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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots might be better in 2025, but there’s still a good chance they are not a contender just yet. Before we start, let me be clear: I love what the New England Patriots did this offseason, both in their free agent signings, and in the draft. I think they are a significantly better team than they were last year. Let’s try to … [Read more...] about Pump the brakes on the playoff expectations, Patriots fans

Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is seeing growth in a pair of young wide receivers. With the exception of quarterback Drake Maye, the New England Patriots’ 2024 draft class was mostly quiet during its rookie season. There were some promising moments from its other seven members, but all in all there is plenty of room for improvement. That is … [Read more...] about Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker ‘have caught the stride’ after disappointing rookie seasons

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Previewing the Patriots cornerback heading into his third NFL season. The New England Patriots’ 2024 season was a major disappointment, leading to some organization-wide changes both on and off the field. Not all was bad in the one season under head coach Jerod Mayo, though: after already showing considerable promise in limited action … [Read more...] about Patriots player profile: Christian Gonzalez is a foundational talent on defense

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Edelman joins contributor Bill Parcels in the 2025 class. Julian Edelman’s resume now includes a red jacket, as the wide receiver is the newest member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Monday. A first ballot selection, Edelman emerged from the fan vote after being named a finalist with kicker Adam Vinatieri and … [Read more...] about Julian Edelman voted into Patriots Hall of Fame

Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Daily news and links for Monday TEAM TALK The New England Patriots announced today that former wide receiver Julian Edelman has been voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 37th inductee. Paul Perillo discusses rookie TreVeyon Henderson vying to be the next running back to catch on in New England. The Patriots … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 5/05/25 – Drake Maye’s Year 2 leap; Edelman gets Pats’ Hall call; More!

The Los Angeles Chargers could trade wide receiver Quentin Johnston just two years after they used a first-round pick to secure his services. Following a disastrous rookie season under former head coach Brandon Staley, Johnston had something of a bounce-back season in 2024. While he never came close to justifying his draft capital, he finished the year with a respectable 55 … [Read more...] about Report: Chargers Could Trade First-Round Bust Before Season