On paper, the Patriots essentially took care of their three biggest areas of need during the first two days of the 2024 NFL draft, although there are asterisks next to two of those boxes.No. 1 - Future franchise quarterback?Check. Taking Drake Maye with the third...
History isn’t kind to the Patriots when it comes to the wide receiver position.Since 2000, the franchise has drafted 21 pass catchers in the NFL Draft with 10 of those receivers being selected in the top four rounds. The names are a stark reminder of...
During a five-year collegiate career, Caedan Wallace didn’t play a single snap at blindside tackle.The 6-foot-5, 314-pound mauler started 40 games at Penn State, and every single one came at right tackle. However, at the professional level, the Patriots believe their third-round selection has the...
The Patriots needed a wide receiver and an offensive lineman. In the second round they picked a receiver and in the third round they took the lineman.Were Ja’Lynn Polk and Caedan Wallace the right wide receiver and offensive lineman? National draft experts were mixed in...
Agawam - Bob LeClair will be the demonstrator for the Agawam Community Artist and Artisan meeting that will be held on Wednesday, May 8, at the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper St. beginning at 6 p.m. Bob will discuss the world of Gel Plate printing,...
WESTFIELD — The automotive technology shop at Westfield Technical Academy had a big day on April 25, when Jeff Sarat of Sarat Ford in Agawam and Erin Powers, of the Ford Motor Company’s Automotive Career Exploration program, donated a 2024 Ford Mustang GT convertible, valued...
I hope you’ve all been enjoying the sunshine this week.I started off the week with a tour of the Kiva Center over in Worcester with my fellow committee members from the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery on Monday. Kiva is a...
Dear Annie: I’m struggling badly with something that occurred over a week and a half ago. I’m a mom. My son is 15. I’ve been dating a man for two years now, but I’ve known him for over six. He has no kids and has...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Misuse of alcohol is nothing new. The goal of this month is to increase awareness of the damages it does to individuals, families, health and society.Alcohol affects one at every stage of life regardless of age or gender. Graduation and...
Dear Amy: My brother and I are both in our 70s. We’ve only spoken once in the last three years.We lived miles apart for much of our lives, but still kept in touch.After our father passed, our mother sold their home. My father had previously...