Bernd Buchmasser
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Watching sports for a living. New England Patriots coverage at @patspulpit.bsky.social. Fun stuff at @sbnation.bsky.social.
The NFL franchise tag window opens on Tuesday, but the Patriots are unlikely to use it. That said, they will still keep a keen eye on some of the other 31 teams.
NFL franchise tag window opens: Will Patriots use it?
NFL teams can apply the franchise tag on their free agents starting Tuesday.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:19 AM
The NFL franchise tag window opens on Tuesday, but the Patriots are unlikely to use it. That said, they will still keep a keen eye on some of the other 31 teams.
Patriots offseason preview: The running back position is facing questions beyond its top duo.
Patriots offseason preview: Running back facing questions beyond top duo
Previewing the Patriots’ running back position heading into the 2026 NFL offseason.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Patriots offseason preview: The running back position is facing questions beyond its top duo.
Patriots offseason preview: Drake Maye is the only sure thing at quarterback.
Patriots offseason preview: Drake Maye the only sure thing at quarterback
Previewing the Patriots’ quarterback position heading into the 2026 NFL offseason.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Patriots offseason preview: Drake Maye is the only sure thing at quarterback.
Patriots free agency profile: RFA Alex Austin is coming off an uneven season.
Patriots free agency profile: Alex Austin is coming off an uneven season
Previewing the Patriots cornerback as he heads into restricted free agency.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Patriots free agency profile: RFA Alex Austin is coming off an uneven season.
The Drake Equation (2026 version):
Drake + Mike = Super Bowl berth
Drake + Mike = Super Bowl berth
Obama said aliens are real.
Here’s what a scientific equation says.
Here’s what a scientific equation says.
February 16, 2026 at 10:24 PM
The Drake Equation (2026 version):
Drake + Mike = Super Bowl berth
Drake + Mike = Super Bowl berth
Pure chaos.
February 16, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Pure chaos.
Should the Patriots pursue a Maxx Crosby trade? Analyzing the pros and cons from a New England perspective.
Should the Patriots pursue a Maxx Crosby trade?
The Raiders pass rusher is a candidate to be traded this offseason, with the Patriots a potential landing spot.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Should the Patriots pursue a Maxx Crosby trade? Analyzing the pros and cons from a New England perspective.
Atle Lie Down in the Snow McGrath
Vermont-born Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath heads into the final run of the slalom with a massive half-second lead, but misses one of the first gates, hurls his poles as far as he can, and lies down off to the side of the course
February 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Atle Lie Down in the Snow McGrath
K’Lavon Chaisson and Jaylinn Hawkins headline the Patriots' 2026 free agency class.
A look at the players in need of a new contract, and what to possibly expect.
A look at the players in need of a new contract, and what to possibly expect.
K’Lavon Chaisson, Jaylinn Hawkins headline 2026 Patriots free agency class
The Patriots are entering the offseason with 14 players set to hit the open market.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM
K’Lavon Chaisson and Jaylinn Hawkins headline the Patriots' 2026 free agency class.
A look at the players in need of a new contract, and what to possibly expect.
A look at the players in need of a new contract, and what to possibly expect.
Reposted by Bernd Buchmasser
Reposted by Bernd Buchmasser
#Patriots QBs coach Ashton Grant will remain in New England rather than pursue the Raiders’ vacant OC job, per Adam Schefter
What Maye said about potentially working with Grant and OC Josh McDaniels again in 2026:
What Maye said about potentially working with Grant and OC Josh McDaniels again in 2026:
February 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM
#Patriots QBs coach Ashton Grant will remain in New England rather than pursue the Raiders’ vacant OC job, per Adam Schefter
What Maye said about potentially working with Grant and OC Josh McDaniels again in 2026:
What Maye said about potentially working with Grant and OC Josh McDaniels again in 2026:
The report cards led to some real change for the Patriots: they added a family services and football engagement coordinator in 2025 as a direct result of repeatedly receiving bad grades in that area.
Schefter: NFL prevailed in grievance vs. NFLPA on team report cards.
Future report cards won't be made public.
Future report cards won't be made public.
February 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
The report cards led to some real change for the Patriots: they added a family services and football engagement coordinator in 2025 as a direct result of repeatedly receiving bad grades in that area.
