Not all training camp practices hold the same weight, and on Wednesday the New England Patriots had one of their most important practices of the summer. They hosted the Washington Commanders for a joint practice, their lone such session before the preseason opener on Friday night. Joint practices allow coaches to evaluate the team and individual players against another team …
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Patriots Defense Comes On Strong Against Commanders in Joint Practice
“That boy fast,” Barmore said with a grin. “I had good angles, but he fast. Good quarterback.” Despite Daniels’ early success, the Patriots defense settled in and prevented the Washington ones from getting into the end zone during competitive team periods. Barmore credited the coaching staff and the team’s preparation for the unit’s success. “Really just listening to our coaches …
Read More »12 Takeaways From Wednesday’s Joint Practice vs. the Commanders for Drake Maye, Patriots Offense
– Veteran WR Mack Hollins had his most noteworthy practice of the summer. Hollins connected with Maye three times on a deep out (with anticipation), a cover-two hole shot and a goal-line rollout concept. Then, he ended practice by reeling in a perfectly thrown slot fade by backup QB Joshua Dobbs. Hollins saw an uptick in opportunities because top WR …
Read More »Mike Vrabel Bloodied After Breaking Up Fight During Patriots vs. Commanders Practice
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was left a little bloodied after intervening in a skirmish between members of his team and the Washington Commanders on Wednesday. According to multiple reports, tensions briefly boiled over during a joint practice involving New England and Washington, and Vrabel had something to show from it. Vrabel, who played 14 years in the …
Read More »The Commanders and Terry McLaurin have to end this, now, and make a deal
The calendar demands resolution to Terry McLaurin’s hold-in. This week. In a perfect world, McLaurin won’t like the result. Neither will the Commanders. But if both sides are serious about winning football games instead of negotiations, they’ll get this done. It’s time to stop talking philosophically and get McLaurin back on the field, after missing OTAs, mandatory minicamp and the …
Read More »Patriots and Commanders Set for Competitive Joint Practice Showcase
Dugger, who has anchored the secondary this summer alongside Jabrill Peppers, sees the joint practice as a valuable step in sharpening communication and execution. The Patriots defense has been aggressive throughout camp, and Dugger said the joint sessions won’t change their approach. “We’ve got to do our job the same,” he said. “Be tight, be on the same page. It …
Read More »The 49ers Should Trade a Receiver to the Commanders for Terry McLaurin
The 49ers have an intriguing opportunity. Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin requested a trade last week because the team hasn’t given him the contract extension he wants yet. McLaurin will turn 30 in September, but he’s had five 1,000-yard seasons in a row and he scored 13 touchdowns last year, so he doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Dec …
Read More »Terry McLaurin trade proposals: Analyzing 5 potential offers for the Commanders
Washington Commanders star receiver Terry McLaurin requested a trade last week, as months-long negotiations for his new contract remain incomplete. McLaurin, who will turn 30 in September, is coming off his best campaign in 2024, where he played with NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year quarterback Jayden Daniels. The approaching 2025 season is the final year of the three-year deal …
Read More »Terry McLaurin under fire for overplaying his hand in Commanders contract fight
Terry McLaurin’s trade request continues to be the subject of intense speculation in the media. The Washington Commanders have no intention to move their best wide receiver, but it didn’t exactly raise urgency to get this contract standoff resolved, either. McLaurin, upon the advice of his agent, has taken every drastic measure imaginable so far. He has no more cards …
Read More »Report: Pittsburgh Steelers trying to trade for Commanders WR Terry McLaurin
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a busy offseason in terms of blockbuster additions via free agency and trades. Their biggest trade acquisition of the spring was that of wide receiver DK Metcalf. Pittsburgh traded for the former Seattle Seahawks star in March and gave him a four-year, $132 million extension right after acquiring him, keeping him on their books for the …
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