In the traditional definition, a tight end is equal parts blocker and equal parts receiver. Over the years and with the NFL becoming increasingly pass-centric, that definition started to evolve. These days, tight ends are more nuanced as a group. While you still have your traditional all-around options, you also have more specialized skillsets now: […]
The NFL switched to 17 regular season games back in 2021. An 18th may soon be coming. Expanding the regular season was a popular topic at the NFL annual league meetings held last week in Arizona. One that Patriots Owner Robert Kraft was in favor of. “I like it long term for the growth and […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away and the New England Patriots continue the process of finishing their board. Things will look quite different for the team this draft picking 31st overall after back-to-back years selecting in the top-five. While Drake Maye is a big reason in that, New England is expected […]
Getting inside the mind of an NFL General Manager is never easy, but with time, trends and habits develop. By year three or four, tendencies become more obvious, and with the amount of information available, fans generally understand how their team will attack the draft. A new shot caller makes deciphering moves difficult, but that […]
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One year ago, the New England Patriots used their first-round selection in the NFL Draft to pick an offensive tackle. Fast forward 12 months, and we might find ourselves in the same situation yet again. What gives? While Will Campbell was brought aboard fourth overall last season to become the team’s left tackle of the […]
The New England Patriots’ wide receiver group remains a work in progress, which in turn means that the reigning AFC champions are in the market for more help at the position. And while A.J. Brown has been floated around as a potential trade addition, the NFL Draft is no less likely to be the team’s […]
Even though the New England Patriots spent top dollar on Romeo Doubs this offseason, the future of their wide receiver position remains unclear. Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins are all entering the final year of their contracts, while Kyle Williams has yet to show he is capable of filling a more prominent role […]
Harold Landry was one of the New England Patriots’ biggest free agency signings of 2025, but a nagging knee injury limited his impact down the stretch. Heading into his second season with the organization, however, there is optimism about his outlook. Landry has been a regular at the Patriots’ Gillette Stadium facility over recent weeks, […]
The calendar has turned from March to April, which means that the 2026 NFL Draft is drawing ever so close. For the New England Patriots it is one they will try to use to further strengthen their position as a Super Bowl contender: depth needs to be improved, holes need to be plugged, the future […]
Commanders links Articles A to Z Sports The Commanders are holding a private workout with Clemson RB Adam Randall Randall told Ashby Mixon with The Clemson Insider that the Commanders are coming down for a private workout and have shown him interest throughout the process. “I’ve been to New England, going to Houston this upcoming […]
Aaron Rodgers isn’t a Pittsburgh Steeler at the moment, but he sure feels like one. After Kirk Cousins signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, what we’ve felt confident about for a while became even more likely: Rodgers is the last remaining viable quarterback on the market for Pittsburgh, unless the franchise unexpectedly turns […]
I love some of the new songs that are coming out in tribute to our new squad. It must give the players a huge lift and a boost of self-belief, and when sitting in the North East Corner, I’m in the unenviable position of having to listen to the away fans spouting off — yet […]
On paper, it appears the New England Patriots are in solid shape at tight end. Hunter Henry was one of their most reliable players in 2025; Julian Hill was recently added on a three-year contract; Jack Westover offers positional flexibility; C.J. Dippre and Marshall Lang provide developmental depth. However, tight end might be one of […]
As both executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and head coach Mike Vrabel said at the NFL Combine, the edge position is one of the biggest needs for the New England Patriots. Even after signing Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year deal on the first day of free agency, that remains true. Jones is […]
The New England Patriots will return to work later this month to kick off their offseason workout program. As was announced by the league on Friday, the Patriots will start workouts on April 20. While those initial sessions are voluntary, as is most of the offseason program, the expectation is that a healthy portion of […]
Lan Larison’s first season in the NFL was over before it really even started. The New England Patriots running back suffered a broken foot in the preseason opener against Washington, and shortly thereafter was placed on injured reserve to end his rookie campaign. Eight months later, Larison is on track for a return to the […]
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The 2026 NFL Draft is officially less than three weeks away. So, instead of the usual questions submitted and answered in our #PostPulpit mailbag, we will be going through a batch of your own mock drafts — where we hopefully will comment on a vast majority of prospects, trades, and all sorts of scenarios. So […]
The NFL annual meeting was held earlier this week, and one of the talking points coming out was the league’s intentions to move to an 18-game regular season. Among the people advocating for such a change was New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. “I like it long term for the growth and development of the […]
Stephon Gilmore was an integral member of the New England Patriots’ last championship, sealing the team’s win over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII with a fourth-quarter interception. That play marked one of many highlights in a 13-year NFL career that has now found its end. As he announced on Thursday, Gilmore is […]
The Buffalo Bills selected cornerback Stephon Gilmore with the tenth pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Today, he announced his retirement from the NFL. Gilmore made one Pro Bowl with the Bills in five seasons, picking off five passes in 2016 before signing a huge free agent contract with the New England Patriots. It was […]
As both executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and head coach Mike Vrabel said at the NFL Combine, the edge position is one of the biggest needs for the New England Patriots. Even after signing Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year deal on the first day of free agency, that remains true. Jones is […]
Rob Gronkowski, the greatest tight end of his generation and arguably in the history of pro football, is the headline name among this year’s nominees for the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. He will be competing against seven other players for the famous red jacket and the honor of receiving the franchise’s highest individual […]
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