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If the Playoffs Started Today – NFL Week 4

By ⋅ October 2, 2012 ⋅ One comment

And just like that, a quarter of the NFL season is already behind us. That pesky lockout of the officials ended in time for Week 4. Not a moment too soon for everyone, but even after the regular refs were back, the Packers had trouble getting a break against the Saints. It a big surprise [...]

NFL Replacement Officials Wear Out Welcome During Seahawks-Packers on MNF

By ⋅ September 25, 2012 ⋅ 3 comments

Everyone is talking about how poorly the replacement officials are doing, and I can’t say I’m surprised at how bad the first three weeks of the season have turned out. No one could have thought these refs, who are mostly from high school, junior college, or even arena football, could handle the speed and pressure [...]

Patriots Report Card: Week 3 vs. Ravens

By ⋅ September 25, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Before Sunday’s New England Patriots-Baltimore Ravens game, noted actor (also Ravens linebacker) Ray Lewis said, “Revenge is a dish best served cold. We on fire tonight.” Facing a mind like that, the Patriots should count themselves lucky they just lost, as opposed to waking up tied to a chair in a basement somewhere. But lose [...]

Patriots travel to Baltimore for AFC Championship Rematch with Ravens

By ⋅ September 23, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

After the first-ever home-opening loss at Gillette Stadium, New England looks to bounce back in primetime Sunday night against the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in a rematch of the 2011 AFC Championship. The Patriots were heavy favorites against the Arizona Cardinals at home last week, but failed to reach the end zone until the [...]

Patriots 53-Man Roster Shows Focus on Defense

By ⋅ September 1, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Friday was the final day for NFL rosters to cut down to 53 players. All the work in the preseason goes into figuring out the best 53-man combination to go into the season with. Every year there are some cuts that cause fans to question the motive, and this year has been no different. The [...]

Why I Hate the Patriots

By ⋅ August 31, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

For the past couple weeks Deadspin’s Drew Magary has been posting his annual “Why Your Team Sucks” series, a scathing (and highly accurate) review of the reasons why each NFL teams sucks. Yesterday he posted his Patriots edition, and while it was pretty thorough, I—as a Boston sports fan—couldn’t pass up an opportunity for some [...]

2012 Patriots Quarterbacks Preview: At 35, Can Tom Brady Get Better?

By ⋅ August 27, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Our position-by-position Patriots preview concludes with the quarterbacks. The Patriots are expected to carry the same three quarterbacks as they did last season: Tom Brady, Brian Hoyer, and Ryan Mallett. Read: Other 2012 Patriots Previews Tom Brady Need anything be said? The man has won two NFL MVP’s, three Lombardi Trophies, has authored the longest winning [...]

2012 Patriots’ Wide Receivers Review: Excitement & Intrigue

By ⋅ August 22, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

As the start of the 2012 regular season quickly approaches, one of the most interesting positions on this team is that of the wide receivers. In the 2011 season the Patriots finished out with a receiving corps consisting of Wes Welker, Deion Branch, Julian Edelman, Matthew Slater, and Chad Ochocinco Johnson. We all know how [...]

Patriots Fall to Eagles in Second Preseason Game

By ⋅ August 21, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Oh the brilliance of the NFL preseason. Four games broadcasted and covered by national media like they were being played in the middle of November. But unfortunately, when the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles suited up for their Monday night preseason showdown at Gillette Stadium, the lack of a full effort from both sides [...]

Patriots 2012 Tight Ends Preview: Will Gronk & Hernandez Continue to Dominate?

By ⋅ August 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Last year, the tight end position separated the Patriots from the rest of the pack, as Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez put up tremendous offensive numbers, and with the promise of another successful season around the corner, there’s little reason to expect anything but a repeat performance. Read: Other 2012 Patriots Previews However, with just about [...]

Patriots 2012 Safeties Preview: Can Chung Become the Leader NE Needs?

By ⋅ August 17, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

As Bill Belichick attempts to reach his sixth Super Bowl as head coach in New England, he will be forced to rebuild a secondary that allowed the second most passing yards in 2011. He has done it before, transitioning from Lawyer Milloy and Tebucky Jones, to Rodney Harrison and Eugene Wilson, to today’s current era. [...]

2012 Patriots Special Teams Preview: Kickers, Punters, Long Snappers, Oh My!

By ⋅ August 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Our position-by-position Patriots preview continues with special teams. The Patriots have been blessed with little turnover over the last few years at special teams, and there have been no significant personnel changes this offseason. So, without further ado, let’s reintroduce you to some familiar faces at special teams. Read: Other 2012 Patriots Previews Kickers Stephen Gostkowski [...]

Let’s Go: Patriots Open Up Preseason with 7-6 Victory over New Orleans

By ⋅ August 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

After months of updates, signings, and analysis, the New England opened up the 2012 campaign last night, squeaking past the New Orleans Saints 7-6 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The game was sloppily played, marred by turnovers, and inundated with mistakes.  There were a total of four turnovers (two from each squad), and 15 [...]

Patriots Release WR Chad Ochocinco After Failing to Trade Him

By ⋅ June 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Naaman Roosevelt. Andrew Hawkins. Jordan Norwood. These are three receivers that the casual NFL fan has most likely never heard of. But also, they are three receivers that each had more catches than Chad Ochocinco had last season. The New England Patriots released Ochocinco Thursday, after just one season with the team. ESPN’s Adam Schefter [...]

Troy Brown Elected to Patriots Hall of Fame

By ⋅ June 4, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Troy Brown‘s statistics will probably keep him out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Other than a few special teams accomplishments, Brown just never did enough to be considered among the best in the NFL. Still, some honor is definitely due to the Pro Bowler who played in five Super Bowls and retired as [...]

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