NESN.com Mar 27, 2023
Bill Belichick Has Blunt Reaction To Jake Bailey’s Patriots Criticism
It probably is safe to say that Bill Belichick and Jake Bailey aren’t on the same page. Bailey, an All-Pro punter in 2020, struggled mightily last season before missing the Patriots’ final eight games due to injuries. The 2019 fifth-round pick also finished the campaign on the suspended list, something he and his agent filed […] The post Bill Belichick Has Blunt Reaction To Jake Bailey’s Patriots Criticism appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 23, 2023
Patriots Sign Punter Two Weeks After Releasing Jake Bailey
The Patriots have a new punter. New England on Thursday signed Corliss Waitman, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. Waitman, a left-footed punter, recently had his exclusive-rights tender withdrawn by the Denver Broncos after they signed Riley Dixon. The move arrived roughly two weeks after the Patriots released Jake Bailey, who eventually landed with the […] The post Patriots Sign Punter Two Weeks After Releasing Jake Bailey appeared first on NESN.com.
Pats Pulpit Mar 22, 2023
Ex-Patriots punter Jake Bailey sheds light on bizarre 2022 season, events leading up to his release
Photo by Maddie Meyer/ Bailey was released by the Patriots ahead of free agency and has since signed in Miami. In what was an underwhelming 2022 season for the New England Patriots, the Jake Bailey saga fit right in: he went from contract extension to cut in just seven months. Bailey and the Patriots reached an agreement on a new four-year, $13.5 million deal early in training camp to keep him around through 2025. Coming off a so-and-so season, the team showed considerable trust in the fourth-year punter’s ability to bounce back. However, he could not. Bailey averaged...
South Florida Sun-Sentinel Mar 22, 2023
New Dolphins punter Jake Bailey explains his perspective on suspension with Patriots, 2022 back injury
New Miami Dolphins punter Jake Bailey explains what happened to cut his time with the New England Patriots short between a back injury and suspension last season.
NESN.com Mar 22, 2023
Jake Bailey Reveals Reason For Patriots Struggles After Joining Dolphins
Jake Bailey wouldn’t say much Wednesday about his grievance against the Patriots, only that it had been resolved. But the 2020 All-Pro punter did share his side of why he struggled so mightily during his final season in New England. In his introductory Miami Dolphins news conference, Bailey told reporters an increased emphasis on squat […] The post Jake Bailey Reveals Reason For Patriots Struggles After Joining Dolphins appeared first on NESN.com.
Pats Pulpit Mar 17, 2023
Dolphins officially sign ex-Patriots punter Jake Bailey
Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Miami hosted the former first-team All-Pro on a visit Friday. Punter Jake Bailey’s visit with a New England Patriots rival has ended with a contract. The Miami Dolphins announced the signing of the 25-year-old free agent on Friday, one week after he had been released from the AFC East club that drafted him in the fifth round back in 2019. Bailey played in 58 games during his tenure in Foxborough. The Stanford product earned Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honors as a sophomore, which triggered the league’s proven-performance escalator for...
The Phinsider Mar 17, 2023
Dolphins free agency 2023: Miami signs former Patriots punter Jake Bailey
Photo by Mark Brown/ The Miami Dolphins announce they have signed free agent punter Jake Bailey shortly after Thomas Morstead signs with Jets. The Miami Dolphins announced the signing of free agent punter Jake Bailey on Friday. The addition fills a void on the team’s roster, with former punter Thomas Morstead signing with the New York Jets as a free agent. Bailey was selected by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played in every game in his first three seasons, including earning First-Team All-Pro and Pro-Bowl selections in 2020, but he was...
The Phinsider Mar 17, 2023
NFL Free Agency 2023: Miami Dolphins bring in Punter Jake Bailey for FA Visit
Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The former All-Pro has been a regular in New England since being drafted in 2019 While Thomas Morstead has quickly become a fan favorite with the Miami Dolphins, it appears that the prolific kicker of the “Butt Punt” may be getting replaced this offseason. Patriots’ free-agent Pro-Bowl punter Jake Bailey is visiting today with the Miami Dolphins, per source.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2023 Jake Bailey was drafted in 2019 by the New England Patriots. The Stanford alum was selected in the fifth round of that year’s...
NESN.com Mar 17, 2023
Jake Bailey Reportedly Taking Free Agent Visit With Patriots Rival
The Patriots’ 2023 schedule could feature a couple of Jake Bailey revenge games. Bailey, whom New England released last week, visited the AFC East rival Miami Dolphins on Friday, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bailey was a first-team All-Pro punter just two years ago, but his effectiveness plummeted in 2022. The 2019 […] The post Jake Bailey Reportedly Taking Free Agent Visit With Patriots Rival appeared first on NESN.com.
Pats Pulpit Mar 17, 2023
Former Patriots punter Jake Bailey visiting with AFC East rival
Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via The Patriots released the former All-Pro last Friday. Despite the New England Patriots releasing Jake Bailey last Friday, the punter may not be leaving the AFC East. The former Patriots All-Pro punter is visiting with the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Patriots’ free-agent Pro-Bowl punter Jake Bailey is visiting today with the Miami Dolphins, per source.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2023 Bailey and the Patriots agreed to a lucrative four-year, $13.5 million contract extension last...
Pats Pulpit Mar 11, 2023
What releasing punter Jake Bailey means for the Patriots
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via In a not entirely unsurprising move, Bailey was let go by the Patriots on Friday The news did not necessarily come as a surprise given how his 2022 season ended, but it was still a big move for the New England Patriots: they released former All-Pro punter Jake Bailey just seven months after signing him to a contract extension. Bailey had never been able to return to the form he showed in 2020, with his final season a massive disappointment. Not only did he struggle when on the field, he also was sidelined due to a back...
Chowder and Champions Mar 11, 2023
Patriots Rumors: 3 options at punter after releasing Jake Bailey
New England Patriots released punter Jake Bailey on Friday Afternoon after an injury plagued season and a controversial suspension for the last two games of the season. With the release of Bailey, the Patriots are now going to have a question of who’s going to be their punter in 2023. We have three potential options […] Patriots Rumors: 3 options at punter after releasing Jake Bailey - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!
Chowder and Champions Mar 11, 2023
Patriots make weird move and cut ties with punter Jake Bailey
One of the unusual parts about the New England Patriots in 2022 was their special teams. Their offense took a lot of criticism from fans, radio talk show hosts, and analysts alike; rightfully so. But their special teams is a unit that should’ve been talked about more. Their special teams let up two kick return […] Patriots make weird move and cut ties with punter Jake Bailey - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!
NESN.com Mar 10, 2023
This Punter Prospect Looks Like Patriots Fit After Jake Bailey Release
The Patriots need a new punter after giving Jake Bailey the boot Friday afternoon. The odds of them targeting one in the 2023 NFL Draft are high. New England’s coaches surely will spend the next several weeks evaluating potential replacements, but a cursory glance at this year’s draft class yields one obvious fit: Rutgers’ Adam […] The post This Punter Prospect Looks Like Patriots Fit After Jake Bailey Release appeared first on NESN.com.
ClutchPoints Mar 10, 2023
Patriots cut ties with punter Jake Bailey
The New England Patriots made a move to clear some cap space ahead of Monday’s unofficial start to free agency. Punter Jake Bailey was released by the Patriots after four seasons in New England, the team announced Friday. The release of Bailey doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Bailey struggled for much of the […] The post Patriots cut ties with punter Jake Bailey appeared first on ClutchPoints.
