By John Sarianides Patriots owner Robert Kraft made some interesting comments when meeting with reporters yesterday. Here the three comments that got my attention and what I think. 1. On Brady Claiming He Can Play 6-7 More Years: I commend the GOAT for being confident but he will not play six more years. It is impossible for Brady to play that long and still play at a high level. I know…
By John Sarianides The Malcolm Butler saga has now entered week three and we still don’t know if the beleaguered cornerback will be in a Patriots uniform next season. Butler visited with the Saints last week and the peramters of a long term deal were discussed but the Saints did not sign Butler to a contract. New Orleans wants to sign Butler but they don’t want to give up the…
By John Sarianides Local media have been tossing around the idea in recent days of the Patriots signing free agent cornerback Darrelle Revis if they trade Malcolm Butler. Signing Revis would be a mistake in my opinion. The notion that a Revis, Patriots union is possible is ludacris. If the Patriots move on from Malcolm Butler, the last guy they should bring into their building is Darrelle Revis. Revis is…
By John Sarianides Speculation is running rampant that the Oakland Raiders are interested in acquiring retired running back Marshawn Lynch from the Seattle Seahawks. Lynch is still under contract with the Seahawks so the only way Oakland could acquire him is to either trade for him or sign him as a free agent if he is released. By all accounts, Lynch is in great shape and those around him think…
Mike Riley begins his third season at Nebraska. The Cornhuskers will be looking to build off of a 9-4 season in 2016. Nebraska made significant strides in the Big Ten West last season but they need to find a way to beat Iowa. The Hawkeyes blasted the Huskers 40-10 last season. A solid spring would go a long way in helping the Huskers get back on top of the conference…
The Florida Gators have kicked off spring practice and they are “chomping” at the bit to lay the foundation for a great 2017 season. Florida is without quarterback Luke Del Rio and they have to replace several key starters on defense but the Gators will be in the mix in the SEC East.
By John Sarianides The Patriots signed linebacker Dont’a Hightower to a four year, $43 million dollar contract. The deal includes $19 million guaranteed. That is a lot of money for an inside linebacker but the Patriots value Hightower for what he does for them in their fronts and pressure packages. He is an integral part of their defense. Hightower was rumored to have gottten a $12 million dollar a year…
Here is the first clip of Belichick narrating a World War II documentary on D-Day. Belichick has an appreciation of military history. He grew up at the Naval Academy where his father Steve was a coach and recruiter. Belichick has a great appreciation of our armed forces and he loves history. That is why he chose to do the documentary. I think he sounds pretty good.
By John Sarianides It has been a busy day when it comes to the Patriots. Between the stories surrounding Dont’a Hightower and Malcolm Butler and the signing of running back Rex Burkhead, the Patriots are once again grabbing the headlines. 1. Hightower Hits Pittsburgh: Dont’a Hightower visited the Steelers today and according to sources, the Steelers made Hightower an offer. The offer did come with a stipulation. Hightower had to…
Led by defensive end Harold Landry. The Eagles are looking to build on a strong finish in 2016 with a solid spring. By John Sarianides Boston College will open spring practices tomorrow morning at the Heights. The Eagles are coming off of a 7-6 season which featured season ending victories against Wake Forest and Maryland in the Quick Lane Bowl. The Eagles will be returning 16 starters in 2017 including…