Image courtesy of Timothy Ludwig/Getty Images Sunday’s loss to the Bills is further proof that the Patriots need to find a franchise quarterback this off-season. No offense to Bailey Zappe, but he isn’t it. It has nothing to do with the three interceptions. Two of the three were arguably not Zappe’s fault and despite the turnovers, he competed and gave the Patriots a chance to win. That is the problem….
Seven Points on the Patriots 27-21 loss to the Bills
The Patriots hung tough in Buffalo but ultimately fell short, losing to the Bills 27-21. Three early turn overs were the difference as the Patriots fell behind early and could not catch up. Here are seven points from Sunday’s loss. 1. Early turnovers the difference: Three Bailey Zappe first half interceptions and a Pharaoh Brown fumble led to three Buffalo scores and proved to be the difference in the game….
Buffalo 27, New England 21 – Pats battle but fall to Bills in sloppy game
Image courtesy of Adrian Kraus/AP Photo) Ugly is an understatement when trying to sum up the Bills-Pats game in Orchard Park on Sunday. Turnovers ruled the day as New England handed Buffalo the ball four times en route to a 27-21 loss. Bailey Zappe had three first half interceptions and even though the Pats were in it late thanks to another impressive defensive effort, New England dropped to 4-12 on…
Patriots Game Plan-Buffalo Bills
The Patriots visit the Bills today in what is huge game for both teams, especially Buffalo. For the Patriots, it could impact their draft position if they win. For the Bills, it is all about a playoff spot. Buffalo needs to win to get in with help. In the first meeting, the Patriots won 29-25 and they did it throwing the football. I would expect more of the same in…
5 match-ups to watch vs. the Buffalo Bills
The Patriots and Bills renew their rivalry in Buffalo today. As always, there is always the match-ups within the match-up. The Bills have owed the match-ups of late but as the Patriots proved in week seven, they have the requisite pieces to win head to head in this match up. Here are our five top match ups today. 1. Jonathan Jones vs. Stefon Diggs: This is the key match up…
Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (4-11) at Buffalo Bills (9-6)
Kickoff: The Patriots and Bills are meeting for the second time this season. New England won the first meeting on October 22nd, 29-25 for their first win of the season. Since then, the Patriots have gone 2-6. Buffalo conversely has turned their season around winning four of their last five and in the process, putting themselves in a good position to make the playoffs. The Bills could clinch a playoff…
Tabor players continue to gain offers
Something is brewing down on the South Coast with Tabor Academy. The Marion, Mass. program is starting to really take off with players earning FBS offers. And coach Jeff Moore and the Seawolves are just getting started. Currently, Tabor has seven offensive starters coming back for next season who have FBS offers. They are: offensive linemen Will Smith, Amahn Williams, Jacob Burns, and Botond Varga; wide receivers Kaiden Drinkwater and……
Guessing the rest of Bill Belichick’s All-Time Favorites Team
Bill Belichick gave us some insight yesterday as to who would make his team of favorite players he has coached in his career. Lawrence Taylor heads the list of Belichick’s favorite players of course. Belichick also mentioned Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Rodney Harrison and Matthew Slater as some of his other favorite players that he has coached. The rest of the list remains a mystery. Belichick told us he will…
While not always noticeable, Chris Board’s role on Patriots has been an important one
Image courtesy of New England Patriots The only thing Patriots fans really know about Chris Board is that he makes a significant amount of money to play special teams. Around here, that usually means you draw more criticism than praise unless your impact is glaring. No. 45 doesn’t get mentioned much on the TV broadcast (aside from the penalty last week that negated a 76 yard punt), but his impact…
Belichick appreciates Rodney Harrison partly because he redefined the safety position
(AP Photo/Gene Puskar) Former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison was named a modern day finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday. On Friday, Patriots coach Bill Belichick was asked his thoughts about Harrison being a finalist and Belichick glowingly talked about Harrison as a person and as a player. ”Everything. Best safety I’ve coached. There’s a couple other ones I’ve coached that are in the Hall of Fame….