Sophie Weller
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New England Patriots reporter for @AtoZSportsNFL @AtoZSports | past @masslivesports | UMass Amherst Alum | business inquiries: [email protected]
Joined May 2017
Officially made a Bluesky account!. I will start posting everything on both accounts so give me a follow! (same username as Twitter) .
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A standing ovation for Randy Moss and the legendary Patriots receiver teared up seeing the love from Patriots Nation
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Mac Jones breaks his social media silence once again with a thoughtful message for Nick Saban
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The Patriots had six games this season where they scored less than the Bruins have scored tonight.
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Vince Wilfork posts a heartfelt message to Bill Belichick on IG
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Adam Jones (AKA Pacman) asked Bill Belichick about the new special teams rules. Before he answered the question, Belichick had a very funny response. Belichick: "First of all Pacman, I want to tell you, that the punt you returned against us with the Titans was total BS. It was.
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Kendrick Bourne sending a clear message to the Patriots. Bring him back
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Jerod Mayo interrupted Jacoby Brissett’s press conference to bring him a Tennessee sweatshirt to put on. NC State lost to Tennessee so this was Brissett’s punishment
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After that game, the Tom Brady-Patrick Mahomes debate is over. There is only one GOAT
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Payton Manning: Why didn’t you even fully write out head coach?. Bill Belichick: “I was tight on space”
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KJ Osborn’s reaction is everything in this. He’s a healthy scratch and yet is still so involved and hyping up his teammates
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Best part of Mac Jones introductory press conference with the Jacksonville Jaguars:. “I don't think I'll be staying with my parents… ut yeah, my mom's coming to pick me up in about 30 minutes so. It's kind of nice when your mom can pick you up from work.”. 😂😂😂
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Keion White: "Doing it for Mayo was something special."
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BIll Belichick just talked about why Matthew Judon wears the red sleeves underneath his jersey. Said he cut his arm one time and his mom got so mad that he stained his jersey, so now he wears the red to prevent that from happening . 😂😂😂.
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Best buds . One of my favorite photos that I took today! . Jacoby Brisset and Drake Maye 🏈
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I don't usually comment on stuff like this, but this one I felt like I have to. Christian Gonzalez smiles during every interview he does in big scrums like this with the media. His smile wasn't directed towards the question or anything like that. It's just how he is in.
Yikes: #Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez couldn't stop SMILING when talking about Jerod Mayo being fired 😅.
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Christian Barmore posted a photo of himself playing football on his Instagram story 👀. (IG: barmore_)
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Matthew Slater on Bill Belichick: . “I have as much faith in Coach Belichick as I’ve ever had. There's no reason to be doubting who he is as a leader and a coach for this football team. The struggles that we've had on the field this year are due to us and our inability to
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Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski on their reaction to Bill Belichick not getting a head coaching job for the 2024 season (via @The33rdTeamFB). Edelman: "It just tells me that not everyone's really about winning in this league. If you're not gonna hire Bill Belichick, it's crazy.
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Mike Onwenu reacts to his new contract with the Patriots on Instagram. “We. Back. Pats nation let’s go 🙏🏾”
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Drew Bledsoe on @UpAndAdamsShow. If Tom Brady was one of your wines, which would he be? . Bledsoe: "He's such a dork these days. It might have to be something non-alcoholic, like grape juice wine with avocados or some stupid sh** like that. Or, I don't know, he's from California.
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Just saying….
Cincinnati need a shake shack out here.
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Bailey Zappe on his relationship with Bill Belichick: (via @JonesandMego with @TheRealJonLyons and @mikekadlick). “After the Broncos game, he reached in for a handshake and I told him no more handshakes. And then went for the hug”.
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New Patriots RB Antonio Gibson is still getting used to the Boston weather . “Boston a little different. I’m out here, long sleeve with a sweater on, still freezing. Folks walking around in skirts, shorts. No beanie, hoodies, nothing.”. (IG: Antonio Gibson)
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After Malik Cunningham was signed by the Ravens, Trent Brown sent a strong message on social media. Today, he spoke with me exclusively about the post. Do you feel the that Malik Cunningham should have gotten a chance this season? . “Absolutely. Everybody on the team did.”.
