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Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski Are Back

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski Are Back

Posted by | Jun 4, 2018 | ,

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski Are in the Building (Foxborough, MA, 01/13/16) Wide receiver #11, tight end #87 Rob Gronkowski, and quarterback #12 Tom Brady warm up for Patriots practice at Gillette. Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Staff photo by John Wilcox.Relax people- Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski have arrived ahead of mandatory minicamp tomorrow. At a charity event yesterday, Gronk said he was going to be attending mandatory minicamp this week. With Brady and Gronkowski missing OTAs, it will be interesting to see how Belichick approaches minicamp this year. Both Brady and Gronkowski attended Fantasy Camp today at Gillette Stadium...

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Tom Brady Is Doing Things His Way

Tom Brady Is Doing Things His Way

Posted by | Jun 2, 2018 | ,

Brady Is All About Himself and His Brand Mandatory minicamp begins next week, and we should expect to see Tom Brady there. Lately, he’s been working out at TB12, traveling to Morocco, throwing a football off a boat, and training with Julian Edelman in the practice bubble. During OTAs, Julian Edelman has practiced with the team and then afterward went to the bubble to work out with Tom Brady. In past years, Brady only cared about the team above anything. Now this year he’s putting himself first. The Final Curtain Call with Brady and Belichick Don’t worry though, the...

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Robert Kraft : ‘Everything Is Normal’

Robert Kraft : ‘Everything Is Normal’

Posted by | Jun 1, 2018 | ,

Kraft: ‘Nothing to See Here’ Patriots owner Robert Kraft isn’t worried about Tom Brady skipping out on OTAs this year. Kraft according to NFL Network said: “These are voluntary workouts… I think he’s in great shape. I think he’s at an age where he’s blessed to have 3 children, has responsibilities. It’s hard to fulfill those during the season.” Also, Kraft confirmed Rob Gronkowski will be at minicamp in June.” On Brady’s relationship with Bill Belichick, Kraft said, “nothing has changed.” Overall, sportsbooks tend to agree.  Many of them, including NetBet, still have the Patriots as the odds on...

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Astros Are a Big Test for the Red Sox

Astros Are a Big Test for the Red Sox

Posted by | May 31, 2018 | ,

Red Sox vs. Astros Alex Cora returned to Houston last night for the first time since becoming the manager for the Boston Red Sox. Lately, the competition for the Red Sox has been pretty bad, and the Red Sox have been taking advantage of it. The Red Sox took care of business this week sweeping the no-name Toronto  Blue Jays. The real test begins with this series against the defending World Series Champions. The Sox fell 6-4 last night in the first of the four games. J.D. Martinez is on Fire J.D. Martinez has been on fire lately. He...

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Cassius Marsh: ‘No Fun in New England’

Cassius Marsh: ‘No Fun in New England’

Posted by | May 28, 2018 | ,

Cassius Marsh Didn’t like the Drama in New England Via Niners NationSan Francisco 49ers defensive end Cassius Marsh hated being with the New England Patriots last season. Marsh didn’t even enjoy his time just a little bit with the Patriots. Bill Belichick is known for running a tight ship in New England, and some players like it and others don’t. Even with the recent drama with the team, Belichick is still trying to run a tight and strict operation. Marsh told Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle, “They don’t have fun there. There’s nothing fun about it. There’s nothing happy about...

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Alex Guerrero Has Meeting at Brigham and Women’s Health Center

Alex Guerrero Has Meeting at Brigham and Women’s Health Center

Posted by | May 24, 2018 | ,

Alex Guerrero Holds Meeting at Pats Health Center Last week Alex Guerrero had a meeting at the Health Center at Patriot Place. The purpose of the meeting is unknown, but according to an insider at the facility, the meeting was about the Dana Farber Facility being built. Also, the Brigham and Women’s Health Care Center will expand into the new building. The speculation is that Guerrero is upset about the new healthcare center going up. There’s a physical therapy department going into the new facility too, which could take business away from TB12. The new Health Care Center along with...

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Why Did Josh McDaniels Come Back?

Why Did Josh McDaniels Come Back?

