Pats Pulpit 13 hours ago
New England Patriots links 4/22/21 - Profiles, prospects, predictions: All the noise, noise, noise NOISE!
Kyle Van Noy will keep No 53 this season | Photo by Adam Glanzman/ Daily news and links for Thursday TEAM TALK Mike Dussault reports the NFL approves jersey number expansion, plus other 2021 rule changes. Angelique Fiske reports Julian Edelman joins ‘Inside the NFL’ cast, teams up with ViacomCBS. Draft Prospect Review: Edge Rusher. (10.38 min. video) LOCAL LINKS Phil Perry profiles prototypical Patriots the team could target in the draft: Cornerbacks. David Heim continues his ‘NFL hidden gems’ series with a look at South Carolina CB Israel Mukuamu. The...
NESN.com Apr 21, 2021
Why Kyle Van Noy Will Stick With No. 53 In Return To Patriots
Kyle Van Noy is is a man of the people. The linebacker, who signed with the New England Patriots in the offseason after a one-year stint with the Miami Dolphins, took to Twitter on Wednesday to announce what number he will be wearing. Van Noy wore No. 53 during his first four years with the […] The post Why Kyle Van Noy Will Stick With No. 53 In Return To Patriots appeared first on NESN.com.
Chowder and Champions Apr 19, 2021
Patriots: Edge/linebacker crew moves from weakness to strength
The New England Patriots needed help in their vapid linebacking unit so they remade the group in style and improved dramatically in free agency for 2021. Last season, this squad was weakened by several key losses. In free agency, they lost Kyle Van Noy, multi-faceted edge/inside backer to Miami. Elandon Roberts a solid substitute also […] Patriots: Edge/linebacker crew moves from weakness to strength - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!
Pats Pulpit Apr 14, 2021
Patriots draft profile: Baron Browning offers intriguing upside on Day 2
Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Related: Patriots draft profile: Davis Mills is an intriguing tier-two quarterback The story of the New England Patriots’ linebacker position in 2020 is well known. After losing three starters to either free agency (Kyle Van Noy, Jamie Collins) or the Coronavirus opt-out (Dont’a Hightower), the group went from one of the best in football to a liability while having to rely on unproven players or different positions to offer depth. The Patriots did add some considerable talent over the course of the offseason so far by bringing back Van...
Pats Pulpit Apr 7, 2021
Injury analysis: What does his medical record say about new Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan?
Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports Related: Patriots free agency analysis: Raekwon McMillan could benefit from a change of scenery After suffering some high-profile losses during the offseason, the New England Patriots’ linebacker group struggled through its 2020 campaign. In order to avoid a similar outing this year, Bill Belichick and company took to free agency: Matthew Judon and Kyle Van Noy were signed to bolster the edge, while a former second-round pick was also brought aboard to help improve the off-ball depth alongside the returning Dont’a Hightower. That...
Pats Pulpit Apr 2, 2021
Injury analysis: What does his medical record say about new Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon?
Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Related: Patriots free agency analysis: Matthew Judon is a three-down addition to New England’s front seven The New England Patriots’ top-ranked defense took a major step back in 2020, in large part due to the offseason departures on the defensive edge. Versatile linebackers Kyle Van Noy and Jamie Collins left via free agency, while equally flexible Dont’a Hightower decided to opt out because of concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic. With the three veterans gone, New England was unable to generate consistent pressure in the passing...
NESN.com Mar 26, 2021
Kyle Van Noy Confident In Patriots’ Leadership, Even Without Tom Brady
Kyle Van Noy is back with the Patriots, missing out on a tumultuous year in New England in 2020. But when the season officially starts, the locker room will look much different than it did during the middle linebacker’s first tenure in Foxboro. For one, the Patriots lost Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, […] The post Kyle Van Noy Confident In Patriots’ Leadership, Even Without Tom Brady appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 26, 2021
Kyle Van Noy Sheds Light On Dolphins Release, ‘No Comment’ Quote
Kyle Van Noy raised plenty of eyebrows March 24 when he seemingly threw shade at Brian Flores. Van Noy was asked to share differences between Flores the Miami Dolphins head coach and Flores the New England Patriots linebackers coach, to which the 30-year-old replied “no comment.” The linebacker surprisingly was released by Miami after just […] The post Kyle Van Noy Sheds Light On Dolphins Release, ‘No Comment’ Quote appeared first on NESN.com.
