Game Rewind: The Patriots were a mixed bag in their 19-17 win over the Panthers. The quarterbacks were the story. Tom Brady made his pre-season debut and looked O.K. Jimmy Garappolo finally struggled and Jacoby Brissett was perfect. The defense was once again good and they are starting to look like an elite unit. Here are my five takeaways from last night’s game. 1. Tom Was Terrific on Two Throws: Brady…
It looks like a thumbs up for Tom Brady tonight. Storyline: It’s the all important third pre-season game tonight as the Patriots head to Carolina to face the Panthers. Expect tonight’s starters on both sides of the ball to play at least a half, if not more. Tonight will also mark the season debut of Tom Brady. At least we think so. Here is what we are looking for in…
The Patriots traded a 2017 fifth round draft pick for outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo yesterday. Mingo, the sixth overall pick in the 2013 draft is in the last year of his rookie deal. Mingo has underachieved thus far amassing only seven sacks in three seasons. Part of Mingo’s problem is that he can’t put weight on. Taking a chance on Mingo is a typical Bill Belichick move. The Patriots will…
I bet when you heard the news this morning that the Patriots were releasing Bryan Stork, you were surprised. Well…I’m not. In fact, I am more surprised they released Donald Brown than Stork. Stork didn’t quite jive with new offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia. Sure, Scarnecchia liked him when he scouted him but he wasn’t the one banging the table for the Patriots to draft him. It was former offensive…
The Patriots announced over the weekend that running back Dion Lewis and right tackle Sebastian Vollmer could both miss extended time to start the season because of lingering injuries. Lewis had a clean up down on his knee and could start the season on the PUP list. Vollmer’s injury could be much more significant. Vollmer is dealing with a nagging hip injury that could either land him on the PUP…
1. Tom Brady hasn’t been seen much lately at Patriots practice but he came back yesterday. He was sporting a cut on his thumb but this whole thing is weird. What is going on with him and the Patriots? 2. Speaking of the Patriots, Bill Belichick doesn’t consider the third pre-season game to be important. What a surprise. 3. Jason Pierre Paul referred to Giants kicker Josh Brown as his…
The NFL suspended Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell for three games yesterday for failing to comply with the league’s drug testing policy. Bell was originally suspended for four games but the NFLPA negotiated to reduced the suspension to three . Why did the NFL reduce the suspension? Who knows? Your guess is as good as mine. When it comes to discipline, the NFL is all over the map. Giants…
1. It’s looking more and more like J.J Watt could miss the start of the regular season. It wouldn’t surprise me if he started the season on the PUP list. 2. I don’t understand how Giants coach Ben McAdoo can vouch for kicker Josh Brown and call him a good man? HE PHYSICALLY ATTEMPTED TO HARM HIS WIFE! He’s not a good man! PERIOD! 3. Steelers back up quarterback Landry…
Game Rewind: After getting off to a slow start on both sides of the ball, the Patriots turned things around in the second quarter and beat the Bears in a tight pre-season game. 1. No Brady: Tom Brady was supposed to play tonight but oddly enough, he cut his hand using a pair of scissors and was ruled out prior to kick off. I don’t know if I buy it….
Storyline: It’s pre-season game number two for the Patriots as they host the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium. After a spirited two days of joint practices, the two teams appear ready to play. Tom Brady will make his 2016 debut tonight but the focus will once again be on Jimmy Garoppolo who played the first half last week and finished 11-18 for 168 yards. Expect Garoppolo to play two quarters with…