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ESPN NFL Nation reporter covering the New England Patriots. IG: mikereisspatriots

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Mike Reiss
4 years
Robert Kraft to ESPN: "Tommy initiated contact last night & came over. We had a positive, respectful discussion. It's not the way I want it to end, but I want him to do what is in his best personal interest. After 20 years with us, he has earned that right. I love him like a son"
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Robert Kraft and the Patriots add $18,003. Within the Jewish faith, 18 is “chai” and signifies life. The “3” is Damar Hamlin’s number. Beautiful gesture.
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Patriots @thatLGUY , @bhoyer7 and @mylesjbryant among the top donors to Damar Hamlin’s toy drive. Brotherhood of NFL players. Total donations now over $4 million.
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On Tom Brady’s first “Let’s Go!” podcast since he announced his retirement, he interviewed a special guest: Bill Belichick. “The greatest player. The greatest career. A great, great person,” Belichick said. “I guess it has to end at some point.” Brady emotional.
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5 years
Julian Edelman explains his hat and why he is wearing it: To show support to Pittsburgh and the Jewish Community.
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4 years
Condolences to Patriots coach Bill Belichick on the passing of his mother, Jeannette, who was 98.
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Russell Wilson to NBC: "My heart is heavy because one of my teammates, James White, from Wisconsin, one of the nicest guys, best people I know ... My heart has been heavy all day thinking about him. The game was the game ... James, I'm praying for you."
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67 years old. Entering his 46th NFL season. Chasing Don Shula for the all-time wins mark. Bill Belichick, in the rain at Middle Tennessee State, grinding it out on the scouting trail.
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Middle Tennessee Football
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The mastermind behind 6 Patriots Super Bowls was on campus yesterday to watch Tyshun Render workout as he prepares for his professional career. #BlueRaiders | #MT | #EATT | #MiddleMade
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David Andrews, back to New England, per source.
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Mac Jones’ jerseys at Patriots Pro Shop are sold out. Already.
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Tom and Sony.
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Question: Do you mind playing in severe cold? Bill Belichick: “I love to play in a championship game. Schedule it wherever you want. We’ll be there.”
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Brian Flores, who delivered a coaching defensive masterpiece in his final game with the Patriots, enjoys the moment with his kids.
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Tom Brady was impressed with the confidence of an 8-year-old to step up and ask him questions on Opening Night. Question: How do you focus despite negative fans — a.k.a. the haters? Brady: “We love ‘em. We love ‘em back. Because we don’t hate back...”
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Bill Belichick on Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift (via @TheGregHillShow ): "I would say that Travis Kelce has had a lot of big catches in his career. This would be the biggest."
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4 years
On a billboard about 1 mile north of Gillette Stadium this morning.
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“I want to say hi to my parents back home in San Mateo. My sisters. My wife. My kids. I love you guys. I’ll see you soon.” — @TomBrady , to Fox, heading to his 14th championship game. Great competitor. Great man.
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Reporter: Anything to say about the Antonio Brown allegations? Tom Brady: “No.” Reporter: Not a word? Brady: “Didn’t I just say that?”
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Tom Brady, with the 8:12 a.m. arrival, for today’s 1:05 p.m. kickoff.
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4 years
Biggest winner of the Patriots' 2020 draft could be QB Jarrett Stidham.
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Bill Belichick statement ends this way: "Sometimes in life, it takes some time to pass before truly appreciating something or someone, but that has not been the case with Tom. He is a special person and the greatest quarterback of all-time.”
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2 years
Tom Brady slays the Bills, once again helping the Patriots.
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Question: What made you keep going back to Julian Edelman (8 catches, 179 yards)? Cam Newton: "He's Jules. That's why."
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3 years
“Can I say hi to my son?” — Tom Brady
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“Just to sign off, good luck to Brad and the Celtics tonight. We will be pulling for them.” — Bill Belichick
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Of his Super Bowl commercial, Tom Brady says, "It was pretty fun. I'm glad everyone enjoyed it. My daughter loved it. She says to me, 'Daddy, we're not going anywhere.' I thought it was so cute. She gave me a big hug." (via @westwood1sports )
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James White followed through on a promise to his parents, and will earn his degree in Life Sciences Communication from Wisconsin today. He took a final class online. "My parents always stressed how important it was for me to get my degree," White said.
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Mike Reiss
5 years
In the Patriots’ locker room, some victory cigars courtesy of Robert Kraft. They are 50 years old.
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Practice squad QB Danny Etling...
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4 years
Via @Patriots on Instagram: Cam Newton’s arrival.
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🔒 🔒 🔒 🔒 🔒 🔒 Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore is named NFL Defensive Player of the Year. First CB to earn the honor since Charles Woodson in 2009.
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Mike Reiss
2 years
Will miss the man in the arena.
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Jason McCourty is returning to the Patriots on a two-year deal.
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From Day 1 … a true pleasure.
