New England Patriots

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Tom Brady

Tom Brady defends those kneeling during national anthem

Bill Belichick needs another Super Bowl win to be NFL’s best

Report: Titans and 49ers expressed interest in trading for Rob Gronkowski

Julian Edelman seems just as confused as the rest of us about his suspension

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - JUNE 5: New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick stands on the field as quarterback Tom Brady work on a passing drill at rear right during Patriots minicamp at the Gillette Stadium practice facility in Foxborough, MA on June 5, 2018. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

5 bold predictions for the New England Patriots in 2018

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 5: New England Patriots Julian Edelman catches a pass during training camp at the Gillette Stadium practice field in Foxborough, Mass., Aug. 5, 2017. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Patriots in trouble with Julian Edelman suspension

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 4: New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates catching a touchdown pass during the 4th quarter of Super Bowl LII. The New England Patriots play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Feb. 4, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

It’s time for the Patriots to pay Rob Gronkowski

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 22: Dont'a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots looks on during the second quarter of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Here’s some good news for Pats fans worried about a lack of defense

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots celebrates his 4-yard fourth quarter touchdown reception against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Patriots should pay Rob Gronkowski like a running back

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Tom Brady won’t miss Patriots’ minicamp

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Tom Brady being absent at OTAs is no problem for Patriots

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots sits on the field an looks on after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Eagles defeated the Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Brady

Should the Patriots be worried about Tom Brady missing workouts?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Patriots don’t have a defensive coordinator, but they do have a martial arts expert

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans (32) battles with Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn (77) during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on January 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Patriots smart to start Isaiah Wynn at left tackle

BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 3: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots stays loose on the sideline during NFL game action against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 3, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Offseason fantasy outlook

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots speaks to the media after losing 41-33 to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

5 teams that will threaten the New England Patriots in AFC

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots gets tackled by Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Eagles defeated the Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Brady; Brandon Graham

Patriots might have a problem in front of Tom Brady again

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots celebrates his 4-yard fourth quarter touchdown reception against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Patriots trying to rework Rob Gronkowski deal

WASHINGTON D.C. - APRIL 19: President Donald Trump holds a New England Patriots helmet as Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, and Patriots player Julian Edelman, rear, look on during a ceremony at the White House in Washington D.C. on Apr. 19,. 2017. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Donald Trump talks Tom Brady to Bill Belichick

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walks past a video board displaying an image of Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma after he was picked

Should Patriots have traded up for Baker Mayfield?

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Tom Brady pleads the fifth when asked if he feels appreciated

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Trent Brown

Trent Brown could be an offensive line treasure for Patriots

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Sony Michel #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs to the end zone for a touchdown tying the game 31-31 in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

New England Patriots draft Sony Michel: Instant grade and analysis

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Patriots (and their fans) should breathe sigh of relief Gronk is committed to 2018 season

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Rob Gronkowski No. 87 of the New England Patriots walks off the field after his teams 41-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rob Gronkowski’s horse won’t race at Kentucky Derby, illness

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Rob Gronkowski

Rob Gronkowski, dirt-biker, doesn’t have time for football

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New England Patriots full schedule leaked before reveal

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Tom Brady

New England Patriots 2018 schedule release: Games, dates and times