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Patriots’ Matthew Slater retires from NFL after 16 seasons
More Teams. More Games. Tim Hasselbeck and Mike Greenberg disagree on who’s under more pressure to win the offseason between the Patriots or Steelers. (1:49) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Matthew Slater, who holds the NFL record for most special teams Pro Bowl appearances with 10, announced his retirement Tuesday after 16 seasons. “I have given all […]
Continue readingFollowing in their footsteps: Best father-son combos in sports
Mike Shanahan, offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers at the time, and wide receiver Ed McCaffrey celebrated their first Lombardi Trophy together in a 49-26 Super Bowl XXIX victory over the San Diego Chargers. The two would win three Super Bowls together, with the 49ers and the Denver Broncos, throughout their careers. Now, 29 […]
Continue readingWhat would Patriots get if they draft QB Drake Maye at No. 3?
More Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith says the manner in which Bill Belichick handled Tom Brady’s departure from the Patriots has led to his struggles in finding a new coaching job. (1:45) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Maye day: When Phil Longo was offensive […]
Continue readingWill Sunday be Patriots captain Matthew Slater’s last game?
More Teams. More Games. Marcus Spears is taking the Patriots to beat the Jets, but is more focused on if Bill Belichick will be in New England after the season. (0:16) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Jackie Slater‘s view: The Patriots’ regular-season finale against the […]
Continue readingPatriots’ Jalen Reagor scores 98-yard TD on opening kickoff
Reagor’s spin move, bouncing off kicker Tyler Bass, put the exclamation mark on a return where he was barely touched. His return was made possible by the blocking in front of him from Chris Board, Marte Mapu, Adrian Phillips, Christian Elliss, Mack Wilson Sr., Jahlani Tavai, Josh Uche, Brenden Schooler, Matthew Slater and Pharaoh Brown. […]
Continue reading‘Pride’ is keeping Patriots motivated despite 4-11 record
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Players on 4-11 season: Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells once famously said, “You are what your record says you are.” Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, among others in the team’s locker room, doesn’t necessarily see it the […]
Continue readingWeek 17 injury tracker: Hockenson out for rest of season, Addison, Lawrence statuses uncertain
More Teams. More Games. Matt Bowen breaks down what fantasy managers should do with Vikings pass-catchers while T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Addison are hurt. (0:49) ESPN’s Fantasy Football Week 16 injury tracker, featuring an aggregation of injury updates for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends whose teams are scheduled to play this week. […]
Continue readingWill Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe start for Patriots vs. Giants?
More Teams. More Games. Sal Paolantonio makes his prediction as to where Bill Belichick will be coaching next season. (1:08) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Belichick’s QB approach: By the time the Patriots had finished the week of practice the day after Thanksgiving, coach Bill […]
Continue readingA Ted Lasso-like moment for Patriots’ Bill Belichick in Germany
More Teams. More Games. Mike Tannenbaum explains why he thinks the Patriots offense can get going against the Colts. (0:26) FRANKFURT, Germany — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Belichick’s warm welcome: Under fire at home, Patriots coach Bill Belichick received a warm welcome from international media members leading […]
Continue readingPatriots rookie Kayshon Boutte gets shot with Kendrick Bourne out
More Teams. More Games. Tyler Fulghum says he’s laying the points with the New England Patriots when they take on the Washington Commanders. (0:40) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Intrigue with Boutte: Rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was hoping to avoid attracting a media horde […]
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