Author: Mark Daniels, The Providence Journal

Tracy Sormanti, who died last year, had directed Patriots cheerleading for 27 years. She will inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Bill Belichick wouldn’t say much about the claims made in a new book about the Patriots, but the coach did deny one claim about Tom Brady’s exit.

The Patriots coach said his team wasn’t “as good of an option” as the Buccaneers even after Tom Brady spent his first 20 NFL seasons in New England.

The Patriots looked sloppy in a loss to the Saints on Sunday, and New England won’t have much room for error against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.

The Patriots looked out of sorts throughout the day as they fell to the Saints. Next week’s showdown against Tom Brady and the Bucs looms large.

Cam Newton said he would divulge more details on Friday, but the quarterback appears intent on playing again after being cut by the Patriots.

With Cam Newton and Brian Hoyer released, and Jarrett Stidham placed on the PUP list, rookie Mac Jones is the only QB on the Patriots’ 53-man roster.

While Cam Newton looks like the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback, rookie first-round pick Mac Jones looks like he’ll have a bright future.

Cam Newton is looking to hold off rookie first-round quarterback Mac Jones, and Thursday’s performance aided the veteran’s cause.

Cam Newton is looking to hold off rookie first-round quarterback Mac Jones, and Thursday’s performance aided the veteran’s cause.