Brent Schwartz
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Long live the 3-4 defense, two-gappers and fullbacks
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Long live the 3-4 defense, two-gappers and fullbacks
Analysis of #Patriots DTs vs CIN:
Christian Barmore – now primary 3-tech/top iDL rusher w/ Williams out
Cory Durden – 33 snaps at DT/NT. May start vs NYG w/ Tonga out. Go Pack🐺
Eric Gregory – 18 snaps, 17 at nose/1T
Jeremiah Pharms – Mostly rushing from B-gap on pass downs
Christian Barmore – now primary 3-tech/top iDL rusher w/ Williams out
Cory Durden – 33 snaps at DT/NT. May start vs NYG w/ Tonga out. Go Pack🐺
Eric Gregory – 18 snaps, 17 at nose/1T
Jeremiah Pharms – Mostly rushing from B-gap on pass downs
November 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Analysis of #Patriots DTs vs CIN:
Christian Barmore – now primary 3-tech/top iDL rusher w/ Williams out
Cory Durden – 33 snaps at DT/NT. May start vs NYG w/ Tonga out. Go Pack🐺
Eric Gregory – 18 snaps, 17 at nose/1T
Jeremiah Pharms – Mostly rushing from B-gap on pass downs
Christian Barmore – now primary 3-tech/top iDL rusher w/ Williams out
Cory Durden – 33 snaps at DT/NT. May start vs NYG w/ Tonga out. Go Pack🐺
Eric Gregory – 18 snaps, 17 at nose/1T
Jeremiah Pharms – Mostly rushing from B-gap on pass downs
Qualified WR leaders in CROE (catch rate over expected) in '25 via Next Gen Stats
1. Kayshon Boutte (+24%) #Patriots
2. George Pickens (+13.9%)
3. Stefon Diggs (+13.8%) #Patriots
4. Puka Nacua (+13.3%)
5. Jaxon Smith Njigba (+13.3%)
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7. Mack Hollins (+12.6%) #Patriots
1. Kayshon Boutte (+24%) #Patriots
2. George Pickens (+13.9%)
3. Stefon Diggs (+13.8%) #Patriots
4. Puka Nacua (+13.3%)
5. Jaxon Smith Njigba (+13.3%)
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7. Mack Hollins (+12.6%) #Patriots
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Finalists for the Biletnikoff Award for the nation's top pass-catcher:
UConn's Skyler Bell
USC's Makai Lemon
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith
UConn's Skyler Bell
USC's Makai Lemon
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Finalists for the Biletnikoff Award for the nation's top pass-catcher:
UConn's Skyler Bell
USC's Makai Lemon
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith
UConn's Skyler Bell
USC's Makai Lemon
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith
Fantastic stuff from Mike, as always. Short-yardage/goal line stuff(s) analysis is spot on. Even with Tonga as an option, #Patriots absolutely need to invest in a power/lead-blocking fullback this offseason. Maybe Brock Lampe returns and is that guy in '26. Their original plan.
Cleaning out the Patriots notebook following an emotion-filled day in Cincinnati … roster talk … and looking ahead to Monday’s game against the Giants.
November 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Fantastic stuff from Mike, as always. Short-yardage/goal line stuff(s) analysis is spot on. Even with Tonga as an option, #Patriots absolutely need to invest in a power/lead-blocking fullback this offseason. Maybe Brock Lampe returns and is that guy in '26. Their original plan.
One of my favorite shows of the decade thus far
Official teaser for #Industry Season 4 - premiering January 11 on HBO Max.
November 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
One of my favorite shows of the decade thus far
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Just a nasty contested catch from NC State’s Justin Joly for a TD against Florida State.
Joly is one of the best tight ends in the country. Came into tonight No. 2 in the ACC in yards per route run among TEs (1.72).
Joly is one of the best tight ends in the country. Came into tonight No. 2 in the ACC in yards per route run among TEs (1.72).
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Just a nasty contested catch from NC State’s Justin Joly for a TD against Florida State.
Joly is one of the best tight ends in the country. Came into tonight No. 2 in the ACC in yards per route run among TEs (1.72).
Joly is one of the best tight ends in the country. Came into tonight No. 2 in the ACC in yards per route run among TEs (1.72).
Madden 26 was half off so I downloaded for fun. Playing my first game and this ended up being a TD catch by TreVeyon Henderson, who is right there next to Geno Stone lmao
After the TD, he glitched with a defender for about 10 seconds
After the TD, he glitched with a defender for about 10 seconds
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Madden 26 was half off so I downloaded for fun. Playing my first game and this ended up being a TD catch by TreVeyon Henderson, who is right there next to Geno Stone lmao
After the TD, he glitched with a defender for about 10 seconds
After the TD, he glitched with a defender for about 10 seconds
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Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett set a new NFL single-game record with his 47th completion Sunday against the 49ers.
November 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett set a new NFL single-game record with his 47th completion Sunday against the 49ers.
Historically good football player. Hard to be hyperbolic when describing his greatness.
Myles Garrett up to 12 sacks this season. It's his 6th straight season with at least 12 sacks, more than Lawrence Taylor
November 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Historically good football player. Hard to be hyperbolic when describing his greatness.
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According to NextGenStats, Myles Garrett has an average get-off of 0.60 seconds today.
To put that in context, the fastest average by any player this season is 0.73 (It's Myles Garrett lol)
To put that in context, the fastest average by any player this season is 0.73 (It's Myles Garrett lol)
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
According to NextGenStats, Myles Garrett has an average get-off of 0.60 seconds today.
