FOXBORO – You weren’t wrong to believe. They were favored, after all. And by the time anyone pulled up to Gillette Stadium, bad weather – a time-tested tell for major moments in Patriots history – had already descended on Foxboro. So as rain doused Mike Vrabel’s head-coaching debut, it was no surprise to see the Patriots‘ defense generate three straight …
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Following their trip to Minnesota, the New England Patriots were back in Foxboro on Monday. They began a short week ahead of their preseason finale with a 90-minute practice closed to the general public but open to the media. Here is what went down on the practice fields at Gillette Stadium. Attire: Shorts and shells Duration: ca. 90 minutes (10:30 …
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New England is trying to walk a fine line between cutting down on turnover-worthy plays while still allowing Maye to be aggressive. His arm talent suggests that Maye should be a dynamic playmaker, but turning the ball over is the quickest way to lose games. That’s a tricky balancing act for a young quarterback, especially one with few physical limitations. …
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J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye take the field alongside each other at Vikings-Patriots joint practice Star Tribune Vikings-Patriots joint practice: J.J. McCarthy’s poise, quick decisions stand out The New York Times Karen Guregian: Drake Maye didn’t blink under Brian Flores’ barrage of pressure Yahoo Sports 11 Takeaways on the Patriots Offense in Wednesday’s Joint Practice vs. the Vikings New England Patriots 2025 Unofficial Depth Chart: …
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– The box score doesn’t do rookie WR Kyle Williams justice. He was open on all four targets, including on a goal-line slant for a would-be touchdown, and backup QB Joshua Dobbs underthrew Williams, who had stacked over the top on a go route, which could’ve been a huge play. Williams also drew one defensive pass interference on a deep …
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– 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 …
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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel threw himself into a pile to break up a fight during Wednesday’s joint practice between the Patriots and Commanders and wound up with a bloody cheek before everything calmed down. It also earned a positive review from his quarterback. Drake Maye was asked at a press conference what Vrabel’s actions said about the head coach …
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FOXBORO — Statistically, Drake Maye has been near-perfect through two practices. He’s completed 22 of 24 passes in team drills, all 11-on-11 periods. His only incompletion Thursday got tipped at the line of scrimmage. So has Maye also aced the eye test? Well, mostly. Thursday’s practice was an exercise in offensive discipline, a heavy passing day designed to work on …
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“[Williams] was backside 1-on-1 with Gonzo. He made a big-time catch, strong hands. He’s coming along, he’s looking good,” Maye said of Williams’s catch on a back-shoulder fade in Wednesday’s session. “I told Gonzo, I’m going to come at Gonzo. I’m not going to leave [Christian Gonzalez] out here bored at practice, so good for a rookie to make a …
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