Posted by | May 24, 2018 | ,

The Future Is Now for the Patriots Let’s go back in time to after the Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Josh McDaniels was on the verge of taking the Indianapolis Colts head coaching job. He was about to step away from the Patriots organization. But after the Super Bowl, Belichick, Kraft, and McDaniels got together and had a meeting. During that meeting, there’s speculation that Belichick announced his upcoming retirement at the end of the season. Josh McDaniels would become the head coach following this season. I’ve said this before, but the more I see how they are planning for the...

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Bill Belichick Is Annoyed with Brady

Bill Belichick Is Annoyed with Brady

Posted by | May 22, 2018 | ,

Bill Belichick Is in Midseason Form The one topic Bill Belichick will talk about? His players that are participating in OTAs. The first question earlier this week from the media about Tom Brady’s absence was quickly shut down by Belichick.  The coach is also showing signs he’s done at the end of the season. He wouldn’t even touch on the 2018 draft picks, replying that Director of Player Personnel Nick Caserio took care of that. Bill Belichick is sick of the drama with Brady and Guerrero, and Gronkowski’s salary demands. Belichick Won’t Discuss Draft Picks Belichick seemed very bitter...

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Will Tom Brady Join Mandatory Minicamp?

Will Tom Brady Join Mandatory Minicamp?

Posted by | May 21, 2018 | ,

No Sign Of Tom Brady With OTA’s starting today at Gillette Stadium, Tom Brady is usually there bright and early. This year, however,  he’s spending more time with his family and will pass on OTA’s. According to Ian Rapoport, people close to Brady think that it would be unlikely that Brady would show up. Tom Brady doesn’t want a new contract. He’s done when his contract is up. Now, most Patriots fans don’t want to hear this just like they don’t want to hear Belichick is done at the end of the season. With Garoppolo gone, Brady doesn’t feel...

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The Importance of Devin McCourty

The Importance of Devin McCourty

Posted by | May 21, 2018 | ,

The Importance Of Devin McCourty Devin McCourty had an MRI last week and a follow-up today according to an insider at Patriot Place.  McCourty is a leader on that team and really is the voice of the locker room.  He brings that leadership quality and it really shows. I’m not sure why he had the MRI.  I just know that he had one and it doesn’t seem serious. Devin’s Leadership Is Needed McCourty is also happy about having his brother on the team, telling Mike Reiss last Tuesday, “He brings leadership that I think we don’t have on this...

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Red Sox Struggles

Red Sox Struggles

Posted by | May 20, 2018 | ,

Jackie Bradley Jr.’s Struggles The Boston Red Sox are now in second place in the American League East. However, Jackie Bradley Jr. can’t seem to get the bat on the ball. In his last 20 games, Bradley has had 62 AB, 0 HR, 3 RBI and 30 strikeouts. According to Boston Sports Info on Twitter, in his last ten games, Bradley has had 29 AB, 0 HR, 0 RBI and 16 strikeouts. The slump has gotten worse for Bradley. Something might have to be done if it doesn’t change. Alex Cora spoke a few weeks ago about Bradley’s slump,...

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Matt Light: 27th Inductee in Patriots Hall of Fame

Matt Light: 27th Inductee in Patriots Hall of Fame

Posted by | May 17, 2018 | ,

Patriots Hall of Fame Spotlight Shines on Matt Light The New England Patriots have announced that former offensive lineman Matt Light will be inducted into the Patriots Hall Of Fame this September. Light spent his career 11 seasons with the Patriots, earning three Super Bowl rings in his five league championship appearances protecting quarterback Tom Brady’s blind side.  He joins Troy Brown, Kevin Faulk, and Tedy Bruschi as the fourth player to enter the Patriots Hall of Fame with three Super Bowl wins. Matt Light was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft....

