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This Prospect Might Be ‘Wonderful,’ But Patriots Should Avoid Temptation

This Prospect Might Be ‘Wonderful,’ But Patriots Should Avoid Temptation

Tyler Warren would be a great addition for Drake Maye’s Patriots.

“You certainly watch Tyler (Warren) and his playstyle and his demeanor, and having met with him at the combine, I think he’s a wonderful prospect,” Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters Monday, per a team-provided video.

Warren is a do-everything tight end who lined up just about everywhere for Penn State — he quite literally snapped the ball on a play he scored a touchdown. The 6-foot-6, 261-pounder is viewed as the top tight end in the loaded class. He’s also considered a top-10 prospect by just about...

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How Bill Parcells Reacted To Patriots Honor Bestowed By Robert Kraft

How Bill Parcells Reacted To Patriots Honor Bestowed By Robert Kraft

Bill Parcells was a finalist for the New England Patriots Hall of Fame five times since 2011, but came up short on the fan vote on each occasion.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft made sure that won’t happen again despite his checkered past with Parcells.

Kraft surprisingly announced Tuesday morning from the NFL owners’ meetings that he decided to induct Parcells into the franchise’s Hall of Fame as a contributor this summer.

Parcells, already a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and member of the New York Giants’ Ring of Honor, was taken aback by the news when Kraft called him...

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Patriots Draft Profile: Could Josh McDaniels Push For This Receiver?

Patriots Draft Profile: Could Josh McDaniels Push For This Receiver?

The New England Patriots no longer need to overextend themselves while looking to build an arsenal for Drake Maye.

We just don’t think they’re done, though.

New England made its biggest splash yet when it inked veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a multi-year deal last Friday. Diggs joins a class that already addressed several other needs in free agency, including potential cornerstone additions like Milton Williams, Harold Landry, Robert Spillane and Carlton Davis. We already floated a scenario of how they could fill that last remaining hole at left tackle, which could, in turn, lead to doubling down on...

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#PostPulpit Mailbag: Submit your mock drafts for this week

#PostPulpit Mailbag: Submit your mock drafts for this week

Submit your mock drafts down below.

It is officially draft month which means it’s time to bring back our Mock Draft version of the #PostPulpit Mailbag. Instead of submitting your usual questions, send in your personal favorite New England Patriots mock draft.

You can submit a written version of the selections down in the comments below or a screenshot of your finished picks on Twitter using #PostPulpit.

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Patriots Mock Draft 2.0: What Does Drafting For Need Look Like?

Patriots Mock Draft 2.0: What Does Drafting For Need Look Like?

What are the New England Patriots going to do with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? We will try and answer that question in this five-part mock draft series — with our next snecario exploring needs-based approach.

Mock Draft 1.0

The Patriots just put the finishing touches on a successful free-agent class, leaving them in a tremendous spot as they enter final preparations for the draft.

We changed our tune from last week, if you can’t tell.

New England made its biggest splash yet when it inked veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a multi-year deal last...

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Robert Kraft Details ‘Eye-Opening’ Experience Amid Patriots’ Struggles

Robert Kraft Details ‘Eye-Opening’ Experience Amid Patriots’ Struggles

Longtime Patriots owner Robert Kraft entered unfamiliar territory in recent years, and he hasn’t enjoyed it.

Speaking with the media Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Kraft labeled the last two years as “the worst” he’s experienced in New England as team owner. That sentiment was based in fact, too, as the last two campaigns marked the first occasions the Patriots won less than five games in a season since Kraft purchased the franchise in 1994.

Losing a lot of games is one thing, but a dramatic shift in morale and culture are separate issues. Kraft understandably was pretty taken by...

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Robert Kraft Denies Claim Made In Patriots’ Brutal NFLPA Report Card

Robert Kraft Denies Claim Made In Patriots’ Brutal NFLPA Report Card

The Patriots have enjoyed a mostly positive offseason thanks to a series of promising free agency moves, but not all of the attention New England received was positive.

