Every year, it seems like there’s a player who emerges during training camp, or the preseason, and gets the hype train rolling. Fans get excited about the player based on what’s written, and what they see in games. He captures the imagination, generates a lot of buzz. And then, when the regular season rolls around, he turns out to be …
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EAGAN, Minn. – After two days of joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings, it’s clear the Patriots have some issues. The offensive line – Will Campbell in particular – was taken to school by Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard while the line as a whole continues to struggle. The defense? It sure didn’t look as good as advertised with J.J. …
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FOXBOROUGH – Fights that break out at training camp or joint practices are usually meaningless affairs. Tempers flare, and the next thing you know, all hell breaks loose. Calm is restored, and that’s the extent of it. The skirmish between the Patriots and Commanders on Wednesday, however, was the exception to the rule. This one had plenty of meaning. Prior …
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Mike Vrabel is about to embark on his first training camp as Patriots head coach. Along the ride, Vrabel will have to make some important roster decisions – who stays, who goes. He’ll need to trim the roster from 90 to the necessary 53 by August 26. If the cutdown was tomorrow, how might it look? Here’s my pre-camp roster …
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