Bedard Columns
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5.7K48PatriotsBedard: Patriots’ young WRs better make most of chances because, hopefully, they’ll be coming to an end
at Detroit Lions Practice FacilityPOSTED: 8:15 PM August 6, 2019ALLEN PARK, Mich. — I’m pretty patient when it comes to the Patriots and their talent, especially on the offensive of the ball. I’ve seen too much over the years...
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5.3K46PatriotsBedard: If Tom Brady isn’t happy with his contract, he has only himself to blame
at Detroit Lions Practice FacilityPOSTED: 4:50 PM August 5, 2019ALLEN PARK, Mich. — We still don’t know the details on Tom Brady’s contract “extension” and they might not be known for a couple of days. What we do know...
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5.9K19PatriotsRoad to 53, v. 19.02: One 3x Super Bowl champion on outside now, with more likely to follow
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 11:39 PM August 4, 2019Players are starting to get healthy and returning to the practice field, so that means more roster spots are in jeopardy. Plus we’ve had eight practices worth of data, so...
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2.2K5PatriotsBedard: Matthew Slater isn’t done yet but character coach role ‘would definitely appeal’ to him
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 5:55 PM August 1, 2019FOXBOROUGH — As he works with a coach on one practice field while the rest of his teammates do battle on the other, you realize the end is coming sooner rather...
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4.0K9PatriotsBedard: The Patriots’ LT situation, from Wynn & Skipper to pieces they possess for a Trent Williams deal
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 9:59 AM August 1, 2019FOXBOROUGH — If the season started tomorrow, there is little doubt the Patriots’ left tackle situation would be challenging. And that’s probably being kind. The projected starter, 2018 first-round pick...
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6.5K8Patriots4 for 4: 4 days into Patriots camp, here are the 4 standouts/disappointments so far
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:39 PM July 29, 2019Tonight’s in-stadium practice for season-ticket holders and Foxborough residents followed by a likely day off on Tuesday represents the first breather in the camp schedule (so far my schedule prediction...
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4.5K14PatriotsBedard: If Michael Bennett’s first day was any indication, Patriots won’t miss Trey Flowers much
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 4:53 PM July 28, 2019FOXBOROUGH — We’re still a long ways from the season, and things like health will certainly become a factor when all is said and done, but after catching a glimpse...
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4.0K26PatriotsBedard: Stop fretting about aggressiveness of the Patriots’ D – it’s about the players, not Brian Flores
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 6:28 PM July 26, 2019FOXBOROUGH — When people want to find a reason to worry about this Patriots team (besides the retirement of Rob Gronkowski and picking out any of the Patriots’ receivers not...
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2.6K103PatriotsBSJ Live Q&A: Bedard on early stages of Patriots camp, 7 p.m. (estimated)
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 12:50 AM July 26, 2019By the time we chat, the Patriots will have had two practices (OK, no pads, but we’ll deal). I’m sure you have plenty of questions and, as usual, I’m here to...
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7.2K32PatriotsBedard: The competition up and down this Patriots roster might be its best ever
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 4:29 PM July 25, 2019FOXBOROUGH — If there’s one thing that I’ve learned about NFL teams in training camp, from covering the Dolphins, Packers and Patriots plus various stops at camps as a national writer, it’s...
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4.3K32PatriotsBedard: Tom Brady gave up millions to kick off the second dynasty – he should stick to that
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:27 AM July 24, 2019Tom Brady has been an enormous value to the Patriots. On this, we can all agree. It has been especially true since 2013. Before his extension and renegotiation that offseason,...
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3.5K8PatriotsBedard: Breaking down the 11 biggest positional battles in Patriots camp
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 8:46 PM July 23, 2019We’ve already given you our initial 53-man roster. Now let’s dig a little deeper on the individual battles that will determine roster spots and starting positions. We’ll also pick a...
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4.2K25PatriotsRoad to 53, v. 19.01: Injuries make things easier for now, but some really tough decisions coming
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 9:08 AM July 23, 2019Let’s be honest and clear up front: the current PUP/NFI lists for the Patriots make getting down to 53 fairly easy right now. Of course, there will still be some...
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4.6K10PatriotsBedard: Julian Edelman’s thumb injury will ultimately help Patriots’ passing game
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:42 AM July 22, 2019A league source confirmed that Julian Edelman will miss multiple weeks — which would be most, if not all, of training camp — after sustaining an offseason left thumb injury....
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4.4K24PatriotsNFL Notebook: Ranking the Patriots’ biggest challengers in the AFC
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 7:36 PM July 20, 2019As NFL teams are set to open up training camps this week, let’s look back over the offseason to see what the Patriots’ rivals have been up in the AFC, assess...
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5.3K17PatriotsBedard: Patriots’ Injured Six could have major impact but expectations should be tempered
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 5:33 PM July 18, 2019The Patriots enjoyed the best of both worlds last season. Not only did they win their sixth Super Bowl title, but they did so with minimal impact from their draft...
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3.5K3PatriotsPatriots Rookie Development Plan: Byron Cowart, DT (fifth round)
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 7:28 PM July 16, 2019Unlike a lot of other teams — and this is part of the reason why they’re the Patriots and everyone else isn’t — the Patriots do not hand their draft...
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7.2K32PatriotsNFL Notebook: Tom Brady’s looming contract extension & other pre-camp thoughts
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:54 PM July 14, 2019We’ll have some Sunday thoughts on Patriots pass receivers, the stupid 18-game proposal and why Bill Belichick isn’t just letting Nick Caserio go, but first, we’ll start on where things...
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4.0K4PatriotsPatriots Rookie Development Plan: Yodny Cajuste, OT (3rd rnd); Hjalte Froholdt, OG (4th)
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 3:41 PM July 11, 2019Unlike a lot of other teams — and this is part of the reason why they’re the Patriots and everyone else isn’t — the Patriots do not hand their draft...
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