Patriots: Reiss P.A.T.
ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss looks ahead to the Patriots' rookie minicamp on tap for this weekend, catches up with veteran safety Adrian Wilson, considers the Patriots' roster needs following last week's NFL draft, and answers fans' questions on Twitter.
Mike Reiss is joined by Field Yates and Mike Rodak as they look ahead to the futures of Aqib Talib and Wes Welker with the Patriots.
Mike Reiss and Field Yates take a last look back at the AFC Championship Game and assess what the Patriots need to do during the offseason.
In this week's edition of P.A.T., Mike Reiss talks with Jerod Mayo and previews the Patriots' AFC championship matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.
In a playoff edition of Reiss' P.A.T., Mike Reiss talks with Logan Mankins about the challenges presented by the Texans, provides updates on some injured Patriots and looks at Tom Brady's place in playoff history.
In this week's edition of P.A.T., Field Yates fills in for Mike Reiss. Yates speaks with Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones, considers the Patriots' potential playoff opponents and weighs the importance of having a first-round bye.
In this week's addition of P.A.T., Field Yates steps in for an under-the-weather Mike Reiss and looks ahead to the Patriots' Week 17 matchup against the Dolphins. Yates talks with tight end Aaron Hernandez, considers whether Rob Gronkowski needs to get some reps before the playoffs, mulls some options for the Patriots' final spot on the 53-man roster and discusses some hot-button topics with colleague Mike Rodak.
In this week's edition of P.A.T., Mike Reiss sits down with tight end Michael Hoomanawanui, weighs in on Rob Gronkowski's potential return, considers whether the Pats should rest players in the final two weeks and takes a look at what's in store for the running back position.
Mike Reiss talks with guard Dan Connolly, weighs in on Rob Gronkowski's recovery and looks ahead to the Patriots' Week 15 matchup against the 49ers in this week's edition of "Reiss' P.A.T."
Mike Reiss visits with Patriots returnee Donte Stallworth, discusses why New England brought back Stallworth instead of Deion Branch, and looks at how Patriots-Texans is a historic Monday night matchup on this week's edition of "Reiss' P.A.T."
In this week's edition of Reiss' P.A.T., Mike Reiss talks with Patriots fullback James Develin, who played at Brown University, about his promotion to the 53-man roster, and answers questions about the health status of tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.
In this week's edition of Reiss' P.A.T., Mike Reiss zeroes in on the Patriots-Jets matchup on Thanksgiving night.
In this week's edition of Reiss' P.A.T., Mike Reiss talks with right tackle Sebastian Vollmer about what to expect from the Colts' pass-rushers and how he feels about the season so far, and answers questions about Aqib Talib as well as Aaron Hernandez's availability Sunday. Also, Reiss reveals what streak Andrew Luck will be looking to break.
In this week's edition of P.A.T., Mike Reiss speaks with rookie safety Tavon Wilson as the Patriots hit the bye week.
In this week's special edition of P.A.T., Mike Reiss takes you from the Patriots' locker room with RB Shane Vereen, all the way to the streets of London, where the Patriots will face the Rams in Week 8 on Sunday.
ABOUT THIS BLOG
Mike Reiss
Mike Reiss first started covering the Patriots in 1997 with the team's official newspaper, Patriots Football Weekly, before moving on to the MetroWest Daily News in his hometown of Framingham. From 2005 to 2009, he covered the Patriots for The Boston Globe, while also writing on the NFL. He started his popular Patriots blog in 2004. Send any questions or comments for Mike to his mailbag. Follow him on Twitter (@MikeReiss).
Mike Rodak
Mike Rodak began covering the Patriots for ESPNBoston.com in July 2010. A native of Grafton, Mass., Mike attends Providence College, where he assists the athletic department in game management, facilities, and logistics. Follow him on Twitter (@mikerodak)
Field Yates
Field Yates begins his contributions to ESPNBoston.com in 2012 after having written for a number of football-related sites around the web. Field began his professional career after college with the Kansas City Chiefs, working in both the scouting and coaching departments of the franchise before redirecting his focus to a career in media. He also interned for four summers in the coaching and scouting departments with the Patriots. Follow him on Twitter (@FieldYates).
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Photo: Chandler Jones, representing his alma mater (Syracuse), chats with reporters at Gillette Stadium. http://t.co/J2qdzkx75L
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Doesn't feel like it's been a year since Chandler Jones last stood on this field after the draft http://t.co/ly4UEWdcKR
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Photo: Patriots RB Stevan Ridley chats with reporters at Gillette Stadium. http://t.co/INoclZ067D
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Photo: Stevan Ridley chats with reporters on a beautiful day at Gillette. Too warm for a onesie, he says http://t.co/08VvKi79AZ
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Weekly @ESPNBoston #Patriots chat recap (Aaron Dobson, Rutgers connection, Jamie Collins & his fit etc.). http://t.co/djkiuecEly
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@kearycolbert what's up witchu bruh. What u got going bruh. U know we got em at that ROE bruh.
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Delay of chat penalty: Going to push back today's Patriots chat to 12:30 p.m. ET. Catch up then.
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Using 2012 contracts as a baseline, a look at how much Patriots rookies Jamie Collins & Aaron Dobson will earn. http://t.co/6bHXZlpAmc
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Setting the media-based stage for Patriots activity today (top-pick introduction, Jones, Ridley & more). http://t.co/16526YgztA
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Lol thats awesome RT @NEPatsFan_11: @Edelman11 fans are everywhere.....even here at work! http://t.co/h1LRTG7Uxt
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"hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard"
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RT @Sports_Greats: 1) Dream it. 2) Believe it. 3) Achieve it.
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With Cowboys hoping to duplicate Patriots' 2-TE offense, teaming up w/ @toddarcher to answer some NE-based questions. http://t.co/6HHw8GorIT
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Weekly @ESPNBoston #Patriots chat scheduled for 12 p.m. ET. http://t.co/djkiuecEly
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I am hungry
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Life is not measured by how many years we have lived but by how many lives we have changed and memories we made along the way.#TeamBranch
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Would y'all agree Twitfam that Steph Curry might be the best shooter in the game basketball. He is the truth and a great player to watch.
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Fantasy Underground checks in from the Fantasy Summit: @CHarrisESPN & I talk rookies and spirited ranking debates. http://t.co/liK21BuKjZ
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RT @TheJeffSullivan: @GregHillWAAF @GHillFoundation Eat up everyone!!!! http://t.co/hKYUZ445al
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4th Annual Skills & Drills Football Camp Saturday, June 1st 2013 - Register your children online http://t.co/Dh79Cm59gn
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