The New England Patriots made two roster moves on Saturday ahead of their Week 2 battle against the Seattle Seahawks, but while one (an elevation of guard Michael Jordan from the practice squad) was expected, the other was a surprise. New England’s second transaction was placing veteran offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor on the exempt/left squad […]
Keion White made Eliot Wolf, Jerod Mayo look smart in Patriots win over Bengals
New England Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf made a controversial decision during training camp to trade star edge rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round pick. While many believed the move would hurt the team in the short term, considering Judon’s age, the draft capital in return was […]
Former Patriots DB turned down a coaching offer from Jerod Mayo
Since Jerod Mayo took over as the New England Patriots head coach this offseason, he’s done his best to fill his staff with some former players who can relate to his roster and know what it’s like to lay it on the line each week. Mayo has hired Dont’a Hightower (inside linebackers coach), Tiquan Underwood […]
Patriots trade out 'Do Your Job' for new slogan under Jerod Mayo
During the last decade or so under head coach Bill Belichick the New England Patriots lived and died by one phrase – “Do Your Job.” The slogan was echoed by fans and hung on banners around the building as a reminder to those playing on the field and coaching on the sideline that their goal […]
Sione Takitaki excited to be coached by 'Patriots greats' Jerod Mayo, Dont'a Hightower
The New England Patriots may not have added many big names throughout free agency, but they have added some guys who could be difference-makers in this system, like linebacker Sione Takitaki. Takitaki, 28, was a 2019 third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns following a collegiate career at BYU. Over his five professional seasons, he’s recorded […]