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ESPN's 2025 draft pick prediction for the Patriots shows what kind of season they're expecting for New England in 2024

For the New England Patriots, ESPN's expectations are low for the team in the first year of the post-Bill Belichick era. It's still the offseason, so it may seem like it's way too early to start predicting the draft order for the 2025 NFL Draft.

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The best is ahead for kicker Chad Ryland entering second NFL season

Ryland made just 16-of-25 field goal attempts last season. Chad Ryland kicked at the University of Maryland for just one season. But, one of the team’s mottos still resonates with him: the best is ahead.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Talk / 33 minutes ago

With two rookies and two veterans, Patriots have a "very strong" quarterback room

The Patriots surprised few by taking quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the 2024 draft. They surprised one person in particular by taking another quarterback in round six.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / 34 minutes ago

Reporters expand on Patriots' handling of Drake Maye, QBs

Drake Maye remains third on the depth chart as the Patriots continue to bring along their top draft pick slowly.

AFC's worst offseason moves: Raiders, Ravens will regret QB calls

Patriots exec discusses team's approach to QB competition

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett addresses 'elephant in the room'

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The 'Prominent quarterbacks in New England Patriots history' quiz

Jacoby Brissett News / Sporting News / 27 minutes ago

Patriots' Jacoby Brissett speaks on 'elephant' in the QB room

Some awkwardness in the QB room.

Jerod Mayo News / A to Z Sports / 0 minutes ago

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo offers rave review of defensive lineman ahead of his second season

FOXBOROUGH, Mass - Keion White isn't known for saying a lot. Instead, he decides to get his message across through the way he plays. The defensive lineman impressed during his rookie season after being selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / 1 minute ago

Thursday Patriots Notebook 5/30: News and Notes

Some New England Patriots news and notes for this morning: One thing that stood out with the numerous videos released by reporters on Wednesday was that Drake Maye appears to be making steady progress as he continues adapting to life as an NFL rookie.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / 36 minutes ago

Brian Belichick explains why he stayed with Patriots without Bill

On Wednesday, Patriots safeties coach Brian Belichick, Bill's son, spoke with reporters about his decision to remain with the organization.

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo responds to criticisms of handling of Drake Maye

Patriots exec discusses team's approach to QB competition

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett addresses 'elephant in the room'

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New England Patriots News / ESPN / 35 minutes ago

Patriots' crowded QB room: The philosophy behind drafting Drake Maye, Joe Milton III and signing Jacoby Brissett

Will the Patriots begin the season with four QBs on their roster? What's the plan for Maye, Milton, Brissett and Bailey Zappe?

Jerod Mayo News / ClutchPoints / 8 hours ago

Jerod Mayo names Patriots’ biggest offseason surprise

Keion White didn’t have the most noteworthy rookie season, but if New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo is to be believed, Year 2 could be a strong one for him.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / 5 hours ago

Insider reveals Patriots' QB depth chart amid battle

Technically, all four quarterbacks on the roster were drafted by New England, a feat not seen often in the NFL.

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett addresses 'elephant in the room'

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo responds to criticisms of handling of Drake Maye

Patriots exec discusses team's approach to QB competition

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

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New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago

Brian Belichick opens up about staying with Patriots despite father’s departure

Bill Belichick and his son Steve have been fixtures with the New England Patriots for years. The same could be said of Bill’s other son Brian, who will be the only Belichick roaming the sidelines with New England this year.

Patriots sign first-round pick QB Drake Maye

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo responds to criticisms of handling of Drake Maye

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett addresses 'elephant in the room'

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Austin Hooper News / Patriots Football Now / 1 hour ago

Patriots 90-Man Roster Spotlight: Austin Hooper

The New England Patriots can have up to 90 players under contract during the offseason. Patriots Football Now will profile all 90 players (though there are currently 91 on the roster) over the upcoming months.

New England Patriots News / CBSSports.com / 8 hours ago

Patriots OTA takeaways: Drake Maye sees limited action; rookie Javon Baker flashes with two highlight catches

Here's a look at how New England's latest practice unfolded

Jerod Mayo News / FanNation Patriot Maven / 3 minutes ago

Jerod Mayo Commends Patriots' Standout Edge Rusher During OTAs

Expect to see some significant strides forward for a few New England Patriots on the defensive end next season. With a young and now fully healthy unit to enter the coming year with, this group should have some considerable optimism as we draw closer to next season.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / 11 hours ago

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett addresses 'elephant in the room'

There's always a loser in the game of musical chairs that is the NFL.

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo responds to criticisms of handling of Drake Maye

Ja’Lynn Polk made huge guarantees before being drafted by Patriots

Former QB compares Patriots' Drake Maye to Pro Bowler

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New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / 2 minutes ago

What Will the Patriots Do About Matthew Judon?

A trade rumor circulated over this past weekend involving the New England Patriots. The deal, proposed by Bleacher Report, had the Patriots parting ways with Pro Bowl linebacker Matthew Judon.

New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / 14 minutes ago

Wednesday Patriots Notebook 5/29: News and Notes

Some Patriots news and notes for this morning: During a segment on Tuesday on Zolak and Bertrand on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Scott Zolak talked about the upcoming season as the two pondered how many games the club might win.

Thyrick Pitts News / Gridiron Heroics / 9 hours ago

Former Patriots WR announces retirement after injury

Per the Patriots website, last August, the team signed the WR off waivers after a successful college career with Delaware.

Ja’Lynn Polk made huge guarantees before being drafted by Patriots

Patriots exec discusses team's approach to QB competition

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Drake Maye News / Pro Football Rumors / 3 hours ago

Patriots, QB Drake Maye agree to terms on rookie contract

Maye will now be under contract for the next four years.

Former QB compares Patriots' Drake Maye to Pro Bowler

Patriots exec discusses team's approach to QB competition

Ja’Lynn Polk made huge guarantees before being drafted by Patriots

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New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 minutes ago

Patriots executive shares his one regret from the offseason

Patriots executive Eliot Wolf has been tasked with trying to quickly turn a struggling franchise back into a contender, and he says there is one thing he wishes he had done differently this offseason.

Patriots exec discusses team's approach to QB competition

Former QB compares Patriots' Drake Maye to Pro Bowler

Ja’Lynn Polk made huge guarantees before being drafted by Patriots

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New England Patriots News / Last Word On Sports / 21 hours ago

$54 Million Pass Rusher Gives Update On New Contract, Possible Trade

New England Patriots edge defender Matthew Judon is looking for a new contract and could seek a trade. The former fifth-round pick turned perennial Pro Bowler is entering the final season of a four-year deal he signed back in 2021 and is looking for more financial security.

New England Patriots News / NFL Analysis Network / 2 hours ago

Patriots’ Rookie Named Team’s Most Dangerous 2024 Addition

The New England Patriots had one of the worst rosters in the NFL last season, and not much has changed heading into 2024. The Patriots are expected to finish in the basement of the AFC East division as they enter a transitional season with an entirely new regime.

Chukwuma Okorafor News / Pro Football Rumors / 16 hours ago

Patriots considering ex-Steeler to guard Drake Maye's blind side

Patriots considering longtime Steeler to guard Drake Maye's blind side

With veteran left tackle Trent Brown departing in free agency, the Patriots are looking to fill that role this offseason. As organized team activities have opened, free agent addition Chukwuma Okorafor has been taking first-team snaps at the position, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.

Ex-Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster's Job In New England In Jeopardy: 'Not A Fit Here Anymore'

Ravens convert former Patriots quarterback to new position

Patriots reporter addresses if team will trade for top wide receiver

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