The 2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season didn’t go to plan for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>, especially in offense. At some point, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a> even benched Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe, aiming to turn things around.



The Alabama product had a remarkable rookie campaign, but took many steps back in his second year. The Patriots, however, have already turned the page and are looking forward to coming back stronger.



Jones is expected to take the reins again in his third year in the league, but nothing is for certain yet. When asked about it, Belichick made it clear everyone has to compete for the job, including the quarterbacks.



<h2>Bill Belichick suggests Patriots QB1 job is still up for grabs</h2>



“We’ll see how those guys do when the real football starts, pads come on, there’s a little more pass rush and so forth, but they can all run the offense efficiently,” Belichick told SiriusXM, via NESN. “They’re all smart. They all handle what we do so that everybody else can operate efficiently. So, we’ll give them a chance to compete and see how it goes.



“Mac had a good offseason. He’s one of our offseason award winners — first in, last out of the building. Really does a good job of being on top of everything we’re doing so he can lead from the quarterback position in terms of play-calling and those types of things,” Belichick said about Jones, before offering his views on Zappe.



“Zappe is way ahead of where he was last year, obviously, rookie going into his second year,” he continued. “And it’s been good to work with McSorley. He has a little bit of game experience, a little bit of NFL experience, but is still a young player.”



Jones has so far taken the starting duties in training camp, but the coach suggested there will be chance for a potential competition before the season gets underway. But if we had to guess, it looks like it will be Jones’ job.

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Last season, the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>&nbsp;had an 8-9 record finishing in third place of the&nbsp;AFC East. They controlled their destiny in the last week of the schedule, but ended up losing against the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Buffalo Bills</a>. That took them out of the playoffs.



Now, Mac Jones&nbsp;will remain as the starting quarterback and the Patriots have to surround him with offensive weapons as soon as possible to compete with great rosters in the division. 


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After&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Tom-Bradys-alleged-girlfriend-Veronika-Rajek-reacts-to-his-retirement-from-the-NFL-20230201-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady announced his retirement</a>, Bill Belichick hasn’t been able to find the formula for success. However, prior to the 2023 season in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>, the legendary coach could land a former star of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys">Dallas Cowboys</a>.



<h2>Ezekiel Elliott could sign with the Patriots</h2>



In 2019,&nbsp;Ezekiel Elliott&nbsp;signed a six-year contract extension with the&nbsp;Dallas Cowboys. That gave the running back a $90 million deal with $50 million guaranteed. 


 

 


However, especially thanks to injuries, his production started to decline and&nbsp;Tony Pollard&nbsp;emerged as the strongest running back on the depth chart. That’s why Zeke was released by Dallas and became a free agent.



This weekend, Ezekiel Elliott visited the New England Patriots and, according to a report from Ed Werder, Bill Belichick showed a lot of interest. The head coach even contacted Stephen Jones, the Cowboys executive vice president, to get a better perspective about the running back. 


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Right now, the RB position is one of the weakest for Bill Belichick in the depth chart: Rhamondre Stevenson, Pierre Strong Jr and Kevin Harris. Furthermore, Ty Montgomery just got injured. That’s why Elliott might get a big chance to revamp his career.

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It didn’t take long for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a> to gain <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a>‘s trust, earning the starting quarterback job ahead of his rookie season with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>. However, nothing went to plan in his second year in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>.



The Alabama product failed to produce in 2022, and at some point, his job looked in danger. Belichick started Bailey Zappe for a few games, as he didn’t look satisfied with Jones’ performances.



However, the 2021 first-round pick is heading into the 2023 campaign as the team’s starter again, hoping to turn up his level. Besides, it looks like Jones and Belichick left the tension from last year behind.



<h2>Mac Jones says everything’s good with Patriots HC Bill Belichick</h2>



“I think we’re good,” Jones said when asked about how things are between him and Belichick at the moment, via NESN. “I think the biggest thing that we’ve all talked about is just having a fresh start.



“I think there’s a lot of learning experiences from last year that we’ve talked about, and this year, it’s all about just working together, right? You’ve got to come up with a plan and then obviously talk about it and execute it, so I’m excited for that part of it.”


