Newton, Jones embracing budding friendship and competition
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Mac Jones is amazed at how Cam Newton can bring instant levity to the meeting room. Though he’s sure he could never pull off the veteran’s often unique clothing choices. Newton is equally taken aback by how much “swag” his clean-cut 22-year-old rookie teammate has displayed and his surprising knowledge of […]
Patriots RB Damien Harris looking ahead to more playing time
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The first start of his NFL career wasn’t bad — for starters. Activated off the injured reserve list, Damien Harris kicked off his second season with the New England Patriots by carrying 17 times for 100 yards (a 5.9-yard average) in a 26-10 loss to Kansas City in Week Four of […]
Back on field, Smith eyeing possibilities for Patriots TEs
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jonnu Smith struggled to contain his tears earlier this offseason shortly after signing a free-agent contract with the Patriots. Those emotions were again on display Wednesday as the tight end walked off the field after his first training camp practice with his new team. Helmet in hand, with each step Smith’s […]
‘Clean slate’ in QB competition as Pats open training camp
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Cam Newton will enter training camp as the Patriots’ starting quarterback. Coach Bill Belichick made that clear multiple times this offseason. But he said Tuesday that, like all positions, who winds up with the job at the end of camp is back to being an open question as the Patriots prepare […]
Integrating new additions is top camp priority for Patriots
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Foxborough, Massachusetts LAST YEAR: The first year of the post-Tom Brady era in New England began with high hopes after the team signed 2015 MVP Cam Newton to a one-year deal to succeed the six-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback after he signed with Tampa Bay. The Patriots started 2-1, but […]
Pats’ Gilmore, 7 others will start training camp on PUP list
BOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore has reported to the team for training camp but will start it on the active/physically unable to perform list. Gilmore was one of eight Patriots players added to the list Thursday ahead of the official start of camp next week. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham, defensive end Chase […]
Patriots sign QB Mac Jones, latest to try to follow Brady
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots on Tuesday signed quarterback Mac Jones, their first-round draft pick and the latest potential long-term replacement for Tom Brady. The No. 15 overall selection, Jones led Alabama to the 2020 national championship. Last year, he led all Division I quarterbacks with 4,500 passing yards and set the […]
Patriots’ Newton knows he has much to prove this season
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Call it a mantra. Call it a simple reminder. But Cam Newton has a note he has been reminding himself of every day since last season. “Pre-snap comfort will help post-snap results for me,” Newton said of what he repeats to himself daily. That’s because for Newton, back with the Patriots […]
Belichick not expecting Gilmore to attend minicamp this week
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he doesn’t expect cornerback Stephon Gilmore to participate in any of the team’s remaining mandatory minicamp workouts this week. It’s an indication that the former defensive player of the year could possibly be a holdout as the team prepares to open training camp next […]
BVM Sports Chalk Talk: Episode 30
Have the Bucks run away with their first round series against the Heat? Do the Trail Blazers have control against the Nuggets with home court advantage in a 1-1 series? Which first round NBA series has upset written all over it? Where will Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones get traded?