To put that in context, the fastest average by any player this season is 0.73 (It's Myles Garrett lol)
To put that in context, the fastest average by any player this season is 0.73 (It's Myles Garrett lol)
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Darnell Washington is legitimately like a kaiju on the football field. Just a terrifying monster
November 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Darnell Washington is legitimately like a kaiju on the football field. Just a terrifying monster
You’ll now see Barmore playing more 3-tech in base nickel. He played a ton of 3T as the top pass-rushing DT earlier in his #Patriots career, but NE paid Williams big 💰to occupy that spot, putting Barmore more inside (1T) often, hence the high “double team” (center-guard) stats.
The Patriots could be without their star defensive tackle for the next few weeks 👀
More on Milton Williams' reported injury timeline 🔗 https://trib.al/D77nhl2
More on Milton Williams' reported injury timeline 🔗 https://trib.al/D77nhl2
November 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
You’ll now see Barmore playing more 3-tech in base nickel. He played a ton of 3T as the top pass-rushing DT earlier in his #Patriots career, but NE paid Williams big 💰to occupy that spot, putting Barmore more inside (1T) often, hence the high “double team” (center-guard) stats.
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"When the Patriots’ new coaching staff arrived, it might have expected a broken quarterback in need of rebuilding. Instead, it found a resilient franchise pillar eager to start a new season."
Great piece on Drake Maye last week from Adam Kilgore / The Washington Post. #Patriots
Great piece on Drake Maye last week from Adam Kilgore / The Washington Post. #Patriots
The next Tom Brady? No, Drake Maye is a different breed.
Maye has led the Patriots to the top of the AFC in his second year. Though that story might sound familiar, his play style and personality set him apart.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
"When the Patriots’ new coaching staff arrived, it might have expected a broken quarterback in need of rebuilding. Instead, it found a resilient franchise pillar eager to start a new season."
Great piece on Drake Maye last week from Adam Kilgore / The Washington Post. #Patriots
Great piece on Drake Maye last week from Adam Kilgore / The Washington Post. #Patriots
Special season from the Pats thus far. I’m having fun
November 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Special season from the Pats thus far. I’m having fun
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🏈 JAX 29 - 36 HOU
FINAL
✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1094th unique final score in NFL history.
FINAL
✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1094th unique final score in NFL history.
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
🏈 JAX 29 - 36 HOU
FINAL
✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1094th unique final score in NFL history.
FINAL
✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1094th unique final score in NFL history.
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KYLE WILLIAMS HAS ARRIVED
November 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
KYLE WILLIAMS HAS ARRIVED
Welcome to the NFL, KYLE WILLIAMS!
November 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Welcome to the NFL, KYLE WILLIAMS!
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Drake Maye, you are a good man.
The Patriots and Revolution are hosting a Halloween party at Gillette Stadium for pediatric cancer patients … and the MVP candidate came dressed in costume.
The Patriots and Revolution are hosting a Halloween party at Gillette Stadium for pediatric cancer patients … and the MVP candidate came dressed in costume.
October 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Drake Maye, you are a good man.
The Patriots and Revolution are hosting a Halloween party at Gillette Stadium for pediatric cancer patients … and the MVP candidate came dressed in costume.
The Patriots and Revolution are hosting a Halloween party at Gillette Stadium for pediatric cancer patients … and the MVP candidate came dressed in costume.
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Drake Maye on 20 yd+ throws this year
1st in QBR
1st in completion rate
1st in EPA/db
1st in touchdown percentage
Pretty good
1st in QBR
1st in completion rate
1st in EPA/db
1st in touchdown percentage
Pretty good
October 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Drake Maye on 20 yd+ throws this year
1st in QBR
1st in completion rate
1st in EPA/db
1st in touchdown percentage
Pretty good
1st in QBR
1st in completion rate
1st in EPA/db
1st in touchdown percentage
Pretty good
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1. Drake Maye (10.8% completion rate over expected)
2. Sam Darnold (8%)
3. Jalen Hurts (7.7%)
4. Jared Goff (7.1%)
5. Daniel Jones (7.1%)
2. Sam Darnold (8%)
3. Jalen Hurts (7.7%)
4. Jared Goff (7.1%)
5. Daniel Jones (7.1%)
Do you have the top 5 most accurate as well?
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
1. Drake Maye (10.8% completion rate over expected)
2. Sam Darnold (8%)
3. Jalen Hurts (7.7%)
4. Jared Goff (7.1%)
5. Daniel Jones (7.1%)
2. Sam Darnold (8%)
3. Jalen Hurts (7.7%)
4. Jared Goff (7.1%)
5. Daniel Jones (7.1%)
Vastly underrated Patriot. Key contributor to NE’s runs to Super Bowl LII & LIII + throughout the remainder of the Belichick era. Tough, versatile. Did the dirty work as a typical 3-4 D-lineman would. Also a great guy. Was lucky enough to meet him after SB53 while working in TV.
October 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Vastly underrated Patriot. Key contributor to NE’s runs to Super Bowl LII & LIII + throughout the remainder of the Belichick era. Tough, versatile. Did the dirty work as a typical 3-4 D-lineman would. Also a great guy. Was lucky enough to meet him after SB53 while working in TV.
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Drake Maye being able to do this while also being one of the most accurate downfield passers in the game rn is a bit unfair
October 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Drake Maye being able to do this while also being one of the most accurate downfield passers in the game rn is a bit unfair
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The top 3 QBs in EPA/dropback
1) Daniel Jones
2) Drake Maye
3) Sam Darnold
Just like everyone predicted
1) Daniel Jones
2) Drake Maye
3) Sam Darnold
Just like everyone predicted
October 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The top 3 QBs in EPA/dropback
1) Daniel Jones
2) Drake Maye
3) Sam Darnold
Just like everyone predicted
1) Daniel Jones
2) Drake Maye
3) Sam Darnold
Just like everyone predicted