily playing guard throughout college, Peters liked what he saw from his limited reps at center. “I knew about him … [Read more...] about Cole Strange focusing on center position in return from injury

Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Game statuses for Week 12 at Hard Rock Stadium. The New England Patriots will head to Hard Rock Stadium with 10 questionable. Top cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who was added to the injury report due to a hip issue following Friday’s practice, headlines the list. The No. 17 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft … [Read more...] about Patriots vs. Dolphins Friday injury report: Christian Gonzalez, Deatrich Wise Jr. among 10 questionable

Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Patriots’ head coach met with the media on Friday. The Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025 is slowly starting to take shape. And while the eventual players, coaches and contributors to receive pro football’s highest individual honor will not be announced until February, there have been some news … [Read more...] about Jerod Mayo shares thoughts on Vince Wilfork, Robert Kraft Hall of Fame candidacies

Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images The Patriots will return to their traditional look for a third time this season. The New England Patriots will go back to their navy and silver jersey combination for their Week 12 road game against the Miami Dolphins. The team announced the look on Friday via a social media post. Miami attire.@dreeday32 | #NEPats … [Read more...] about Patriots to wear navy-silver combo again in Week 12 vs. Dolphins

Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images Former Browns draft choice Cade York was among the visitors. Five specialists visited Gillette Stadium to conclude the week. The New England Patriots updated the emergency list by hosting kickers Cade York, José Borregales, Lucas Havrisik, Tanner Brown and Noah Rauschenberg for workouts, as shared Friday by Aaron Wilson of KPRC … [Read more...] about Patriots reportedly host 5 kickers for workouts

Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images New England took a look at two free agents this week. The New England Patriots offensive line received a boost this week: former first-round draft pick Cole Strange, a 27-game starter at left guard who also might factor into the center mix, returned to practice on Wednesday. It was his first time back on the field since tearing … [Read more...] about Patriots keep looking for O-line help even with Cole Strange returning to practice

Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images McDaniel’s Dolphins will try to slow down Maye on Sunday. Less than a week after earning praise from Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, New England Patriots rookie quarterback received positive reviews from Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel ahead of their Week 12 matchup. “I saw a true … [Read more...] about Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel shares praise for Patriots QB Drake Maye