New England Patriots
Giardi: Maye, Patriots offense gets overwhelmed from the start, ending magical journey
Garrett Bradbury tried to keep his emotions in check, but his tear ducts betrayed the resolve of a hardened pro who just saw his seventh and most successful season come to an end in the NFL’s biggest game.
BSJ Game Report: Seahawks 29, Patriots 13 - Seattle's defense pummels Maye, offense
When Seattle took a 19-0 lead with 13:24 to play, the Patriots had five first downs, 78 total yards on 39 plays, were 2 of 11 on third down, Drake Maye (8 of 18, 60 yards, five sacks) had as many completions as Bryce Baringer had punts (eight). The Seahawks were just dominating up front as the line struggled to protect, and Maye got really sped up.
Voice of the fan: Lack of confidence in the Patriots from 'experts' is par for the course, sign Pats are back
First, you have the clearly conspiring weasels with Hall of Fame votes. Now, you have 48 ESPN “Football Experts” picking the Seahawks to win, to 10—I repeat 10—picking the Patriots, as if our boys were Division III, 21-point underdogs. You want to get nuts, Patriots Haters? Let’s get nuts.
Bedard: The Mike Vrabel Effect is very real for Patriots and it might result in a Super Bowl title
When you're the Patriots, and you've lost one game since September, the vibes are off the charts. That's what I thought for much of this season. And I was wrong.
Hurley: Five burning questions that will determine Super Bowl LX
Here are the questions I believe that will ultimately determine the outcome of Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Completed Q&A: Bedard on Super Bowl LX, Patriots vs. Seahawks 02.08.26
The game is finally here between the Patriots and Seahawks. You know the drill. Click the bubble, leave your questions in the comments, and please refrain from commenting on other questions.
Giardi: Super Bowl Notebook - One more time for this Patriots team; plus, what NFL insiders think will be key Sunday
Maye’s going to have to play at a graduate or PhD level.
Super Bowl LX Notes: Maye and Emmanwori practice fully and are off the injury report
The biggest news is Drake Maye (shoulder) and Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (ankle) practiced fully and are off the injury report for the game. Emmanwori did not practice on Thursday after tweaking his ankle on Wednesday. "No designation for Nick," Mike Macdonald said. "Turns out he's alive."
Bedard: Vrabel and Macdonald know the Super Bowl could become a stunt-off to determine winner
Both the Patriots and Seahawks are incredibly good at stunting. Both teams get pressure on the QB about four out of every 10 stunts they run in the game.
Super Bowl LX Notes: Stafford edges Maye for MVP; Vrabel and McDaniels take home awards; Vinatieri to Hall; Thursday's practice report
It was a mixed bag for the Patriots at the NFL Honors awards show on Thursday night. While Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels won coach of the year and assistant coach of the year, Drake Maye was edged out by Matthew Stafford for MVP. Stafford won by the closest margin outside of two previous ties.
Video: Counting down the five biggest trades in Celtics history
CLNS Media’s Nick Gelso counted down the top trades in Celtics history ahead of Thursday’s deadline and settled on five that stood apart from any others.
Giardi: A bond between two coaches has helped the Patriots get to the precipice of a Super Bowl title
So much of what the Patriots accomplished this season starts with the relationships that have been built, and not just this year.
Bedard: There's more to do, but the Patriots continue to back up their words with action
This year, Vrabel and Eliot Wolf talked, not of rebuilding, but continuing to build. Translation: getting better while rounding out the depth issues. The Patriots have again backed up their words.
Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots, NFL as league meetings beckon 03.28.26
The NFL world will descend on Phoenix early next week for the annual meeting. We'll get some access to Robert Kraft and Mike Vrabel, so I'm curious what questions you would want answered by the Patriots' brass?
Hurley: What's really at stake in an A.J. Brown trade?
I wanted to provide one bit of perspective when it comes to the actual cost of acquiring A.J. Brown for the Patriots. The words "first-round pick" can mean a whole lot of things, so I thought it best to zero in on the exact area in the first round that the Patriots own their pick this year to try to provide some detail on the caliber of player that gets taken that late in the first. That way, perhaps we'll all be able to determine how we feel about coughing up a first-round pick, if that is indeed the high end of the asking price for Brown.
Giardi: Should the Patriots take another safety in this year's draft?
With Byard's age and perhaps a lack of a suitable long-term solution alongside Woodson, safety is a need. Would Vrabel and company want one on day one? Feels unlikely. After that, the door is open.
Eagle Eye: Patriots Barnstorm Boston College Pro Day
The New England Patriots were one of 29 NFL teams and four CFL teams in attendance for Boston College pro day on Monday.
Giardi: Linebacker might be a need for the Patriots sooner rather than later; Dobbs out, OT Hudson in
Despite paying Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss last offseason, inside linebacker could still be a need in 2026.
Bedard: Does Mike Vrabel have a blind spot for his guys, including A.J. Brown?
Some thoughts while we wait for A.J. Brown's future to be decided ...
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Rankings draw critique; plus, if Crosby's telling the truth...
“If you can’t find a way to make this kid part of your offense and get more out of him, you shouldn’t be coaching offense.”
