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Patriots sixth-round pick Marcellas Dial has the physical traits and football skills to make early contributions for the Patriots.

Dialed In: South Carolina Cornerback a Good Fit in Patriots Secondary

Patriots sixth-round pick Marcellas Dial has the physical traits and football skills to make early contributions for the Patriots.
According to the Sports Business Journal, the NFL schedule will be released May 15.

Report: Schedule to be released May 15

According to the Sports Business Journal, the NFL schedule will be released May 15.
Third-round pick Caedan Wallace has the athleticism to switch to left tackle with the Patriots.

Draft Profile: Pats Can Choose Sides with Wallace

Third-round pick Caedan Wallace has the athleticism to switch to left tackle with the Patriots.
Fourth-round pick Layden Robinson has all the ingredients for success with the Patriots.

Draft Profile: Robinson Hopes to Cook Up a Role in New England

Fourth-round pick Layden Robinson has all the ingredients for success with the Patriots.
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NFL Notes: Two weeks later, Falcons move still makes little sense

Patriots Mailbag: Previewing Patriots OTAs, Position Changes and Favorite UDFA

Patriots release QB Nathan Rourke

Patriots 2024 Opponents Set

Drake Maye's Football Origin Story From Local Phenom to Foxborough

Welcome Home: Patriots players help young adults aging out of foster care move into their first apartments

Mike Onwenu Discusses Re-Signing With the Patriots, Preparing to Play Right Tackle in 2024

Patriots Sign K Joey Slye

MBTA to Run Special Event Train Service to Gillette Stadium for Tom Brady Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Tickets to Tom Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sale Now!

2024 NFL Offseason Workout Program Dates Announced

Film Review: Breaking Down Caedan Wallace's Film and Possible O-Line Combinations for the Patriots 

Key dates on the 2024 NFL and Patriots Calendar

Joshua Uche brings art supply drive full circle at Franciscan Children's Hospital

3 Biggest Patriots Draft Takeaways

Patriots Sign LB Oshane Ximines

NFL Notes: Pats Go On the Offensive

Patriots Mailbag: Maye excitement, OL questions and more

Film Review: Analyzing Fourth-Round WR Javon Baker's Fit in the Patriots Offense

Patriots Release OL Conor McDermott

Analysis: A Pick-By-Pick Breakdown of the Patriots 2024 NFL Draft Class

Film Review: Analyzing Second-Round WR Ja'Lynn Polk's Fit in the Patriots Offense

Patriots players attend Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF with Lionel Messi in town

Report: Patriots Ink Barmore to Four-Year Extension

Reports: Patriots Undrafted Rookie Roundup

Transcripts: Jerod Mayo Day 3 Draft Press Conference 

Transcripts: Joe Milton III Draft Press Conference

Meet the Patriots 2024 Draft Class

Experts react to Patriots 2024 NFL Draft Day 3 Picks

Transcripts: Marcellas Dial Draft Press Conference 

Instant Analysis: Patriots Tab Another Quarterback with Joe Milton

Instant Analysis: Patriots Stay on Offensive in Draft's Fourth Round

Transcript: Layden Robinson Draft Press Conference

Analysis: Patriots Continue Hitting Biggest Needs on Draft's Day 2

Experts react to Patriots 2024 NFL Draft Day 2 Picks

Lazar's Best Available Players for Day Three of the NFL Draft

Transcript: Caedan Wallace Draft Press Conference

Instant Analysis: Patriots Beef Up Tackle Depth With Penn State's Caedan Wallace

Instant Analysis: Patriots Add Receiver Ja'Lynn Polk in Second Round

Transcript: Ja'Lynn Polk Draft Press Conference

Transcript: Eliot Wolf Press Conference 4/26

Get to know Patriots first-round draft pick Drake Maye

Experts react to Patriots 2024 NFL Draft Day 1 Pick

Analysis: New Regime Makes its Mark with Maye

Lazar's Best Available Players for the Patriots on Day Two of the NFL Draft

Transcript: Drake Maye Draft Press Conference

Instant Analysis: Patriots Take UNC Quarterback Drake Maye Third Overall

Transcript: Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf Draft Press Conference 