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Carson Smith’s Self-inflicted Injury

Carson Smith’s Self-inflicted Injury

Posted by | May 16, 2018 | ,

Carson Smith Regrets Decision To Throw Glove You thought the Red Sox were going up after starting the season 17-2.  Alex Cora had connected with the players, getting through to them, then reality reared its ugly head. First, whiny David Price can’t pitch because he doesn’t know how to take Zyrtec or Claritin for his allergies. Now Carson Smith injures himself because he threw his glove in frustration last night in the loss to the Oakland Athletics. The Red Sox Will Not Discipline him Both Dave Dombrowski and Alex Cora spoke about the injury today saying that it could be...

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The Patriots Hire Martial Arts Expert Joe Kim

The Patriots Hire Martial Arts Expert Joe Kim

Posted by | May 16, 2018 | ,

Bill Belichick Hires Martial Arts Expert The New England Patriots hired martial arts expert Joe Kim as a pass rushing consultant yesterday. According to USA Today, Joe  Kim has worked with eight other NFL teams. He worked most recently for the Cleveland Browns in 2016. Bill Belichick gave Joe Kim his first job in the NFL with Cleveland in 1992.  Kim began his martial arts career in 1974 and will help the young defenders on the Patriots to develop a better pass rush. The Patriots tied for seventh last season in the pass rush. They had 42 sacks, but they really...

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The Importance of the Patriots Offensive Line

The Importance of the Patriots Offensive Line

Posted by | May 15, 2018 | ,

Physical Day for the Offensive Line Half of the Patriots offensive line got their physicals today. The Patriots have to make sure they do a good job protecting soon-to-be 41 year old Tom Brady. The Patriots have Brian Hoyer and Danny Etling, but neither is Tom Brady. Patriots assistant coaches met with the media last week, and Dante Scarnecchia is looking for a replacement for Nate Solder. The Patriots will probably try Isaiah Wynn and Trent Brown for the left tackle position. Newly Acquired Players Will Be Key to Protecting Tom Brady Scarnecchia has a challenge trying to replace Nate Solder....

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Josh McDaniels Speaks with the Media

Josh McDaniels Speaks with the Media

Posted by | May 13, 2018 | ,

Josh McDaniels Spoke Friday Josh McDaniels spoke with the media on Friday on his decision to not take the head coaching job in Indianapolis and return to the Patriots. We know when his next coaching job will be: in New England when Belichick retires. There was a meeting between Kraft, Belichick, and McDaniels, which I’ve stated before, that McDaniels will be taking over for Belichick after this upcoming season. The way the draft went for the Patriots is starting to make sense. They know Brady has two more years left and they need to start planning for the future. All...

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Is Danny Etling the Future?

Is Danny Etling the Future?

Posted by | May 11, 2018 | ,

Patriots Sign Etling for Four Years The New England Patriots are trying to plan post-Tom Brady. Earlier this week they signed their seventh-round pick out of LSU Danny Etling to a four-year contract. It looks like Josh McDaniels, Bill Belichick, and the rest of the Patriots staff like what they see out of Etling. Etling is working on his mechanics with Tom Brady’s throwing coaches in California. Etling threw for 2,463 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior at LSU, while also completing 60.0 percent of his throws. Danny Etling had a 16-7 record as LSU’s starting quarterback and finished in...

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David Price Acts Like A Little Kid

David Price Acts Like A Little Kid

Posted by | May 11, 2018 | ,

David Price Is A Full-Time Complainer I swear there is always something with this $31 million dollar pitcher. All David Price does is complain about everything like a little kid. These are David Price weaknesses. Fresh cut grass and dogs, however, he has two of them. Cats, cold weather, Video Games, pitching in Texas against the Rangers, Pitching against the Yankees, and he can’t pitch in the postseason. I’m sorry but that does not sound like a guy who is ready to pitch on a big league team. Price couldn’t pitch a bullpen in Texas on Sunday because of...

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Brad Stevens Has a Great Coaching Mentor

Brad Stevens Has a Great Coaching Mentor

Posted by | May 11, 2018 | , , ,

Bill Belichick Takes Young Average Talent and Makes Them Elite Bill Belichick is remarkable at taking players with average talent and transforming them to have elite level skills. He’s trained Wes Welker, Chris Hogan, and Danny Amendola and turned them into exceptional players. Can we say the same for another coach in Boston? Brad Stevens? Brad Stevens currently is without Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving. Stevens has taken his rookies, especially Jayson Tatum, and has turned them to greatness in the playoffs. Tatum is something special and is averaging 20+ points a game. Terry Rozier has taken the place of...

