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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick takes questions from reporters prior to an NFL football practice, Tuesday, Dec. 6 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Execution, not creativity the priority for Patriots offense

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 06, 2022 04:29 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs between Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (7) and defensive end Boogie Basham (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Questions linger as Patriots' offense falls short again

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 02, 2022 03:10 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) hangs onto the ball on his touchdown catch against New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Josh Allen throws for 2 TDs, Bills beat Patriots 24-10

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 01, 2022 11:34 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick waves while walking on the field during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots-Vikings pits Belichick vs. former player O'Connell

By Dave Campbell Nov. 23, 2022 01:35 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) runs past New York Jets punter Braden Mann, left, on his punt return for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 10-3.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots still looking for answers on offense after big win

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 21, 2022 05:07 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) tries to outrun New York Jets safety Jordan Whitehead (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Marcus Jones' late punt return lifts Patriots over Jets 10-3

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 20, 2022 04:35 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Tough stretch awaits as Patriots chase playoffs after bye

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 14, 2022 02:56 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) takes the snap during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Colts, Patriots meet again with season at crossroads

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 03, 2022 08:51 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) fumbles the ball on a sack by Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The fumble lead to a touchdown by the Miami Dolphins. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Pats' Jones plans to be ready for Steelers after back injury

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 12, 2022 06:07 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick faces reporters Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at the NFL football team's stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Belichick likes safety, tackle depth heading into 53-man cut

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 29, 2022 05:42 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick steps on the field during the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Year 2 jump for Mac Jones key to Patriots' success in 2022

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 23, 2022 01:36 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks with line judge Daniel Gallagher (85) during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots improved, but still face questions entering 2022

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:20 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) tries to get away from New England Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Pats' 20-10 win

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 19, 2022 10:27 PM EDT

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, left, greets New York Giants coach Brian Daboll before an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Play-calling picture remains murky for Patriots offense

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 15, 2022 02:55 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots offensive lineman Cole Strange (50) takes part in drills with offensive lineman Trent Brown, left, at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., on May 23, 2022. After a seven-game win streak late in 2021, the Patriots saw a quick end to their season in the wild-card round. They addressed some holes at receiver and on the offensive line this offseason, but the unit as a whole will be undergoing a transition after former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left to coach Las Vegas. Defense is also in the spotlight entering training camp as the Patriots look to replace cornerback J.C. Jackson, who left in free agency. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Pats rookie Strange holding his own in first NFL camp

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 04, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones winds up for a pass during training camp at the NFL football team's practice facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Day 1 of camp gives glimpse of Patriots' offensive structure

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 27, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots offensive lineman Cole Strange (50) takes part in drills with offensive lineman Trent Brown, left, at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., on May 23, 2022. After a seven-game win streak late in 2021, the Patriots saw a quick end to their season in the wild-card round. They addressed some holes at receiver and on the offensive line this offseason, but the unit as a whole will be undergoing a transition after former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left to coach Las Vegas. Defense is also in the spotlight entering training camp as the Patriots look to replace cornerback J.C. Jackson, who left in free agency. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
O-line, secondary in spotlight as Patriots enter camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 12:12 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Belichick will turn to the draft to bolster a roster that still needs a youth injection at linebacker, offensive line, receiver and cornerback. (AP Photo/Paul Connors, File)
Frugal Patriots look to use draft to get faster at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

Tackle Trent Brown returning to Patriots on 2-year deal

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 21, 2022 12:33 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH (AP) — Offensive tackle Trent Brown has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the New England Patriots. Brown's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, on...

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots spent heavily in free agency last offseason and got great production in return from new additions. It helped get New England back to the playoffs after a one-year absence. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:26 AM EST