Author: John Sarianides

The Patriots cannot afford to lose Jack Jones to character issues

January 8, 2023
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The Patriots announced on Thursday that punter Jake Bailey and cornerback Jack Jones were put on the reserved/suspension list. The two were suspended for different reasons. Bailey was suspended for having a different viewpoint on whether or not he should return to action. Bailey had been participating in practice for two weeks leading up to his suspension but felt he wasn’t ready to return. The team thought otherwise. As for…

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Hamlin tragedy should not be used as weapon to attack football

January 7, 2023
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The Damar Hamlin tragedy captured the attention of people around the country and around the world. It was scary and a reminder of just how fleeting life can be. Unfortunately, some people have politicized the event and are using it as a weapon to attack the game of football. Pundits across all networks spent the week questioning if the game is too violent and if it should be played anymore….

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Patriots: Patriots face ultimate do it yourself scenario against the Bills

January 2, 2023
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It is that time of the year again where we start to look at playoff scenarios as we head into the final weekend of the regular season. For the Patriots, it is simple next Sunday in Buffalo. Win and you are in. The ultimate do it yourself scenario. The problem is, they are facing the top seeded Buffalo Bills. A team that is 5-1 against the Patriots in their last…

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Patriots Rewind: Seven Points on the Patriots 23-21 win over the Dolphins

January 2, 2023
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The Patriots survived in a 23-21 win over the Dolphins. After going into the half tied at 7-7, the Patriots defense sparked a comeback. Trailing 14-10, Kyle Dugger picked off Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and returned it 39 yards for a touchdown. The Patriots never looked back as a late Jakobi Meyers touchdown put the game away. Here are seven points on today’s win. 1. Team win: The offense got…

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Patriots Scouting Report: Miami’s use of motion is more than just about getting their receivers open

January 1, 2023
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The Miami Dolphins have joined a growing list of teams around the NFL utilizing the Shanahan/McVay motion based offense. The offense is a modern twist on the West Coast offense but unlike the traditional West Coast offense, teams like the 49ers, Rams, Dolphins, Vikings and Packers are using motion every to two to three plays to force the defense to show their hand pre-snap. It is all about figuring what…

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Patriots Four Down Preview: Miami Dolphins (8-7) at New England Patriots (7-8)

December 31, 2022
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Kickoff: The Patriots and Dolphins meet for the second time this season with a possible playoff bid on the line. The Dolphins won the season opener in Miami 20-7. Miami leads the all time series 60-54. The Patriots are 35-17 all time in Foxboro against Miami and 2-2 in Boston. Miami has won two of the last three meetings at Gillette Stadium including last season’s opener. Miami swept the season series…

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