Meghan Ottolini

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Articles

Why Patriots rookies are still in Foxboro, and Kyle Williams' 'Don't drop the money' mindset

1 week ago | audacy.com | Meghan Ottolini

Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams is just weeks away from his first NFL training camp, and he shared the gotta-have-it mentality he's bringing to New England. "My mindset is don't drop the money. Every time the ball is there, it's a bag of money. We can't let that hit the floor, because [then] that's somebody else's.
How Efton Chism III has set himself up for a real shot at making the Patriots

1 week ago | audacy.com | Meghan Ottolini

In some hands, you just know a catch is good. Patriots undrafted free agent Efton Chism III's high school coach, Michael Bumpus, recalled pushing the youngster off the sidelines before a critical fourth down in the state playoff semifinals nine years ago. He had just bumped him up to varsity as a freshman. His Monroe Bearcats were looking for the first postseason win in program history. "It's fourth-and-2, and we pack it in.
Red Sox sell Rafael Devers trade as what's best for young players

1 week ago | audacy.com | Meghan Ottolini

Won't somebody please think of the children? The Boston Red Sox brass want to create the best possible space for their young talent to succeed - and according to the message they're putting out, that's a clubhouse without Rafael Devers. "We have a number of young players who are in the big leagues and we're really excited about them.
Patriots to unveil Tom Brady statue before preseason game

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Meghan Ottolini

The New England Patriots will unveil a bronze statue of quarterback Tom Brady at Gillette Stadium ahead of a preseason game in August, the team announced. The statue will make its public debut before the Patriots host the Washington Commanders on August 8, according to a post on X from the team's account. A legacy etched in bronze forever.@TomBrady's statue will be unveiled on 8/8 prior to Patriots vs. Commanders.
Craig Breslow downplays Sam Kennedy's praise of Rafael Devers' pregame ground balls

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Meghan Ottolini

Craig Breslow doesn't sound like a guy who wants to try moving Rafael Devers back into defense again, despite Sam Kennedy's on-air comments praising the designated hitter for taking grounders before games. Kennedy, president of the Boston Red Sox, said it was "good to see" Devers taking ground balls when NESN's Tom Caron asked him if disputes about playing third and first base earlier this spring were now "water on the bridge" on a pregame show.
Mike Vrabel sounds irked by Diggs' OTAs absences, and other takeaways from the end of mandatory minicamp

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Meghan Ottolini

Diggs was present and enthusiastic during both days of minicamp, but when head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about the wide receiver's "dedication" to the team before Tuesday's practice, he notably pointed out the time he missed from voluntary organized team activities earlier this spring:"I think this goes without saying that we would love every player to be here during the voluntary portion of the offseason. I think that we can all agree on that. That doesn't always happen for multiple reasons.
be more than just likeable

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Meghan Ottolini

The Patriots have just started mandatory minicamp, but second-year quarterback Drake Maye has already won over newly-arrived veterans like linebacker Harold Landry, the 29-year-old free agent signed from Nashville. "I'm a big believer in Drake, man. Just seeing him in the locker room and out here on the field, his upbeat personality," Landry said after Monday's practice. He praised Maye for doing him "a solid" in gifting his son a signed Pro Bowl jersey for his birthday last week.
an early look at the Patriots' wide receivers depth chart

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Meghan Ottolini

The New England Patriots, admittedly, are yet to reach the competitive portion of their offseason program, but through May and early June, the most intriguing position group continues to be the wide receiver room. Coach Mike Vrabel has been quick to point out that just about every team in the NFL has a dozen receivers competing for around six spots on the 53-man roster. That's true.
New building pitched by Red Sox owners could change views at Fenway Park

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Meghan Ottolini

As a $1.6 billion project to redevelop the streets surrounding Fenway Park lurches forward, new plans unveiled by the architects hired by Red Sox ownership and partners show a building that would dramatically change the backdrop of the Green Monster. Fenway Sports Group, in conjuncture with WS Development and Twins Enterprises, debuted the "Fenway Corners" project in 2021 and gained approval from the Boston Planning Department in 2023.
Drake Maye shines in Week 3 of Patriots OTAs

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Meghan Ottolini

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had his sharpest day of the offseason Monday, at least compared to the two other practices open to media attendance. Maye displayed good timing and chemistry during competitive team drills with returning receivers Kayshon Boutte and DeMario Douglas, as well as a nice connection with rookie Kyle Williams.