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The New England Patriots have high hopes for Jarrett Stidham this upcoming season. After passing on a quarterback in the draft and several free agents, it's clear that Stidham is their guy. But there's also three other QBs on the current depth chart: Brian Hoyer, Brian Lewerke and J'Mar Smith. Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar discuss how the current COVID-19 pandemic might play a major role in this...

"The Last Dance" 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls concluded, begging the question: which team warrants a similar type of documentary? The six-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, led by Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, have to be on top of that list. The 20-year dynasty featured plenty of drama and scandals, from Spygate and Deflategate to the mysterious b...

The New England Patriots drafted a tight end duo in the 2020 NFL Draft, which immediately sparked conversation about replicating the Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez formation. The rookies, Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene, have complimentary skill sets and could have an immediate impact in Foxboro. Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar discuss how they expect Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels to use Asia...

FOX announced that it could very likely use artificial crowd noise on their NFL broadcasts if fans are not allowed in attendance to start the 2020 season. Would you rather hear virtual fans through your television or just the broadcast team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots may not have made a splash move at wide receiver this offseason, but the team is confident in the current depth chart. Julian Edelman aside, there's three WRs that are expected to show serious growth in their second seasons as Patriots: N'Keal Harry, Mohamed Sanu and Jakobi Meyers. Bill Belichick also signed two veteran free agents, Damiere Byrd and Marquise Lee, who are s...

On Monday morning Richard Seymour was announced as the 30th member to be elected into the New England Patriots' Hall of Fame. The defensive lineman played in Foxboro from 2001-2008 and was a three-time Super Bowl champion. Seymour was named to five straight Pro Bowls (2002-06), earned three straight All-Pro honors (2003-05) and was a four-time team captain. Sierra Goodwill, Evan Lazar and Mike Pet...

Things are going to look different in the NFL in 2020. The New England Patriots will have a new quarterback after Tom Brady departed for the Tamp Bay Buccaneers after 20 years. So is the greatest head coach of all time or the greatest quarterback of all time more important in today's league? Sierra Goodwill, Evan Lazar and Mike Petraglia discuss whether they'd rather have Bill Belichick and Jarret...

COVID-19 has put a temporary halt on the sports world, but the NFL plans on playing its 2020 season this fall. Dr. Fauci was interviewed about what a return to football would look like, saying that as long as players sign waivers saying the organization is not liable if they contract the virus, the NFL should be able to resume. Also, Dr. Fauci thinks if a player is tested positive in-season, it wo...

The New England Patriots have both depth at the running back position, as well as a cap space issue. Rex Burkhead has been a trusted piece of the Pats' offense for years, but has a cap hit of nearly $4 million. Damien Harris is completely unproven, as he saw no playing time in his rookie campaign, but is expected to show major growth and ability in 2020. Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar discuss whic...

Things are about to get interesting in the AFC East this season. With the New England Patriots in unprecedented territory and the other three teams making big moves in the off season, the playing field has been leveled. Which AFC East quarterback would you want leading your team in 2020: Jarrett Stidham, Sam Darnold, Josh Allen or Ryan Fitzpatrick/Tua Tagovialoa. Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar sha...

Reports surfaced on Monday suggesting that Tom Brady's deteriorating relationship with the New England Patriots' offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, is what drove the quarterback out of Foxboro. It was obvious the offense was not clicking on all cylinders and Brady lacked weapons in 2019, however Brady took to Instagram to deny there's any truth to these reports. Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar...

Bill Belichick spoke to the media during a pre-NFL Draft conference call on Monday afternoon. Belichick admitted his approach is different this year than it has been for the past two decades with Tom Brady no longer under center. While he's not ready to name the starting quarterback for 2020, Belichick says the Patriots will make decisions around the new QB. Sierra Goodwill, Evan Lazar and Mike Pe...

In Tom Brady's tell-all interview with Howard Stern that lasted over two hours, the QB shared more than ever before. He admitted to knowing 2019 was his last season with the Patriots before the year even began, confirmed his relationship with Bill Belichick has never been all that rocky, and opened up about his marital issues that kept him out of OTA's. Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar break it all...

