Just days into training camp, the Patriots already seem to be coming together. Well, a little bit.
After a sluggish beginning to training camp, which can be expected, the Patriots really picked up the intensity days two through five. The team started with individual drills and fundamentals, and has now moved onto full team and situational [...]
The Patriots have announced that they have signed veteran running back Lamont Jordan today. Jordan, 29, is a 5′10″, 230lb powerhorse who never really lived up to his potential when Oakland signed him back in 2005.
Jordan brings a lot of power to the Patriots backfield. However, he also brings good agility, hands, and [...]
Rodney Harrison, who was not listed on PUP, but did not show up to practice, is actually on the PUP list. Bill Belichick confirmed this during yesterday’s press conference.
Also, to make room on the roster for Jerod Mayo, the Patriots released tackle Lavdrim Bauta. I think he was with the Pats for about the same [...]
The Patriots opened training camp in the Dana Farber Field house yesterday, due to the rain.
The team opened up the morning session with warmups and stretching, and then broke down into positional drills. This is how most of the practice was, except for a little 9 vs 7 and 11 vs 11 team work. [...]
Yesterday, Patriots rookie linebacker Jerod Mayo officially signed his first contract with the Patriots. According to reports, the deal will be five years, and worth $18.9 million, with just over $13M in guarantees and bonuses. I think this deal really shows Belichick’s genius.
Consider the fact that last night, Jets rookie outside linebacker Vernon Gholston signed [...]
With training camp opening today, I thought I’d give a quick preview of the major position battles that should take place. I’ll do about one per week, starting with this general overview:
Back-up/2nd String Quarterback:
Kevin O’Connell is a virtual lock to be the third quarterback. However, there will be a battle for second quarterback between Matt [...]
With training camp beginning at 8:45 this morning, the Patriots have agreed to a contract with rookie inside linebacker Jerod Mayo, according to a league source. Although Mayo will miss the first practice, it is really fortunate that the Patriots could avoid a holdout with the 10th overall pick. Mayo was the last Patriots draft [...]
Heading into 2008, tight end looks to be one of the most questionable positions on the Patriots’ roster. The Patriots have a lot of skill at the position, but don’t have a big blocker and there are lots of durability questions that could be a problem as well. A player-by-player look:
Ben Watson
Ben Watson is number [...]
ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson lists the Patriots as a potential suitor for the services of Oakland running back Lamont Jordan.
One of the more interesting player situations in the league is LaMont Jordan’s in Oakland. The team held him out of its minicamp in early June and he has been expected to be released because of a high [...]
I’m continuing my training camp previews section, and this time, I’m moving onto wide receivers. Here’s a snapshot of what seems to be a competitive position:
Randy Moss
Heading into 2008, Randy Moss is one of the only wide receivers whose role on the team is cemented in. He will be the #1 starting wide receiver, no [...]
