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Patriots DT Davon Godchaux reacts to Christian Barmore’s return

Davon Godchaux reacts to Christian Barmore’s return

New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux has been excited to see Christian Barmore return to the field.

The veteran defensive tackle practiced for the first time this season on Thursday, and he’s currently listed as questionable to play in Sunday’s game. Godchaux believes Barmore’s return won’t just uplift the entire defense, but he thinks the return will help improve his game in particular.

Godchaux has recorded 35 tackles on the season and has been an integral part of a banged-up defensive line. When both are healthy, he has been able to form a dynamic duo with Barmore up front.

“Very excited to have another playmaker on the field. Barmore is one-of-a-kind, very good pass-rusher. So glad to have him back in that element,” said Godchaux.

Barmore’s return to the field should elevate the defensive line play. We’ll see how quickly he makes an impact on the unit, and how long it takes him to get back into the swing of things.

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Patriots veteran wants more defensive snaps for special teams ace

Davon Godchaux made a pitch for his teammate Brenden Schooler.

New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux took notice of Brenden Schooler’s performance in Sunday’s win over the Chicago Bears.

Schooler recorded a sack, a tackle and two quarterback hits on the day. Despite mostly being known for his special teams contributions, he factored into the Patriots’ defensive game plan as a spy on Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

It was an unexpected wrinkle on defense from the Patriots.

“He needs to be there more often, especially against fast quarterbacks,” Godchaux said, via the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed. “We got Josh Allen, we got a couple of them coming up. He needs to be on defense more often.”

Schooler has been a dependable and versatile player for the Patriots since his arrival in 2022.

His emergence on defense is something that could be pivotal for the Patriots moving forward, as they look to generate more production from the pass rush.

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Two key Patriots defenders not expected to be traded ahead of deadline

Two Patriots defenders mentioned in trade speculation are believed to be staying put

The New England Patriots have been linked to various trade rumors ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. However, a new report from FOX Sports’ Peter Schrager indicates that safety Kyle Dugger and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux are not expected to be moved.

Dugger’s name was floated around as a potential trade candidate over the weekend, but there was always doubt that he’d actually be moved. The safety has 35 tackles and a sack on the season, and he just signed a new four-year deal in the offseason.

Godchaux has been an integral part of a Patriots defensive line lacking depth due to injury. He has a combined 33 tackles on the season, including four total tackles in Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans.

“Kyle Dugger, who was given a big contract less than four months ago, I don’t think he will be traded, and Davon Godchaux, the big defensive end, he will likely not be traded,” said Schrager.

The rumor mill is buzzing as it always is around this time of the year. Who is really on the move and who isn’t? It won’t be long before we find out.

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Patriots DT gives lofty player comparison to rookie QB Drake Maye

Davon Godchaux had a lofty player comparison for Drake Maye

New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux gave a lofty comparison to rookie quarterback Drake Maye, following the Patriots’ 20-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans.

The veteran defender compared the rookie to Buffalo Bills superstar quarterback Josh Allen.

Maye has some of the traits Allen possesses. For one, the rookie’s strong arm has been evident in games this season. The North Carolina product also boasts the ability to run with the football, and he has totaled 212 rushing yards in five game appearances on the year.

He also has the same gunslinging mentality as Allen.

“That’s young Josh Allen 2.0. He looks amazing,” Godchaux said in Sunday’s post-game press conference. “I love watching him on the sideline…I tell the guys all the time that he plays like Josh Allen 2.0. I played Josh Allen in Miami his rookie year, and he didn’t look that good, and Josh Allen is a phenomenal player now. MVP-type player. Drake looks better than Josh did his rookie year.”

Allen has blossomed into a perennial MVP candidate throughout his tenure in the NFL. Maye could potentially get there as well, as he has shown flashes of his playmaking ability in his rookie season.

The organization will need to continue to build around him, but it is evident the talent is there.

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ESPN NFL insider gives uninspired trade idea for 49ers on defensive line

This isn’t our favorite trade target for the 49ers.

It wouldn’t be a surprise to see the San Francisco 49ers get active to improve their defensive line at the NFL trade deadline.

They clearly need help along the front and there are a handful of enticing names being floated around in the pre-deadline rumor mill. ESPN’s Dan Graziano doesn’t foresee the 49ers landing one of the big fish available at that spot though. Instead, he offers a less-inspiring idea where San Francisco acquires defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New England Patriots.

This is not to say Godchaux isn’t a good player. He is. The 29-year-old has been in the NFL since the Miami Dolphins selected him in the fifth round of the 2017 draft.

He has never been to a Pro Bowl and he has only posted 5.5 sacks with 94 pressures in 111 games (100 starts). However, he’s a capable run defender who would give the 49ers some rotational depth alongside Maliek Collins, Jordan Elliott, Kevin Givens and Kalia Davis.

On the other hand, another rotational defensive tackle doesn’t move the needle much for the 49ers.

They need more pass rush help and would ideally be making a move for a player who has a three-down impact. San Francisco is trying to win a Super Bowl and defensive tackle help would be nice, but it’s not going to help much if it’s not creating disruption for opposing quarterbacks.

If the 49ers are making a play to add Godchaux, it can’t be the only move they make if they’re trying to execute a trade that dramatically increases their chances to win a championship.

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Patriots DT noticed something different about Jets QB Aaron Rodgers

Davon Godchaux noticed something different about Jets QB Aaron Rodgers

New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux noticed something different about New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the Patriots’ 25-22 upset win on Sunday.

The defensive tackle noticed that the legendary quarterback was not moving the same as usual.

