New England Patriots

"The Dynasty" Goes Deep Inside the Patriots' Football Machine

Bestselling sportswriter Jeff Benedict takes us inside the most successful franchise of the 21st century

New Pats Kickers Says He’ll Cover Up Tattoo of Far-Right Militia Logo

Justin Rohrwasser says he thought the logo was for the military, not for right-wing militia

Evaluating Rob Gronkowski’s Career Prospects After the NFL

Gambling website SportsBetting.ag has odds on how Gronk will collect his next paycheck.

Don’t Be Shocked If Blake Bortles, Yes That Blake Bortles, Is Tom Brady’s Backup

Only 26, the third overall 2014 draft pick may offer the kind of upside Bill Belichick covets.

Robert Kraft Made a Mistake. He Should Admit It and Pay the Price

If Kraft doesn't come clean, his name will only become filthier.

7 Reasons Colin Kaepernick Going to the Patriots Actually Makes Sense

New England does have some incentives to bring in Kaepernick as Tom Brady's backup.

Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman Is a Polarizing Hall of Fame Candidate

Edelman has never even made a Pro Bowl, but his postseason stats are worthy of Canton.

Tom Brady and New England Patriots Face Blitz of Hate Over Ties to Trump

Trump has repeatedly referenced his personal relationships with Brady, Belichick and Robert Kraft.

What Brady and Belichick’s First 8 Super Bowls Reveal About Sunday’s Big Game

The duo's past appearances may hold clues to what will occur in Super Bowl LIII.

How a Single Penalty Saved Tom Brady’s Playoff Legacy and the Patriots Dynasty

Had Dee Ford not lined up wrong, the GOAT would have simply wound up a goat.

Patriots Greats Brady and Belichick Need to Prove They Still Are Great

Can the QB and coach carry one of the least impressive Patriots teams in recent memory?

Time to Panic Over the Patriots in New England? Ultimate NFL Power Rankings Week 11

The worst midseason loss the Pats have suffered in a long time has confidence in the club wavering.

Bill Belichick’s Biographer Talks Brady, Garoppolo and the Next Patriots’ Super Bowl

Ian O'Connor, the author of "Belichick," takes RealClearLife behind the walls of Fort Foxborough.

How Miami’s 2005 Free Agency Flub Handed the Patriots a Decade of Dominance

Had the Dolphins signed Drew Brees, Tom Brady may have had a longtime rival in the AFC East.

New Book: Tom Brady Would “Divorce” Bill Belichick If He Could

The quarterback reportedly wasn’t sure about returning to the team this season.

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Can New England Trust Mac Jones in the Playoffs?

The Patriots are the No. 1 seed in the AFC, but their rookie quarterback was relegated to handoff duty in Monday's win

Is Bill Belichick, The Highest Paid Coach in American Sports, Overpaid?

A new report from Sportico states the 69-year-old Patriots coach makes an average annual salary of $18 million

Patriots, Belichick Extend Crippling Streak of Mismanaging Assets With Stephon Gilmore Trade

Stephon Gilmore, who was named Defensive Player of the Year following the 2019-20 season, was dealt for a sixth-rounder on Wednesday

Report: Bill Belichick Wouldn't Meet Tom Brady to Say Goodbye

"It's Better to Be Feared" by ESPN senior writer Seth Wickersham will be published on October 12

Does Bill Belichick Believe Tom Brady Can Play Until He's 50?

The 44-year-old's former coach was asked about that prospect during an interview with a Boston radio station

Tom Brady Hints Rob Gronkowski Is Back to Old Self After Leaving Patriots

Brady didn't take a direct shot at the duo's old team, but did say "the real Rob Gronkowski's back"

Why Did the Patriots Cut Cam Newton and Go With Mac Jones as Their Starter?

The former MVP started all three preseason games for the Patriots and played reasonably well

Cam Newton Proves Being Unvaccinated Puts NFL Players at Competitive Disadvantage

Newton will miss at least three days of practice and may lose his starting job after a "misunderstanding" about testing

The Patriots May Have the Worst 2021 NFL Schedule. Here's Why.

Yes, even playing the Jets twice doesn't make up for this weird scheduling quirk

Tom Brady’s Throwing Coach Thinks Cam Newton Can Still Succeed With Patriots

Tom House, who has more than 20 NFL QBs as clients, says there is hope for Newton after a dismal 2020 season with New England

In an NFL Super League, Which 8 Teams Would Make the Cut?

The entirely fictional NFL Super League would feature four teams apiece from the AFC and NFC

Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman Set to Retire After Patriots Terminate Contract

Edelman, who turns 35 next month, spent his entire 12-year NFL career with New England

Why Alabama QB Mac Jones’ Stock Is Surging Ahead of NFL Draft

ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. says Jones won't get past the Patriots at No. 15

Who Do Sportsbooks Think the Patriots' Starting QB Will Be in 2021?

New England fans can breathe a sigh of relief because it isn't Cam Newton ...

Bill Belichick’s Refusal of President Trump’s Medal of Freedom Could Prove Crucial for Patriots’ Offseason

Belichick is practicing what he preaches and doing what's best for the team in turning down the honor

Cam Newton Impresses as Patriots Win First Game of Post-Brady Era

Newton had 75 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns in his debut