The State of the New England Patriots Offensive Line
After losing left tackle Nate Solder to the New York Giants, how does the New England Patriots offensive line look heading into the 2018 NFL Draft?
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Realistic Expectations for Adrian Clayborn
The New England Patriots added a new pass rusher in free agency. But what are realistic expectations for Adrian Clayborn in New England?
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Jason McCourty: Just What the New England Patriots Needed
So far, free agency has been a complete and utter frenzy for the New England Patriots. After losing Super Bowl LI, everyone in Patriots Nation wanted New England to get a big name cornerback. When that fell didn’t happen, hot takes were everywhere. Belichick was asleep at the wheel, and the 2018 Patriots defense was already a failure. However, the Patriots acquired longtime cornerback Jason McCourty from the Cleveland Browns, and he is just what the Patriots need. Jason McCourty is Just What the New England Patriots Need What the Patriots Need With the departure of Malcolm Butler, there...
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The Boston Red Sox Don’t Need a Lefty Reliever
Red Sox manager Alex Cora recently discussed not carrying a lefty reliever in the bullpen. The idea isn’t as crazy as it sounds.
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Richard Sherman and Aqib Talib Were Luxuries, Not Necessities
Richard Sherman and Aqib Talib were both available in the past week, yet New England couldn’t get either. Fortunately, they didn’t need to.
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The Eduardo Rodriguez Breakout Season
The Boston Red Sox rotation, when healthy, is one of the best in the league. Chris Sale is one of the top five starters in baseball, and David Price, Drew Pomeranz, and Rick Porcello are all above average at their respective spot in the rotation. However, there is one X-Factor in the rotation that could truly send this group from great to elite. Eduardo Rodriguez has flashed talent since entering the majors in 2015, but has struggled with consistency. Now in his fourth major league season, here’s what needs to happen for the Eduardo Rodriguez breakout season to become...
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New England Patriots Free Agency Wish List
NFL free agency is set to begin on March 14th, and the New England Patriots should be active in the market. Despite making it to the Super Bowl, this team has several roster spots that need replacing or upgrading entering 2018. Additionally, they also have several key free agents entering the market. Without further ado, here is the New England Patriot free agency wish list: New England Patriot Free Agency Wish List Re-sign Nate Solder Bringing Nate Solder back should be the Patriots top priority Image credit: Boston Herald If the Patriots accomplish nothing else this offseason, they must...
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What If Another Starting Pitcher Gets Hurt?
It’s only spring training, but the Boston Red Sox starting rotation has already has its injury woes. Last week, manager Alex Cora announced that both Eduardo Rodriguez and Steven Wright were not likely to be ready for Opening Day. To make matters worse, Drew Pomeranz recently left his first spring training appearance with forearm tightness. Pomeranz says he’s fine, but what if another starting pitcher gets hurt? Do the Red Sox have the depth to handle such an injury? What If Another Starting Pitcher Gets Hurt? This article may read like an overreaction, simply because Pomeranz said he’s fine....
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The Other Ends of the New England Patriots Dynasty
Bill Belichick’s cold-hearted business moves have turned the New England Patriots roster against him. Quarterback Tom Brady’s advanced age may mean that New England just wasted their last legitimate shot at a Super Bowl. A star player who was crucial to the teams recent run of success might not be back next year. Do these sentences describe the 2017 season, or the 2003, 2012, and 2013 seasons? The New England Patriots are at something of a crossroads, but they’ve been here before. Let’s take a look at the other ends of the New England Patriots dynasty. The Other Ends...
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Can the Red Sox Win with Spot Starts?
Starting pitching is one of the most injury-riddled positions in baseball. The throwing motion itself is inherently unnatural, so injuries plague the position. Last week, Red Sox management announced that both Eddie Rodriguez and Steven Wright are unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. This means the Sox will be relying on spot starters entering the season, which begs the question: can the Red Sox win with spot starts? Can the Red Sox Win with Spot Starts? How Long Will They Need Him? This article isn’t going to be about who the spot starter will be – that’s already...
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The Case for Xander Bogaerts Hitting Leadoff
The end of the 2017 season was disappointing for the Red Sox. The team looked worn down and crawled to the finish line. Not much went right in the last month, as the Red Sox were quickly eliminated from postseason contention. However, there was one good development from that September. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts became the leadoff hitter, and he thrived in the role. Moving forward, the Red Sox should keep Xander Bogaerts hitting leadoff. The Case for Xander Bogaerts Hitting Leadoff Boston will most likely have Mookie Betts be the leadoff hitter, and it’s hard to call if it that’s...
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The Boston Red Sox Have No Ceiling
The Boston Red Sox won 93 games and a division title last season, and they’ve only gotten better. The offense underachieved last season, and just about every player will probably increase their production in 2018. They’ve replaced John Farrell with a younger manager who better fits the team in Alex Cora. This alone guaranteed the Red Sox would be a good team in 2018. After bringing on JD Martinez, the 2018 Boston Red Sox have no ceiling The Missing Power JD Martinez is finally a Red Sox! Image Credit: Yahoo Sports The Boston Red Sox put up the sixth most...
