Rob Gronkowski looked 100% at the first day of Patriots Training Camp. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Report
For the first time since they left the field as losers in Super Bowl, the Patriots were back on the field with a more complete and perhaps a better team than they had in January. What were the highlights of day one?
For the first time in the Rex Ryan era, the Jets were unable to beat the Patriots even one time last season.
Let’s be honest: losing to Rex Ryan’s Jets makes Patriots fans sick to their stomach, more so than losing to the Bills or Dolphins. Just the sight of Mark Sanchez throwing up his finger in celebration causes nausea.
Brandon Lloyd is set to have a huge impact for the Patriots in 2012. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
The New England Patriots took an aggresive approach this off-season to upgrade and add depth to the Wide Receiver position. The result of those free agent signings is a roster that is incredibly deep with talented and proven receivers.
The competition is going to be fierce and some good players are going to have to be cut eventually. How will the depth chart shake out and who could sneak onto the 53 man roster?
Continue reading to see how we break down the Patriots wide receivers prior to training camp.
Patriots receiver Brandon Lloyd is ready to go. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
Come back every Monday, Wednesday and Friday as I choose my five favorite New England Patriots and NFL Draft links to share. Feel free to submit your own links in the comments.
Peyton Manning probably won't be in street clothes against the Patriots this year. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
There are only eight short days until the Patriots rookies report to training camp and less than two months until the New England Patriots take the field against the Tennessee Titans on opening day.
In my second of four articles breaking down the 2012 Patriots schedule, I take a look at what Bill Belichick and company will be going up against in week five through eight.
This week’s fifteen thoughts breakdown the New England Patriots activity to this point in the free agent market. I also look at what the Patriots still need to do and the effect the signings will have on the NFL Draft.
Here are my 15 Thoughts on the Patriots free agent signings and more:
The worst kept secret in free agency became reality on Saturday as the New England Patriots signed former St. Louis Rams and Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Lloyd, albeit a couple days later than anticipated.