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2 weeks ago | patspulpit.com | Pat Lane |Matt St. Jean

The NFL released its schedule last week. Given that it’s still mid-May, this of course means that it’s the perfect time to try to predict the outcome of every New England Patriots game this year. Come along with us while we predict them side by side and see if you agree with one of us, both of us, or if you think we’re both crazy. Week 1: Patriots vs. RaidersPat: The Patriots open the season at home, and facing the Raiders early is going to benefit them.

1 month ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Brian Hines |Matt St. Jean |Pat Lane

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The New England Patriots have made their final pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and the final pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Cornerback Kobee Minor out of Memphis is this year’s Mr. Irrelevant, joining the team as the 257th overall pick. For one final time, let’s grade the selection. Instant grade: Patriots draft Kobee Minor 257th overallBernd: You can never have enough cornerbacks, right?

1 month ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Brian Hines |Matt St. Jean |Pat Lane

After selecting a kicker earlier on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots also added a long snapper. With the 251st overall pick in Round 7, they drafted Julian Ashby out of Vanderbilt. Let’s grade the pick. Instant grade: Patriots draft Julian Ashby 251st overallBernd: Joe Cardona, the lone holdover from the dynasty era, is coming off arguably the bet season of his career and yet the Patriots felt the need to draft a long snapper late in the seventh round.

1 month ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Brian Hines |Matt St. Jean |Pat Lane

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The New England Patriots went big with their first pick in the seventh round. At No. 220 overall, they drafted 6-foot-7 offensive tackle Marcus Bryant out of Missouri. Let’s grade the pick. Instant grade: Patriots draft Marcus Bryant 220th overallBernd: At this point in the draft, it’s all about traits that you think can be cultivated.

1 month ago | patspulpit.com | Bernd Buchmasser |Brian Hines |Matt St. Jean |Pat Lane

Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images The New England Patriots have a new kicker. With the 182nd overall position in the sixth round, they selected Andres Borregales out of the University of Miami. Let’s grade the pick. Instant grade: Patriots draft Andres Borregales 182nd overallBernd: The Patriots needed a kicker, and they got one. Borregales was the top-rated player on the board after making 94.7 percent of his field goals — i.e. 18 of 19 — and all 62 of his extra points last season.