Steve Bastek

Notes and Observations from The AFC Championship Game, Ravens Beat Patriots 28-13

By Steve Bastek ⋅ January 22, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

To begin, sorry this is late. After going to the game and witnessing this lack of performance first hand, I needed a day to gather the correct thoughts on the latest in our recent gut-wrenching failures. This final notes and observations will be more of a final impression of the season as well as the [...]

Notes and Observations from the Divisional Playoffs: Patriots Advance Beating the Texans 41-28

By Steve Bastek ⋅ January 13, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

There was a ton of talk heading into this game. Everyone expected it to be a close game after the Patriots embarrassed the Texans in Gillette back in week 14. However it was more of the same as the Patriots showed the rest of the NFL that they are the class of the league. First [...]

Notes and Observations from Week 17: Patriots 28, Dolphins 0 – Patriots Clinch #2 Seed

By Steve Bastek ⋅ December 30, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Texans lost to the Colts in the early afternoon games which set the Patriots up to control their own destiny to gain a first round bye in the playoffs. Playing against the Miami Dolphins nothing is a guarantee. The Patriots needed the win to guarantee the first round bye. First Half – Being slightly [...]

Notes and Observations, Week 16: Patriots Escape Jacksonville with 23-16 Win

By Steve Bastek ⋅ December 23, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Going into Jacksonville Sunday, the Patriots already had their playoff spot figured out. They will most likely be the third seed unless somehow the Broncos and Texans fall apart in the final two weeks. They had three major starters out with Rob Gronkowski, Brandon Spikes, and Alfonzo Dennard all not making the trip. The Patriots [...]

Notes and Observations, Week 15: 49ers Outlast Patriots in a Heavyweight Bout, 41-34

By Steve Bastek ⋅ December 17, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Unlike the Texans game on Monday, Sunday night’s match-up of the 49ers and the Patriots lived up to all the hype. It had the feel of a heavyweight fight, and looked like a bloodbath early on. The Patriots turned things on late to make the game interesting, but the 49ers were able to hold off [...]

Week 14 Notes and Observations: Patriots Rout Texans 42-14

By Steve Bastek ⋅ December 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Monday night’s game was pegged as the game of the year. It definitely lived up to the hype…for Patriots fans. They out-played the Texans in every aspect of the game, and now control their own destiny for the No. 2 seed in the playoffs. Also keep in mind if the Patriots win the rest of [...]

Week 13 Notes and Observations: Patriots Clinch AFC East with 23-16 Win Over Dolphins

By Steve Bastek ⋅ December 2, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Playing in Miami is never an easy game for the Patriots. Sunday was no different, especially with the chance to clinch the division. The Dolphins played the Patriots very well on both sides of the ball, but especially defensively. – Brady had only been sacked 15 times the entire season coming into the game. He [...]

Rumor Mill: Jon Lester to the Royals for Top Prospect Wil Myers?

By Steve Bastek ⋅ November 27, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The hot stove offseason is in full swing, and with it comes plenty of rumors surrounding our beloved Red Sox. The latest rumor was the idea of shipping Jon Lester to the Kansas City Royals for their top prospect, outfielder Wil Myers. The two sides apparently had brief conversations about sending Myers to Boston for [...]

Patriots 49, Jets 19: Notes and Observations from Week 12

By Steve Bastek ⋅ November 23, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

To start this off I hope everyone enjoyed a happy and a healthy Thanksgiving with good people and good food. There is plenty to be thankful for from family and friends to good health. However what I am most thankful for is the New York Jets. Without them, the AFC East would be a lot [...]

Patriots-Colts Week 11: Notes and Observations

By Steve Bastek ⋅ November 19, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

- The first thing that we all took away from this game is the injury to Rob Gronkowski. The injury definitely hurts as Gronk does a lot more for the offense than just catch passes and spike footballs. He is one of the more dominant blocking tight ends in the NFL today and his presence [...]

White Sox Decline Option on Youkilis; Should Red Sox Bring Him Back?

By Steve Bastek ⋅ November 2, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Chicago White Sox recently declined the $13 million option for the 2013 season on Kevin Youkilis. After all that transpired over the 2012 season for Youkilis, it is very hard to imagine him back in a Red Sox uniform. However, the idea isn’t all that crazy, and may be downright logical. The Red Sox [...]

Patriots Acquire Aqib Talib from the Buccaneers

By Steve Bastek ⋅ November 1, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The trade deadline was extended to Thursday (today) and the Patriots made a move in an attempt to plug the glaring hole that is their secondary. They traded their 2013 4th round pick in exchange for Buccaneers’ cornerback Aqib Talib and a 7th round pick. Talib has had a few off the field problems in his [...]

Week 8: Notes and Observations vs. St. Louis Rams in London

By Steve Bastek ⋅ October 29, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Allow me to do my best impersonation of Bill Belichick and try to find negatives in an overwhelmingly positive game. After all, I wouldn’t be a Boston sports fan if I still couldn’t find things to complain about…

Week 7: Notes and Observations vs. the New York Jets

By Steve Bastek ⋅ October 22, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

- I’ve been saying it all season that the problem with the Patriots, contrary to popular belief, is not the defense, but is this supposedly high powered offense. They showed glimpses of brilliance against the Bills, Broncos, and Titans, but to say they are inconsistent is a huge understatement. They lack an identity. – One [...]

Patriots Can’t Close Out Seahawks, or Anyone Else Lately

By Steve Bastek ⋅ October 15, 2012 ⋅ One comment

The Seattle Seahawks upset the New England Patriots 24-23 in Seattle on Sunday. Winning by 13 in the fourth quarter, the Patriots were not able to capitalize on offensive opportunities that could have sealed the victory for them. Instead they allowed the Seahawks to get back into the game, and eventually score the go ahead [...]

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