The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing - Socrates ~ 🏈 New England Patriots 🏈 aficionado/#NEPats STM Sec 236
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ESPN’s coverage of 2005 NFL Draft. They used to have a player roundtable which always led to interesting discussion. Here Mike Vrabel, Trent Green & Jon Jansen discuss Randy Moss who had been traded on 3/2/2005 to the Raiders for LB Napoleon Harris & pick 7 (Troy Williamson).
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#Patriots WR Efton Chism had such a massive media scrum that Kyle Williams couldn’t even get to his locker, so Williams decided to join the scrum himself.
“Hey, astonishing catch. That’s a routine catch for you since college. This is gon’ be a fine, but can I get my locker back?” 😂😂
(🎥 @Patriots)
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"I didn't think Romeo Doubs had this in him"
Rob Gronkowski on Patriots receivers FINALLY stepping up for QB Drake Maye 💪
@RobGronkowski | @heykayadams
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Drake Maye calls Efton Chism a smart receiver who he doesn’t have to worry about being in the right spot, which Maye adds is reassuring as a QB
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“I’m trying to keep the same mindset, [even] when things don’t go well … [can’t] ride the roller coaster; every week is a new week in this league.” — Patriots QB Drake Maye
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.@Patriots @BuffaloBills FS; Craig Woodson; finishes this game out.. thriller in Orchard Park. #BaldysBreakdowns
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this pass traveled 61.6 yards in the air, the 2nd-longest throw by Drake Maye in his career, per @NextGenStats.
shoulder seems fine.
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Doubs is automatic on these especially with the CB that far off and Maye getting the ball out with solid timing.
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Asked Patriots WR Mack Hollins (calf) if he believes he'll be able to practice this week:
"I hope so. That's the goal."
Says it's a decision between him and the trainers.
"That's why we have them because I think as players we'd go out there no matter what."
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#Patriots WR A.J. Brown spent notable time in the locker room today during media access. No limp, big smile on his face.
Brown is eligible to come off IR next week, but the initial reporting around his high ankle sprain suggested a 6+ week recovery. Today marks 4 weeks.
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Just caught up with WR Mack Hollins in the locker room, as he walked in with a normal gait.
He feels like he is moving around well, and is pushing himself, but is leaning on doctors to protect him from himself.
“Working as hard as I can to get back as fast as I can,” he says.
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.@Patriots @BuffaloBills these "Pick Stunts" are becoming more and more popular in every game...The NFL will definitely take a look at safeguarding goes from being blindsided. Thoughts ? #BaldysBreakdowns
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Dre’Mont Jones’ 23.3% pass rush win rate ranks 2nd among EDs with 50+ pass rushes this season
Jones also ranks 6th in pressure rate at 20.0%
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Patriots WR Efton Chism responds to comments from Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson calling him a "practice squad player."
"He's a great player. They're a great team. I got a bunch of respect for him, but we're excited for this week, looking forward to the Raiders."
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#Patriots QB Drake Maye leads all quarterbacks in total rush EPA through four games (+13.6), slightly ahead of Josh Allen (+13.0).
Maye was a good scrambler in college, but not sure I knew he’d be arguably the best scrambling QB in the NFL.
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SECRETARY RUBIO: We are two countries that are bound by a common heritage and by proud histories. The United States and Greece share a long history of friendship, partnership, and alliance.
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I'd use TOTAL penalties, not just accepted
Four-week total penalties:
2026: 1,103 (1 per 18.8 plays)
2025: 1,114 (1 per 18.3)
So, fewer flags than last season. More accepted.
Total: ⬇️ 1%
Accepted: ⬆️ 5%
Four games with 25+ total was a first since 2015. Having an official suspended put exclamation point on overzealousness.
My thoughts from Sunday night:
if you watched the NFL and thought something didn't feel right, you're not alone:
#1 most flags in over a decade
thru 4 weeks, refs are impacting the most CRITICAL moments of games most:
#1 most red zone penalties per game by offenses in history
#1 most penalties on 3rd/4th downs in the second half of games in history
and 17 touchdowns nullified by penalty! (vs only 5 in 2025 & 4 in 2024)
Refs are impacting the most important moments of games unlike we've ever seen before in the NFL, and even some of the coaches are speaking up
full analysis and historical data:
sharpfootballanalysis.com/an…
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