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Giardi: Brown admits the ankle is not where he wants it to be
Patriots star A.J. Brown admits a sore ankle hampered his play, yet he refuses excuses as the team eyes a crucial Week 8 clash.
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Giardi: Mike's Musings gets a league-wide view of the Patriots through 7 weeks
Analysis intensifies around the New England Patriots as they reach a 4-3 record through the first seven weeks of the season.
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Giardi: Patriots will be shorthanded in Chicago; plus, another week, another talented TE on the menu
The New England Patriots face the Chicago Bears shorthanded after ruling out five players for Week 7.
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Giardi: Mike's Musings on Maye making the offense go in win over Jets; plus, the kids are alright
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Giardi: Brown's return 'still up in the air' as Patriots prepare for new-look Jets defense
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Giardi: NFL Notebook - Patriots will have a lot of of eyes on Bowers; plus, Eagles falling apart?
All eyes turn to New England as the Patriots host the Raiders in Week 5, with quarterback Drake Maye and rookie Bowers in the spotlight.
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Giardi: Maye, McDaniels know one game doesn't prove anything
Analysis from Mike Giardi, NESN, and the Boston Herald tracks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye ahead of a Week 5 matchup.
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Giardi: Mike's Musings on Vrabel's touch, Maye's pocket manipulation and more
Coverage from NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, and NESN details how Mike Vrabel used an Allen Iverson video to motivate the Patriots.
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Giardi: Vrabel, Maye deny rift, remain focused on correcting mistakes
Vrabel and Maye deny any reported rift, maintaining strict focus on correcting team mistakes ahead of Buffalo.
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Giardi: The questions about - and for
Recent sports coverage examines the offensive performance of Drake Maye and the Patriots heading into a matchup against the Jaguars.
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Giardi: Mike's Musings on the predicament Maye has put the Pats in; plus, young edge rushers deliver
Analysis from Yahoo Sports, NESN, and Boston Sports Journal examines Drake Maye's early-season struggles for the Patriots.
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Giardi: NFL Notebook -- Maye has to solve this problem, or else; plus, is KC a run-first team?
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Giardi: Finding the right balance between aggressive and reckless won't be easy for Maye, Patriots
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Giardi: With a bigger opportunity, Williams needs to shine; plus, Jones reunites with Vrabel
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Giardi: Gonzalez won his standoff with the Patriots (despite what you may have heard); plus, matchups to watch
Christian Gonzalez becomes the NFL's highest-paid cornerback following a high-stakes contract standoff with the New England Patriots.
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Giardi: Less than a week until the opener, and the Patriots still don't have clarity on Gonzalez situation
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Giardi: Gonzalez admits to being 'frustrated' as he remains without a contract extension
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Giardi: Patriots Practice Report 08.24.26
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Giardi: Two receivers with totally different characters but both getting better results
New England Patriots receivers Romeo Doubs and a new addition are showing improved results during Day 15 of training camp.
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Giardi: Despite no new deal, Gonzalez keeps showing out; plus, Boutte on what's best for him
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Giardi: Is Gonzalez's contract situation impacting Maye's thinking about his future deal?
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Giardi: Gabe Jacas insistent on moving forward and doing whatever's asked
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Giardi: Despite strong start, clock ticking on Boutte/Patriots; plus, Lomu brings some edge
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Giardi: Where do things stand between Gonzalez and the Patriots?
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Giardi: Burning questions for the Patriots defense entering training camp
As the Patriots open training camp, analysts and fans examine burning questions surrounding the team's defense.