All told, Rodgers still had a solid game under center. He went 17-of-28 passing on the afternoon for 233 yards and two touchdowns. Nevertheless, New England made the Jets’ offense work for every point, and they were able to get pressure on the quarterback a few times.

Godchaux had three tackles in that matchup, and he played a big part in helping contain the Jets’ run game. He also noticed Rodgers didn’t seem like himself in terms of mobility, as transcribed by MassLive’s Mark Daniels.

“Hall of Fame quarterback,” said Godchaux. “Hate to see him go out that way… He definitely don’t look the same. He kept moving back there – [expletive] I could run him down and catch him. He don’t look mobile at all. That’s good for us.”

The Patriots picked up their second win of the season on Sunday, thanks to some late-game heroics and consistent defensive pressure. One has to wonder if this game will be a springboard for the rest of the season.

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DT Davon Godchaux calls out ‘selfish’ plays on Patriots defense

Davon Godchaux was blunt when describing the Patriots’ defensive struggles

New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux has never been one to shy away from his feelings on a particular subject. So it was no surprise that he was so blunt when breaking down the recent defensive problems for the team.

When appearing on WEEI’s “Jones & Keefe,” the veteran defender chalked the issues up to selfishness on the football field. He wants to see the Patriots’ defensive unit play more as a team moving forward.

“I’ll be honest, we got guys being kind of selfish,” said Godchaux. “We’re down, guys want to make plays, I get it. I’m talking about defense. Everybody has to play as 11, and everybody has to sacrifice to do what’s best for the team. I know some guys want to make plays when we’re down trying to get back in the game, but we’ve got to keep going as a team and play team defense.”

Coming into the season, the Patriots were believed to wield a top-10 defensive unit. However, in recent weeks, they struggled in the three losses to the Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers.

It’s important to keep in mind that the unit has been bitten by the injury bug. Defensive tackle Christian Barmore is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with blood clots, and linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley is sidelined for the rest of the season with a torn pec.

Safety Kyle Dugger also left Sunday’s game against the 49ers with an injury.

With that said, injuries happen every season, and the Patriots must make the necessary adjustments to remain competitive.

Report: DT Davon Godchaux agrees to two-year extension with Patriots

Davon Godchaux is staying in New England

Veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux has reportedly agreed to a two-year extension with the New England Patriots, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Godchaux has been seeking a restructured deal in the final year of his contract. The two sides continued working towards a resolution and finally settled on a two-year, $21 million deal with $16.5 million guaranteed.

Talks seemed to ramp up in intensity following the news that star defensive tackle Christian Barmore was out indefinitely with blood clots. Losing Barmore was already a tough blow, but the team potentially losing both of their top defensive tackles would have been catastrophic.

Godchaux was still under contract, but there were concerns he could potentially hold in with no guaranteed money left on his previous deal.

Godchaux being back in the mix is huge for a Patriots defense that ranked as a top-10 unit last season.

The team has still yet to deal with the Matthew Judon contractual issue. With Godchaux now taken care of, perhaps they can put even more focus on finding a resolution to that situation as well.

Davon Godchaux opens up on contract frustrations and future with Patriots

Davon Godchaux speaks publicly on contract frustrations with the Patriots

The ongoing contract issues between the New England Patriots and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux still hang over the organization like an immutable cloud of darkness.

Godchaux is in the final year of his contract with no guaranteed money left on the deal. He hasn’t opted to hold in or hold out on the team. Granted, he didn’t participate in Day 2 of training camp, but according to Patriots coach Jerod Mayo, that was not contract-related.

The veteran defensive lineman was back on the field on Friday, despite his contract frustrations.

“It’s frustrating but I’m going to give it to my agent,” Godchaux told media members. “I’m going to let Drew [Rosenhaus] handle it. He’s been doing it for a long time. He’s got my best interest. I’m just going to roll with him. I’m just going to control what I can control. It’s frustrating playing out here with no guaranteed money, but I’m going to put it in Drew’s hands. He’s going to do what’s best for me.”

Godchaux did indicate that he believes a deal will ultimately get done for him to stay in New England, but if that didn’t happen, he also understands the business side of football.

The Patriots will have to decide between outright extending him for more years or sweetening his current contract and coming back to the table after the season.

They just agreed to a three-year extension with safety Jabrill Peppers. There’s plenty of time for them to agree on a deal with Godchaux as well, if they feel that’s the right move.

Jerod Mayo comments on Matt Judon and Davon Godchaux contract issues

Jerod Mayo shares thoughts on Matt Judon and Davon Godchaux contract situations

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo made it clear that the team wants linebacker Matthew Judon and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux on the roster.

When speaking with media members on Tuesday, Mayo was asked about the ongoing contract issues with the two standout defenders.

Both Judon and Godchaux are in a contract year and looking to renegotiate their deals. The timing is impeccable on their part considering the team has been on a cash-spending spree, particularly with in-house talent, throughout the offseason.

Things are a bit trickier with Judon and Godchaux being two aging veterans. This isn’t the same situation the Patriots were facing when paying an emerging young superstar talent, like Christian Barmore.

“We want those guys here. We are going to do everything possible,” said Mayo.

ESPN’s Mike Reiss appeared on “Toucher and Hardy” on Monday and reported that the Patriots and Judon are talking. So it isn’t a situation where either side has shut down the possibility of a deal coming together.

Judon missed most of the 2023 season with a torn biceps injury, but when healthy, he has proven to be a Pro Bowl-caliber pass-rusher. Meanwhile, Godchaux has been a dominant run-stuffer along the defensive front with Barmore.

The talent is evident to a Patriots team looking to keep their defensive unit strong heading into the 2024 season. They liked what they had on that side of the ball last year, and they’ve made every effort to ensure that it stays near identical.