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Jones couldn’t build on his impressive rookie year, but the Patriots have made important changes to their offense hoping to turn things around. However, the AFC East looks more challenging than ever, so we’ll see whether these moves will be enough for New England.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots </a>had one of<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the worst offenses in the National Football League</a> last season. But in<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Mac Jones’</a> discharge, it’s not like they had given him a lot of weapons to work with.



They traded for DeVante Parker — who’s been quite efficient when he hasn’t been hurt — and now doubled down on that commitment by signing him to a three-year contract extension.



And while some might think that means they’re no longer interested in getting <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/deandre-hopkins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeAndre Hopkins</a>, Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk reports that they will continue to pursue him.



<h2>Patriots Still Want DeAndre Hopkins Despite DeVante Parker’s Extension</h2>



“Hopkins visited the Patriots and Titans after being released by the Cardinals, but has not struck a deal with either team,” Alper wrote. “According to multiple reports, the Patriots will continue to pursue Hopkins after signing Parker.“



“Parker’s three-year deal is worth up to $33 million and it is expected to include a lower base salary than the $5.7 million he was on track to make in 2023. There is the potential to make more via incentives and per-game roster bonuses, so it’s unclear how much the new deal will impact the Patriots’ cap positioning,” concluded Alper.


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Now, it seems like the ball is on Hopkins’ court. He’s in no rush to sign a deal and will likely choose the team that offers him the most money, but it seems like he’s also running out of options.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> finally got what he wanted this offseason, leaving the Green Bay Packers for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets">New York Jets</a>. It will be strange not to see him at Lambeau Field anymore, but that’s what the 4x <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> MVP wanted.



At 39, the veteran quarterback wants to challenge for one more <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> ring before he steps away from the gridiron. In the last few years, the Packers didn’t give him enough help to make that happen.



Therefore, Rodgers flirted with a departure for the last three years. It took some time, but he finally made up his mind this year. However, it looks like New York was the only option for him, since he reportedly turned down another team.



<h2>Rumor: Aaron Rodgers rejected the Patriots</h2>



“The New England Patriots made an offer to the Green Bay Packers to get Aaron Rodgers…His agent said, ‘No, we ain’t playing for New England. We wanna be a Jet,” Craig Carton said on The Carton Show.



The Jets were the only possible team for Rodgers, who is reuniting with former Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as well as with other former teammates at Packers who followed him to New York.


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The Patriots are once again preparing to enter the season with Mac Jones under center, but the Alabama product will be under pressure after taking many steps back in 2022. Needless to say, the AFC East will be a division to watch this year.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> have plenty of work to do in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. Not only because they come from a disappointing campaign, but also because the AFC East looks stacked this year.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Buffalo Bills</a> look ready to come back stronger after falling short last year, the Miami Dolphins have strengthened their roster and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets">New York Jets</a> are building around Aaron Rodgers.



The Patriots’ offense struggled big time in 2022, which is why the team is making changes for this season. In an attempt to help Jones in his third year, the team is reportedly closing in on the arrival of a top wide receiver.



<h2>Rumor: Patriots optimistic about signing DeAndre Hopkins</h2>



According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, the New England Patriots are optimistic on reaching an agreement with free agent wideout DeAndre Hopkins. The former Cardinals star is expected to visit Foxborough this week, and the front office reportedly expects to tie him down to a deal before he leaves:



“The free agent is planning to visit Gillette Stadium on Thursday, and there’s optimism the two sides can find a way to reach an agreement, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.”



Whether the Patriots are prepared to meet Hopkins’ demands remains to be seen, but the team should make an effort to make it happen. With D-Hop on board, the WR room would have the upgrade it needs to take this team to the next level.

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One of the biggest talking points about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriot</a>s and the upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season centered around the quarterback position. Who’s getting the nod from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bill Belichic</a>k?



The Patriots’ offense was dreadful for the better part of the past campaign. Of course, it was far from a surprise, given that former DC Matt Patricia was in charge of offensive play-calling.



That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mac Jones</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a>vowed to bounce back and put an end to all the doubts about his status as QB1. And according to a report by Mark Daniels of MassLive, he’s outdueling Bailey Zappe for the starting job right now.