The NFL Draft is inching closer and closer. Our Patriots insider, Evan Lazar, has New England trading their first-round pick in order to get a pick in the second-round and the first pick of the third-round. Lazar has the team choosing two pass catchers with those top picks. He tells Sierra Goodwill why Denzel Mims and Adam Trottman would be good fits in Foxboro and shares when he think the Pats wi...

Despite Tom Brady leaving, the New England Patriots are still the favorites to win the AFC East in 2020 according to many experts. So how many regular season wins will it take for the Pats to come out on the top of the conference? Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar discuss which team has the best chance to dethrone New England, the state of the offensive line and who the Pats should draft at tight end...

The New England Patriots currently have three quarterbacks on their roster, but there's still two options available on the free agency market. Will the Pats pick up Cam Newton or Jameis Winston, or will they roll with what they have in Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer? Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar also discuss whether or not there's any legitimacy behind the Deshaun Watson trade rumors. Learn mor...

The New England Patriots haven't made much of a splash in free agency so far, although that's not necessarily new for Bill Belichick. However, there are still a few players left on the free agency market that could provide some depth in necessary defensive positions for the patriots. Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar discuss how and with who the Patriots could add depth at defensive end and linebacke...

Tom Brady had his introductory conference call with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday afternoon. While the 43-year-old quarterback shared his excitement about this new opportunity and fresh start, he made sure to express nothing but gratitude and respect for the New England Patriots. Sierra Goodwill and Mike Petaglia discuss the most poignant comments from Brady's call.  Learn more about your ad...

After 14 seasons, the New England Patriots have released veteran kicker Stephen Gostkowski. The 36-year-old was on injured reserve in 2019 and underwent hip surgery for a lingering issue. After Tom Brady, Gostkowski was the longest tenured Patriot -- that title now belongs to special teamer Matthew Slater. Sierra Goodwill, Evan Lazar and Mike Petraglia discuss the Patriots' options at kicker for n...

The New England Patriots signed veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer to a 1-year, $1.05 million deal on Sunday. Hoyer brings an immense amount of experience and knowledge to the QB room. He's a great scouting QB and Tom Brady respected and utilized him frequently -- is it time for Jarrett Stidham to do the same? When the Patriots signed Hoyer on Sunday, it signaled to Stidham that the team has faith in...

The New England Patriots are in the market for a pass-catching tight end and free agent Eric Ebron could be the guy for the job. Ebron had a great 2018 season where he caught 66 passes for 750 yards and 13 touchdowns. His production was down in 2019 (31 rec, 375 yds, 3 TDs), but that blame could be shared with his lackluster quarterback. Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar discuss how Ebron would fit i...

The New England Patriots have signed two players since the NFL free agency period opened. They brought in defensive tackle Beau Allen on a two-year, $8 million deal. Allen is a powerhouse run blocker with a stocky build and played on the Philadelphia Eagles team that took down the Patriots in the Super Bowl. New England also signed wide receiver Damiere Byrd to a one-year deal. Byrd has an impress...

The New England Patriots need to bolster it's pass catching group. The Jets top free agent is wide reciever Robby Anderson, who could be a speedy, deep threat for the Patriots offense. Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar break down Anderson's game and the bad blood between him and Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots are in the market for a quarterback and Jameis Winston is a free agent that has yet to be signed: could they be a fit? Winston is definitely a wildcard; in 2019 he threw for over 5100 yards, 33 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. He also led the league in pass attempts, yards and interceptions. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is on the trading block. The former MVP c...

Former New England Patriots coaches continue to scoop up Bill Belichick's players. On Wednesday afternoon, veteran safety Duron Harmon was traded to the Detroit Lions. Harmon was a leader in the locker room who helped instill the Patriots culture. Free agent center Ted Karras signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Miami Dolphins. Karras was a backup to David Andrews his first three seasons an...