Robert Kraft’s team was once again shredded in the latest NFLPA Report Card. The Patriots ranked 31st in the entire league, and they received particularly poor marks for their weight room and travel. In fact, one player claimed there were ashtrays in the armrests of some of the seats on the team plane.

Speaking with the media Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Kraft strongly denied the ashtray claim, but he did acknowledge...

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New England Patriots links 4/01/25 - Pats speak at NFL Owners Meetings; Kraft ends Parcells debate

New England Patriots links 4/01/25 - Pats speak at NFL Owners Meetings; Kraft ends Parcells debate

Daily news and links for Tuesday.

TEAM TALK

  • Evan Lazar gives us six takeaways from Patriots HC Mike Vrabel’s press conference at the AFC coaches breakfast.
  • Robert Kraft announced the selection of Bill Parcells for induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor. “As a five-time finalist for our hall of fame, I am sure he would have been voted in eventually, but I wanted to expedite the process so he can enjoy the ceremony.”
  • Press Conference: Mike Vrabel. (34 min. video)
  • Up & Adams: Eliot Wolf talks Stefon Diggs, Travis Hunter and more....
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Patriots Live Tracker: Draft Prospects Who Met With New England

Patriots Live Tracker: Draft Prospects Who Met With New England

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters at the annual league meeting he hopes to gain exposure to the top 150 prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Vrabel might not be there yet as the calendar turns to April, but the 2021 Coach of the Year is off to a good start alongside Eliot Wolf and the Patriots personnel department.

We’ve compiled a list of the draft prospects who have met with the Patriots this offseason, according to reports. (Note: Prospects are listed in alphabetical order at their position.)

Offensive tackles
Anthony Belton (Senior Bowl)
Will Campbell (Top 30)
[Josh...

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Patriots’ Robert Kraft Believes He’ll Be ‘Chastised’ For This Remark

Patriots’ Robert Kraft Believes He’ll Be ‘Chastised’ For This Remark

Even in a sports media landscape where fans and reporters are itching to expose the latest “cold take,” Robert Kraft is choosing to be openly optimistic.

Kraft met with reporters in West Palm Beach on Tuesday and was very candid about New England’s recent struggles. The longtime Patriots owner called the last two seasons “the worst” of his tenure in Foxboro, Mass., where his team went a combined 8-26. Talk about a far cry from nine Super Bowl appearances in 18 years.

Thus, Kraft was asked if he felt like New England currently is at “ground zero” in its rebuild....

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Robert Kraft selects Bill Parcells for induction into Patriots Hall of Fame

Robert Kraft selects Bill Parcells for induction into Patriots Hall of Fame

The former Patriots head coach has gotten the call as a contributor.

After five nominations, Bill Parcells will officially be getting the call back to Foxborough in 2025.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has selected the former head coach for induction into the franchise’s Hall of Fame as a contributor, it was announced Tuesday.

Parcells, 83, had previously been in the running during the 2011, 2012, 2014, 2020 and 2023 cycles. After inheriting a team that went 14-50 over the four seasons prior to his arrival as head coach, the Patriots proceeded to go 32-32 during the four seasons...

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Robert Kraft Announces Significant Addition To Patriots Hall Of Fame

Robert Kraft Announces Significant Addition To Patriots Hall Of Fame

A legendary head coach finally will be enshrined in Patriots history.

Robert Kraft announced at the annual NFL owners meeting that Bill Parcells will be a contributor to the Patriots Hall of Fame. The New England owner told reporters he called the two-time Super Bowl champion about the offer, which he accepted.

Many Patriots fans grew up with Bill Belichick leading the New England dynasty. However, there is another generation of fans who will point to Parcells as the key figure who rebuilt the franchise’s culture from a laughingstock of the NFL to a legitimate threat.

Parcells became Patriots head...

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