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Fire Bill Belichick? Bench Mac Jones? What’s next for Patriots
The New England Patriots would like to know when they can stop hitting rock-bottom. Things were bad after consecutive 30-point losses to the Cowboys and Saints, but an upset victory over the Bills was supposed to right the ship. Instead, the Pats have lost three straight since their home win over Buffalo, including an ugly […]
Continue reading2021 NFL roster cuts tracker: Who’s in and who’s out for all 32 teams
Teams in the NFL are required to cut their rosters to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Cuts come earlier this season as teams had three preseason games — not four — to accommodate the 17-game regular season schedule. The biggest names let go are New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton and New […]
Continue readingNew England Patriots RB Sony Michel activated off injured reserve
Coach Bill Belichick foreshadowed Michel’s return Wednesday, saying Michel was working hard and would “hopefully” be coming back. The Patriots have made a decisive turn toward a power running approach in recent weeks — led by Harris and an athletic, hard-nosed offensive line — so having a stocked running back depth chart aids that approach. […]
Continue readingBill Belichick gets defensive over New England Patriots’ recent draft results
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The 3-5 New England Patriots are in the midst of an uncharacteristic losing season, with some pointing to subpar drafts in recent years as a primary reason for the slide, which led coach Bill Belichick to cite the organization’s overall success when questioned on the topic Friday. “I’d say the most important […]
Continue readingIs this the end of the New England Patriots’ dynasty? How we got here, what’s next, why it’s not an easy fix
Forecasting the end of the New England Patriots’ dynasty has not gone well. The Patriots were supposed to be falling apart before the dynasty really started in September 2003, when they lost 31-0 to the Bills in the Lawyer Milloy game. In January 2007, it looked like they were finally giving way to the Colts […]
Continue readingNew England Patriots fall below .500 this late in NFL season for first time since 2002
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ offense sputtered in a surprising 18-12 loss to the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, putting the franchise in an unfamiliar spot. The Patriots (2-3) haven’t been under .500 through the fifth game or later since they were 3-4 in 2002. That was the last season the […]
Continue readingNew England Patriots place Sony Michel, Shaq Mason, Derek Rivers on reserve/COVID-19 list
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have placed starting right guard Shaq Mason, reserve defensive end Derek Rivers and running back Sony Michel on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Those placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list either have tested positive for COVID-19 or are a close contact to someone who tested positive. On Friday, the Patriots canceled […]
Continue readingHow did the Patriots get here? More than 30 events that led to an early playoff exit
Over 18 seasons with Tom Brady as their starting quarterback, the New England Patriots have only failed to advance past the wild-card round on three occasions. Saturday’s loss to the Titans marked the first time in a decade that Brady and the Patriots won’t advance to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. By an […]
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