Under-the-radar Patriots defense ready to take leap forward

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The New England Patriots focused on maintaining a strong defense this offseason, despite significant roster and coaching changes. They re-signed safety Kyle Dugger to a four-year extension, allowing him to concentrate solely on football. Dugger expressed optimism about the unit’s potential, saying, “If I’m being honest, I don’t really see a ceiling for the group.” The Patriots also rely on second-year players, including Christian Gonzalez and Keion White, to elevate the defense. Head coach Jerod Mayo emphasized the potential for significant improvement in their second year, stating, “We are looking for those guys to make a huge jump.” Meanwhile, cornerback Marcus Jones highlighted the importance of unity and continuous improvement during OTA’s.

CHELSEA AND AS MONACO COMPETING TO SIGN STOKE CITY’S SOULEYMANE SIDIBÉ

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According to Foot Mercato, AS Monaco, Chelsea, and Juventus are among the clubs interested in Stoke City’s England U18 international Souleymane Sidibé. Sidibé, the son of former Stoke City player Mamady Sidibé, has been attracting elite-level interest since he was 14, with Manchester City, Manchester United, and Liverpool also keeping an eye on him from an early age. Having made his debut for the Potters at 16, he has featured in eight matches this season. His performances have drawn attention from clubs like Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion in England, as well as Rangers, Juventus, and AS Monaco in Europe.