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Spotlight on touchdown scorer Pharaoh Brown

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So, I bet you are wondering who it was who scored that touchdown for the Patriots.

Well Patriots Nation, it was six foot five (or six, dependent upon whose numbers you like best) 246 pounds of, so we have been led to believe, blocking tight end Pharaoh Brown.

Now, I know that when number 86 was running, perhaps a little more like a giraffe than a gazelle, up the field there were a few “eh?” looks on your faces, and to that end (hee hee, see what I did there?) I shall attempt to give you a little background on the top touchdown scoring offensive player for the Patriots against the New Jersey Jets.

Brown was originally signed out of Oregon as an undrafted free agent in 2017 by the then Oakland Raiders. In the six years he has been in the NFL, Brown has suited up for the Houston Texans and the Cleveland Browns in 55 regular season games. Brown has had 36 starts and 51 receptions for 478 yards and two touchdowns, as well as being signed but not played for the Colts. And on Sunday, Brown added a further 71 yards on 2 receptions and a touchdown for the Patriots!

A blocker by everyone’s note, it was probably scheme over route running ability that had Brown running for that touchdown. I mean, as soon as I saw the running style I knew who it was. Brown may not have the fluidity of Mike Gesicki, or the poise of Hunter Henry, but heck he didn’t move bad for a big guy!

For those who like to keep a check, Brown was signed to the Patriots practice squad August 30th 2023, and was elevated to the 53 man roster September 4th 2023. I don’t even think we can attribute the success of Brown in the Bill O’Brien offense to the Houston overlap of Brown and O’Brien as it would have been a really small one, back in 2020. 

But here we are, with a Bill O’Brien offense that holds, not one, not two, but three, yes folks, three tight ends. I’ll tell you what, the Patriots might have had a slow start to the season but if my future as a Pats fan is Gesicki, Hunter and now Brown, someone is gonna need to douse me with some cold water! Phew that’s a lot of tight endage potential!

Go Pats!

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Pats Procrastination – YouTube show Episode 2

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Join Clazzy Clare and Chudders as they percolate over the recent loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Clazzy Clare and Chudders bring you a little Patriots game recap wrap up, in a casual and light hearted show that (hopefully) has you feeling like you’re sitting back and having a laugh with some fellow Patriots buddies!

Pats Procrastination – YouTube show Episode 1

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Join Clazzy Clare and Chudders as they percolate over the recent loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Clazzy Clare and Chudders bring you a little Patriots game recap wrap up, in a casual and light hearted show that (hopefully) has you feeling like you’re sitting back and having a laugh with some fellow Patriots buddies!

BREAKING – Tom Brady To Be Inducted To The Patriots HOF in 2024

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At the halftime ceremony celebrating his incredible career, Robert Kraft announced that the Patriots are waiving the usual 4-year waiting period to induct Tom Brady into the Patriots Hall Of Fame, next June, inside Gillette Stadium.

Brady ended his speech by saying “I’m a Patriot for Life.”

The organization will release details about next year’s ceremony in the coming months.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSUtbErle5g&ab_channel=NewEnglandPatriots

Patriots Preseason game three recap wrap – Ode to the forgotten guy

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Photo: Andrew Nelles – USA Today Network

And so the Patriots preseason has concluded with a loss at Tennessee of 7 to 23, and that sound you heard, Pats Nation, was a collective sigh of relief with a hint of concern. 

It was a tough game to watch, and that’s got nothing to do with the fact that it was on at crazy’o’clock in the morning for us not on eastern time!

On reflection the most difficult thing for me now, is the fact that whilst we are worrying, and looking over it saying how bad the game was, there were guys out there fighting for their livelihoods. It may be a game but it’s also a business, a job, and so for that reason I want to give respect for the players that did well but probably aren’t going to be on that 53 list that gets cut down just a bit later on, and champion those in my final preseason game recap wrap of 2023. 

Now, don’t misunderstand me you lovely lot, I’m not here to gloss over the bad, there was plenty. I will call out how the offensive line still looked weak, how Bailey Zappe played possibly one of his worst games so far, and how Jack Jones may be feeling the effects of the distraction his legal case could be. I know there are still so many questions we want answering, so much of the offense we (thank goodness) didn’t see and may just be so much better than we expect, and how well will that first round draft pick really end up being. 

But, as I mentioned, this preseason recap wrap is to remind you of those guys who really tried to kick butt and take names on Friday night. 

The first note I made this game was defense are stopping the run, something that wasn’t happening earlier in the preseason and something that is a key to success in this ever evolving sport we love. 

Calvin Munson first hit my notes in the middle of the first quarter with a great play stopping the run, and then i’m guessing he shows up in everyone’s note book with his end of the first quarter interception! 

Diego Fagot has been released as I write this, however I would still like to champion his efforts in Tennessee as his was one name that appeared in my notes multiple times and perhaps we see him back on the practice squad. To close out the second quarter Fagot took out the runner Chestnut with a thump that had the guy somersaulting and fumbling. Mid third quarter Fagot had multiple instances of good coverage on the receiver, and unfortunately sustained a shoulder injury. However, he was back in the game and mixed in to take down the runner. Definitely a name I would like to see on game day sheet in the near future. 

Sam Roberts chased down Malik Willis rather quickly for a big guy on multiple occasions, and again as I write this Carl Davis was released perhaps Roberts did enough to secure himself a one of the 53. 

Thyrick Pitts opened the second quarter with a great catch and a powerful run through people! I do love it when a received runs through people. Unfortunately, with the current depth at receiver Pitts may have been playing more as an interview for another team at this point. 

Anfernee Jennings may not exactly be fighting for his roster spot, but with the NFL you never truly know and he had a strong game. He stepped it up whilst stopping the run early in the first quarter. A big, physical guy from Alabama who really fits in with the Patriots way at defense.