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Damien Harris, the Patriots' No. 1 RB, and not giving that job back.
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2 years
BEST. WEEKEND. OF. FOOTBALL. EVER.
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3 years
Brady to Gronk. Of course.
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How much do Matthew Slater and Devin McCourty mean to David Andrews? This emotional moment in Andrews’ post-game news conference reflects it.
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Mike Reiss
5 years
From the lip-reading department: Adam Thielen (yelling in referee's direction, close to Bill Belichick, after Belichick threw challenge flag but had extra time ase Patrick Chung was injured): "That's bull---" Bill Belichick (looking in Thielen's direction): "Shut the f--- up."
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4 years
Devin McCourty after taking back an INT for a TD says for the mic "28, We love you, bro!" That is in reference to James White, who is No. 28.
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3 years
Mac Jones on Sunday night: "I'm going to be ready whenever my time comes." The. Time. Is. Now.
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2 years
Mac Jones right now: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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6 years
Tom Brady cuts his weekly interview short on WEEI, saying he was disappointed to hear of news that host Alex Reimer made a disparaging remark about his daughter when discussing the "Tom vs. Time" documentary. Brady said he is evaluating if he wants to be on the show again.
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4 years
Video: On ESPN's NFL Countdown, Randy Moss has a message for the Patriots -- "When you're looking at Tom Brady possibly coming back to be the Patriots quarterback and finish out his career, man, get him some help!"
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WR Josh Gordon (10) is dressed in full pads at practice today, which is an indication he is being removed from the non-football injury list.
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Per @FieldYates , Patriots and special teams captain Matthew Slater have agreed to a 2-year extension through 2021. Slater had said: "It’s hard for me to visualize myself playing anywhere else. I've expressed publicly & privately to remain a Patriot for the entirety of my career."
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2 years
Kristian Wilkerson ... you aren't going anywhere. Welcome to the 53-man roster.
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4 years
QB Cam Newton has reached agreement on a 1-year deal with the Patriots, @AdamSchefter and @mortreport report. QBs: Jarrett Stidham, Brian Hoyer, Cam Newton, J'Mar Smith, Brian Lewerke.
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3 years
Double dip! Per @AdamSchefter , the Patriots have agreed with TE Hunter Henry on a 3-year, $37.5 million, with $25 million in guarantees.
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6 years
A squirrel sighting at Gillette Stadium shortly after 7 a.m. Indeed, Julian Edelman is back in the building.
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2 years
Late in Saturday night’s blowout loss, Mac Jones walked up and down the bench area, extended his hand to his teammates, and then he reached Hunter Henry … (1/2 … via CBS broadcast)
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3 years
Mac Jones on why he didn’t accept the ball after throwing his first career TD pass: “It doesn’t really matter. It’s just one touchdown. We have to score more. It’s not like the game was over right there. We gotta do better in the red zone and get more touchdowns. And we will.”
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New England Patriots
3 years
😂😂😂😂
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3 years
TB12 on JE11 (via Instagram)
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2 years
It has happened. Jakobi Meyers has his TD. Finally.
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Mike Reiss
5 years
Patriots 33, Steelers 3 ⬆️ Dont’a Hightower, Phillip Dorsett ⬇️ Velocity of Ted Karras’ shotgun snaps ⭐️ For the suffocating D 🤓 Josh McDaniels’ offensive plan ⛑ Marcus Cannon ⚡ Josh Gordon back with bang 👶🏻 Congratulations to Kyle Van Noy (inactive) 🐬 Next: at Miami
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Mike Reiss
2 years
Ass whipping ... in all 3 phases.
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1 year
Bill O'Brien. Homecoming.
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DL Deatrich Wise has agreed to return to the Patriots, per a source
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5 years
Julian Edelman arrives to practice in a Bruins jersey.
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10.5 sacks on the year for Matthew Judon. New career high. Big free-agent signing ... playing big.
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2 years
Bill Belichick on Mac Jones this offseason: "Dramatic improvement."
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Mike Reiss
4 years
Josh Gordon thoughts: 1. IR - a surprise from pure football standpoint 2. His final play as a Patriot, hustling after defender on fumble recovery, reflected all-out effort; also played through pain (finger) 3. Post-game interviews: Insightful, articulate, some of best on beat
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4 years
Bill Belichick says Cam Newton “is in the building more than any player on the team” and “spends a lot of time talking and connecting and building relationships. He has tremendous leadership. It’s very impressive.”
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Press box view: Tom Brady in the Patriots jersey with his trademark fist pump as halftime ceremony gets underway.
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5 years
Tom Brady answers questions about his cameo on a Netflix show and he wasn’t happy.
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A smiling Bill Belichick turns to Robert Kraft — after saying “I’ll always be a Patriot” — to shake his hand.
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Capturing a unique moment from Sunday: Patriots LS and Navy Lieutenant Joe Cardona was coming back to the field after halftime for his warmup, and noticed an on-field enlistment ceremony for the U.S. Army and Massachusetts National Guard. He stood at attention to honor them.
