Musket Fire
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Mike Vrabel hasn't been afraid to mix it up with his own players - and now opponents - in practice, and Drake Maye is relishing that, with his coach's toughness rubbing off on him.
Ryan McLaughlin|
Two NFC East stars seem to be available, but the Patriots will have to decide on one of them.
Graham Wilker|
Campbell is doing all the right things as a rookie to try to get ready for the rigors of an NFL season. He's mining White's advice and has 14-year veteran NFL tackle, Morgan Moses, as a mentor. He couldn't have done any better. All signals are go.
Michael DeVito|
The Patriots are among the few teams that will unveil a new uniform in 2025 as part of the NFL's deal with Nike.
Sara Marshall|
TreVeyon Henderson showed that he's going to be a great playmaker for the Patriots in their preseason opener, and that should be enough to limit his reps in games between now and the season opener.
Ryan McLaughlin|
The Patriots are poised to make the playoffs and maybe more, as ESPN's Jeremy Fowler suggests. Whether he's right or not is yet to be seen: that's why they play the games. But they'll be in contention for the playoffs and maybe even more.
Michael DeVito|
The Patriots unexpected decision to draft a running back in this year's draft is already paying off in a big way ahead of the 2025 season.
Sara Marshall|
Mike Vrabel came into the Patriots with a clear vision for the defense, and that might not include keeping around safety Kyle Dugger.
Sara Marshall|
Fighting isn't exactly the type of explosiveness Vrabel is looking for, feistiness is. That's the injury report from Foxborough after the first joint practice with Washington. Mike Vrabel suffered an injury setback, but he's not expected to miss any time.
Michael DeVito|
Trey Hendrickson would be as good a defensive addition as former NFL edge player Mike Vrabel could envision. It will take a first-round pick and maybe more and/or a player or two to get the deal done. Whatever it takes, Vrabel should go for it.
Michael DeVito|
The new, improved version of the Patriots appears to fit the mold of their second-year quarterback very well.
Ryan McLaughlin|
Expect the 20th-ranked Mike Vrabel and his staff to finish second in the AFC East and earn a playoff berth. Vrabel will be in contention for a second Coach of the Year award, and his 2026 ESPN ranking will be quite a bit higher.
Michael DeVito|
The Patriots have a white hot battle at wide receiver, but it doesn't look like Ja'Lynn Polk will be getting too competitive any time soon.
Sara Marshall|
Jack Westover saw extended time in the backfield in the first preseason game.
Graham Wilker|
The Patriots decided to trade starting nose tackle Davon Godchaux at the start of the 2025 offseason.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots have been a team overlooked in the AFC East in recent years, but their decision to add an explosive running back ensures that can't happen now.
Sara Marshall|
Julian Edelman's numbers aren't super eye-popping, but there are plenty of reasons why the Patriots' legend belongs in the Hall of Fame.
Ryan McLaughlin|
Drake Maye will have a competent accompanying cast team around him, and Patriot Nation will witness a renaissance of the team's fortunes. Maye will lead the team to the playoffs. And it's only the beginning.
Michael DeVito|
Marcus Bryant showed he's more than just a seventh-round pick in his debut.
Graham Wilker|
Mack Hollins’ starting role in the Patriots’ preseason rout of the Commanders. signals big plans for the veteran WR, and some tough looming decisions in New England’s WR battle.
Ryan O'Leary|
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