Film Review: Analyzing QB Drake Maye's Fit With the Patriots 

Patriots 2024 NFL Draft Primer and Ways to Watch

Roster Moves

Patriots release QB Nathan Rourke

Patriots Sign K Joey Slye

Patriots Sign LB Oshane Ximines

Patriots Release OL Conor McDermott

Transcripts: Marcellas Dial Draft Press Conference 

Patriots sign TE Mitchell Wilcox

Patriots Re-Sign Safety Kyle Dugger

Patriots Re-sign WR Kendrick Bourne; Sign Unrestricted Free Agent S Jaylinn Hawkins

Patriots Sign Unrestricted Free Agent WR K.J. Osborn

Patriots Announce Four Signings

Patriots Sign Four Unrestricted Free Agents

Patriots Trade QB Mac Jones to Jacksonville

Patriots Release LB Chris Board and WR Devante Parker

Patriots Make A Series of Roster Moves

Patriots Announce Roster Moves

Patriots Sign Free Agent Tackle Chukwuma Okorafor

Patriots Utilize Transition Tag to Extend Their Rights to Safety Kyle Dugger

Patriots Release CB J.C. Jackson

Patriots Release DT Lawrence Guy Sr. and S Adrian Phillips

Patriots Announce New Additions to Coaching Staff

Patriots Sign WR Kawaan Baker to a Futures Contract

Patriots Sign OL Michael Jordan to a Futures Contract

Patriots Sign Seven Players to Future Contracts

Patriots Make A Series of Transactions

Patriots Make A Series of Roster Moves

Transcripts

Transcripts: Jerod Mayo Day 3 Draft Press Conference 

Transcripts: Joe Milton III Draft Press Conference

Transcript: Javon Baker Draft Press Conference

Transcript: Layden Robinson Draft Press Conference

Transcript: Caedan Wallace Draft Press Conference

Transcript: Ja'Lynn Polk Draft Press Conference

Transcript: Eliot Wolf Press Conference 4/26

Transcript: Drake Maye Draft Press Conference

Transcript: Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf Draft Press Conference 

Transcript: Eliot Wolf Press Conference 4/18

Head Coach Jerod Mayo Press Conference Transcript 2/21

Transcript: Robert Kraft and Jerod Mayo Press Conference 1/17

Transcript: Robert Kraft Press Conference 1/11

Transcript: Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick Press Conference 1/11

Transcript: Coach Bill Belichick Press Conference 1/8

New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 1/7

New York Jets Postgame Quotes 1/7

Transcript: Coach Bill Belichick Press Conference 1/5

What They're Saying: New York Jets

Transcript: Bailey Zappe Press Conference 1/4

Transcript: Coach Bill Belichick Conference Call 1/3

Transcript: Coach Bill Belichick Conference Call 1/1

Transcript: Coach Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/29

What They're Saying: Buffalo Bills

Transcript: Bailey Zappe Press Conference 12/27

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Analysis

Report: Schedule to be released May 15

Draft Profile: Pats Can Choose Sides with Wallace

Draft Profile: Robinson Hopes to Cook Up a Role in New England

NFL Notes: Two weeks later, Falcons move still makes little sense

Patriots Mailbag: Previewing Patriots OTAs, Position Changes and Favorite UDFA

Patriots 2024 Opponents Set

Drake Maye's Football Origin Story From Local Phenom to Foxborough

Mike Onwenu Discusses Re-Signing With the Patriots, Preparing to Play Right Tackle in 2024

Film Review: Breaking Down Caedan Wallace's Film and Possible O-Line Combinations for the Patriots 

3 Biggest Patriots Draft Takeaways

NFL Notes: Pats Go On the Offensive

Film Review: Analyzing Fourth-Round WR Javon Baker's Fit in the Patriots Offense

Analysis: A Pick-By-Pick Breakdown of the Patriots 2024 NFL Draft Class

Film Review: Analyzing Second-Round WR Ja'Lynn Polk's Fit in the Patriots Offense