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3 years
Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians, in an interview with ESPN's NFL Primetime show, says of Tom Brady: "He's a winner, man. That's all you can say. He brought a winning mentality to a really talented football team that didn't know how to win." 💍💍💍💍💍💍💍
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Mike Reiss
2 years
Mac 🕺
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2 years
Patriots Pro Bowlers: CB J.C. Jackson, OLB Matthew Judon and ST Matthew Slater.
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“Don’t think there will be a game like that for a long time,” says smiling QB Mac Jones.
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4 months
BILL BELICHICK!
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3 years
Tom Brady at 44. As good as ever.
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6 years
Special teams captain Matthew Slater is returning to the Patriots on a two-year deal, per source.
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Robert Kraft announces that he is waiving the four-year waiting period to place Tom Brady directly into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Induction set for inside Gillette Stadium on 6/12. The date has significance: six Super Bowl titles in New England for No. 12.
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Free-agent DT Lawrence Guy and the Patriots are working on finalizing a four-year deal for Guy to remain in New England — pending a physical — per sources.
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Mike Reiss
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Julian Edelman, entering his 12th NFL season (all spent in New England), could be a worthy candidate to elevate to captain status for the first time in his career.
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Julian Edelman
4 years
Home field advantage taking on a whole different meaning these days. #StayHome
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4 years
Stephon Gilmore: The East Is Not Enough.
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Cam Newton lifts up N’Keal Harry.
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Video: Captain Matthew Slater shares some of what he told his teammates after tonight’s loss.
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2 years
Cole Strange said Mac Jones reached out to him this morning, and the two have dinner plans together tonight. This is Strange’s first-ever time in New England.
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7 months
Tom Brady … lighthouse … back at Gillette Stadium.
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Bill Belichick: “You’re a helluva player.” Gronk: “Thank you coach, I appreciate that. Thank you so much. You’re a helluva coach. You’re the best.” BB: “We’re a good team.” Gronk: “We found a way, found our identity. That’s all we needed to do. Keep on grinding” (Via mic’d up)
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Tom Brady 😎👍
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Tom Brady on the post-game chat with Bill Belichick: "We've had a lot of personal conversations that should remain that way. They’re very private. I would say, so much is made of our relationship. … Nothing is really accurate that I ever see."
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Tom Brady 😎
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Video: Julian Edelman couldn’t have been more clear on his feelings about baseball — “I hate the Dodgers.”
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2 years
Jakobi Meyers: That everyone celebrated with him meant more than the TD catch itself.
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Bill Belichick on Christian Barmore: “I gotta give that kid a lot of credit. He comes in early. Stays late. Works on his flexibility. His strength. His technique. He’s really applied himself. He’s done better and better every week.”
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2 years
Bill Belichick just said Matthew Slater is to special teams what Tom Brady is to offense and Lawrence Taylor is to defense in his view. He speaks of how fortunate he has felt to coach the three.
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Mike Reiss
3 years
Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick on Julian Edelman:
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Mike Reiss
4 years
Classy move by Patriots DBs Devin and Jason McCourty, purchasing $90,000 worth of Chromebooks for students in Rockland County, New York who don't have access to computers at home. The McCourtys grew up in Nyack, New York.
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Mike Reiss
3 years
The look on Matt Judon’s face when he is asked a sixth question about facing Tom Brady, and Brady’s return Sunday night …
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Bill Belichick on J.C. Jackson: “You leave any trash laying around, he’s going to pick it up.” 🏈🗑
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Patriots safety Patrick Chung tells me that he plans to opt out of the 2020 season. He is the sixth Patriots player to do so.
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Per @AdamSchefter , TE Jonnu Smith reached agreement with the Patriots on a 4-year, $50 million deal that includes $31.25 million fully guaranteed (via @DrewJRosenhaus ). Bill Belichick following the ESPN free-agent simulation plan.
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Mike Reiss
2 years
No word on if Brian Burns is now looking for an apology from the NFL.
@AdamSchefter
Adam Schefter
2 years
Patriots’ QB Mac Jones was not fined for grabbing and twisting the ankle of Panthers’ DE Brian Burns. The action, which could’ve been penalized for holding, did not rise to the level of a fine in the NFL’s opinion.
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Before he left Gillette Stadium early Monday morning, Matthew Slater went to the Buccaneers’ buses to find Tom Brady. “I don’t know if we will ever share a football field again, that’s just reality,” Slater said, “And I wanted to cherish that a little bit.”
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Mike Reiss
4 years
In a pre-game ceremony honoring 100 years in the NFL, Bill Belichick flashes some of his bling ... and a smile (screenshot via Fox broadcast).
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Mike Reiss
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TE Rob Gronkowski played every snap in the first half but wasn't targeted. Definitely doubled at times, forcing Tom Brady to look elsewhere. Also possible that Gronk, who entered day with 69 receptions, is OK with this development.
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