Analysis: What changing Terrell Williams’ role means for the Patriots.
What changing Terrell Williams’ role means for the Patriots
Williams will not serve as defensive coordinator for the Patriots in 2026.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Analysis: What changing Terrell Williams’ role means for the Patriots.
The Patriots will have a new defensive coordinator in 2026.
Terrell Williams to hold new role on Patriots coaching staff in 2026
The move opens the door for Zak Kuhr to take over as defensive coordinator.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The Patriots will have a new defensive coordinator in 2026.
Defensive coordinator Terrell Williams will be moving to a "high-ranking role" on the Patriots' staff, per @rapsheet.bsky.social and @tompelissero.bsky.social.
With the DC position now open, Zak Kuhr seems like the logical candidate.
With the DC position now open, Zak Kuhr seems like the logical candidate.
February 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Defensive coordinator Terrell Williams will be moving to a "high-ranking role" on the Patriots' staff, per @rapsheet.bsky.social and @tompelissero.bsky.social.
With the DC position now open, Zak Kuhr seems like the logical candidate.
With the DC position now open, Zak Kuhr seems like the logical candidate.
If you’re wondering, yes, it is called ijshockey in Dutch.
explain this to me
✅Netherlands has by far the most Olympic speed skating medals of all time
✅Netherlands has by far the most Olympic field hockey medals of all time
❌ zero pipeline from Netherlands to the NHL
✅Netherlands has by far the most Olympic speed skating medals of all time
✅Netherlands has by far the most Olympic field hockey medals of all time
❌ zero pipeline from Netherlands to the NHL
February 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM
If you’re wondering, yes, it is called ijshockey in Dutch.
Neville Chamberlain in 1938:
I need to be clear that I am NOT!
trying to restart World War I
trying to restart World War I
February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Neville Chamberlain in 1938:
Patriots drafting Valtteri Bottas in the first round.
February 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Patriots drafting Valtteri Bottas in the first round.
Hearing they’ll run a story tomorrow about Dan Snyder planning to sell the Commanders.
February 12, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Hearing they’ll run a story tomorrow about Dan Snyder planning to sell the Commanders.
A Super Bowl mic’d up segment shows why the Patriots are all-in on Mike Vrabel.
Super Bowl mic’d up segment shows why Patriots are all-in on Mike Vrabel
The Patriots lost 29-13 to the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:17 AM
A Super Bowl mic’d up segment shows why the Patriots are all-in on Mike Vrabel.
Hard crash by downhill Olympic champion Breezy Johnson in the women's Super-G.
Seems to be fine despite hitting both a gate and the safety net at high speeds.
Seems to be fine despite hitting both a gate and the safety net at high speeds.
February 12, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Hard crash by downhill Olympic champion Breezy Johnson in the women's Super-G.
Seems to be fine despite hitting both a gate and the safety net at high speeds.
Seems to be fine despite hitting both a gate and the safety net at high speeds.
Me every four years.
February 11, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Me every four years.
The masses yearn for an Angine de Poitrine halftime show.
February 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM
The masses yearn for an Angine de Poitrine halftime show.
Reposted by Bernd Buchmasser
Drake Maye's spike in his pressure-to-sack ratio in the playoffs may reframe his dramatic 2nd-half improvement as a product of low-sack opponents like the Jets, Ravens, and Bengals.
Weeks 1-9: 36.6% (35th of 35)
Weeks 10-18: 13.7% (6th of 32)
Playoffs: 53.8% (15th of 15)
Source: @ftnfantasy.com
Weeks 1-9: 36.6% (35th of 35)
Weeks 10-18: 13.7% (6th of 32)
Playoffs: 53.8% (15th of 15)
Source: @ftnfantasy.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Drake Maye's spike in his pressure-to-sack ratio in the playoffs may reframe his dramatic 2nd-half improvement as a product of low-sack opponents like the Jets, Ravens, and Bengals.
Weeks 1-9: 36.6% (35th of 35)
Weeks 10-18: 13.7% (6th of 32)
Playoffs: 53.8% (15th of 15)
Source: @ftnfantasy.com
Weeks 1-9: 36.6% (35th of 35)
Weeks 10-18: 13.7% (6th of 32)
Playoffs: 53.8% (15th of 15)
Source: @ftnfantasy.com