Bedard Columns
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2.8K4PatriotsBedard: Now that the CBA tweaks are done, Patriots & other teams know ground rules for 2020 season
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 12:06 PM August 4, 2020The 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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2.8K87PatriotsCompleted Q&A: Bedard on Patriots, NFL 08.04.20
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 6:59 AM August 4, 2020Players are starting to trickle into Gillette, the Covid opt-out deadline is now 4 p.m. Thursday, and the Patriots could use some veteran help at several spots. So, lots to...
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3.4K16PatriotsPatriots’ Road to 53, v. 20.02: Covid opt-outs rattle the depth chart
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 6:00 PM August 3, 2020There could still be more Covid opt-outs that could change this list — they haven't set an official deadline for that yet — but it's time to update some things,...
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3.9K36PatriotsNFL Notebook: Patriots Camp Questions, No. 3 – Which players will be under the most pressure in camp? (updated)
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 4:54 AM August 2, 2020Here's our pre-camp list of Patriots players under the most pressure to perform in this camp:
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4.2K62020 Training CampPatriots Camp Questions: No. 4 – Will Josh Uche, Anfernee Jennings & Brandon Copeland plug Hightower gap?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:42 PM July 29, 2020We kicked off this series asking if linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley was ready to take on a major role this season, given the departures of Jamie Collins, Kyle Van Noy and...
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6.3K472020 Training CampBedard: Covid-19 opt-outs by Dont’a Hightower, Patrick Chung, Marcus Cannon & others throw Patriots a curveball (updated)
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 8:36 AM July 28, 2020Players haven't entered the facility yet as a team and the Patriots are already having to shuffle their lineups. According to reports, starting right tackle Marcus Cannon, starting fullback Dan...
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3.3K52020 Training CampPatriots Camp Questions: No. 5 – Is LB Ja’Whaun Bentley ready for a major role?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 4:10 PM July 27, 2020The Patriots' depth chart of experienced at off-the-ball linebacker after that exodus? You could host them in a phone booth: Dont'a Hightower & Ja'Whaun Bentley.
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2.8K168PatriotsCompleted Q&A: Bedard on Patriots, NFL 07.28.20
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 3:58 PM July 27, 2020NFL training camps are coming, and we’ve kicked off our Patriots’ pre-camp questions series (will be posted soon), but I’m sure you have yours. Shoot them over the comments (via...
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3.6K36Thank you membersBSJ turns 3! Talking site changes as we enter our fourth year of existence
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:25 AM July 24, 2020We're still standing ... even during a pandemic that halted sports in March! Obviously we've been affected by that heavily and things can always be better, but we're planning bigger...
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4.0K15PatriotsBedard: Which Patriots players won’t make it to an 80-man roster? How does short camp affect the QBs?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 4:53 PM July 22, 2020How will each of these developments affect the NFL and, specifically, the Patriots? Let's go through them, starting with our guesses on the players who may be on the outside...
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5.5K292020 Training CampPatriots’ Road to 53, v. 20.01: Trading a veteran, and are some 2019 draft picks in trouble?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 7:35 AM July 21, 2020Well, we can almost smell the fresh-cut grass of training camp (we think). NFL camps will open up at some point, and then the competition for the final roster will...
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3.4K20PatriotsNFL Notebook: What the final ramp-up to the season might look like for NFL teams
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:37 PM July 19, 2020We heard from both the NFL and NFLPA about their return to play situation this past week. As of right now, the NFL has told teams that training camps will...
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6.7K31PatriotsBedard: 5 Patriots players most in danger of losing their roster spots
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:47 PM July 17, 2020the Patriots have 23 players for 13 spots — and that's not even counting undrafted free agents and other players who sneak their way onto the roster. That means some...
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5.0K70PatriotsBedard: With Joe Thuney now stuck on the tag ($14.781 million), time for Patriots to make a deal
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 5:48 PM July 15, 2020Everyone knows how I feel about Joe Thuney. I love when a player just grinds and slowly makes themselves better every year, and that’s exactly what the 2016 third-round pick...
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4.5K42PatriotsBedard: Cam Newton’s contract could be a double-edged sword for the Patriots
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 5:00 AM July 14, 2020It's great Bill Belichick found another QB to take a below-market deal to set the financial tone for the team, but has the coach boxed himself into a corner if...
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3.0K114PatriotsCompleted Q&A: Bedard on Patriots, NFL 07.14.20
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 4:14 PM July 13, 2020Have a column that will post in the morning that further discusses the limiting aspects of Cam Newton’s contract, but in the meantime let’s discuss anything you want. Just make...
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6.1K50PatriotsNFL Notebook: What will the Patriots do with their new-found cap space?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:22 AM July 12, 2020In a curious bit of timing, the cap-strapped Patriots suddenly found themselves with a bit of space under the salary cap on Saturday as the team settled two grievances —...
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4.1K37PatriotsBedard: If you think a video tells you who will be the Patriots’ starting QB, turn in your fan card
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:52 PM July 10, 2020To be honest, it kind of took me by surprise as well. The Patriots finally got around to announcing that Cam Newton officially signed as a member of the Patriots, and...
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6.1K31PatriotsBedard: Should Patriots give Jadeveon Clowney a Revis-like deal to put defense over the top?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 12:52 PM July 8, 2020Cam Newton was the last remaining franchise-type player on the offensive free-agent market. Former Texans and Seahawks end Jadeveon Clowney is the last stud standing on the defensive side. Would...
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