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As he did last week, Bill Belichick will keep everyone guessing as to the identity of his starting quarterback against the Chargers.

Familiar drill at quarterback: Bill Belichick will not name his starter for Sunday’s game

"I’m not going to make any announcements on our lineup at any position,” said the coach, following the same script he used last week before the Giants game.

Dolphins sign pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul, place Jaelan Phillips on injured reserve
Pierre-Paul, a South Florida native, was previously on the Saints’ practice squad.

Bill O’Brien says that who starts at quarterback isn’t up to him
The Patriots offensive coordinator said it wasn't in his power to bench Mac Jones, and he wouldn't say whether he wanted to.

Leadership and production made Tradition honoree Kevin Faulk ‘the consummate Patriot’

In his 13 seasons, Faulk earned his pedigree with smarts, toughness, determination, and dependability.

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Panthers are prowling for a big-name head coach. Watch out for Bill Belichick.
There are several reasons why taking over in Carolina next season would make sense for Belichick.

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Patriots mailbag: Fans wonder about bringing in a new quarterback, among other things
More subpar play at the quarterback position — not to mention a disheartening loss to the Giants — has many calling for change.

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‘It’s way more checkers than it is chess’: Tom Brady further explained his ‘mediocrity’ comment about today’s NFL
Brady believes that quarterbacks aren't being taught to read defenses and check out of plays as well as they were used to.

NFL: Bears 12, Vikings 10
Bears kick four field goals, outlast Vikings in a game dominated by defense
Cairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal for Chicago with 10 seconds left, his fourth of the game.

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