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The Patriots have re-signed or extended 11 players from last year’s four-win team. What’s the risk in bringing so many players back?
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Bourne was the Patriots' best receiver last year before tearing his ACL. Can he return in 2024 and become their top target again?
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The Patriots' wide receiver group needs to take a big step forward in 2024. Can rookies Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker lead a WR renaissance?
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With lots of cap space and lots of positional needs, the Patriots promised fireworks in free agency. But it's been awfully quiet so far.
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From offensive lineman Mike Onwenu to defensive back Jalen Mills, a look at the Patriots' top free agents-to-be come the middle of March.
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Belichick had plenty of chances to improve the Patriots' wide receiver corps. But he didn't, and the offense is stumbling as a result.
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Veteran receiver Kendrick Bourne leads the Patriots in receptions (37), yards (406) and touchdowns (four) this season.
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Could general manager Eric DeCosta pull off a deal to bolster the roster like he did last season? If so, here are names to consider.
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Mac Jones for a fourth-round pick? Josh Uche for a second? A look at some deals the Patriots could make before the Oct. 31 trade deadline.
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The Patriots thought swapping Bill O'Brien for Matt Patricia would fix the offense. Instead, it has somehow gotten much worse.
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Our Patriots mailbag answers questions on Belichick's job security, the wide receiver group's struggles, Christian Gonzalez and more.
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Eliminating Sunday night's late, wacky play as a talking point would reveal a team that makes too many mistakes and deserves to be 0-2.
Steve Buckley38
We've talked a lot about what we know about the Patriots. Today, let's look at what we still don't know about the team.
Following the team's second preseason game, a look at the Patriots players who helped (or hurt) their case to make the 53-man roster.
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Rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez is trending up. QB Mac Jones? Not so much. Here's a stock report from the start of training camp.
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With training camp on the horizon, we offer thoughts on Mac Jones, Rhamondre Stevenson and every player on the Patriots offense.
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The Patriots wanted to sign Hopkins. Now that they didn't, where do things stand with their current group of wide receivers?
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We answer reader questions about Marcus Jones' usage, the Patriots' rookie class and players who could have a breakout season.
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The Bills are back on top, the New York teams are moving up, and we've got (mostly serious) trade targets for each team.
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Now that Belichick and the Patriots have shown the big-spending model can work, will it change the way teams view roster-building?
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