<h2>Mac Jones Outplays Bailey Zappe In Patriots’ Training Camp</h2>



“Jones was extremely accurate to start practice, hitting 25-straight passes before Josh Uche broke up one of his attempts on Monday,” Daniels reported.



“Overall, it was an impressive day for Jones as the Patriots offense looks to rebound after last year’s tough season. Jones went 10-for-12 in 11-on-11s on Monday,” continued Daniels. “The only two incomplete passes he threw, in team drills, on this day happened when Uche ran into Mike Gesicki to deflect one pass and when Deatrich Wise batted down another at the line of scrimmage.”



Jones has reportedly been lights out since the start of training camp, boasting his accuracy and looking way more comfortable now that he’s back with Bill O’Brien as his Offensive Coordinator:



“Jones was red hot to start the practice session. He went a perfect 21-for-21 in 7-on-7 drills,” the report continued. “Jones has been great this spring. Entering Tuesday, he’s completed 89% (62-of-70) of his passes in Patriots team drills.”



Judging by those numbers, it seems like it’s almost a lock that Jones will begin the season as QB1. Then again, he should know better than to test Belichick’s patience again.

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Everybody around the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> — and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> — is talking about Bill Belichick and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mac Jones </a>and whether they’ll continue to be a part of the organization in the future.



They’re both under heavy scrutiny after a subpar season, and team owner Robert Kraft has made it loud and clear that he won’t tolerate another mediocre campaign in 2023.



However, even though he may not get as much of the spotlight, the key to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick’s</a> team offensive breakout could come from Rhamondre Stevenson, who’ll enter the year as the lead RB.



<h2>Stevenson Wants To Be A Leader</h2>



“That’s what’s being asked of me right now,” Stevenson told the Boston Herald about his new-found leadership role. “I’m trying to take that step. It’s still early, but I’m trying to take that step to be a leader.”



“Just getting in shape again, just getting my wind back,” Stevenson continued “Damien’s [Harris] out of here now so I’m kind of the guy, so just trying to make sure I’m ready for the end of the season.”



<h2>Stevenson Is Getting Ready For The Season</h2>



Likewise, he knows he’s going to be in for an expanded role in 2023. Bill Belichick has never doubted sending a player back into the dog house, so he knows he needs to back up the talk with his play:



“It’s just a long season. You just have to mentally prepare for that long season,” Stevenson added. “That’s the best thing you can do, just mentally prepare, just know that it’s a 17-game season and have to get after it.”



“I think just getting years under your belt in this league brings confidence,” Stevenson continued. “I think I’m pretty confident, just being around almost the same guys for three years, just building that chemistry is bringing us closer and play better.”



There will be no more margin for error in Foxboro. The patience is running out, and there could be plenty of changes if things don’t pan out this season, so the fans better hope Stevenson has a breakout year as expected.

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Rhamondre Stevenson embracing big role with the Patriots - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a> got the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots </a>used to winning. So, watching the team underperform while the rest of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> gets better isn’t an usual sight for their fans of the front office.



The Patriots enter the 2023 NFL season under a lot of pressure, and we mean from top to bottom. Not even Bill Belichick is safe, as team owner Robert Kraft was non-committal about his future if the team didn’t improve.



Fortunately for the veteran HC,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Mac Jones</a> seems determined to put the woes behind them. In a recent interview, the third-year QB vowed to earn everyone’s respect again next season.



<h2>Mac Jones Looking Forward To Regaining Everyone’s Respect</h2>



“I’m going to do everything I can to earn the respect of everybody in this building again,” the Alabama product told Mark Reiss of ESPN.



“Sometimes the most confident people come from a year where they might not have been their best. I feel like that’s where I’m at,” he added. “Really great people are formed through ups and downs. Some of the learning experiences I had last year will really help. There’s a lot of things I can do better as a person, as a player.”



Notably, some reports stated that Jones’ status as QB1 wasn’t certain, and even Belichick claimed that everyone — including Bailey Zappe — would get an opportunity to play.



Jones earned plenty of praise for his work ethic in year one, but he was evidently frustrated and threw some tantrums as things didn’t go his way last season. To be fair, he wasn’t put in a position to succeed with Matt Patricia calling the plays.



