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Robert Spillane sees good things coming for Patriots defense in 2025

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Brian Hines

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When free agency opened back in March, the New England Patriots’ first move was inking linebacker Robert Spillane to a three-year, $33 million deal. The investment made clear that Spillane would be a key cog in the middle of Mike Vrabel’s defense. That was apparent during the team’s OTA on Wednesday.
Patriots OTA notebook: Offensive inconsistency continues during Wednesday practice

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Brian Hines

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The New England Patriots continued their offseason workout program on Wednesday. Taking to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium, they held their fifth organized team activity of the spring, and the second one open to media. While OTAs do not include pads or contact, there was still plenty to take away from the session in the Foxboro sun.
#PostPulpit Mailbag: Submit your questions for this week

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Brian Hines |Brian Hines

The offseason program continues for the New England Patriots which now marks the second week of OTAs. After holding their first session of the week on Tuesday, the team will back to work on Wednesday — with practice open to the media — and Friday. So, submit any questions — or whatever else is on your mind — down in the comments below or on Twitter using #PostPulpit. Stay tuned for Friday’s updated mailbag.
Sunday Patriots Notes: Young wide receivers making their presence felt

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Brian Hines

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The New England Patriots and the rest of the NFL continue to take steps toward the 2025 season. That included taking the practice fields three times last week for their first week of OTAs.As for other stories, thoughts and takeaways from the last few days, here is our weekly notebook clean-up operation. Welcome to the latest edition of the Pats Pulpit Sunday Patriots Notes.
#PostPulpit Mailbag: Is there concern with Drake Maye after interception-heavy practice?

2 weeks ago | patspulpit.com | Brian Hines

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the offseason rolls on, the New England Patriots have wrapped up their first week of OTAs which included a session open to the media on Tuesday. So let’s talk about it all and get right into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag. Saw drake maye threw four interceptions at practice the other day. Should there be any concern with that at this point on the calendar? - Mike W. Short story: no.
Morgan Moses embracing role as mentor to Will Campbell, Patriots’ young linemen

2 weeks ago | patspulpit.com | Brian Hines

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Despite New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel breaking the huddle to conclude the team’s second organized team activity on Tuesday, the work was not finished for a pair of offensive tackles. As players departed the practice field to the locker room, veteran right tackle Morgan Moses stayed behind with rookie Will Campbell.
Christian Gonzalez already in midseason form during Patriots OTAs

2 weeks ago | patspulpit.com | Brian Hines

Eric Canha-Imagn Images In his first All-Pro season in 2024, cornerback Christian Gonzalez proved how challenging he can make life for opposing quarterbacks throwing his direction. On the backfields of Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, his own quarterback learned the hard way. During the New England Patriots’ second OTA practice of the offseason, Drake Maye saw a pair of passes intercepted by Gonzalez as the corner already looked to be in midseason form.
Patriots OTA notebook: Drake Maye shows short memory during Tuesday practice

2 weeks ago | patspulpit.com | Brian Hines

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The New England Patriots continued their offseason workout program on Tuesday. Taking to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium, they held their second organized team activity of the spring, and the first one open to media. While OTAs do not include pads or contact, there was still plenty to take away from the session.
6 takeaways from the Patriots’ 2025 schedule

3 weeks ago | patspulpit.com | Brian Hines

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images The NFL officially announced the entirety of the 2025 season schedule Wednesday night and there are plenty of upcoming storylines to note. For the New England Patriots, here are six things to keep an eye on on this year’s schedule.
Kendrick Bourne ready to build off of relationship with new Patriots OC

3 weeks ago | patspulpit.com | Brian Hines

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Signing with the New England Patriots as a free agent back in 2021, wide receiver Kendrick Bourne had a career-year in his first season under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. After recording 55 receptions for 800 yards and five scores that season, Bourne has not been able to replicate that production since. Part of the reason was McDaniels’ departure, as the coordinator was named the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022.