by Zack Cox on Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 2:30AM 3,167 FOXBORO, Mass. — Tom Brady couldn’t have asked for a better day than Sunday — and not just because his New England Patriots dispatched the Atlanta Falcons in impressive fashion. Brady’s mother, Galynn, was on hand at Gillette Stadium to watch the game and was honored on the field beforehand as part of the NFL’s “Crucial Catch” initiative. Galynn Brady endured cancer treatments throughout the 2016... NESN.com
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David Harris’ Time With Patriots Has Been ‘Amazing’ Despite Reduced Role
FOXBORO, Mass. — Former New York Jets linebacker David Harris has played just seven defensive snaps with the New England Patriots this season, leading many to understandably wonder why he’s still on the team. Harris doesn’t have a role on special teams and has been a healthy scratch once and didn’t find his way onto the field in another game despite being active. Everyone within the Patriots has high praise for Harris, however, and that starts with head coach Bill Belichick. “David’s done everything we’ve asked him to do, works hard, smart player, great kid,” Belichick said on a conference call with the New York media Wednesday. Belich... NESN.com
Patriots Notes: Finding Bright Spots In New England’s Ugly Loss To Chiefs
by Zack Cox on Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 2:38AM 1,691 FOXBORO, Mass. — Some notes and nuggets as we process exactly how the New England Patriots were beaten so badly by the Kansas City Chiefs in Thursday night’s season opener: — First, a positive: Mike Gillislee scored three touchdowns in his Patriots debut, plowing into the end zone twice from 2 yards out and once from 1 yard out. He finished with 45 yards on 15 carries in the 42-27 loss and should see plenty of work as New England’s goal-li... NESN.com
Super Bowl Banner Ceremony Shouldn’t Be Distraction For Patriots In Opener
It will be an exciting night Thursday when the New England Patriots kick off the 2017 NFL season with a matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. But before the opening whistle blows, there will be some business to take care of at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots will unveil their fifth championship banner to commemorate the team’s thrilling win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. While there certainly will be pomp and circumstance in Foxboro, Mass. on Thursday, head coach Bill Belichick’s all-business style should keep his team level-headed amid the festivities. To hear NESN’s Marc James and Jermaine Wiggins break down what to expect fr... NESN.com
Patriots Notes: Hurricane Harvey Hit Close To Home For Several Pats Players
by Zack Cox on Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 5:41PM 2,974 FOXBORO, Mass. — This weekend was a difficult one for the handful of New England Patriots players who hail from the Houston area. The city, which hosted Super Bowl LI in February and a Patriots-Texans preseason game just two weeks ago, has been battered by Hurricane Harvey, resulting in overwhelming, widespread flooding. “It’s crazy,” wide receiver Danny Amendola, who grew up 30 miles north of Houston in The Woodlands, Texas, said ... NESN.com
How Dont’a Hightower’s Return Affects Other Patriots Linebackers
Dont’a Hightower’s influence on the New England Patriots’ defense can’t be understated. The sixth-year linebacker has been a monster for the Patriots since arriving in 2012, and he’s since become the leader of New England’s defense. With this in mind, Hightower’s activation off the physically unable to perform list Tuesday provided a major lift for the Pats. Newcomer David Harris especially is excited for Hightower to be back, as the veteran LB has used Hightower as a mentor heading into his first season with the Patriots. To hear NESN’s Matt Chatham break down the importance of Hightower within New England’s defense, check out ... NESN.com
Patriots Head To West Virginia For Joint Practices With Texans Before Preseason Game
The New England Patriots welcomed the Jacksonville Jaguars to Gillette Stadium for joint practices last week as the teams prepared for their NFL Week 1 preseason game last Thursday. Now, the Pats are headed on the road for joint practices. They will go down to West Virginia to practice with the Houston Texans. These teams met in the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs last season, a game the Patriots won. They’ll play at NRG Stadium on Saturday night in Week 2 of the preseason. For more on Monday’s Patriots practice, check out the NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com