Author: Evan Lazar

Evan Lazar is the New England Patriots beat reporter for CLNS Media.
Patriots Mailbag: How Will the Pats Create Cap Space to Sign Draft Picks, Afford 2022 Expenses?
One big question remains for the Patriots during their summer break now that all the heavy lifting from a roster-building…
Lazar: Breaking Down Key Differences in a Potential Shift for Patriots to Shanahan-Style Offense
The Patriots’ offense’s roots haven’t changed since Bill Belichick’s first season as the head coach nearly 22 years ago. Former…
If you ask any NFL executive what the best thing an organization can do for its young quarterback on the…
Lazar’s Patriots Roster Projection 1.0: Were Spring Practices Enough for Tre Nixon, Other Standouts?
Cutting down an NFL roster with significant offseason turnover is difficult, but that’s the nature of the beast for the…
After participating in workouts this offseason without a contract, Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers officially signed his one-year, $3.986 million…
Lazar: Despite Coaching Concerns, Mac Jones and the Patriots Offense Heading in Good Direction
The most challenging thing with spring practices is deciding what’s real and what’s a June headline. After all, the Patriots…
Lazar’s Notebook: Patriots Offensive Changes Remain as Mac Jones, Tre Nixon Continue to Shine
FOXBORO, MA – The Patriots held day two of their mandatory minicamp on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium in…
Lazar’s Notebook: Patriots’ Offensive Shift Continues as Mac Jones Lights Up Day One of Minicamp
FOXBORO, MA – The Patriots held their first of three minicamp practices on the fields behind Gillette Stadium on Tuesday…
The Patriots will begin their three-day mandatory minicamp on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium on Tuesday in Foxborough. Patriots…
Patriots Mailbag: What Would Transition to Shanahan Style-Offense Look Like For Patriots?
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s relationship with Mike Shanahan dates back to his days competing against Shanahan in the 1990s…