Senior writer at @TheAthletic covering the Patriots. Adjunct at @NUjournalism. High-handicapped golfer, low-rated tennis player, seeker of a good old fashioned.
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Mike Vrabel announces that Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder) will miss Sunday’s game while Eli Raridon (thigh) and Craig Woodson (shoulder) are questionable to play.
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The Patriots are still planning to fly to Jacksonville tomorrow afternoon, thus not making adjustments to their plan in spite of the looming Nor’easter, Mike Vrabel said.
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Chad Graff retweeted
This story is a credit to @D_Bo20 and the Robinson Family. They want to tell you about Eli. They're hoping it helps others.
It's worth remembering: “Maybe we can all be a little less certain about knowing what someone is going through."
nytimes.com/athletic/7617243…
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After a strong start defensively, let's look at what's real and what might be unsustainable for the Patriots.
Story, free to read here: nytimes.com/athletic/7623308…
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The Patriots plan to place safety Dell Pettus on IR but have some better news on other injured players.
Dre’Mont Jones and Craig Woodson shouldn’t be out long term. TBD for Sunday.
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Mike Vrabel on whether Drake Maye was too conservative against the Steelers after being too aggressive in Week 1.
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Last week, Rob Gronkowski addressed his No. 87 not being retired by the Patriots.
The story behind that is a bit complex.
Free to read here: nytimes.com/athletic/7620831…
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Patriots stock report: Risers and fallers after the first two games of the season.
Free to read here: nytimes.com/athletic/7617792…
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Chad Graff retweeted
Two weeks through the NFL season, we're still figuring out where everyone fits.
In this week's power rankings, @JoshTheAthletic and @ChadGraff check in on the most interesting rookies for all 32 teams.
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🚨 NFL power rankings after Week 2 🚨
Free to read here: nytimes.com/athletic/7617606…
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I thought this was a really good point from @SandoNFL about why it's a good thing the Hall of Fame has gone away from a selector in every market.
His pick-6 column, free to read here: nytimes.com/athletic/7616655…
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The Patriots had the most explosive offense in the NFL last season.
This season, they rank 21st (behind the Dolphins!) in that stat.
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Through two games, the Patriots are blitzing at the fourth-highest rate in the league.
(also: lol Brian Flores)
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No team allowed a higher pressure rate in Week 2 than the Patriots.
While Will Campbell has been great, Jared Wilson and the right side of the line have struggled.
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Mike Vrabel with an honest moment, talking about the Patriots defense’s performance against the Steelers on @TheGregHillShow:
“I don’t think this was one of the best offenses we’ll face this year, so try to keep things in perspective and go from there.”
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Chad Graff retweeted
It wasn't always pretty, but the Patriots are finding an identity they'll need to lean on until Drake Maye finds his footing.
Story, free to read here: nytimes.com/athletic/7615397…
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Chad Graff retweeted
“Mike McCarthy needs to be better.”
The head coach put the blame on his own shoulders, but the Steelers’ shortcomings go much deeper.
How can Pittsburgh fix its floundering offense?
Unlocked and free to read:
nytimes.com/athletic/7615621…
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