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Bill Belichick is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame yet, but his glaring omission is already set to have a lasting impact on the selection process. Friday morning, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced drastic changes to its enshrinement process, which includes cutting its voter pool in half from 50 members to…
The NFL season kicks off with a wild Week 1 slate that even features a Wednesday night game, as well as a Thursday night game in Australia (where it’s technically a Friday morning game). Wednesday will bring the NFL season opener in a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. It…
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is overhauling its selection process after a controversial vote left Bill Belichick out of the 2026 class.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is overhauling its selection process after a controversial vote left Bill Belichick out of the 2026 class.
Although the Patriots put together a deep draft class, don't expect a repeat of last season's immediate production from this year's crop of prospects.
Are you ready for some football? Yes, the college season started this past weekend, but the NFL season is now less than a week away (the Seahawks and Patriots face off on Wednesday) and with rosters and practice squads set, it’s time to do a roundup where all the former Tar Heel professionals have landed. […]
The New England Patriots did not have many bright moments during their Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks. However, one bright spot that helped prevent the Seahawks victory from being an even worse blowout was cornerback, Christian Gonzalez. For example, Gonzalez single-handedly prevented likely long touchdowns to both Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed. Over […]
Week 1 is getting closer, along with the test of how well Eliot Wolf and Mike Vrabel rebuilt this roster to take on the 2026 season. Higher expectations abound heading into Year 2, especially for Mike Vrabel and his coaching staff, last year’s top rookies Will Campbell, TreVeyon Henderson and Craig Woodson. It feels strange […]
The New England Patriots should be in the market for veteran pass rushers, but that doesn't mean they should want anything to do with Clelin Ferrell.
It’s about that time. T-minus six days and counting until our Seattle Seahawks kick-off the 2026 NFL season against the New England Patriots. Now that the preseason is over, and our team is more or less set, it might be a good time to lay down some predictions. Put your brain muscle to work, and […]
A nearly five-month review found the former NFL insider broke company policy by not disclosing her ties to Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
Football is less than a week away as the New England Patriots get set to open the 2026 NFL season with a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks. Enough is said, so let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag. What do you think is a reasonable contract for the Patriots and Gonzalez to come […]
The Patriots' decision to release Stefon Diggs still looks questionable, even if their receiving corps is far better than it was in 2025.
The Patriots' head coach left out one of the most important changes the team needs to make to have a real shot against the Seahawks in Week 1.
The New England Patriots greatly exceeded expectations in year one of Mike Vrabel’s era as head coach, led by a stellar season from second year quarterback Drake Maye and an overachieving defense. The Patriots added a new superstar receiving target for Maye in an offseason trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that netted A.J. Brown for […] The post A.J. Brown has career-best season and 3 other Patriots bold predictions for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
North Carolina’s highest-paid football executive is officially out. General Manager Michael Lombardi handed in his resignation after weeks on paid leave, stepping down just as new details emerged about an internal school investigation. What started as a quiet office matter inside Chapel Hill has now turned into a major headache for head coach Bill Belichick, […] The post Michael Lombardi Resigns From UNC as Investigation Takes Troubling Turn Inside Bill Belichick’s Program appeared first on ...
The Patriots are hoping they get their star back before opening night.
The New England Patriots are focused on repeating their success of last year when they won the AFC East title and won three postseason games and earned a berth in the Super Bowl. They ended up losing that game to the Seattle Seahawks, but Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has his team focused on the […] The post Patriots’ Mike Vrabel completely brushes aside Dianna Russini question before Week 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Christian Gonzalez spoke today as negotiations continue with the Patriots for a contract extension. BSJ’s Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles dive into his comments and discuss what to make of them as Gonzalez continues to voice some frustration. They also discuss the chances of him sitting out Week 1 vs the Seahawks if this continues. [...] The post Will Christian Gonzalez Play Week 1? Plus, Where NFL Executives Rank Patriots and Seahawks Matchup | Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast appeared first on CL...
The New England Patriots have six days to prepare for their Super Bowl 60 rematch. But cornerback Christian Gonzalez’s potential extension remains unsolved. Now head coach Mike Vrabel has taken a firm stance on the issue before facing the Seattle Seahawks. Vrabel dropped a lengthy response to the matter via Andrew Callahan of the Boston […] The post Mike Vrabel takes firm stance on Christian Gonzalez contract debate appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New England Patriots are preparing for their season-opening game against the Seattle Seahawks, the same team that defeated them in the Super Bowl at the end of last season. The Patriots have to go cross-country as the Seahawks celebrate their Super Bowl title by raising their championship banner. Here’s my 1-on-1 conversation with Patriots […] The post Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez sidesteps Week 1 question amid contract dilemma appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dolphins Per NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe, Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan believes they can get a proper evaluation of QB Malik Willis in 2026 even with a seemingly underwhelming supporting cast. Sullivan isn’t looking at his physical traits, but rather named the following areas he’s monitoring for Willis: His growth in decision-making, his growth in pre-snap […] The post AFC Notes: Malik Willis, Aaron Glenn, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Dianna Russini – Mike Vrabel controversy has a new update. The investigation into the NFL Insider that began in April ended with The Athletic concluding that while her relationship with the New England Patriots head coach was a “clear violation” of the company policy, they found “scant evidence” that the relationship impacted the coverage […] The post Dave Portnoy’s Barstool Sports Leads Race to Hire Dianna Russini as NFL Reporter ‘Absolutely’ Planning a Comeback appeared first on Essent...
The 2026 stats predicted for New England Patriots' Drake Maye would comprise a huge season. Yet, his success still depends on his O-line. Fortunately, he's adept at scrambling under pressure and making good things happen. Expect more of the same in 2026.
A spot on the New England Patriots’ practice squad has changed hands. The organization announced the signing of safety Elliott Davison on Thursday afternoon. To make room for the free agent, defensive tackle Jalen Hunt has been released from the 17-man group. Davison, 24, entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie out of UTSA in […]