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7-round mock draft 1.0: Aggressive Patriots get their franchise quarterback

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Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports The Patriots make a trade up the board and rebuild their offense in this new mock draft. The Super Bowl contestants have been decided, so now is the perfect time for some mock drafting. After doing a mid-season mock back in November, now it’s time for the first seven-round offseason simulation. …

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Patriots plan to interview Lions’ Tanner Engstrand for offensive coordinator, per report

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Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Detroit promoted Tanner Engstrand to passing game coordinator in 2023. Another name can be added to head coach Jerod Mayo’s rolodex of offensive coordinator candidates. The New England Patriots plan to interview Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand for the opening, as first reported Friday by …

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

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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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Bailey Zappe has ‘good control’ over Patriots offense, says Bills cornerback Taron Johnson

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Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills will be a new experience for Bailey Zappe. It will be the first start in his two-year career against one of the New England Patriots’ division rivals. Obviously, going up against Zappe also is new for the Bills defense. The last time the unit …

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Zappe’s Emergence is Certainly Changing Patriots’ QB Conversation

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With just two games left to go and not much left to play for, New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe is quietly doing something that could see the team have to make some interesting decisions this offseason. The post Zappe’s Emergence is Certainly Changing Patriots’ QB Conversation appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots vs. Broncos: New England turns ball over on first snap

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The New England Patriots’ Christmas Eve game against the Denver Broncos started in the worst possible fashion. After receiving the opening kickoff, quarterback Bailey Zappe was sacked on the very first offensive play from scrimmage, fumbling the football, and watching the Broncos defense recover at the New England 6-yard line. The play was a direct …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Bailey Zappe hits Jalen Reagor for 28-yard pickup

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The New England Patriots offense struggled to start its Week 16 primetime game against the Denver Broncos, The unit turned the ball over on its very first play from scrimmage, and failed to gain a first down on its initial three possessions. In the late first quarter, however, it started to build some momentum — …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Bailey Zappe hits Mike Gesicki for New England’s 2nd touchdown

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The New England Patriots offense started its Week 16 matchup with the Denver Broncos slowly, but it has since found its footing and put together some solid drives. The latest of which ended in New England’s second touchdown of the night. Starting in terrific field position at the Denver 42-yard line, New England needed just …

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Patriots vs. Broncos recap: Chad Ryland redemption secures 26-23 win

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Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports New England improves to 4-11. A 20-point third quarter helped the New England Patriots take a two score lead over the Denver Broncos Sunday night, before a pair of Russell Wilson touchdown passes tied the game late in the fourth quarter. A final drive by Bailey Zappe helped set up …

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Patriots defense focused on stopping ‘extended plays‘ against Broncos, Russell Wilson

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Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports New England wants to stay competitive on scramble drills. Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs might be the best quarterback in the NFL right now, in large part due to his ability to keep plays alive even after they break down. The New England Patriots defense saw this first-hand last …

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Patriots Claim Former Jaguars Quarterback

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After losing veteran quarterback Will Grier to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, the New England Patriots made a subsequent move to round out their QB room. The post Patriots Claim Former Jaguars Quarterback appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots want to keep ‘second route’ covered against Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs offense

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Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images New England’s defense is preparing for scramble drills against Patrick Mahomes and company. The Kansas City Chiefs offense is not lighting the world on fire like it usually did the last few seasons, but the unit is still a dangerous one largely due to one man: Patrick Mahomes. Now in …

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Bailey Zappe shares lessons learned from second-half struggles against Steelers

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Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images New England failed to score in the second half of its 21-18 win in Week 14. After getting shutout in his first start of the season, New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe came out red-hot in his Thursday night start against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Zappe tossed three touchdown passes in …

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Patriots work out 3 free agents, including quarterback E.J. Perry

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Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports A native of Andover, Mass., E.J. Perry went undrafted out of Brown in 2022. The New England Patriots hosted three free agents on Tuesday, including a native of Andover, Mass. Quarterback E.J. Perry worked out for the organization along with wide receivers Kendall Hinton and C.J. Saunders, as shared by ESPN’s …

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Patriots Lose Potential QB Prospect to Ravens

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For anyone hoping to see Malik Cunningham continue to develop into a potential quarterback for the Patriots, it looks like that run is coming to an end. The post Patriots Lose Potential QB Prospect to Ravens appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots O-line has best game of the season in win over Bills

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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The unit played arguably its best football of the season on Sunday. With a combination of injury and performance leading to a game of musical chairs, the New England Patriots offensive line struggled mightily over the first six weeks of the season. In Week 7 against the Buffalo Bills, however, …

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Patriots failing Mac Jones, explained by former NFL quarterback

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Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images J.T. O’Sullivan spent nine seasons in the NFL, and has since become one of the top quarterback analysts in sports media. There is no one individual reason for the New England Patriots’ offensive struggles this season, but quarterback Mac Jones is a popular scapegoat among …

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Tuesday Patriots Notebook 9/26: News and Notes

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Much of the talk on Monday centered on the incident between New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and New York Jets defensive back Sauce Gardner, with Jones allegedly giving the cornerback a tap to the groin during Sunday’s game. The post Tuesday Patriots Notebook 9/26: News and Notes appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Mac Jones Had His Chance, But Came Up Short Yet Again in Patriots’ Loss vs Eagles

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This week will likely be full of a variety of arguments coming off of Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but at the end of the day, there’s one fact that remains and only one person will be able to fix it. New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones needs to come up big with the …

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Can Patriots QB Mac Jones Rebound? One Analyst Believes He’s Got an Underrated Advantage

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One of the biggest issues heading into the 2023 season is going to be the future of New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, who will be looking to rebound after a tough 2022 campaign. The post Can Patriots QB Mac Jones Rebound? One Analyst Believes He’s Got an Underrated Advantage appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Bailey Zappe era over? Mac Jones reportedly has 'decent' chance to start vs Browns

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New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has a shot to play this week, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Jones has been out since New England’s game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. Bailey Zappe has filled in at the quarterback position and put together a strong performance against the Detroit Lions last week. He …

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