Experts react to Patriots 2024 NFL Draft Day 3 Picks

Instant Analysis: Patriots Tab Another Quarterback with Joe Milton

Instant Analysis: Patriots Stay on Offensive in Draft's Fourth Round

Experts react to Patriots 2024 NFL Draft Day 2 Picks

Analysis: Patriots Continue Hitting Biggest Needs on Draft's Day 2

Lazar's Best Available Players for Day Three of the NFL Draft

Instant Analysis: Patriots Beef Up Tackle Depth With Penn State's Caedan Wallace

Instant Analysis: Patriots Add Receiver Ja'Lynn Polk in Second Round

Experts react to Patriots 2024 NFL Draft Day 1 Pick

Analysis: New Regime Makes its Mark with Maye

Film Review: Analyzing QB Drake Maye's Fit With the Patriots 

Deuce's Patriots Big Board 2024: Top 50 Draft Fits

Lazar's Patriots Big Board 2024: Top 50 Draft Fits 

Lazar's Final Positional Rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft

Six Takeaways From Eliot Wolf's Pre-Draft Press Conference 

Film Review: Analyzing QB J.J. McCarthy's Fit With the Patriots

Film Review: Analyzing Jayden Daniels's Fit With the Patriots 

Patriots Vets 'Get the Ball Rolling' as Offseason Training Begins

Two-time Patriots Super Bowl Champ Logan Ryan Retires

Russ Francis Remembered in Hawaii

Lazar's Mock Draft 2.0: Making the Case for the Patriots to Trade Down in the First Round

Lazar's Final Wide Receiver Tiers: Who are the Best Options for the Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft?

Marcus Jones Tees Off at Club Car Championship Pro Am

Deuce's Mock Draft 2.0: Pats Strike Twice in the First Round

Lazar's Pro Day Tour: Inside Drake Maye's Showcase and More Patriots Tidbits From North Carolina's Pro Day

2024 Patriots Free Agent Tracker

Lazar's Pro Day Tour: Inside Jayden Daniels's Workout and Other Notable Patriots Takeaways From LSU's Pro Day

Robert Kraft Discusses Patriots Offseason, Draft Approach and Finding the Next QB

Coach Mayo Discusses Free Agency, Patriots Draft Plans at NFL's League Meetings 

Austin Hooper Excited to Reunite with Alex Van Pelt

K.J. Osborn Ready for Opportunity with Patriots

Film Review: Breaking Down QB Jacoby Brissett's Role With the Patriots

Film Review: Breaking Down Patriots Signings K.J. Osborn, Antonio Gibson, Austin Hooper, and Defensive Additions

Report: Patriots Add Free-Agent Wide Receiver K.J. Osborn

Patriots Mailbag: Assessing the Opening Week of Free Agency, Wide Receiver Options, and More

Analysis: Hunter Henry's Return a Slam Dunk

Report: Patriots Add Veteran TE Austin Hooper

NFL Notes: Unfortunately, it was time for Mac to go

Analysis: Patriots Agree to Terms With Free Agent OT Chukwuma Okorafor

Report: Patriots Sign Versatile RB Antonio Gibson

Patriots Draft Countdown Live Show to Kick Off 2024 League Year

Report: Patriots Keeping Kendrick Bourne

2024 Free Agent Forecast: Running Back

2024 Free Agent Forecast: Edge

New England Patriots 2024 Free Agency Primer

2024 Free Agent Forecast: Defensive Line

2024 Free Agent Forecast: Tight Ends

2024 Free Agent Forecast: Wide Receivers 

2024 Free Agent Forecast: Linebacker

2024 Free Agent Forecast: Quarterbacks

Analysis: Patriots Place Transition Tag on Standout Safety Kyle Dugger 

Lazar's Post-Combine Mock Draft: Which Quarterback Do the Patriots Target in the First Round?

NFL Notes: Slater's impact reached well beyond the field

Patriots Mailbag: Combine Risers, Late-Round Fits and the Coming Free Agency Frenzy

2024 Free Agent Forecast: Safety

2024 Free Agent Forecast: Offensive Line

2024 Free Agent Forecast: Cornerback

Analysis: Top Takeaways From Offensive Line Workouts at the NFL Combine

Analysis: Takeaways from Quarterback, Wide Receiver, and Running Back Workouts at the NFL Combine 

Plenty of New England Ties at NFL Scouting Combine

Analysis: Patriots Release CB J.C. Jackson, Top Takeaways from Tight End and Cornerback Workouts at the Combine

Receivers and Running Backs Offer Patriots Intrigue at NFL Scouting Combine

Top Takeaways from Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye's Media Availability at the NFL Combine

NFL Coaches and Execs Share Positive Reviews of Patriots Hires

Top Takeaways from Patriots Head Coach Jerod Mayo's Media Availability at the NFL Combine

Eliot Wolf Discusses the Upcoming Offseason with Patriots.com at the NFL Combine 

Patriots Mailbag: Should the Pats pass on QB?

