NESN.com May 31, 2023
How Mac Jones ‘Hit It Off’ With New Patriots Wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster
FOXBORO, Mass. — Mac Jones lost his favorite target when the New England Patriots let Jakobi Meyers walk in free agency. Time will tell whether Meyers’ replacement, JuJu Smith-Schuster, will be able to replicate that connection. The relationship between Jones and his potential new No. 1 wideout is off to a promising start, however, according […] The post How Mac Jones ‘Hit It Off’ With New Patriots Wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster appeared first on NESN.com.
ClutchPoints May 31, 2023
Patriots’ Mac Jones praises new additions Bill O’Brien, JuJu Smith-Schuster
FOXBOROUGH – Mac Jones is ready to move past the 2022 season and take on 2023. The New England Patriots quarterback shared his excitement for the new season after struggling in Year 2 following Wednesday’s organized team activities. “Every year is a new year, right?” Jones said. “It’s a lot easier to say that after you’ve […] The post Patriots’ Mac Jones praises new additions Bill O’Brien, JuJu Smith-Schuster appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pats Pulpit May 31, 2023
Patriots OTA Notebook: Mac Jones, Bill O’Brien lead the show on offense
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via The Patriots held their first open organized team activity on Wednesday. The New England Patriots were back on the practice fields for their third organized team activity of the offseason on Wednesday. The 90-minute session also marked the first practice open to reporters. While organized team activities do not include pads or contact, there was still plenty to take away. Attendance Absentees: K Nick Folk, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, LS Joe Cardona, CB Christian Gonzalez, OG Chasen Hines, DB Isaiah Bolden, OG Mike Onwenu, OT...
Chowder and Champions May 27, 2023
NFL Rumors: Patriots chances for Deandre Hopkins just got greater
Here we go again New England Patriots fans! For the whole off-season, the Patriots have been prioritizing improving their anemic offense from a season ago. They made some really good signings in wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster and tight end Mike Gesicki. But in a Bill O’Brien led offense in 2023, another star receiver could help […] NFL Rumors: Patriots chances for Deandre Hopkins just got greater - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!
Pats Pulpit May 26, 2023
Why the Patriots should pursue neo-free agent DeAndre Hopkins, and why they should not
Set Number: X163469 The Cardinals pulled the plug on the DeAndre Hopkins era on Friday, releasing the veteran wide receiver after three seasons. The New England Patriots’ efforts to improve a disappointing offense this offseason did not include any major splashes at the wide receiver position. They did sign free agent JuJu Smith-Schuster, but also lost their WR1 from the last three seasons — Jakobi Meyers — on the open market. They also did draft a pair of high-upside players at the position, but waited until the third day to bring Kayshon Boutte and Demario...
Chowder and Champions May 25, 2023
New England Patriots: Why this UDFA may be best offseason move
The New England Patriots have now completed their 2023 offseason for the most part except for a few odds and ends before camp in July. The overall grade here has been mediocre at about a C-. The very solid moves like signing JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mike Gesicki and drafting Christian Gonzalez and to a lesser […] New England Patriots: Why this UDFA may be best offseason move - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!
Pats Pulpit May 24, 2023
Patriots announce new jersey numbers for 14 of their veteran players
Photo by Michael Reaves/ More than a dozen of the team’s veteran players, including JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mike Gesicki, have received their jersey numbers. The New England Patriots entered the third and final phase of their offseason workout program earlier this week, taking another step in their preparation for the 2023 season. As part of that process, we will also get our first up-close look at the new jersey numbers handed out to veteran members of the team. All of the team’s offseason additions plus a handful of returning vets are wearing new digits now. And...
NESN.com May 24, 2023
Patriots Reveal New Jersey Numbers For 14 Veterans, All Rookies
We now know which jersey numbers the New England Patriots’ veteran newcomers will be rocking this season. Ahead of their first open practice of organized team activities, the Patriots on Wednesday unveiled numbers for 14 players, including all of their offseason free agent signees. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will wear No. 7, which he teased […] The post Patriots Reveal New Jersey Numbers For 14 Veterans, All Rookies appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com May 23, 2023
Six Under-Radar Patriots Players We’ll Be Watching In OTAs
All eyes will be on Mac Jones when the Patriots hold their first open spring practice this Thursday. And on JuJu Smith-Schuster. And on Mike Gesicki. And on top draft pick Christian Gonzalez. The starting quarterback, marquee offseason additions and big-name rookies naturally generate the most headlines ahead of organized team activities, which began Monday […] The post Six Under-Radar Patriots Players We’ll Be Watching In OTAs appeared first on NESN.com.
Pats Pulpit May 22, 2023
New England Patriots links 5/22/23 - OTAs begin today! Kayshon Boutte’s high upside, RPOs for Mac?
Kayshon Boutte | Photo by Stacy Revere/ Daily news and links for Monday. TEAM TALK Evan Lazar notes the Patriots are hoping that Calvin Anderson and Riley Reiff will help solidify the offensive line for the upcoming season. Paul Perillo talks about how 6th-round pick Bryce Baringer is ready is assume punting duties in New England. Patriots 2023 roster breakdown: Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar discuss the current roster and depth chart battles; JuJu Smith-Schuster, Christian Gonzalez & more. (13 min. video) Patriots players offer their favorite Taylor Swift songs. (1...
Pats Pulpit May 18, 2023
Patriots roster breakdown: JuJu Smith-Schuster will play a big role in 2023
Photo by Michael Owens/ Our offseason series continues with an in-depth look at the seventh-year kicker. With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the second phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially “on to 2023.” At the moment, the Patriots have a full 90-man roster. Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots. Over the course of spring and summer, just like we have in years past, we will...
Arrowhead Pride May 16, 2023
Arrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes is wide-receiver proof
Photo by Focus on Sport/ Chiefs headlines for Tuesday, May 16 The latest One thing we learned about every team in 2023 NFL offseason: Jets, Lions are all in as Cardinals, Rams reset | CBS Sports Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes is wide receiver-proof. They never fretted about letting JuJu Smith-Schuster walk in free agency, just as they never blinked when trading All-Pro Tyreek Hill the year prior. Yes, Travis Kelce is essentially a WR playing TE, but the fact they preferred to spend money up front, swapping in Donovan Smith and Jawaan Taylor for Orlando Brown Jr. at...
Arrowhead Addict May 13, 2023
All quiet on the Marquez-Valdes-Scantling front for KC Chiefs
Much has been said about the Kansas City Chiefs’ expectations for Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore in 2023. Are we forgetting about Marquez Valdes-Scantling? In the three months since the NFL offseason began, the Kansas City Chiefs lost a pair of wide receivers to free agency (JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman). During that stretch, in […] All quiet on the Marquez-Valdes-Scantling front for KC Chiefs - Arrowhead Addict - Arrowhead Addict - Kansas City Chiefs - KC Chiefs News, Schedule, Roster and Rumors
Arrowhead Pride May 4, 2023
Arrowheadlines: JuJu Smith-Schuster discloses why he left Kansas City
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs headlines for Thursday, May 4. The latest JuJu-Smith Schuster: Bill Belichick is why I signed, respect has deep roots | Mass Live Standing atop a podium at Gillette Stadium in front of the New England media for the first time on Tuesday afternoon, Juju Smith-Schuster had a simple explanation for what has brought him to Foxborough this season. “Honestly, Bill (Belichick), man,” Smith-Schuster said. “Being at a place where he’s a great head coach, and as far as everything else goes, I just feel like I fit here.” 2023...