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The Red Sox Head to New York

The Red Sox Head to New York

Posted by | May 8, 2018 | ,

Red Sox Yankee Rivalry Heads to New York The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees begin another three-game series today. The New York Yankees are 18-4 since the bench-clearing brawl that transpired the last time these two teams faced each other. The Yankees are a game behind in the AL East, which means that series in April is why the Red Sox are currently in first place in the division. The Yankees are 14-5 at home and with the weather a lot warmer the Yankee bats might be waking up. The Red Sox are 16- 8 since the bench-clearing brawl. The Red...

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Looking at the Patriots Draft Picks

Looking at the Patriots Draft Picks

Posted by | May 5, 2018 | ,

Going over the Patriots Draft Picks Via NESN.comThe Patriots waited until the seventh round to select a quarterback. Danny Etling out of LSU has worked out with Tom Brady’s throwing coaches in California and worked on his mechanics. Etling is excited to learn from the greatest quarterback of all time. However, he seemed to go under the radar in the NFL Draft, and it’s a wonder what Belichick has up his sleeve. The Patriots Plan for the Future Via Patriots.com Nick Caserio spoke after the draft and explained why the Patriots took Etling: “[Etling] was a player that we spent some time...

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The Red Sox Travel to Texas to Take on the Rangers

The Red Sox Travel to Texas to Take on the Rangers

Posted by | May 4, 2018 | ,

The Red Sox Are on to Texas Via Gambling SitesThe 20-8 Boston Red Sox will be in Texas to take on the Rangers this weekend. The Rangers record is 20-8, and hopefully the Red Sox bats keep coming alive. Mookie Betts has been on fire lately and had himself a three home run game against Kansas City. Last night, David Price took the mound against Mike Minor. It was nice and warm in Texas, but David Price wasn’t able to get the job done. Besides that weird outing against the Yankees, Price has pitched pretty well. However, the bats seem...

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Why Can’t the Red Sox Hit When Chris Sale Pitches?

Why Can’t the Red Sox Hit When Chris Sale Pitches?

Posted by | May 4, 2018 | ,

Chris Sale Having a Rough Start with Run Support Chris Sale had a great season during his first year in a Red Sox uniform. This season, though, Sale has a record of 2-1 after seven games. For some reason, the Red Sox can’t hit the baseball when Chris Sale pitches. So far he’s pitched 42 innings, allowed 31 hits, 11 runs, 51 strikeouts, and four walks according to baseball reference. He’s giving up four home runs too. His ERA currently is 2.14. He pitches well, but the Red Sox can’t seem to find the hitting they need to win games...

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The Patriots Almost Got Baker Mayfield

The Patriots Almost Got Baker Mayfield

Posted by | May 2, 2018 | ,

The Giants and Patriots Almost Made a Trade for Baker Mayfield Believe it or not, Baker Mayfield was almost a New England Patriot, according to his agent. The Giants and Patriots were in discussion about a possible trade for the Patriots to move up to the number two spot in the Draft. But when the Browns got Mayfield, the talks stopped, and it never happened. What also didn’t happen was Lamar Jackson going to New England. That was a complete smokescreen by Bill Belichick, making people think they are into Lamar Jackson when really they wanted to get Baker...

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Tom Brady Respects Belichick but Feels Unappreciated

Posted by | May 1, 2018 | ,

Everyday Is Something with the Patriots The Patriots seem to still be making headlines because of their drama. The latest flame in the fire comes from Tom Brady. Brady did an interview with Jim Gray at the Milken Institute Global Conference and was asked about if he felt appreciated by the Patriots. Brady swiftly answered with, “I plead the fifth”. Second, he was asked about the Super Bowl loss his response was “last year sucked”. I can’t really he blame him there because they could’ve won had Belichick put in the one guy on defense that could’ve turned the game around....

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