Jon Lyons

Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have emotional podcast appearance

February 7, 2023

Last night Tom Brady released his first “Let’s Go!” podcast since retiring last week and it was filled with special guests and emotional moments. No part was more impactful than the appearance of Brady’s former coach Bill Belichick. Here are some highlights of the conversation between the greatest coach/ quarterback tandem in NFL history: Belichick’s opening statement: “Tom’s just had a tremendous career. I was out at the East-West game…

Gambling is Legal in Massachusetts. What to “Bet On” for 2023 Patriots

January 31, 2023

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Tuesday marked the beginning of legalized live sports betting in Massachusetts. For many gambling enthusiasts, this day has been a long time coming. Massachusetts, one of the most sports crazed states in the nation, joins a long list of states with legalized gambling. For Patriots fans, there will still be some wait as official odds/ lines have not come out for the 2023 season, though there is some action on…

Bill O’Brien is the Last Chance for Jonnu Smith

January 28, 2023

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When the Patriots hired Bill O’Brien earlier this week there was a collective sight of relief across New England. O’Brien, a proven offensive mind and play caller, would be a massive upgrade for a Patriots offense that was disjointed and underwhelming in 2022. Within O’Brien’s new offense is a player that the Patriots signed for huge money in 2021 that has been a massive disappointment since: tight end Jonnu Smith….

Lyons: Jerod Mayo could be the next Patriots Head Coach

January 23, 2023

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On Sunday, Albert Breer reported that Jerod Mayo sat in on Offensive Coordinator interviews that were conducted by Bill Belichick last week. This came on the heals of the team releasing an unprecedented statement that they were working on an extension with Mayo. He has been on the Patriots coaching staff since 2019 and played for the team for eight seasons. Put all this together and one conclusion becomes apparent:…

Lyons’ top choices for Patriots Offensive Coordinator

January 17, 2023

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The Patriots will be interviewing candidates to fill their vacant offensive coordinator position this week. New England saw its offense go from seventh in points per game in 2021 to the bottom third of the league in nearly every category in 2022. A new face is needed and there are several attractive candidates out there. Here are my top choices for the job: Bill O’Brien O’Brien has the unique distinction…

Play Caller Change Hurt Patriots More Than Most Teams

January 12, 2023

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Getty Images Prior to the 2022 season, 17 NFL teams either brought in or promoted a new play caller or offensive coordinator. For the Patriots, that man was Matt Patricia, although he was not given the official title. Of those 17, four (Rams, Cardinals, Packers and 49ers) gave someone new the title of offensive coordinator, but the head coaches called plays as they had in 2021. Of the remaining 13…

Patriots Can Only Blame Themselves for Missing Playoffs

January 9, 2023

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The Patriots finished a frustrating 8-9 season with a 35-23 loss to the Bills on Sunday. Coming off a 10-7 season and a playoff appearance in 2021, there is no other way to classify this season than as a step backward. Worst of all, this New England team did more to get in its own way than any other squad of the Bill Belichick era. It starts with Belichick himself,…

Damar Hamlin Injury is a Chilling Reminder of the Frailty of Life

January 3, 2023

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Damar Hamlin was on the field for second down with just under six and a half minutes left in the first quarter on Monday night. Tee Higgins caught a Joe Burrow pass for 13 yards and was brought down by Hamlin at the 48-yard line. Then everything changed. The 24-year-old Hamlin briefly got up after the play and then collapsed. According to a statement from the Buffalo Bills, Hamlin went…

Patriots: Patriots Need To Keep Kendrick Bourne Involved

December 30, 2022

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The Patriots fumbled away a chance to steal a game from the Bengals on Christmas Eve and put their backs up against the wall in the race for a playoff spot as the season enters its final two weeks. One significant positive development in the loss was the usage of Kendrick Bourne. The diminished role of Bourne has been a flummoxing problem all season. Against the Bengals, Bourne had his…

Patriots: Marcus Jones Should Be In The Pro Bowl

December 22, 2022

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Getty Images The Pro Bowl rosters were announced on Wednesday; the Patriots had a single selection: Matthew Judon. Considering the Patriots up and down, 7-7 season it is not a surprise that only one New England player was selected to take part in All-Star festivities that most fans don’t care about anyway. There is one player, though, that deserves Pro Bowl recognition that did not get it: rookie Marcus Jones….