With Belichick’s Future in Question, Sunday’s Patriots Showdown Against Jets Has an Ominous Feel

With just days remaining until the New England Patriots close out the 2023 regular season at Gillette Stadium against the Jets, it feels like this one certainly has an ominous feel, given what may also soon follow. The post With Belichick’s Future in Question, Sunday’s Patriots Showdown Against Jets Has an Ominous Feel appeared first …

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More Internal Frustration Comes to Light During Disappointing Patriots 2023 Season

Following the 2022 season, the Boston Herald provided some insight as it pertained to the problems going on inside the walls of Gillette Stadium after New England’s 8-9 finish. With the Patriots currently sitting at 4-12 heading into this weekend, the Herald didn’t wait until after the season to provide a window into what’s gone …

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Patriots will not be represented in 2024 Pro Bowl Games

Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images It marks the first time since 2000 no Patriot will make the Pro Bowl. The NFL officially announced the 2024 rosters for the Pro Bowl Games Wednesday night, in which zero New England Patriots were selected. It marks the first time since 2000 that the Patriots …

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3 Patriots Pro Bowl snubs who would have deserved consideration

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images For the first time since 2000, no Patriots have been voted to the NFL’s all-star game. The New England Patriots will unsurprisingly not be represented in the 2024 Pro Bowl games. Given the team’s lack of overall success this season, the voters decided against picking one of the team’s players …

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Jets release running back Dalvin Cook days before Patriots game

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Just five days before their season finale against the New England Patriots, the New York Jets have decided to part ways with Dalvin Cook. The veteran running back will be placed on waivers Wednesday, putting an end to a disappointing season that had started with high expectations. Cook, 28, arrived …

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Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Jets ahead of Week 18

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The ex-Patriots and ex-Jets players in the fold for the finale at Gillette Stadium. Much has changed since the meeting in September. The connections between AFC East rivals have, too, from the practice squads to the reserve lists. Two former New England Patriots reside in East …

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Potential first-round QB, Patriots draft target Bo Nix accepts

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Bo Nix has accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. The University of Oregon quarterback is a potential first-round prospect, and possible draft target for the New England Patriots. Nix enters the NFL Draft after a five-year college career that saw him start 61 total games …

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Patriots will not activate OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr. from injured reserve, says Bill Belichick

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The trade acquisition will end his season with two in-game appearances. The New England Patriots have until later today to decide whether or not to activate Tyrone Wheatley Jr. from their injured reserve list. However, it appears the 21-day window will be shut without the offensive …

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Patriots opponent preview: Jets are running on fumes entering Week 18

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images A 15-game win streak over their AFC East rivals is on the line for the Patriots on Sunday. The New England Patriots have nearly made it to the finish line of their worst season in three decades. They will end the year against a club who also was quite optimistic …

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New England Patriots links 1/03/24 – Defense still showing up strong in sunk season

Anfernee Jennings a defensive standout from Sunday | Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images Daily news and links for Wednesday. TEAM TALK Key Dates on the 2024 NFL and Patriots calendar. Jan. 8th: Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2024 season. Paul Perillo’s NFL Notes: The Patriots’ top priority should be finding a …

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Patriots vs. Jets Wednesday injury report: Trent Brown, Myles Bryant sidelined to begin Week 18

Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images The first injury report ahead of Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET season finale at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots opened the final week of the season with two non-participants. Offensive tackle Trent Brown and cornerback Myles Bryant stayed sidelined from practice on Wednesday due to illnesses as the New York …

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Video: Steve Kornacki explains how the Patriots can get the No. 2 pick in the draft

Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images It’s an election year, so you better get ready to a see and hear a lot of Steve Kornacki over the coming months. However, his interests go beyond the world of politics: a Massachusetts native, Kornacki also is a fan of the New England Patriots — and therefore …

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Bill Belichick staying true to form ahead of potential final game as Patriots head coach

Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images There is speculation about Belichick’s future with his team at 4-12. With the New England Patriots at 4-12 and in the midst of their worst season in three decades, there is a chance the upcoming regular season finale versus the New York Jets is Bill Belichick’s last as head coach. …

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New England Patriots links 1/02/24 – Pats’ 2023 roster: Plenty of heart, short on star power

DeMario Douglas lays out in effort to make a catch | Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images Daily news and links for Tuesday. TEAM TALK Evan Lazar’s After Further Review: Evaluating Bailey Zappe’s performance, defense closes the gap vs. Josh Allen. Mike Dussault tells us what’s at stake in the Patriots season finale vs. Jets Conference …

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Jerod Mayo responds to report that he’s ‘rubbed people the wrong way’

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Mayo is viewed by many as the potential successor to Bill Belichick. With plenty of uncertainty and question marks surrounding the future of Bill Belichick and the rest of the New England Patriots coaches, most on the staff have refrained from reading into articles or social media posts at this …

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Patriots film review: Missed big-play opportunities haunt New England in loss to Bills

Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images New England lost a tightly-contested divisional game in Week 17. The New England Patriots entered their Week 17 game against the Buffalo Bills as two-touchdown underdogs. From that perspective, they did manage to outperform expectations by ultimately losing with a final score of 27-21. However, the road upset — …

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Kendrick Bourne seemingly wants Patriots to bring him back in free agency

Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images Despite being the New England Patriots’ best and most productive wide receiver over the first half of their disappointing 2023 season, Kendrick Bourne’s future with the team is uncertain. Not only did he tear his ACL in October, he also is scheduled to enter unrestricted free agency in mid-March. However, …

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Bill O’Brien identifies what has gone wrong for the Patriots offense this season

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Patriots offense has been one of the worst in football so far this season. With only one week left in the 2023 regular season, the New England Patriots already know they will finish as one of the worst scoring teams in the NFL. Averaging just …

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Pats Pulpit Debates: How confident are you in the Patriots’ ownership?

Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images Let’s debate. Welcome to Pats Pulpit Debates, our series where we discuss all things New England Patriots — from burning topics, to controversial opinions, to random observations. Today’s topic of debate: How confident are you in the Patriots’ ownership? Please head down to the comment section below to share your …

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Quarterback commitments atop the draft might play into the Patriots’ hands

Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images The Patriots will hold a top-5 selection in next year’s draft, and are likely looking at picking a quarterback. At 4-12, the New England Patriots are currently in position to own the third overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. It would be their highest pick in three decades and, …

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Patriots Likely Thankful That 2023 Is Over

The Buffalo Bills are nowhere near the championship level team most everyone thought they would be. The biggest telltale factor is that the Bills had four takeaways against the Patriots and won by only six points. In the end, the Bills are clearly better than the Patriots, and held on to win 27-21 on Sunday …

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