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I write about sports. @NESN | University of Massachusetts

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The #Patriots nearly killed me, but that's a wrap on the "writing an ungodly amount news, opinion and analysis" portion of the 2024 NFL Draft! If you care about my mental health, head on over to and read the stuff I wrote. It's good, I promise.
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Mac Jones: 22 Me: 22 Today he was named the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots. I moved into an apartment I can barely afford. Big day for us both.
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Joe Thuney is going to get to tell his grandkids that he blocked for Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. That’s sick ngl.
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Kendrick Bourne was none too pleased when the #Patriots traded back on Thursday.
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“I don’t think you’re understanding… they were down by 25 points in the Super Bowl. Then they came back and won!”
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Matthew Judon had two thoughts after the Patriots drafted Christian Gonzalez. 1. He’s got enough money to splurge on wings. 2. His number’s going to be “trash.” “42!” 🤣
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Jesus Christ, it’s Pat Patriot.
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You guys remember when Deebo Samuel literally begged the Patriots to draft him and they selected a guy who can’t stick on practice squads?
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Tom Brady just threw a game winning touchdown to something called Cyril Grayson. He’s unbelievable.
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Pretty cool story here from Julian Edelman. During his suspension back in 2017, the Celtics let him use their facilities to keep his routine and workout. They even gave him a locker. (via @SHOsports )
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Jayson Tatum is gifting all of his #Celtics teammates green iPhone 13’s. I wish I was Jayson Tatum’s teammate.
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The #Patriots have something special in Kyle Dugger.
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I think every #Patriots fan should read “The Dynasty” by Jeff Benedict. Here’s my elevator pitch:
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The #Patriots won this football game 45-0.
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It’s been really cool to see how Kendrick Bourne’s leadership style has worked in New England. Ball of energy.
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The #Patriots team bonding has begun. (via/Jarrett Stidham’s IG)
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#Patriots in attendance at tonight’s #Celtics game: Kendrick Bourne, Rhamondre Stevenson, Josh Uche, Jakobi Meyers, Ja’Whaun Bentley, Ronnie Perkins, Joshuah Bledsoe, Cameron McGrone, Anfernee Jennings, Jakob Johnson, and Myles Bryant
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The Jets averaged 2.9 INCHES of offense per play in the second half of their loss to the Patriots on Sunday. That’s roughly the width of your cell phone.
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The #Patriots aren’t keeping it a secret. Jakobi Meyers is their slot receiver.
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The #Patriots got a kick out of Bill Belichick reenacting Kendrick Bourne’s stiff arm. Dare I say they’re having #fun .
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Julian Edelman is an all-time Patriot. 3x Super Bowl Champion 1x SB MVP Franchise Playoff Receiving Leader 2010’s All-Decade Team Not bad for an undersized QB out of Kent State.
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The #Patriots have a shot at grabbing at least one of Adonai Mitchell, Ladd McConkey or Brandon Aiyuk with the No. 34 pick Friday. It could not have broken better their way.
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Kyle Van Noy: “I’m playing with house money right now… I’m playing with my friends.” Mentions that he’s set for life, it’s all about winning right now. #Patriots
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Remember that time @Edelman11 put the straps on DeSean Jackson before making a nice fundamental tackle on Vince Young?
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I’ve never experienced anything like #ArmyNavy . This is an unbelievable atmosphere.
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Happy for Kristian Wilkerson. Guy has worked his ass off for two years on the practice squad and passed up 53-man opportunities to stay with the #Patriots . Today is well deserved.
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Players like Dont’a Hightower, Julian Edelman, and Devin McCourty are exactly why every team has their own HOF.
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Who was the last Patriots RB who was as fun to watch as Rhamondre Stevenson?
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The #Patriots just straight up chose Kristian Wilkerson over N'Keal Harry. Wilkerson gets his first career catch in quarter number one.
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My first and only thought on the #Patriots schedule leak is how hilarious week two is going to be. Zach Wilson’s first start at home will come against Bill Belichick and his revamped Pats defense. Tremendous.
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Here is Mac Jones’ full explanation of the viral video where he cussed out the Patriot sideline, per team-provided video.
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The #Patriots have met a ton of WR’s at the Combine. Chris Olave, Jameson Williams, Wandale Robinson, John Metchie, Kyle Phillips, and Treylon Burks are all confirmed to have had meetings with New England. I would imagine they’re just going to meet with all of them.
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Tom Brady is the greatest sportsman any of us have ever seen. Salute to the legend.
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It seems like members of the Patriots’ roster approve of the Jerod Mayo hire. (via JuJu Smith-Schuster, Christian Gonzalez, Marcus Jones and DeVante Parker on Instagram)
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The #Patriots don’t have an offensive coordinator, haven’t named a defensive coordinator in four seasons, and deployed one of their worst special teams units in over a decade last season. Lots of work to do by Bill Belichick.