The Patriots brought back Bill O’Brien hoping to get better offensively next season, so it’ll be up to Jones to improve and show that he can be the guy they thought he’d be at this point in his development.

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You cannot write <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> history without mentioning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady’s n</a>ame plenty of times. And the same goes for Bill Belichick and how dominant they were with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots.</a>



But things didn’t end well between both parties. They grew apart, up to the point where Brady wound up leaving to win another Super Bowl ring with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.



Still, now that the Patriots are set to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/tom-brady-sends-incredible-message-to-new-england-patriots-20230602-BUS-5727.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">honor him</a> in their home opener for next season, Brady admitted that he was very fortunate to play for Belichick, showering his former coach with praise.



<h2>Tom Brady Has Nothing But Love For Bill Belichick</h2>



“He very much trusted what I was out there doing in the field, and it went both ways,” Brady said. “Ultimately our success was because so many people in the organization, as coach Belichick always said, ‘do your job,’ and I did as quarterback and leader.”



Also, the legendary quarterback claimed to be quite excited about his tribute in Week 2, citing that he still has plenty of love for the city, his former teammates, and the organization.



“He thought this was something that the fans would really enjoy,” Brady said. “Obviously, I want to go back there and see the fans. See my teammates. I went back there one time, it was in an opposing uniform, which was a different type of welcoming. Although people were very polite, and I had a great experience.”



“To be able to go back there in a different frame of mind, a less competitive frame of mind, and I’m always pulling for the Patriots,” he added. “It’s been a great organization. I’ve got so many friends there still. My kids were born in Boston. I have so many incredible memories of my time there and it’s a great gesture by the organization.”



It’s nice to see that the franchise is doing right by him after all they went through. Brady and the Patriots will be tangled up forever, and it’ll be a very special moment for him and the fans.

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In a surprising announcement prior to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Patrick-Mahomes-and-Chiefs-will-face-surprising-rival-in-NFL-Kickoff-2023-20230511-0023.html">NFL schedule release</a>,&nbsp;Robert Kraft, the owner of the Patriots, confirmed the return of&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a>&nbsp;to honor the legendary quarterback at home.



“I’m happy to tell you&nbsp;that I&nbsp;invited him back (Brady) to come here&nbsp;and be with us at the opening game and let the fans in New England thank him for the great service he gave us for over 20 years. It’ll be the beginning of many celebrations to honor&nbsp;Tom Brady and say thank you for what he did for us.”


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However, Tom Brady hadn’t spoken about it or confirmed if he had accepted the invitation by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>. Now, in one of the biggest stories in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>, the legendary quarterback answered with an amazing message for the team. 



<h2>Tom Brady’s special message for New England Patriots</h2>



When Robert Kraft announced the tribute, the owner was convinced it’s the perfect moment to honor the&nbsp;greatest player of all time&nbsp;in front of his beloved fans. “The NFL is over a century old and 20 percent of those years, the greatest player in the history of the game played right here in Foxborough.”


 

 


This was Tom Brady’s answer during an interview with ESPN. “It was such a kind gesture by Robert Kraft, who I’ve been in touch with since the season ended. We’ve always had a great relationship. From the moment that I stepped foot in Foxborough, I’ve cherished that opportunity, and I’ve always felt like I’ve been a member of that organization.”



Furthermore, Brady shut down any rumor about a bad relationship with Kraft after he went to play for the Buccaneers. “I know my football journey took me to Tampa for three years, which I absolutely loved. And when that ended I had an opportunity to really reconnect with Robert Kraft on a personal level.”



The tribute for Tom Brady would be on Week 2 when the New England Patriots host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football (September 17). That way, the event will be broadcast on prime-time.



“He thought this was something that the fans would really enjoy. Obviously, I want to go back there and see the fans. See my teammates. I went back there one time, it was in an opposing uniform, which was a different type of welcoming. Although people were very polite, and I had a great experience.”


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Brady acknowledge it would be a very special moment for him. “To be able to go back there in a different frame of mind, a less competitive frame of mind, and I’m always pulling for the Patriots. It’s been a great organization. I’ve got so many friends there still. My kids were born in Boston. I have so many incredible memories of my time there and it’s a great gesture by the organization.”

