NEPD Staff Writer: Joon Lee
Running back Brandon Bolden has been suspended for PED use https://twitter.com/pfwpaul/status/267011031430217728“>according to Patriots Football Weekly’s Paul Perillo. The NFL has no disclosed which drug Bolden tested positive for. Bolden will be eligible to return to the team on December 3rd.
Is Stevan Ridley the Patriots first option?
NEPD Staff Writer: Dan Hope
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his ability to pass the ball has been the backbone of the Patriots’ offense ever since Brady took over for Drew Bledsoe in 2001, led the team to a Super Bowl and started building one of the greatest quarterback careers of all-time.
The Patriots’ offense has a different look and feel, however, this season.
Is Brandon Bolden making Shane Vereen expendable? (Photo: US Presswire)
The New England Patriots drafted California running back Shane Vereen with the No. 56 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft, there was an expectation that he would become an immediate and long-term contributor for their offense.
A quick, elusive runner with good receiving skills, who ran for 2,834 rushing yards over three college seasons, Vereen came into the league projected at least to be a contributing situational back in the NFL.
Just four games into his second season, Vereen is far from being on track to those expectations.
Tom Brady and the Patriots got back on track this week at Buffalo (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Matthew Jones
This week, the New England Patriots rebounded from their previous two losses by defeating the Buffalo Bills 52-28 thanks to 45 second-half points. The Patriots racked up 580 yards of total offense and dominated Buffalo through the air as well as on the ground. They forced six turnovers on defense while committing just one penalty.
Tom Brady looked sharp, throwing for 340 yards and scoring four total touchdowns (including one on the ground.) All of New England’s major receiving targets found roles, and running backs Brandon Bolden and Stevan Ridley punished Buffalo’s run defense. Read on for some of the major storylines behind New England’s victory.
If Brandon Bolden hopes to make the final cuts, he’ll have to avoid costly mistakes. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Matthew Jones
Tonight marks the fourth and final preseason game for the 2012 Patriots. There’s still plenty of storylines to solve before the final cutdowns on Friday night and those roster bubble players will be who we’re watching the closest.
For the casual fan, the biggest question may be, will Tom Brady be playing? Here are ten things we’re looking for tonight.
Can Brandon Bolden sneak onto the roster?
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
The Patriots have their final dress rehearsal tonight against the Giants. It will be the last chance for players on the bubble to make this team or practice squad. The team was cut down to 75 earlier in the week, during which some solid veteran players were released. The roster has gotten a little clearer, but there still a couple things that have yet to sort themselves out. Who makes the cut this time and who will be looking for a job on Friday?
Did Shane Vereen get passed on the depth chart by Brandon Bolden? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
I made a comment in my latest Patriots roster projection that a lot of Patriots fans took umbrage with. That statement was that Shane Vereen COULD be on the roster bubble.
Now I’m here to explain myself and to continue that conversation.
Projecting New England’s Opening-Day Wide Receiver Depth Chart
Patriots Off-Season: Monitoring the Progress of Brandon Spikes
Patriots sign coveted UDFA Mark Harrison
The Five Most Intriguing Veteran Players in 2013
Report: Rob Gronkowski May Need Back Surgery
Major 2012 Contributors on the Roster Bubble in 2013
Shane Vereen and Stevan Ridley: The Symbiotic Patriots Backfield
Patriots Sign Veteran Guard Tyronne Green
Bill Belichick’s Affinity for Greg Schiano, Rutgers Should Be Questioned
