1. Tom Brady working with Randy Moss and Wes Welker during his suspension is brilliant. They know the base Patriots offense and they have a timing relationship with Brady. Brilliant move by TB12 organizing the workouts. 2. The Chargers need to get Joey Bosa into camp. The longer he’s out, the more it stunts his growth. Bosa and his agent need to realize this and get back to the table…
The Patriots officially opened training camp today. Here are some thoughts as the Patriots officially open the 2016 season. 1. How will the Patriots divide up the quarterback reps? Word is Tom Brady, Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett will get equal reps early in camp. 2. Speaking of reps. Running backs coach Ivan Fears will have his hands full figuring out reps for a crowded backfield. 3. Rob Gronkowski will…
On the surface, it appears that Roger Goodell is really putting the screws to Tom Brady and the Patriots. Brady will not be allowed to have any contact with the team while he is serving his four game suspension. Brady will be banished to his Brookline compound until week four. He can’t invite teammates or coaches over to his house to work with him. What ever work he does, he’ll…
Position Overview: The Patriots could carry as many as six wide receivers going into camp. I know it sounds like a stretch but Bill Belichick is so unpredictable when it comes to the composition of the roster. Julien Edelman, Danny Amendola, Matthew Slater and Chris Hogan are locks in my opinion. The fifth receiver spot is up for grabs and a crowded field is competing for the lone spot. Veterans Nate…
Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is facing a four game suspension after failing to show up for a drug test. What is wrong with him? Bell is a terrific talent but injuries and immaturity have kept him from fulfilling his full potential. Bell was scrutinized earlier this off-season for putting out a rap song in which he talked about wanting to be paid $15 million per season. At this rate,…
The Patriots enter the 2016 season with a deep running back corp that features veterans LeGarrette Blount, Dion Lewis and Donald Brown as well as James White, Brandon Bolden, DJ Foster and Tyler Gaffney. With Tom Brady suspended the first four games, the Patriots will be relying on their running game early on to support back up quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Here are the strengths and weaknesses of each running back…
For the first time since 2001, Tom Brady will not open the season as the Patriots starting quarterback. Brady will be serving a four game suspension because of Deflategate. That means that third year quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will start the season as the Patriots starting quarterback. So. Is Garoppolo ready to play? Let’s breakdown his strengths and weaknesses as well as those of rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Jimmy Garoppolo 6-2…
1. The Dolphins signing of Arian Foster prove that they don’t buy Jay Ajayi as an every down back. Ajayi will split carries with Foster but don’t be surprised if Foster gets the bulk of the carries. 2. Veteran cornerback Charles Tillman retiring is not a surprise. If you think about it, he should have called it quit after the Bears cut him. 3. I’m not sure why it took…
Today was deadline for franchise players in the NFL to sign long term extensions with their respective teams. High profiled franchised players like Von Miller of the Broncos and Mo Wilkerson of the Jets signed extensions. Chiefs free safety Eric Berry however did not. Here’s our breakdown of the four top stories of the day in the NFL. 1st Down: It’s Miller Time in Denver: The Denver Broncos value talent…
If this doesnt get you jacked up for the upcoming Patriots season, I don’t know what will. Football season is almost here and it can’t get here fast enough.