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The #Patriots have re-signed four captains this offseason. Cam Newton, David Andrews, James White, and Lawrence Guy all return for another go around. The off field stuff is so much more important than you may think.
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The #Patriots reportedly met/visited with 47 prospects in 2021. Mac Jones and Rhamondre Stevenson were the only reported visitors that they drafted.
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It feels like Kyle Dugger’s importance to the Patriots’ defense actually hurts him when it comes to national recognition. He does *literally* everything in that unit, which takes away from some of the counting stats.
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May just be the linebackers, I’m not sure, but the Patriots were rocking some incredible Starter jackets on their trip to Arizona on Saturday.
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Chase Winovich provided absolutely nothing in 2021 and people are mad that they traded him for a player that has some upside. Grow up.
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3 years
Cam Newton to Josh McDaniels after Folks game winner: “I’m sorry man.”
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The #Patriots are going to be really happy that they have Dont’a Hightower and Ja’Whaun Bentley when they play Indy in a few weeks.
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“I’ll see you in Tampa.” - Pat Chung leaving some words of encouragement for #Patriots QB Cam Newton on IG. Tampa Bay is the sight of #SuperBowlLV
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Prince William and Princess Kate will be seated courtside for tonight's Celtics-Heat game. They'll be joined by Celtics owners Wyc Grousbeck and Steve Pagliuca, Celtics legend Tom “Satch” Sanders, Boston mayor Michelle Wu and Massachusetts Governor-Elect Maura Healey.
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Nick Saban @man_dammn 🤝 Recruiting Derrick Henry
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Matt Judon is on pace for 22.0 sacks.
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Stephon Gilmore was present at last nights “Patriots Premier” event. Coaches and players have raved about the work he’s done with young players in the meeting room throughout the offseason. This is the weirdest holdout of all time.
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Tua is going to force me to watch an extra Patriots game this year. Unforgiveable.
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The #Patriots might throw a bag at KVN. A Belichick favorite who could serve as a great mentor to Josh Uche. Eliminates the need to draft an LB this season when they have so many other needs. KVN, Hightower, Uche sounds good to me. Spend some of that $60M+ in cap space.
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Offense: Damien Harris, Jonnu Smith, Hunter Henry, Trent Brown, Michael Onwenu, Jakobi Meyers. Defense: Matt Judon, Chase Winovich, Devin McCourty, Kyle Dugger, Dont'a Hightower, Josh Uche, Kyle Van Noy. This #Patriots have talent.
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Hard to look better in a uniform than Kyle Dugger. #Patriots
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Mac Jones beat Kirk Cousins in the “Thread the Needle” competition 12-11. He technically scored 15 points but lost three with an interception. #ProBowlSkills
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The Patriots are on one hell of a run rostering goofy ass special teamers.
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Bill Belichick just spent 3 minutes ogling over Carolina's field goal rush team from 2003. Football is BACK!
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As the old saying goes: "If it ain't broke don't trade away Shaq Mason, swap your two tackles and completely change the system under a coach who made his name on the defensive side of the ball."
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The entire region of New England should become the biggest Justin Fields/Kyler Murray supporters in the planet for the next two months.
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Eliot Wolf Fan Extraordinaire
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That’s the stuff
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Richard Seymour has FINALLY gotten the call to Canton. Well deserved honor for an all time great Patriot.
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90% certain David Andrews is making every call at the line. Deserves some love.
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Julian Edelman (via. @PardonMyTake ) “I didn’t grow up thinking about the Hall of Fame. I grew up thinking of holding up the Lombardi Trophy.” Also had a great bit about PMT being HOF podcasters but not having the stats, longevity, etc...
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Keion White SZN. Marte Mapu SZN. Demario Douglas SZN. There’s no sense in not playing the kids at this point.
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Jakobi Meyers and Jonnu Smith look to be getting some work in with Cam Newton. #Patriots
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The more I watch this video, the more I think Mac Jones is a robot, the more I’m starting to believe he’s going to make them a contender for years to come. (Via @Patriots on TikTok)
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This is interesting. Marte Mapu is charting Steve Belichick’s calls on the sideline. You usually see backup QB’s do this for the offensive coordinator. The rookie loves to learn and this is a great way to do it while nursing that pec injury.
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Kyle Van Noy on the #Patriots defense: “It’s a brotherhood that was started a long time ago with guys like @TedyBruschi , we’re just trying to keep it going along.
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Scariest human being I’ve ever seen my lord.
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I cannot overstate how excited I am to watch Mike Onwenu and Trent Brown maul people beside one another next season. The football gods just gave #Patriots fans a gift.
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He got a taste of success and said no thanks lmao
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Ari Meirov
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The #Jets are finalizing a 3-year, $24M deal with former #Bengals TE CJ Uzomah, per @AdamSchefter . Uzomah leaves Cincy after 8 years.
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Cole Strange and David Andrews are going to be the best of friends.