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Matthew Slater accepted a full-time position with the Patriots, per @MikeReiss . “One source described his role as a ‘right-hand man’ to first-year head coach Mayo, providing Mayo a sounding board on football and team building, as well as assistance in ‘people development.’”.
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Will Campbell on Drake Maye: “that’s my quarterback.”
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Drake Maye: “Boston fans are some of the best in the country”
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CB Christian Gonzalez reacts to Jonathan Jones signing a one-year deal with the Commanders . "Appreciate you more than you know 💯💯🤞". (IG: christian.gonzalez3)
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Kendrick Bourne wants to come back to New England if seems 👀
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Matthew Judon with an amazing post to honor Bill Belichick on IG. “Spot the difference”
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According to Jarrett Stidham, Hunter Henry is officially staying in New England . (Via Stidham’s IG)
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A heartwarming message from Vince Wilfork to Jerod Mayo, the new head coach of the Patriots
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Christian Barmore posting an amazing hype video after his huge year with the Patriots . (via his IG)
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Patriots reportedly don’t have much competition for DeAndre Hopkins
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Patriots DT Christian Barmore has returned to practice . @RapSheet report officially confirmed!
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Demario Douglas just reposted this on his Instagram story 😂
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Alex Van Pelt will have a "heavy hand in the future franchise quarterback for the Patriots," per @RapSheet . "He's really the perfect Patriots-type coach. In this case, it really seems like Jerod Mayo got it right.".
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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on going against the Patriots . “They’re a good football team.”
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#Patriots QB Drake Maye knocks out C David Andrews in a very competitive game of dodgeball
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There is no way this actually happened. I still don’t believe it
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Across 24 seasons as head coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick only has one season with more than 12 losses. and that's this one. With six Super Bowl championships during his tenure, doesn't he deserve a chance to turn this team around?. Just a halftime thought.
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Chiefs TE Travis Kelce mentioned Patriots legend Julian Edelman on the @RichEisenShow when talking about when he plans to retire: . "Man, I'll tell you what, I'm still enjoying coming to work. I'm not dreading practices. And I had my guy Julian Edelman jump on New Heights with me.
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Bill Belichick sends a message on Instagram to the Patriots Super Bowl XLIX winning team, who are being honored at Gillette Stadium today
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Christian Gonzalez is getting ready for Year 2. (Via his IG)
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Drake Maye has arrived . He walked out with Captain Deatrich Wise
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The way Bailey Zappe greets Bill O’Brien compared to Bill Belichick is iconic
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Bill Belichick walks off the podium for what is possibly the final time here Gillette Stadium
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Mack Wilson sends a message to Mac Jones after the news of his trade to the Jacksonville Jaguars . “Make em believe” . (Via Wilson’s IG)
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Drake Maye reacts to the Patriots win over the Jets on Instagram after being ruled out mid game with a concussion . “How about the fellas!!”
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Bill Belichick is planning to write a book, per @TheAthletic . “The nature of the book is not yet fully known. In light of how he was represented in Apple TV’s recent documentary, his side of his legendary nearly quarter-century run would be of great interest.”.
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The King, the legend, the creator of the Mock Draft has dropped his first of 2025. @MelKiperESPN’s Mock 1.0 is live:
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Former Patriots RB Damien Harris announces his retirement from the NFL
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Patriots DT Christian Barmore bought his mom a new house . “All for you momma”. (Via his IG)
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New Patriots RB Antonio Gibson is making the most out of his time in New England. He’s at TD Garden for the Bruins vs Senators game at 7 p.m. (Ig: Antonio Gibson)
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Jared Wilson on Drake Maye: . "He did just text me 10 minutes ago, congratulating me and to text him if I have any questions.".
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That's the second interception for Bailey Zappe today . The broadcast immediately cut to Mac Jones and here was his reaction
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Patriots TE Austin Hooper on Stefon Diggs: . "Energy, man. He's a freak. I'm really excited to play with a proven veteran.".
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Patriots HC Mike Vrabel on Will Campbell: . “Adding Will to our football team, it’s about a foundational piece…. He’s a leader, he’s durable, he’s dependable, accountable.”
