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Chad Graff

@chadgraff.bsky.social

Senior writer at The Athletic covering the Patriots. Adjunct professor at Northeastern. High-handicapped golfer, low-rated tennis player, seeker of a good old fashioned.

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Chad Graff@chadgraff.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Rob Gronkowski was elected into the Patriots' Hall of Fame on the first ballot. He beat out fellow finalists Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri to become the 2026 inductee.

Chad Graff@chadgraff.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The board hasn't fallen great for the Patriots, stuck on the wrong side of runs at positions of need. Now there's a run on TEs. Five tight ends taken in the last 16 picks. Will be interesting whether the Pats ignore TE then and pivot to DT, CB or LB instead.

Chad Graff@chadgraff.bsky.social · 3mo ago

With the 28th pick, the Patriots selected Utah OT Caleb Lomu. He can be a swing tackle this season with eyes on starting him at RT next year. Now, a long-term OT plan after drafting Will Campbell a year ago.

Chad Graff@chadgraff.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Finalists for the Patriots' Hall of Fame: Rob Gronkowski, Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri. The 2026 inductee will be decided by fan vote among those three. Of note: Wes Welker remains a big snub for the hall. He's the franchise leader in receptions and ranks 3rd in yards.

Chad Graff@chadgraff.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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NFL Draft 2026 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s definitive scouting reports and player rankings

Dane Brugler’s in-depth scouting reports and rankings for more than 2,700 prospects. Quarterbacks, wide receivers, edge rushers, the top 100 overall and more — all in one place.

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Chad Graff@chadgraff.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The Patriots announced Mike Vrabel's coaching staff. Of note: -- Terrell Williams' new title is assistant head coach. -- Thomas Brown remains passing game coordinator in addition to coaching TEs. -- Charles London added as an offensive analyst.

Chad Graff@chadgraff.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The Patriots’ addition of Romeo Doubs gives them the kind of WR they needed. But it also gives them something they didn’t have before — leverage to wait out the Eagles for AJ Brown. Free gift link 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

What the Patriots’ addition of Romeo Doubs means for a potential A.J. Brown trade (Gift Article)

The expected signing of Doubs doesn't mean the Patriots won't still try to trade for Brown. It just gives them more options and leverage.

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Chad Graff@chadgraff.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The Patriots are going high-risk, high-reward in their pursuit of improving the O-line. If Alijah Vera-Tucker stays healthy, the Patriots got a lot better up front. But AVT has played in 43 of a possible 85 NFL games. He's had season-ending injuries in 3 of his 5 seasons.

Chad Graff@chadgraff.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Charles London, who worked as Mike Vrabel’s passing game coordinator with the Titans in 2023, has agreed to a deal to join Vrabel’s staff with the Patriots, per a league source.  London’s title is TBD but he’s expected to help on offense. He was the Jets’ QB coach last season.