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Mac Jones’ high school football coach used to tell him, “If you hold (the ball) too long it’s going to hatch.” What a quote.
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It’s pretty funny watching Pro-Days that Belichick attends. He almost always spends most of his time with the schools HC and looks like he’s having the time of his life. The Godfather.
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Looks like someone ( @tanielu_ekuale ?) gifted the #Patriots LB’s some sweet custom art pieces. Each piece represents the players alma mater and college number.
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The #Patriots now roster two of the last three Cliff Harris Award winners, the award given to the the best small-college defensive player in the nation. Sam Roberts (2021) joins Kyle Dugger (2019) as winners to wind up in New England.
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Zach Ertz’s value is at an all time low right now.
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For those wondering why #Patriots RB Brandon Bolden changed his jersey number, it’s to honor his Super Bowl Champion grandfather Frank Pitts. Really cool gesture by Bolden, something they’ll be able to share forever.
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Believe it or not, only one of these plays drew a penalty. Play #1 drew an illegal hands to the face penalty that negated a 45-yard gain and stalled out the #Buccaneers offense. Play #2 was not called and led to third down conversion on Tampa’s first scoring drive.
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The early returns on this Patriots rookie class are looking tremendous.
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Mike Onwenu highlight tape.
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Marcus Mosher
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Here is every 10+ yard run by #Patriots RB Damien Harris during the 2020 season:
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Albert Breer just said on Periscope that New England is in on Stafford. Along with six other teams.
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“Matt, you’re good on this?” - Bill Belichick moments before putting in the call to draft Mac Jones.
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Keagan Stiefel
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Scenes from the War Room: As he alluded to in his presser last night, this draft is a true team effort for BB. He gathers with Dave Ziegler, Eliot Wolf, and Matt Groh prior to making the pick at #15 . He even checks in with Groh a second time. (via. )
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Kyle Dugger was a damn maniac last night.
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Bill Belichick just dapped up Rashod Berry. He is absolutely a roster lock now...
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I’m sure no one will over react to Brady not mentioning the Patriots in his retirement post.
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I gave McDaniels A LOT of garbage for his play-calling. I stand by most of it. He is undoubtedly a phenomenal football coach and great teacher. He deserves a third chance at being a head coach and I’m sure he’ll have success in this next chapter.
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The #Patriots ’ newest tight end.
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Daniel Jeremiah was just asked about the Patriots (No. 3) and Giants (No 6) possibly swapping first-round picks so New York could grab a QB. He talked to people around the league and believes it would cost NYG three second-round picks.
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If N’Keal Harry is indeed traded, who do you think can take that final WR spot on the #Patriots roster? I think I’ve got Tre Nixon.
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How jobs are kept after the Patriots’ special teams performance this season I do not know. They might need to clean house.
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What the hell, dude.
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“Those fans are probably some of the worst fans in the NFL, and I’m gonna stand on that. … They said some nasty things, some things I wouldn’t say in church.” - Tyreek Hill on Patriots fans
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Give Henry and Jonnue #87 and #81 and let’s get SUUUUUUPER weird.
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Kyle Fuller is a very real option for the #Patriots today. The #Broncos have shown they’re willing to eat salary for a bump on compensation, and compensation shouldn’t be all that high considering he’s riding the bench in Denver.
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Tyreek Hill going to the Jets feels like a win for the #Patriots . The Dolphins on the other hand? Worst case scenario outside of Buffalo. Send him to New York where his value will be diminished in a bad offense and they’ll waste a ton of cap space on him.
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Yeah the #Patriots weren’t paying that.
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Sources: The #Bucs are re-signing RB Leonard Fournette, as more of Tom Brady’s friends return to Tampa. He gets a 3-year deal worth $21M up to $24M.
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So we’re all in agreement that Sony Michel and Damien Harris are going to combine for 1,750+ yards and 10+ TD’s this upcoming season right?
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We talk a lot about how the Raiders, Texans and Dolphins poach talent from the #Patriots roster, but I wondered which teams New England has swiped talent off of. Can you guess the two teams New England has accrued the most talent from?
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LT: Yodny Cajuste LG: Ted Karras C: David Andrews RG: Yasir Durant RT: Justin Herron Short passing game it is!
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Isaiah Simmons (still only 25) is sitting in free agency and appears to have a very limited market. I think he’d be a perfect fit for the #Patriots as a depth LB/S. Could be a fun chess piece for DeMarcus Covington.
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Keagan Stiefel
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I’m afraid to inform you all that the #Patriots did indeed have a good offseason. Malcolm Butler, DaVante Parker and Jabril Peppers are all making the Pro Bowl. (Judon as well.)
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N’Keal Harry cannot catch a break.
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Sports talk television may be worse than radio. Bart Scott just wrote off Mac Jones saying he wouldn’t be worth a second contract (he’s yet to play a game) and Mel Kiper is now comparing him to Tom Brady.
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