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Dawn of a new era: Can Mac Jones lead the Patriots back to the playoffs?

Posted on September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 by Brent Schwartz

In an attempt to reboot the team after a 7-9 transition season in a post-Tom Brady world, during a pandemic, Bill Belichick hurled an NFL-record $159.6 million of guaranteed money in free agency to attempt to fix his team on both sides of the ball. Some criticized the move, calling some of the contracts "overpays," but the moves were strategic, as the Patriots were one of just a couple teams with the available cap space in 2020 after the salary cap shrunk in an attempt to make up for lost revenue from a lack of fan attendance during last season.

Brent Schwartz’s Top 100 NFL Players of 2020

Posted on July 27, 2020August 16, 2021 by Brent Schwartz

For the third straight year, I bring you, my Top 100 players list. Well, I made a Top 50 in 2019, but since increased my strenuous research project by double, as I watch film, sort players and give my takes on a piece that I begin around March or April every year, finishing up in … Continue reading Brent Schwartz’s Top 100 NFL Players of 2020 →

New England Patriots Defense: 2019 Film Review + 2020 Projections

Posted on June 21, 2020May 14, 2024 by Brent Schwartz

The New England Patriots spent most of the 2019 season leaning on their defense, which posted league-best numbers in points per game allowed (14.1) and yards per game allowed (275.9). With Tom Brady now in Tampa Bay, the 2020 team could be even more reliant on it's defense. Bill Belichick's defensive prowess and long-standing expertise … Continue reading New England Patriots Defense: 2019 Film Review + 2020 Projections →

NFL Monday Morning Madness: Ty Law and the Patriots’ No. 1 Cornerbacks of the Belichick era + NFL’s newest offensive trend

Posted on August 5, 2019August 29, 2019 by Brent Schwartz

On Saturday Ty Law became the first -- second if you count Randy Moss -- member of the New England Patriots' two decade-long, 21st-century dynasty to be named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His emotional speech was one of the better presentations of the past few years. He was apart of a fitting … Continue reading NFL Monday Morning Madness: Ty Law and the Patriots’ No. 1 Cornerbacks of the Belichick era + NFL’s newest offensive trend →

Belichick, Patriots halt Rams with defensive masterpiece

Posted on February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 by Brent Schwartz

With just over eight minutes remaining in Super Bowl LIII, and the score tied, the crowd of fans overwhelming run by Patriots' backers began their chant. "Brady! Brady! Brady!" Tom Brady delivered a 29-yard pass to Rob Gronkowski up the seam, setting up a two-yard, eventual game-winning touchdown by Sony Michel. As always, Brady calmly … Continue reading Belichick, Patriots halt Rams with defensive masterpiece →

Super Bowl LIII Preview: Brady’s second shot at ring No. 6 comes versus ‘all-in’ Rams

Posted on February 1, 2019January 27, 2021 by Brent Schwartz

By now the storylines have reached a point of exhaustion. The hate for the Patriots' self-contrived 'underdog' status has been well-documented. The Rams' aggressive team-building approach and wunderkind head coach, well-profiled. But this should come as a sigh of relief -- here is a FOOTBALL preview of Super Bowl LIII. That's right -- matchups, x-factors … Continue reading Super Bowl LIII Preview: Brady’s second shot at ring No. 6 comes versus ‘all-in’ Rams →

Patriots go ‘once more into the fray’ in quest for sixth ring

Posted on September 5, 2018August 18, 2019 by Brent Schwartz

193 days removed from one of the most painful losses of his career, Tom Brady took the field against the Philadelphia Eagles with something to prove. The contrast in importance from Super Bowl LII and this home preseason tilt can't be overstated, but for Brady, this was a chance to damper the over-analyzed noise of … Continue reading Patriots go ‘once more into the fray’ in quest for sixth ring →