2024 Combine Primer: Everything You Need to Know

10 Patriots Things to Watch at 2024 Scouting Combine

Five Takeaways From the Patriots Introductory Press Conference With New Coordinators Alex Van Pelt, DeMarcus Covington, and Jeremy Springer

James Ferentz Announces Retirement

Head Coach Jerod Mayo Shares Black History Month Message with Patriots Fans

10 Best Duos in Patriots History

NFL Notes: KC, Mahomes Super once again

Deatrich Wise to be Inducted into Hebron High School Hall of Fame

Film Review: How Will the Patriots Offense Look Under New Offensive Coordinator Alex Van Pelt?

NFL Notes: Mayo putting the pieces in place

Analysis: Pats hope they've found right coordinator mix

Patriots Greats Chronicle Jerod Mayo's Journey to Head Coach

Matt Groh and Camren Williams Detail the Process for the Patriots Scouting Department at the Senior Bowl

Senior Bowl Notebook: Evaluating the Quarterbacks in Mobile From a Patriots Perspective 

Senior Bowl Notebook: Standouts From the First Day of Practices in Mobile 

Tom Brady Thinks Jerod Mayo Will be "Great" for Patriots

NFL Notes: Patriots casting wide net on offense

Report Roundup: Patriots Ramp Up Coordinator Interviews

New Podcast Recounting the Patriots 2003 Championship Season Now Available

Reports

Report: Schedule to be released May 15

Report: Patriots Ink Barmore to Four-Year Extension

Reports: Patriots Undrafted Rookie Roundup

Report: Patriots Sign Kyle Dugger to Long-Term Extension

Report: Patriots to Host Top Quarterback Prospects for Pre-Draft Visits

Report: Patriots Add Free-Agent Wide Receiver K.J. Osborn

Analysis: Josh Uche's Return Reinforces Patriots Pass Rush

Report: Patriots Lock Up Anfernee Jennings

Report: Patriots Add Veteran TE Austin Hooper

Report: Patriots Reunite with QB Jacoby Brissett

Report: Michael Onwenu Sticking with Patriots

Analysis: Patriots Agree to Terms With Free Agent OT Chukwuma Okorafor

Report: Patriots Sign Versatile RB Antonio Gibson

Report: Patriots Keeping Kendrick Bourne

Report: Patriots to Trade Mac Jones

Analysis: Patriots Place Transition Tag on Standout Safety Kyle Dugger 

Report: Dont'a Hightower to Return as Patriots LB Coach

Report: Patriots Hire New Special Teams Coordinator

Report Roundup: Patriots Ramp Up Coordinator Interviews

Report: DeMarcus Covington to be Named Patriots Next Defensive Coordinator

Top Offensive Coordinator Candidates for the Patriots with Bill O'Brien Reportedly Heading to Ohio State 

Report: Patriots make trade to bring back J.C. Jackson

Reports: Patriots rounding out roster with quarterback, receiver 

Report: Patriots to host RB Ezekiel Elliott

Report: Ja'Whaun Bentley latest to receive extension

Report: Patriots Sign WR DeVante Parker to Three-Year Contract Extension 

Report: Patriots Hosting WR DeAndre Hopkins on Free Agent Visit

Report: Patriots add a veteran tight end

Reports: Patriots undrafted rookie roundup

Report: Jalen Mills Re-Signs With Patriots on a One-Year Deal, Could Move Back to Safety

Report: Cody Davis back in fold for Patriots

Report: Patriots sign linebacker/special teamer Chris Board

Report: Patriots add tight end Mike Gesicki

Report: Daniel Ekuale re-signs with Patriots

Report: Patriots bring back long-time long snapper Joe Cardona

Report: Patriots Re-Sign LB Mack Wilson to a One-Year Deal

Report: Patriots Make Splash By Signing Free-Agent WR JuJu Smith-Schuster 

Report: Patriots Sign Veteran OT Riley Reiff as Additions at Offensive Tackle Continue 