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Don’t Forget Hanley Ramirez
J.D. Martinez is finally a Boston Red Sox and it’s all anyone can talk about. It’s an earned celebration; the Red Sox needed a power hitter and Martinez is a true star with the bat. While he will certainly help the 2018 Red Sox get some power, don’t forget Hanley Ramirez and the impact he can have. Ramirez arrived two days early to spring training, fully healthy and down 15 pounds. He credited Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s “TB12 Method” for his change in offseason workouts, and this news should make all Red Sox fans ecstatic. Don’t Forget Hanley Ramirez...
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What to Do with the Patriots Free Agents
This upcoming offseason promises a lot of change for the New England Patriots. Several key players are headed to hit free agency, and New England needs to make the right moves to stay competitive moving forward. Sixteen players from the 2017 team will enter the offseason unsigned. Here’s what to do with the Patriots free agents. What to Do With the Patriots Free Agents Nate Solder New England should do everything they can to keep their left tackle around Image credit: USA Today He may not be an All-Pro, but Solder is one of the most important pieces to...
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The New England Patriots Aren’t Going Anywhere
The New England Patriots just lost Super Bowl 52, 41-33, to the Philadelphia Eagles. A mix of uncharacteristically poor coaching and terrible defense proved to be too much for quarterback Tom Brady to overcome, and the Patriots left Minnesota empty handed. The bad news is that the Patriots lost. The good news is that they’ll be back soon. The New England Patriots aren’t going anywhere, and should even better in 2018. The New England Patriots Aren’t Going Anywhere Internal Stars Return Tom Brady’s Favorite Target Will Be Back in Action in 2018 Image credit: Boston Herald The Patriots made...
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The Boston Red Sox Aren’t Panicking
The 2017 Boston Red Sox won 93 games last year, but it didn’t feel like that. The pitching was mostly dominant and the offense scored the sixth most runs in baseball, but there was something missing. The loss of David Ortiz drastically affected the offense, as the Sox finished dead last in home runs. In previous off-seasons, this would lead to management throwing an endless sum of money at any and all solutions they could find. However, this off-season, the Red Sox aren’t panicking, and it’s a welcome change of pace. The Boston Red Sox Aren’t Panicking Learning From...
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Dustin Pedroia Should Not Play Opening Day
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia had to undergo offseason surgery for a lingering knee injury that limited his production in 2017. Initially, this injury was expected to keep him out for roughly seven months, putting him back in the lineup by late May or early June. However, Pedroia has recently been cleared to start running, and seems to eyeing an Opening Day return. For the sake of the Red Sox, they better hope this doesn’t happen. Dustin Pedroia Should Not Play Opening Day The Red Sox will need their longest tenured player, just not in April Image...
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An Open Letter to Malcolm Butler
An Open Letter to Malcolm Butler Dear Malcolm Butler, First of all, thank you for your time with New England. Super Bowl 49 is a moment I will never forget. For a lot of personal reasons, that one Super Bowl against Seattle was easily my favorite. I was a junior in college, and watching that game with my friends in my dorm room was probably the greatest day of my life at the time. The new greatest day of my life is when I asked by fiancé to marry me, but I digress. This image will never not make...
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Tom Brady Deserved the MVP Award
On Saturday the Regular Season Most Valuable Player award was handed out. While there were a few players running, the award went to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. People will say that Brady’s late season skid should have made him unworthy of bringing home this year’s MVP. However, he’s easily been the best player in the league this season, and Tom Brady deserved the MVP. Tom Brady Deserved the MVP Award Tom Brady had another season for the ages Image credit: USA Today September After an ugly Week One performance against the Kansas City Chiefs, Brady went on an...
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The Red Sox Are Trying Something New
When you think of the all-time great Boston Red Sox, there are many players that come to mind. The organization has been blessed with an absurd amount of legends in its long history, from Ted Williams, to Carl Yastrzemski, to Carlton Fisk, to David Ortiz, and countless more. While all those legends are separated by decades, there is one thing that most of them share in common. Outside of Pedro Martinez, the best Sox players were always hitters. Looking at 2018, that probably won’t be the case. The Red Sox are trying something new this season – and that’s...
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New England’s Changing Talent
The New England Patriots are once again in the midst of an incredible stretch of success. They’ve won two of the previously three Super Bowls, and are looking to make it three of four next Sunday. Historically, there is a core group of players responsible for this level of success. The 1970’s Steelers boasted an endless group of Hall of Famers on both sides of the ball. The 1990’s Cowboys had the trio of Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin. Even the Patriots teams of 2001-2004 had Tom Brady and Troy Brown on offense to compliment Tedy Bruschi,...
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