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The AFC East blog concludes this week's "Hope and Concern" series with the reigning AFC East champion New England Patriots. Biggest reason for hope: improved defense It is easy to point out the future Hall of Fame pair of quarterback Tom Brady ...

It has been a whirlwind offseason for new Buffalo Bills general manager Doug Whaley. He spent the past several months on the road scouting for the NFL draft, and now Whaley is settling into his new position this week as Buffalo's general manager. ...

The championship window for the New England Patriots will not be open forever. Quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick are entering the tail ends of their respective careers -- meaning that the time for this Hall of Fame pair to win a fou...

Taking a closer look at how Patriots' rookies might fit in.

Mailbag: Draft additions draw excitement and some head-scratching.

Bill Belichick is seeing double, drafting two WRs in Aaron Dobson, Josh Boyce.

Mailbag: With just five draft picks, how can Bill Belichick improve the Patriots?

Mel Kiper, Todd McShay and ESPN Insider's team of NFL experts break down the draft needs and fits for the New England Patriots. How will they add to their pass rush?

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Getting a read on the Patriots as NFL free agency officially kicks off.

By planning ahead, the Patriots are well positioned as free agency opens.

Wes Welker risks being left behind by the Patriots if he drags his feet during free agency, writes Ashley Fox.

Tom Brady's restructured deal confirms that New England's dynasty is in its final years.

Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs should still be celebrating. It was only 24 days ago that he won his first Super Bowl. Along the way, he even beat the team he despises most in the Patriots. But for some reason, Suggs can't get past his animosity for ...

The New England Patriots enter April's NFL draft tied for the fewest picks in the league with five. Three trades for veteran players Aqib Talib, Chad Johnson and Albert Haynesworth have all cost the Patriots selections in this year's draft. With t...

Tom Brady has agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract extension with the Patriots, a deal that will keep him with New England through the 2017 season, Sports Illustrated reported Monday.

We write about it all the time in the AFC East blog. This remains the "Brady and Belichick" division until another team proves otherwise. For the second straight year, the New England Patriots were the only AFC East team to finish with a winning r...