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With week 1 of the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season still months away from us, teams still have plenty of time to continue making adjustments. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>, therefore, could be a team to watch in the next few weeks.



Their offense took many steps back last season, which eventually took a toll on its playoff aspirations. After failing to make the postseason in 2022, the Patriots are expected to work on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Mac-Jones-sheds-light-into-the-Patriots-new-look-offense-20230417-0007.html">their offensive unit</a> this year.



Even though they’ve already made some notable signings, the opportunity that has presented itself with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-rumors-deandre-hopkins-likeliest-destinations-20230526-BUS-4094.html">DeAndre Hopkins being released</a> may be hard to overlook. However, they could also have alternative targets.



<h2>DeAndre Hopkins</h2>



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Shortly after he declared his commitment with the team, DeAndre Hopkins was suddenly released by the Arizona Cardinals. It’s a clear sign that the team wants to start from scratch, and it brings a great chance for the rest of the league.



It’s strange to see top wideouts like DeAndre Hopkins in the open market, so he will probably not be short of suitors. The Patriots have been linked with him for a while, and it could let them upgrade their offense.



<h2>Jarvis Landry</h2>



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Even if he’s past his prime, Jarvis Landry could provide veteran leadership to the wide receiver room. The best of all is that it wouldn’t take much for the Patriots to get his signature.



The former New Orleans Saints wideout has been a free agent for a while and has yet to find a new team. If they fail to get D-Hop, Landry could become an alternative target to add weapons for Mac Jones.



<h2>Jerry Jeudy</h2>



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Besides Hopkins, Jerry Jeudy is the other wide receiver who has been mentioned as a potential target for the Patriots. The Broncos recently exercised his fifth-year option, but his name continues to be subject of trade rumors.



Denver wouldn’t let him go so easily, but the team is reportedly open to the idea of at least considering a deal for its wideout. JuJu Smith-Schuster is the Patriots’ WR1 right now, so it would make sense if they make a move for a wideout of Jeudy’s caliber.

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Just a few monthsago,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Brady</a>officially announced his<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Tom-Bradys-alleged-girlfriend-Veronika-Rajek-reacts-to-his-retirement-from-the-NFL-20230201-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">retirement from the NFL</a>. Following a very disappointing season with theBuccaneers, the 45-yearold quarterback said goodbye.”I’m retiring. For good. I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so, I won’t be long-winded. You only get onesuper emotional retirement essayand I used mine up last year. So, really thank you guys so much for supporting me.”
After his college career at Michigan,Tom Bradywas selected by thePatriotswith the famous 199th pick in the2000 NFL Draft. When Drew Bledsoegot injured, Brady received the opportunity by head coachBill Belichickand the rest is history. SixSuperBowlswon withNew Englandand one more withTampato become the greatest player ever.

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Now, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Tom-Brady-returns-to-play-football-for-a-very-special-occasion-20230330-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Brady will return</a> in a very special football celebration with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New England Patriots</a>. Read here to check out the details of this surprising episode which includes a reunion with Bill Belichick.
<h2>Will Tom Brady be returning with the New England Patriots?</h2>
In a very shocking announcement prior to the NFL schedule release, Robert Kraft, the owner of the Patriots, confirmed the return of Tom Bradyto honor the legendary quarterback at home.
“I’m happy to tell you that Iinvited him back (Brady) to come here and be with us at the opening game and let the fans in New England thank him for the great service he gave us for over 20 years. It’ll be the beginning of many celebrations to honorTom Brady and say thank you for what he did for us.”
According to Kraft, it’s time to honor the greatest player of all time in front of his beloved fans. “The NFL is over a century old and 20 percent of those years, the greatest player in the history of the game played right here in Foxborough.”

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Though the NFL schedule hasn’t been released yet, Kraft’s words point out that the Patriots might play at home in Week 1. Whether it would be a prime-time game or not considering Brady’s presence, that’s yet to be seen.