Report: Patriots keeping Jabrill Peppers on two-year deal

Report: Patriots sign offensive tackle Calvin Anderson

Report: Jakobi Meyers signs three-year deal with Raiders

Report: Patriots retain Jonathan Jones on two-year deal

Report: Patriots trade Jonnu Smith to Falcons

Report: Patriots re-up linebacker McMillan

Report: Patriots re-sign veteran OL James Ferentz

Report: Patriots to Reunite with Bill O'Brien as New Offensive Coordinator

Report: Patriots interview Bill O'Brien for offensive coordinator position

Reports: Pats set to interview OC candidates

Report: Patriots coaching staff to participate in East-West Shrine Bowl

Report: Patriots sign Tavai to a two-year extension

Report: Mac Jones expects to be ready for Bears

Report: Mac Jones could miss games with ankle injury

Analysis: Patriots Trade OT Justin Herron to Raiders for 2024 Draft Pick Swap

Report: Patriots Sign DT Davon Godchaux to Contract Extension

Analysis: Pats swap Harry to Bears

Report: Patriots add veteran wideout

Report: Patriots trading Jarrett Stidham to Raiders

Reports: Patriots undrafted rookie signing roundup

2022 Patriots Free Agent Tracker

Report: Patriots sign Jabrill Peppers

Report: Malcolm Butler returning to Patriots

Report: Trent Brown returns to Patriots on two-year deal

Report: Gunner Olszewski signs two-year deal with Steelers

Report: Linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley close to re-signing with Patriots

Report: Patriots add versatile offensive weapon

Report: Jakob Johnson signs with Raiders

Reports: Patriots won't tender Gunner Olszewski, Bolden bolts for Vegas

Report: Patriots make a move at cornerback

Report: Patriots swap linebackers with Browns

Report: Kicker Nick Folk returning to Pats on two-year deal

Report: Patriots bringing back Matthew Slater, lose Karras to Bengals

Report: Patriots retain Hoyer, Ferentz

Report: Devin McCourty back with Patriots on one-year deal

Report: Patriots to use second-round RFA tender on Jakobi Meyers

Analysis: Van Noy's release shines light on young LBs

Report: Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler headed to Raiders

Reports: Tom Brady retiring

Report: Patriots trade Stephon Gilmore to Panthers

Report: Jamie Collins returning for third Patriots stint

Report: Patriots trade Sony Michel to Rams

Report: Gilmore reports, starts on PUP

Report: Patriots make coaching staff addition

Adam Vinatieri announces retirement on 'Pat McAfee Show'

2021 Patriots Free Agent Tracker

Report: Patriots bringing back quarterback Brian Hoyer

Reports: Patriots bolster offensive line depth

Report: Harvey Langi returning to Patriots

Report: Patriots pick up Isaiah Wynn's fifth-year option

Analysis: J.C. Jackson signs RFA tender

Report: Patriots can begin offseason program April 19

Report: Lawrence Guy coming back to Patriots

Reports: Robert Kraft happy with spending spree

Report: Patriots sign Raekwon McMillan

Report: Patriots bringing back Nick Folk

Report: Patriots add defensive lineman Montravius Adams

Report: Patriots bringing back Kyle Van Noy

Report: Ted Karras returning to Patriots 

Report: Patriots add tight end Hunter Henry

Report: Patriots nab defensive lineman Henry Anderson

Report: Receiver Nelson Agholor latest FA to join Patriots

Patriots Unfiltered Mailbag

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Patriots Mailbag: Previewing Patriots OTAs, Position Changes and Favorite UDFA

Patriots Mailbag: Maye excitement, OL questions and more

Patriots Mailbag: With the Draft Days Away, What Will the Pats Do in the First Round?

Patriots Mailbag: Finalizing Patriots Draft Outlook

Patriots Mailbag: Is it Maye or McCarthy?

Patriots Mailbag: Are You Buying the Latest Patriots Draft Rumors Regarding the Quarterback Class?

Patriots Mailbag: Crafting a Perfect Patriots Draft, Free Agency Reactions

Patriots Mailbag: Should the Patriots trade down?

