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Patriots’ influence across NFL creates challenge for team in free agency – New England Patriots Blog

FOXBOROUGH. Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:

1. With more coaches and general managers across the NFL who have strong Patriots ties, Bill Belichick has said in the past that it has helped facilitate trades, in part because there is an inherent trust and understanding in those conversations.

While that has been positive, such as when Belichick and his…

Tyrod Taylor tightens grip on job with Browns offense on upswing – Cleveland Browns Blog

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BEREA, Ohio — The ultimate goal is to win the game, so in that sense the Cleveland Browns‘ offense and quarterback Tyrod Taylor have not succeeded this season.

But what Taylor can do is take a deep breath after the loss in New Orleans, because from Week 1 to Week 2, he and the offense showed signs of growth and improvement.

Taylor will have to deal all season with the reality that the…