Pats Pulpit Mar 26, 2021
Hunter Henry, Kyle Van Noy lead list of Patriots’ most popular free agency signings
Photo by Jeff Gross/ Related: The last big piece of the Patriots’ free agency puzzle has fallen into place With the second wave of free agency coming to an end, and the final big piece of the New England Patriots’ spending period seemingly fallen into place, it is time to take a deep breath for once and assess what has happened since the start of the legal tampering period last Monday. The Patriots, as you may have noticed, were uncharacteristically but not unsurprisingly active over these past two weeks. They brought 13 new players aboard, or, in the case of Kyle...
Pats Pulpit Mar 25, 2021
Pro Football Focus: Patriots’ free agency moves were ‘all pretty questionable’
Photo by Maddie Meyer/ Related: Quarterback remains the Patriots’ biggest draft need after the first wave of free agency The New England Patriots entered free agency week with the third most cap space in the NFL, and numerous holes to fill on their roster. So, what did they do? Fill those holes with the resources available. New England rebuilt a lackluster tight end group by adding the top two options available, Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry. The team bolstered its defensive edge by signings Matthew Judon and Kyle Van Noy. The interior defensive line was rebuilt with...
Pats Pulpit Mar 25, 2021
New England Patriots links 3/25/21 - Kyle Van Noy brings a newfound edge to the Patriots
Photo by Maddie Meyer/ Daily news and links for Thursday. TEAM TALK Mike Dussault writes about the connection between Davon Godchaux and Vince Wilfork. Angelique Fiske honors “good samaritan” Justin Herron after he helped thwart an attempted sexual assault. Mike Dussault appreciates Patrick Chung’s contributions to the New England defense. Erik Scalavino believes that strong, silent leaders are defining the Patriots. Mike Dussault shares Trent Brown’s views on returning to New England. Mike Dussault shines the draft spotlight on wide receiver Amon-Ra St....
ClutchPoints Mar 25, 2021
Kyle Van Noy throws serious shade when asked to compare Brian Flores, Bill Belichick
Kyle Van Noy will find himself back in familiar surroundings in the 2021 season after signing with the New England Patriots on March 19th. But that opportunity wouldn’t have come about if not for Van Noy being caught off guard by his release from the Miami Dolphins. It likely will turn out to be a […] The post Kyle Van Noy throws serious shade when asked to compare Brian Flores, Bill Belichick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NESN.com Mar 24, 2021
Patriots Veteran Players Set Expectations For Free-Agent Newcomers
After a disappointing 2020 campaign that saw the Patriots struggle to a 7-9 record, it’s reasonable to set high expectations for New England’s defense this upcoming season. On top of adding free-agent newcomers Matt Judon, Kyle Van Noy, Davon Godchaux, Jalen Mills, Henry Anderson, Raekwon McMillan, Montravius Adams and LaRoy Reynolds, the Patriots re-signed free-agent […] The post Patriots Veteran Players Set Expectations For Free-Agent Newcomers appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 24, 2021
Did Patriots LB Kyle Van Noy Shade Brian Flores With This Answer? (Yes)
Kyle Van Noy clearly is miffed over the way things went down in Miami. Van Noy, who recently agreed to return to the Patriots on a two-year deal, was asked Wednesday about Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores. Specifically, Van Noy was prompted to offer insight into the differences between the way Flores worked as […] The post Did Patriots LB Kyle Van Noy Shade Brian Flores With This Answer? (Yes) appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 24, 2021
Kyle Van Noy Reveals Revamped Patriots Defense’s Goal In 2021 Season
The New England Patriots’ defense has its sights set sky high for 2021. Linebacker Kyle Van Noy, who’s back with the Patriots after one year with the Miami Dolphins, revealed the unit’s objective this season. “I know one of our goals defensively like it always is is to be top five,” Van Noy said Wednesday […] The post Kyle Van Noy Reveals Revamped Patriots Defense’s Goal In 2021 Season appeared first on NESN.com.
