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It's obviously still very early, but


On Tuesday, Douglas caught three of his four targets, going on a mid-practice heater where his jitterbug quickness was too much for New England's defense in the slot. Second-rounder Ja'Lynn Polk has been quiet during team drills (zero catches on Tuesday), while free-agent addition K.J. Osborn was more noticeable in this session than others (two catches).

Still, neither Osborn nor Polk have done anything to separate themselves, whereas Douglas has consistently been the Patriots best separator in the spring.


is not good news to read.
 
MAye threw two interceptions...and the other QB's also struggled vs. our D.

Still early...and I expect our D to win most battles throughout the summer anyway.
 
Hide your stools whenever former New England Patriots offensive tackle Matt Light is in the building.

The three-time Super Bowl champion appeared on the latest episode of the “Games with Names” podcast with Julian Edelman and admitted to stealing a stool from nearly every opposing locker room he visited in his career.

It isn’t uncommon for players to take memorabilia in the NFL. Edelman once admitted to taking things from legendary quarterback Tom Brady’s locker, such as game-worn cleats, jerseys and even deodorant.

However, this time, he put Light in the hot seat by asking him about the stools he used to steal from opposing stadiums.

“I’m not going to jail on your podcast,” Light said. “…That stool is in my house right now. It was nice and square. It has to be, I’m going to say quarter-sawn white oak. In the center, it has a recessed brass plate with the number 72. I searched all through the locker room to find the right one, and then I put it in my equipment bag.”


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Light admitted to stealing stools from almost every place the team went to. His favorite stool, however, is one he snatched from the Kansas City Chiefs.

“My most favorite stool is KC. No 72, but it’s awesome,” said Light.

Along with stools, Light also admitted to taking Patriots Super Bowl banners from hotels. So one can imagine the former Patriots legend has built up quite the collection over the years.

Opposing stadiums might have to start gluing things down whenever Edelman and Light are in town.
 

Linebacker Matthew Judon of the New England Patriots recently responded to and dispelled rumours on social media about a possible trade.​

The rumours regarding Judon’s possible trade gathered traction on the internet and through other media outlets. In the NFL, trade rumours are not uncommon, particularly in the off-season or when a team is struggling. Judon’s conjectures most likely resulted from the Patriots’ season-long problems and his innate curiosity about prospective roster adjustments that would cause a stir.​

Judon answered with brisk decisiveness. He pledged his allegiance to the Patriots in the first of his two social media messages. He stressed how happy he was with the team, how much he wanted to keep helping, and how he couldn’t believe the untrue rumours. Judon wanted to dispel any remaining questions about his intentions and reassure teammates and supporters of his dedication by confronting the rumours head-on.​

His second article demonstrated his dissatisfaction with the lingering rumours in a more clear and forceful manner. Judon reiterated his allegiance to the Patriots and his focus on the next season while using tougher words to reject the trade talks. This article was an appeal for the media and fans to put aside the unfounded rumours in addition to serving as a declaration of intent.​

There are various reasons why these posts are important. They begin by showcasing Judon’s leadership on the team. He established an example of openness and aggressiveness by openly responding to the rumors—qualities that are crucial for a team leader. His readiness to address the rumours head-on demonstrates his dedication to upholding a supportive and goal-oriented team atmosphere.​

Second, Judon’s posts underline how important social media is to contemporary sports. Athletes can now manage their public image and respond to rumours in real time since they have direct lines of communication with fans and the media. In addition to providing clarification and a counterbalance to disinformation, this direct communication calls on athletes to be aware of their remarks and the possible consequences.​

Finally, the episode is a reflection of the NFL as a whole, as team chemistry and player movement are always under observation. It’s part of the professional landscape for players like Judon to control public perception and stay focused in the face of rumours. His comment serves as a helpful reminder of the value of concise communication as well as the narrative-shaping potential of social media.​

Finally, Matthew Judon’s prompt and forceful social media refutation of trade rumours highlights the dynamic interaction that exists in the modern NFL between players, media, and fans. In addition to putting an end to the rumours, his articles emphasised his leadership position within the Patriots and the changing face of player communication in the internet era. Sports rumours are always going to be around, but Judon’s method shows players how to handle and refute false rumours in an efficient manner.​


love me some Judon

its unfortunate the media tries to normalize their BS... this article sort of subtly states that the media can purely speculate on something and its the players duty to prove a negative
 
For anyone who's interested, today is Patriots day on the NFL Network. It starts at 8:00 AM EST.
from 8-9 Top ten Brady/Manning games
from 9-12 Patriots/Colts from Nov. 30, 2003
from 12-3 Patriots/Colts (Find something else to do during this time)
from 3-5:30 Patriots/Colts Nov. 4th 2007
from 5:30-7 Patriots/Colts Nov. 15th 2009 (Again, find something better to do)
from 7-9 OT7 football ??????
from 9-11 Patriots/Broncos Nov. 24th ,2013
from 11-11:30 Tom Brady highlights
 
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