Tom Brady will return to the Patriots for a special occasion

Tom Brady will return to the Patriots for a special occasion - Bolavip US

It has been a clear intention of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL</a> expanding outside the United States. Games in England and Mexico were already regular features in the schedule, but last year Germany was added to the list of countries ready to host matchups.
Munich was the city selected to organize a big-time clash. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-Rumors-Could-Tom-Bradys-broadcasting-future-with-FOX-be-in-jeopardy-20230504-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Brady</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Bucs-backup-QB-Kyle-Trask-reveals-Tom-Bradys-help-before-Baker-Mayfields-arrival-20230418-0040.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> were a great choice to inaugurate this new idea. Making it a pairing against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Pete-Carroll-explains-the-Seahawks-bizarre-2023-Draft-20230502-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> helped to attract more people. 
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The interest generated among the Germans was so high that they were given another shot. This time they will have two games because Mexico City won’t be able to hold their annual match. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-when-is-the-2023-schedule-release-20230503-BUS-312.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Despite the schedule hasn’tbeenconfirmedyet</a>, some details were leaked this week.
<h2>Who are the New England Patriots playing against in Germany?</h2>
Both teams giving up a home game were confirmed some time ago. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Tom-Brady-addresses-Patrick-Mahomes-behavior-in-the-Super-Bowl-victory-parade-20230217-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">defending Super Bowl champions</a> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Chiefs-sign-Super-Bowl-champion-LT-to-protect-Patrick-Mahomes-20230503-0042.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> were one of them. In April there were rumors indicating <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-Rumors-Chiefs-could-face-a-tough-NFC-team-in-their-trip-to-Germany-20230405-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">they mightface the Chicago Bears</a>.
The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Patriots-WR-JuJu-Smith-Schuster-praises-Mac-Jones-for-his-amazing-talent-20230503-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patriots</a> are the other franchise that would be hosting a match in a neutral site. The opponent is not confirmed, but it may have been revealed. New England will play against the New Orleans Saints, according to Max Schrader of the German newspaper Bild.
This publication also reports that the host city will be Frankfurt instead of Munich. Something else noteworthy is that Germany will have these games in back-to-back weeks. They are expected to be on November 12 and 19. Those dates would mean they will be played on week 10 and 11, although the order it is not certain.

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NFL Schedule 2023: Potential rivals for Chiefs, Patriots in Germany games revealed? - Bolavip US

JuJu Smith-Schuster will be the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New England Patriots</a> new wide receiver. He’ll receive passes from Mac Jones, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Super Bowl</a> LVI champion has now surrendered to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Mac-Jones-speaks-about-the-Patriots-future-amid-trade-rumors-20230415-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">quarterback’s talent despite his trade rumors</a>.
Mac Jones has been under the spotlight recently. During this offseason, several reports said that the Patriots were interested in trading him, but the team denied those rumores and sticked to him for at least one more season. 
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 Every quarterback needs weapons to prove himself. That’s why New England signed JuJu Smith-Schuster for the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL</a> season, and the receiver is already in love with Mac Jones’ talent. 
<h2>JuJu Smith-Schuster surrenders to Mac Jones’ amazing talent</h2>
Mac Jones has had a rough time at New England. The team’s 2021 first-rounder has not been able to prove himself and has not fulfilled the expectations they had from him when he was drafted.
However, they are still giving him one last chance to prove he’s the perfect player to guide the offense. They know he can’t do it alone, so they signed a top wide receiver like JuJu Smith-Schuster to help him.
Smith-Schuster arrives to New England after playing for one of the best quarterbacks in the league: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a>. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> won the Super bowl last year, so it will be a tough challenge for the wide receiver to now help Jones succeed.
“I think his role, his leadership is something that I’ve seen from afar,” Smith-Schuster said (via Mike Reiss of ESPN) about Mac Jones. “His work ethic is hard — he’s a hard-working guy. Very, very smart at what he does in just working on his craft.” 
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 When asked about Jones’ future, JuJu was very clear by saying that “the sky is the limit” for the 24-year-old. High praises coming from someonewho just recently received passes from Mahomes.

NFL News: Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster praises Mac Jones for his amazing talent

NFL News: Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster praises Mac Jones for his amazing talent - Bolavip US

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