Bedard Columns

POSTED: 8:03 PM August 31, 2020

All the reps with a dummy quarterback standing behind the defense holding up the snap count are over — at least from public view, as the Patriots have gone into...

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Podcast & Video: Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, ep. 1 – Intro to Bully Ball & Project the Patriots 53-Man Roster

POSTED: 10:58 AM August 31, 2020

Veteran NFL Writer Greg Bedard explains his latest 53 man roster projection. Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the position battles at wide receiver, along the offensive line and secondary. They...

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NFL Notebook: Patriots Road to 53, v. 20.04 – Receiver is a conundrum

POSTED: 11:05 PM August 29, 2020

With one more Patriots training camp practice open to the media on Sunday (yes, I'll be there), let's take another look at where we think the Patriots' roster shapes up...

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NFL Notebook: Despite how it looks, Patriots’ offense on different but confident path for 2020

POSTED: 3:20 PM August 22, 2020

If you look closely and put practice events in their proper context, there's some really good stuff brewing for this Patriots offense that will be more apparent in the games...

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Patriots Camp Report 08.21.20: Injury situations with Jarrett Stidham and N’Keal Harry raise concerns

POSTED: 1:19 PM August 21, 2020

A league source confirmed that Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham went to a local hospital on Thursday night for tests and a lower-body issue could be an issue for him for...

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Patriots Camp Report 08.20.20: Defense far from full strength but still has way with offense

POSTED: 8:03 PM August 20, 2020

FOXBOROUGH — Practice No. 4 finished earlier today, and there was a lot to break down. Let’s run down all you need to know: all the stats, one-on-one pass rushes and punting charts,...

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Top takeaways from Patriots Camp, Day 4: Jarrett Stidham in danger of falling behind, Edelman’s health a concern?

POSTED: 2:03 PM August 20, 2020

We excused Jarrett Stidham the other day when he had three interceptions. We saw them all. The drills didn't have everyone going all-out all the time. It felt like Stidham...

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Patriots’ Road to 53, v. 20.03: QB thoughts; Some futures in question after roster moves

POSTED: 2:51 PM August 19, 2020

There are several notable changes to the Patriots' depth chart, including the inclusion of another quarterback on the roster, a second trade (of a recent draft choice), a swap at...

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Top takeaways from Patriots Camp, Day 2: Jarrett Stidham plays risk/reward, and that’s a good thing

POSTED: 1:32 PM August 18, 2020

FOXBOROUGH — The most significant developments from today’s training camp session, right in your face, with the more comprehensive Camp Report coming later this afternoon. STIDHAM THROWS 3 INTS, BUT THAT’S...

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Four things you need to know from first day of Patriots camp

POSTED: 12:58 PM August 17, 2020

Practice No. 1 of the Patriots’ 2020 season is, finally, in the books. We'll be back with our comprehensive practice report, but for now, we want to give you the...

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NFL Notebook: What’s about to happen at Patriots camp, and pre-camp reads on battles

POSTED: 1:25 PM August 16, 2020

These are the things I’ll be looking for starting Monday — spots are limited with the NFL's tight Covid-19 restrictions and I'm not sure how often BSJ will be allowed...

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Bedard: Patriots’ plans at center have completely imploded & season may rest on David Andrews

POSTED: 5:53 PM August 14, 2020

The Patriots' season may squarely rest on the health of center David Andrews. That's not hyperbole. That's a fact, after a lack of moves in the offseason and recent developments...

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Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots, NFL 08.11.20

POSTED: 12:05 AM August 11, 2020

Patriots are making roster moves — Lamar Miller? — and gearing up for Monday’s two weeks of padded practices. You have questions. I may have some answers. Shoot them into...

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Bedard: Have Sony Michel, Damien Harris been put on notice with Patriots’ signing of Lamar Miller?

POSTED: 9:02 PM August 10, 2020

Lamar Miller is attempting to come back from tearing his ACL in the Texan's third preseason game on Aug. 24. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in his last...

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Bedard: Julian Edelman sets the tone for the Patriots offense post-Tom Brady

POSTED: 5:44 PM August 10, 2020

In his first meeting with the media since Tom Brady bolted for the Bucs, Julian Edelman was asked about his BFF leaving, and I doubt even Bill Belichick would have...

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NFL Notebook: A relaxed, confident Cam Newton is great sign for the Patriots

POSTED: 1:56 PM August 9, 2020

if first impressions count for anything, Cam Newton and the Patriots could fit just fine, thanks.

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Bedard: Patriots should do the right thing and adjust Cam Newton’s contract … eventually

POSTED: 11:00 AM August 6, 2020

Yes, the Patriots should drive a hard bargain because business is business, but everyone knows that without the hurdles associated with Covid-19, Newton would have been signed as a starter...

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Bedard: Now that the CBA tweaks are done, Patriots & other teams know ground rules for 2020 season

POSTED: 12:06 PM August 4, 2020

The NFL and NFLPA have finally agreed to the adjustments to the CBA for the 2020 season, which means the ground rules are basically set for an NFL season unlike...

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Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots, NFL 08.04.20