Report that Ben Mason is joining the NE Patriots practice squad
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-rumors-patriots-sign-fullback-203027727.html
The Patriots lack a true fullback on the Patriots 53-man roster, so there is an opportunity there for Mason to play in the future.
September 1st, 2021 at 5:27 PM ^
I overlooked Jakob Johnson on the Patriots roster who has played fullback. Ben Mason will compete with Jakob Johnson for a roster spot and playing time.
https://985thesportshub.com/2021/09/01/report-patriots-add-rookie-fullback-to-practice-squad/
September 1st, 2021 at 5:34 PM ^
September 1st, 2021 at 5:37 PM ^
I hope he gets a real shot. He played in Newtown CT with one of my oldest friends's sons. A lot of local fans would love to see him succeed there.
September 1st, 2021 at 6:13 PM ^
Ben Mason joining the Pats' practice squad.
Yeah. That tracks.
September 2nd, 2021 at 7:30 AM ^
I assumed it had to hurt him that he didn’t really have a position he thrived in year after year. Mostly not his fault, but due to schematic changes. Still, would have thought he would have made the everyday roster as a special teamer.
September 1st, 2021 at 6:30 PM ^
Thought he might end up on the Jets and since there was talks of Saleh being interested in him in a Kyle Juszczyk role during the draft. Hope he finds success on the Pats
September 1st, 2021 at 6:55 PM ^
I remember when Bench was chosen to address the team, & he wanted to tell them that he & his roommate start each day off by making their bed & then get on to making the new day great. At the presentation, he wanted to speak from the heart & not prepare anything in advance. But what came out was that he starts off every day by making his bed. And then he froze... Drew an absolute blank & couldn’t speak. It had to be pretty awkward there for a while… Standing there in front of 100 guys who you just told that you start off each day by making your bed. But then the guys just cheered & mobbed him anyway.
September 1st, 2021 at 7:07 PM ^
I had the same idea during one of my best man speeches. Almost the same results. The MC started the speeches off right as we all came in which was weird I was in line for a drink, totally threw me off my game or so I tell myself. Happy ending I managed something mostly worthwhile and got the room laughing a bit. Still wasn’t the best feeling.
September 1st, 2021 at 10:12 PM ^
Yeah, I kind of f'd mine up, too. I was ready and expecting it, and then I wasn't, and then the DJ called. Don't try to wing these things, guys; prepare properly! You have to be ready to play through nerves and alcohol.
September 1st, 2021 at 7:03 PM ^
Always thought that was the spot for him, I’ve posted before that he has a ton of similarities to their previous FB James develop who had to retire due to a neck injury he couldn’t shake. The current fullback the pats have is an NFL intern silicon alley outreach guy from Germany who’s serviceable but haven’t seen any great plays from him. My dollars go to Bench getting added to active roster when he digests the playbook which can be daunting in NE.
September 1st, 2021 at 8:46 PM ^
Great news! The possibility of another Michigan man on Sundays out here! What a human wrecking ball bench is.
September 1st, 2021 at 9:41 PM ^
If I remember correctly, the Patriots already had the most former Michigan players of any NFL team. If Ben sticks that will put them even further in the lead.
September 1st, 2021 at 11:14 PM ^
MGoBlog's Bills fan(s): hurrah i/we can finally cheer for Tom Brady again
Belichick:
