Grading the Patriots
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4.5K59PatriotsBedard’s Breakdown: Cam Newton by far the biggest issue with Patriots offense for his second-straight start
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 7:59 AM TuesdayThe main issue Cam Newton had against the Broncos — not seeing the field and open receivers well enough — was the same in his last start against the Raiders.
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3.4K25PatriotsBedard’s Breakdown: How did the Patriots corral Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, and can it be repeated?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 8:16 AM October 7, 2020If the Patriots got adequate quarterback play against the Chiefs — and, really, if Brian Hoyer didn't just lose his head on three plays (the two sacks and the interception...
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3.4K11PatriotsBedard’s Breakdown: Cam Newton struggled mightily vs. Raiders, but why?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:35 PM September 29, 2020The Patriots beat the Raiders 36-20 on Sunday at Gillette, but this was a far different game. The Patriots basically got no help from Newton and had to use a...
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4.1K9PatriotsThree Plays to a W: Derek Carr’s inability to make a play, Jermaine Eluemunor’s double block set Patriots to a victory
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:41 PM September 28, 2020The Patriot's 36-20 victory over the Raiders was actually a very tight affair until the middle of the third quarter, and then the Patriots put the Raiders away. Vegas actually...
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2.7K21PatriotsGrading Brady: They got a win and a touchdown, but Brady and Mike Evans not on same page
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 8:11 PM September 23, 2020Everything's great in Buccaneerland now that Tampa got their first win of the season on Sunday against the Panthers, right? Not exactly.
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6.7K30PatriotsBedard’s Breakdown: Cam Newton’s touch, timing (and Kyle Dugger) stand out in loss to Seahawks
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 5:52 PM September 22, 2020At some point, Cam Newton and the passing game was going to have to show some teeth. We figured a final grade would come much later in the season. Didn't...
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4.8K36PatriotsBedard: Patriots have a linebacker problem on defense vs. good teams, without many options
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 3:45 PM September 21, 2020To be sure, the Patriots gave up a lot of yards to the Seahawks in Sunday night's 35-30 loss. So no matter which way you slice it, it's not going...
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4.8K13PatriotsPoint After: Cam Newton, Patriots are going to need options vs. bad boxes – sooner rather than later
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 4:56 PM September 17, 2020Yes, the Patriots won 21-11 and, considering it was Cam Newton's first-ever game in a system he's been learning for about six weeks, it was pretty good. And it was....
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3.2K28PatriotsGrading Brady: If Tampa’s offensive issues continue, it’s going to be Tom Brady vs. Bruce Arians
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:33 PM September 16, 2020How did Tom Brady actually play for the Buccaneers, from someone who has studied him closely over the years?
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4.7K28PatriotsBedard’s Breakdown: Patriots offense as expected, but defensive replacements answer bell
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 12:58 AM September 15, 2020I came away most impressed by in this game was the improved play of three important players to this defense: Chase Winovich, Ja'Whaun Bentley and Deatrich Wise. Look, the Dolphins...
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5.3K24PatriotsPatriots’ Road to 53, v. 20.05: Final projection – Some veterans in question as new practice squad/IR rules enter picture
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 11:49 PM September 3, 2020We'll go with our best guess at what we think Bill Belichick will do with the Patriots' roster. One big factor that went into some of our decisions had to...
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3.7K21Patriots2020 Patriots Camp Awards: Best, worst & everything in between
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 3:14 PM September 2, 2020The Patriots' 2020 training camp — what there was of it during this pandemic — is done. Twelve practices are in the books as New England begins to set the...
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3.4K7PatriotsPatriots Camp Totals: 1-on-1s – Offensive line dominates pass rushers as Wise, Guy, Froholdt & Eluemunor stand out
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 8:03 PM August 31, 2020All 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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4.5K10PatriotsPatriots Camp Report 08.30.20: Passing offense takes a step forward in final camp session
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 6:28 PM August 30, 2020Patriots practice No. 12 finished earlier today — the final session here's what you need to know:
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4.1K15PatriotsPatriots Camp Report 08.28.20: Rohrwasser continues to come up short in kicking competition
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 6:09 PM August 28, 2020This might well have been the final practice open to the media and if it was, we might have seen the last of Justin Rohrwasser as a Patriots kicker ......
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4.2K49PatriotsPatriots Camp Report 08.27.20: Defense dominates offense in extended scrimmage session
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 2:34 PM August 27, 2020Practice No. 10 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...
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4.1K9PatriotsPatriots Camp Report 08.26.20: Sony Michel back; Passing offense struggles; N’Keal Harry?
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 3:16 PM August 26, 2020Practice No. 9 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...
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4.4K10PatriotsPatriots Camp Report 08.25.20: Stephon Gilmore returns to prep-heavy practice; Asiasi injured
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 1:43 PM August 25, 2020Patriots practice No. 8 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...
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5.2K7PatriotsPatriots Camp Report 08.24.20: Newton struggles as offense put to early test; Offensive line dominating
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 7:14 PM August 24, 2020Patriots practice No. 7 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...
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