In a draft with few top-flight WRs, would Pats consider it in first round?
If the Patriots drafted a rookie receiver early, he likely wouldn't be pressed into immediate duty unless he was ready.
If the Patriots drafted a rookie receiver early, he likely wouldn't be pressed into immediate duty unless he was ready.
The longtime radio voice was like a one-man Patriots library, recalling things from the late 1960s to the present with clarity and insight.
Gil Santos, who spent 36 seasons as the radio voice of the New England Patriots died Thursday, his 80th birthday. Santos retired after the 2012 season and was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 2013.
Looking at the road the Patriots' opponents travel before these games provide some neat insights that could come in handy down the line.
The Patriots' schedule features an intriguing opening (Texans, Jaguars, Lions), a well-placed Week 11 bye and some deja vu in the final four games.
Here's the 2018 New England Patriots' regular-season schedule: WEEK 1 (Sunday, Sept. 9): vs. Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET; WEEK 2 (Sunday, Sept. 16); at Jacksonville Jaguars, 4:25 p.m. ET; WEEK 3 (Sunday, Sept. 23): at Detroit Lions, 8:20 p.m. ET; WEEK 4 (Sunday, Sept. 30): vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET; WEEK 5 (Thursday, Oct. 4): vs. Indianapolis Colts, 8:20 p.m. ET; WEEK 6 (Sunday, Oct. 14): vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m. ET; WEEK 7 (Sunday, Oct. 21): at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. ET; WEEK 8 (Monday, Oct. 29): at Buffalo Bills, 8:15 p.m. ET; WEEK 9 (Sunday, Nov. 4): vs. Green Bay Packers, 8:20 p.m. ET; WEEK 10 (Sunday Nov. 11): at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. ET; WEEK 11: Bye; WEEK 12 (Sunday, Nov. 25): at New York Jets, 1 p.m. ET; WEEK 13 (Sunday, Dec. 2): vs. Minnesota Vikings, 4:25 p.m. ET; WEEK 14 (Sunday, Dec. 9): at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET; WEEK 15 (Sunday, Dec. 16): at Pittsburgh Steelers, 4:25 p.m. ET; WEEK 16 (Sunday, Dec. 23): vs. Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. ET; WEEK 17 (Sunday, Dec. 30): vs. New York Jets, 1 p.m. ET.
Tight end Troy Niklas has plenty to be excited about after joining the Patriots and welcoming his first child, daughter Romy, into the world.
Patriots RB James White met the media this morning, and one theme was how Shane Vereen mentored him as a rookie in 2014, and he says he would do the same for a draft pick this year.
TE Troy Niklas earned points for his sense of humor Thursday, saying there was once an article when he was in college that compared him to Rob Gronkowski. "It's kind of a disgrace to the players in the NFL," he said.
New England is looking for a three-down LB who runs well enough to cover backs in pass patterns and also tough enough to defend against the run.
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has bought a minority stake in Gronk, the racehorse named after him.
LB Mike Vrabel (2001-2008), DL Richard Seymour (2001-2008) and OT Matt Light (2001-2011) were announced as Patriots Hall of Fame finalists on Wednesday. A fan vote on the Patriots' official website will determine one winner. Vrabel is a three-time finalist, while Seymour is a two-time finalist and this is Light's first time as a finalist.
The Patriots have the chips to make a move up for a quarterback in the draft, and that strategy is making more sense by the day.
Gary Payton reveals who was the hardest person to check, breaks down the NBA playoffs and speaks on the art of trash talking. Plus, Adam Schefter delivers news on Tom Brady's status.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wants to spend more time with his family, and some around him would rather see him retire than play in 2018, sources told ESPN.
Brave, fearless and all agents of change, athletes will be recognized every week for using their platform for the greater good
The draft is stocked with talented running backs and the Patriots could use more speed at the position.
A generation ago, Boston was the hard-luck sports city and Washington was the successful one. Now, the shoes, spikes and skates are on the other foot.
Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater says eliminating the kickoff would change the fabric of the game.
TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
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New England | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 458 | 296 |
Buffalo | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 302 | 359 |
Miami | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 281 | 393 |
New York | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 298 | 382 |