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Throughout the past few days, I interviewed 18 #Swifties who will be watching Super Bowl LVIII for the first time and learned about this new group of fans from all over the world. One of the coolest stories I have gotten to write, so check it out 🔗👇.
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Tedy Bruschi on the Patriots hiring Jerod Mayo as head coach of the Patriots (via @GetUpESPN). "I think you're getting the best of both worlds with Jerod Mayo. There's a little bit of Bill Belichick, but then there's not. They got the right guy here in Jerod Mayo.'.
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I dropped my phone in the middle of David Andrews press conference. His response: “you need to have better ball security”.
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Bill Belichick on the Patriots firing Jerod Mayo after one season:. . “The Patriots situation, I don’t have too much of a comment on that. Robert Kraft, Jonathan Kraft, Robyn Glaser, they’re the decision makers there…. Mayo was hand picked by Robert, but.
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“The roast of Tom Brady, not to be confused with the 10 part roast of Bill Belichick on the Apple TV series.”. Bill Belichick just won the Roast.
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Jayden Daniels to the Patriots seems more likely based on this latest report from @jeffphowe . "There’s belief by rival team executives the Washington Commanders are high on Maye and that he should remain the favorite as the second pick.".
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CB Jonathan Jones says goodbye to the New England Patriots after signing a one-year deal with the Commanders . (IG: justjjones)
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Jabrill Peppers has defended Bill Belichick all season and posted about the news
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Per @JFowlerESPN . "The Patriots are bracing for the possibility that defensive tackle Christian Barmore, who's on Reserve/Non-Football Injury list while being treated for blood clots, won't play this season. New England doesn't want to rush his recovery by any stretch. If he.
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(THREAD) Bailey Zappe, DeMario Douglas, and Tyquan Thornton all celebrated Kendrick Bourne’s new deal. Zappe got a QB1 chant . “I have yet to be blessed to share the field with KB… but seeing you come in the facility everyday with a smiling face kind of brightens up everyone.”
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Per @kguregian: . "While Stephon Gilmore’s stated preference is to return to the Dallas Cowboys, where he provided a much-needed boost for Jerry Jones’ defense last season, a source told MassLive the veteran corner was open to all options, including another go-round with the.
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Stefon Diggs on Drake Maye: . “I’m excited. I really look forward to it. When you ask around, they say he has a lot of similarities to Josh (Allen) and that was my guy.”
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Bill Belichick announces his pick by putting on a 1962 Navy helmet
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Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski team up for a hilarious video following one of the latest trends. And don’t miss the photo of Tom Brady’s reaction to the video . (via Edelman’s IG)
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Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne is trying to recruit Brandon Aiyuk to the Patriots . Bourne and Aiyuk played together with the San Francisco 49ers in 2020. (IG: @BournePoly11)
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“The Patriots’ head coaching job isn’t officially open, but it’s definitely on the radar for people around the league. I’d go as far as to say it’s the job a lot of coaching candidates are eyeing.”. Russini says that Drake Maye is the main reason for this.
Firings, hirings, and everything happening in the NFL. Here's what I am hearing: .
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Remember last year when it was just a photo of Bill Belichick because no one knew what was going on with the quarterback situation . Oh how far we’ve come
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Drake Maye…. But now in uniform
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Browns HC Kevin Stefanski on new Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt before announcing Ken Dorsey: . "You guys know how I feel about AVP. The person, the coach. Very, very happy for him to be able to run that offense in New England. I know he'll do a great job.".
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Kendrick Bourne posts a message on IG to Bill Belichick
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Kendrick Bourne is such an important leader on this team. He didn't play a single snap and yet was still so hyped for his teammates after the win. They need his positivity this season.
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DeMario Douglas is also working out with Kendrick Bourne, Bailey Zappe, and Tyquan Thornton
Looks like QB Bailey Zappe and WR Kendrick Bourne are working out together . Tyquan Thornton appears to be with them too . (ig: KB)
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The Patriot Way, according to Ernie Adams (via Games With Names podcast) . "Okay, it's really complicated. Show up for work every day with a smile on your face. Check your ego at the door. You better check your ego at the door; otherwise, you're going to get your head taken off.
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