Author: John Sarianides

Patriots Pulse Blog: Josh Gordon Will Make a Big Difference for the Patriots Offensively

September 18, 2018
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The Patriots acquired wide receiver Josh Gordon from the Cleveland Browns this afternoon for a conditional 5th round pick in the 2019 draft. The Browns made Gordon available this past weekend after the team decided to move on from the talented but troubled receiver. The Patriots were clearly in need of an upgrade at the receiver position. The team only dressed four receivers Sunday in their 31-20 loss to the…

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Patriots Pulse Recap: Jaguars 31 Patriots 20

September 17, 2018
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Game Rewind: The Jaguars beat the Patriots 31-20 in a game the Patriots were never seemingly in. After jumping out to a 14-0 lead, the Jaguars took control and never looked back. Here are my five thoughts on the game. 1. Sluggish Start: The Patriots got off to a sluggish start. I don’t know if was the heat or the Jaguars wanting it more but the Patriots were not engaged…

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Patriots Pulse Preview: New England Patriots (1-0) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0)

September 17, 2018
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The Patriots travel to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars in a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship game. The Patriots came from behind to beat the Jags 24-20. Here are five keys for the Patriots. 1. Slow Down Their Pass Rush: The Patriots have to slow down the Jaguars vaunted pass rush. The best way to do it is with max protections, screens and draws. Giving Tom Brady time and…

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NFL: Week Two Picks vs. The Spread

September 16, 2018
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Can Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Bucs upset the Eagles today? It will make for a great story if they do. It’s week two folks and here are my picks against the spread for this week. Remember. This is just for recreational purposes. Panthers (+6) at Falcons: The Falcons defense lost arguably it’s two best defensive players for the season when Deion Jones and Keanu Neal got hurt last week. That makes…

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College Football: Week 3 Top Picks vs. The Spread

September 15, 2018
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Oklahoma at Iowa State (+17.5, 55): Oklahoma rolled through Florida Atlantic and UCLA but something tells me they’ll have a hard time beating an Iowa State team in Ames by more than 14 points. I know the Sooners have revenge on their minds after losing to the Cyclones last season in Norman, but that won’t matter. Miami (Fla.) at Toledo (+10, 57.5): I cant believe Miami is traveling to Toledo. It makes zero sense to…

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Dime Package: Ten Thoughts On the Week That Was in College Football

September 13, 2018
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Week two was highlighted by Kansas and Kentucky snapping two of college football’s longest losing streaks with wins over Central Michigan and Florida respectively. Here are ten thoughts on the week that was. 1.After beating USC, Stanford is for real but I can still see them tripping up. Oregon maybe? 2. Michigan State cost themselves a shot at the college football playoff by losing to Arizona State. No offense to…

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Screaming Eagles Preview: Boston College Eagles (2-0) at Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-0)

September 13, 2018
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After two dominant performances against UMass and Holy Cross, Boston College hits the road for a conference game against the Wale Forest Demon Deacons. Both programs are undefeated and looking for a leg up in the ACC Atlantic Division. Here are three keys for the Eagles in this game. 1. Get A.J Dillon Going Early: Wake Forest has an undersized front seven. The Eagles need to wear them down by…

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NFL: Dime Package for Week 1. Ten Thoughts on the Week That Was in the NFL

September 12, 2018
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Matt Patricia’s tenure in Detroit didn’t exactly get off to a rousing start.  The 2018 NFL season kicked off this past weekend and it was a mix bag of close games and blow outs. Here are ten thoughts on the week that was in the NFL. 1.Steelers running back James Connor had a great day against the Browns but it was the Browns defense. If he has another big game…

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