Patriots Mailbag: Assessing the Opening Week of Free Agency, Wide Receiver Options, and More

Patriots Mailbag: Combine Risers, Late-Round Fits and the Coming Free Agency Frenzy

Patriots Mailbag: Should the Pats pass on QB?

Patriots Mailbag: Should the Patriots Actually Focus on Defense in Free Agency?

Patriots Mailbag: A Pivotal Patriots Offseason Arrives

Patriots Mailbag: To QB or not QB?

Patriots Mailbag: What Does the Super Bowl Matchup Say About How the Pats Should Rebuild the Roster? 

Patriots Mailbag: How Will Patriots Evolve Under Mayo?

Patriots Mailbag: Where does Mayo start?

Patriots Mailbag: Setting the Table for the Patriots Offseason

Patriots Mailbag: How will Pats ring in 2024?

Patriots Mailbag: Draft plans, QB thoughts and more

Patriots Mailbag: Evaluating the Future for Key Patriots as Regular Season Winds Down

Patriots Mailbag: Finishing the Final Four Games and Taking a Glance at 2024

Patriots Mailbag: Draft ideas, rebuilding thoughts and more

Patriots Mailbag: A Way-Too-Early Look at the Top Prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft

Unfiltered Mailbag: What to expect from Patriots coming off the bye week

Patriots Unfiltered Roundtable

Patriots vs. Jets: The Unfiltered Roundtable Preview

Patriots at Bills: The Unfiltered Roundtable Preview

Patriots at Broncos: The Unfiltered Roundtable Preview

Unfiltered Roundtable: Previewing Patriots-Chiefs

Patriots vs. Steelers: The Unfiltered Roundtable Preview

Patriots vs. Chargers: The Unfiltered Roundtable Preview

Patriots at Giants: The Unfiltered Roundtable Preview

Patriots vs. Colts in Frankfurt: The Unfiltered Roundtable Preview

Patriots vs. Commanders: The Unfiltered Roundtable Preview - Analyzing Key Matchups, Strategies, and Factors

Unfiltered Roundtable: How can Pats stack another win in Miami?

Unfiltered Roundtable: Previewing Patriots vs. Bills

Unfiltered Roundtable: Raiders threats, x-factors and which Patriots must step up

Unfiltered Roundtable: Saints threats, x-factors and which Patriots must step up

Unfiltered Roundtable: How can Pats ride out of Dallas with a win?

Unfiltered Roundtable: Patriots hit the road to take on Jets

Unfiltered Roundtable: Previewing Patriots-Dolphins AFC East Showdown

Unfiltered Roundtable: Pats kick off '23 vs. Eagles

Patriots Unfiltered Roundtable: Week 18 at Buffalo Bills

Patriots Unfiltered Roundtable: Week 17 vs. Miami Dolphins

Patriots Unfiltered Roundtable: Week 16 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

NFL Notes

NFL Notes: Two weeks later, Falcons move still makes little sense

NFL Notes: Pats Go On the Offensive

NFL Notes: Some thoughts as the draft approaches

NFL Notes: What to make of McCarthy?

NFL Notes: Texans are all in with Stroud

NFL Notes: Despite changes, AFC East Remains a Challenge

NFL Notes: Drafting a Quarterback Should Not Be About the Roster

NFL Notes: Mayo, Wolf Look to Establish Culture

NFL Notes: Unfortunately, it was time for Mac to go

NFL Notes: Slater's impact reached well beyond the field

NFL Notes: KC, Mahomes Super once again

NFL Notes: Mayo putting the pieces in place

NFL Notes: Patriots casting wide net on offense

NFL Notes: Mayo hits the ground running

NFL Notes: Ushering in the Mayo era

NFL Notes: Taking a peek at wild card weekend

NFL Notes: This resolution should be top priority

NFL Notes: Some Pats fans not happy with Santa

NFL Notes: Look out for Buffalo

NFL Notes: Pats should keep airing it out

NFL Notes: Things looked different, but in reality it was the same

NFL Notes: For better or worse, it's Zappe time

NFL Notes: Injuries marring NFL season

NFL Notes: Belichick ready to make at move at QB

NFL Notes: Midseason awards are in

NFL Notes: Sifting through some potential Patriots free agents