One side note, the broadcast I was privy to was some sort of Titans network and they moved away from the game plenty when it was time for Patriots offensive plays, perhaps they were saving us from ourselves! I jest, mostly. But, they did mention, in regard to the pending cut downs, how the Titans may keep five but more certainly four, tight ends. FOUR?!? FOUR tight ends?! I won’t lie, I got a little flush! 

But back to the Patriots, we have survived the preseason and next the real football is back and we all wait with bated breath to see who makes the 53. My main hopes at this moment are a third tight end… but right now my heart goes out to the guys who don’t make the team, particularly those that don’t make any team and wish them lots of luck in their future endeavours!

Go Pats.

Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection

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The summer offseason has flown by again and we’re now on the road to Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles! With the NFL roster cutdown deadline on Tuesday 29 August at 16:00 ET, here’s my Patriots 53-man roster projection.

Quarterbacks (2)
IN: Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe
OUT: Malik Cunningham

Notes: I feel there are a few players that the Pats will be trying to squeeze onto the roster, Cunningham is one of them, but for me, I think they’ll end up trying to get him on the practice squad.

Running Backs (4)
IN: Rhamondre Stevenson, Ezekiel Elliott, Kevin Harris, J.J. Taylor
OUT: C.J. Marable, Ty Montgomery II

Notes: Originally, I had Pierre Strong Jr. making the roster, but this afternoon he was traded to Cleveland, so Kevin Harris & J.J. Taylor have squeezed on to round off the RB room. If you’ve been keeping up with training camp, there are no real surprises here other than Montgomery, but given his injury issues, I can’t see him making the initial 53.

Wide Receivers (6)
IN: DeVante Parker, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kendrick Bourne, Tyquan Thornton, Demario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte
OUT: Thyrick Pitts, Raleigh Webb

Notes: Both rookies Douglas and Boutte have impressed this summer, earning them a spot on the team to begin the season. I think Bourne is trending to be WR1/2, he’s looked like their best receiving option this summer.

Tight End (3)
IN: Hunter Henry, Mike Gesicki, Anthony Firkser
OUT: Matt Sokol, Johnny Lumpkin, Scotty Washington

Notes: I went back and forth on what the team might do in this position. In the end, much to the delight of my colleague Clare Cooper, I’ve gone with these three for now, something of note is Gesicki’s shoulder injury that could impact him early on in the season. Look for Sokol to end up on the practice squad.

Offensive Line (9)
IN: Cole Strange, David Andrews, Trent Brown, Mike Onwenu, Riley Reiff, Sidy Sow, Tyrone Wheatley Jr., Jake Andrews, Antonio Mafi
OUT: Andrew Stueber, James Ferentz, Bill Murray, Chasen Hines
NFI/IR: Kody Russey, Calvin Anderson

Notes: I don’t feel great about the offensive line, especially at the tackle position which has been the main area of concern all summer. Earlier today, the team acquired OT Tyrone Wheatley in a trade with Cleveland. He’s raw but looks to have some upside.

I’d expect all the cut names to make it back onto the practice squad if they clear waivers.

Read more: Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection

Defensive Line (7)
IN: Deatrich Wise, Davon Godchaux, Christian Barmore, Keion White, Lawrence Guy, Daniel Ekuale, Sam Roberts
OUT: Carl Davis, Jeremiah Pharms, Justus Tavai
PUP/IR: Trey Flowers

Notes: Carl Davis was reported to have been cut earlier, although I had already planned on sticking him down as a semi-surprise release. Perhaps a question about Lawrence Guy potentially being a surprise cut, but I think he’ll stick around for one more year.

Edge Rushers (4)
IN: Matthew Judon, Josh Uche, Anfernee Jennings, Ronnie Perkins
OUT: NONE

Notes: At one point I did think perhaps the Ronnie Perkins project was finished, however, some strong training camp and preseason performances have kept his story alive. That aside, the list is straightforward.

Linebackers (4)
IN: Marte Mapu, Ja’Whaun Bentley, Jahlani Tavai, Chris Board
OUT: Mack Wilson, Calvin Munson, Diego Fagot, Joe Giles-Harris

Notes: Mack Wilson is perhaps the only surprise cut from this list as he’s had a fairly underwhelming summer. He could well stick around, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they move on and use the extra spot elsewhere. Chris Board is a lock as a duel-positional player along with his specialist abilities.

Cornerbacks (5)
IN: Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones, Jack Jones, Marcus Jones, Myles Bryant
OUT: Quandre Mosely, Rodney Randle, Shaun Wade, Ameer Speed
IR: Isaiah Bolden

Notes: The legal situation surrounding Jack Jones is still one to watch as we wait to see how that will be resolved, but I’m pretty happy that the 5 I’ve picked are locks. Ameer Speed will hopefully stick around as he’s had a good summer, Isaiah Bolden could end up on IR after his scary injury against Green Bay last week.

Safeties (4)
IN: Kyle Dugger, Adrian Phillips, Jabrill Peppers, Jalen Mills
OUT: Brad Hawkins, Joshuah Bledsoe

Notes: I feel this one is fairly straightforward. Bledsoe is a player I would like to see get on to the practice squad.

Special Teams (5)
IN: Chad Ryland, Bryce Baringer, Joe Cardona, Matthew Slater, Brenden Schooler
OUT: Nick Folk, Corliss Waitman

Notes: The kicking competition in both disciplines has been an interesting story to follow this camp, there hasn’t been much between either in both punting and kicking.

Regarding the kicking comp, I’ve gone with the rookie Ryland over Nick Folk, although if I’m right, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see some roster gymnastics to keep Folk around in some fashion.