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Is it time to prepare for a J.J. McCarthy reality in New England?
As the J.J. McCarthy hype builds, Tom E. Curran shares some clear-eyed perspective on the Michigan QB and his potential fit in Foxboro.
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Where Patriots stand on trading No. 3 pick as draft decision looms
As the 2024 NFL Draft nears, Tom E. Curran relays what he’s hearing about the Patriots’ top pick and the massive implications of New England’s decision.
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Would Drake Maye check off the ‘toughness' box for Patriots?
Would Drake Maye have what it takes to lead the Patriots through a challenging rebuild? Tom E. Curran examines the UNC product’s resilience factor.
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Patriots need to get on-message about where they're headed
Who’s really calling the shots in New England? Tom E. Curran reflects on the mixed messages the Patriots have sent about a critical offseason to date.
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Mayo: Drafting a QB is a ‘priority' but Patriots ‘open to deals'
First-year head coach Jerod Mayo spoke candidly about the Patriots’ draft plans and more at the NFL owners’ meetings in Orlando, Tom E. Curran reports.
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Patriots need to study their history; a top-3 QB won't be a savior
Tom E. Curran did a deep dive on recent QB draft history, and what he found suggests the Patriots would be unwise to take a quarterback at No. 3 overall.
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Patriots can jump-start their rebuild by trading down from No. 3
Tom E. Curran explains why trading their No. 3 draft pick is the best path for the Patriots, and why the Vikings could emerge as the perfect partner.
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Patriots are paying the cost now for past missteps at receiver
As the Patriots aim to upgrade at wide receiver, their recent misfires at the position are looming large, writes Tom E. Curran.
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Mac Jones trade closes the book on Belichick's final Patriots misstep
As the Mac Jones Era in New England ends, Tom E. Curran reflects on how Bill Belichick’s handling of the QB ultimately led to both of their exits.
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Patriots 2024 roster reset: Re-signing Jennings should be priority at LB
The Patriots’ linebacking corps was one its strongest groups in 2023. Tom E. Curran explains how the team can ensure more of the same in 2024.
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Patriots 2024 roster reset: Would a Gilmore reunion make sense at DB?
The Patriots’ secondary was solid in 2023, but as Tom E. Curran writes, there’s still one position that could use reinforcements in 2024.
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Patriots 2024 roster reset: OT help is needed, and stakes are high
The Patriots’ struggles in 2023 all started with the offensive line, and Tom E. Curran has a few ideas as to how New England can revamp the position.
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Patriots 2024 roster reset: Time to target a tight end in NFL Draft?
The Patriots need help wherever they can find it at tight end, writes Tom E. Curran, who resets a position with no returning players under contract in 2024.
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Patriots 2024 roster reset: Where can Pats find running back upgrade?
How should the Patriots upgrade at running back this offseason? Tom E. Curran continues his 2024 roster reset series with a look at the backfield.
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Patriots 2024 roster reset: Underwhelming WR room needs a boost
Wide receiver was a glaring weak spot for the 2023 Patriots. How can that change in 2024? Tom E. Curran lays out the landscape at WR in a full position reset.
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Patriots 2024 roster reset: QB overhaul remains the top priority
How should the Patriots proceed at the most important position in football? Tom E. Curran kicks off his 2024 roster reset series with a look at quarterback.
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‘The Dynasty' delivers the goods on Patriots' Shakespearean story
Tom E. Curran breaks down what to expect from the Apple TV+ docuseries on the Patriots’ dynasty and explains why it’s a must-watch for anyone who follows the team.
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What went wrong for Mac Jones in New England? His QB coach has thoughts
How did Mac Jones go from cream of the 2021 draft class to potential bust? His longtime QB coach had plenty of theories in a conversation with Tom E. Curran.
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Belichick's exit raises questions about Patriots' power dynamics
A new era will begin in New England this year, but as Tom E. Curran writes, there’s still plenty left to untangle from Bill Belichick’s 24-year Patriots tenure.
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Transition of Power: Inside the end of the Belichick Era
As Bill Belichick’s Patriots tenure ends, Tom E. Curran reflects on an unprecedented 24-year marriage in New England — and how it eventually came undone.