• A Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels pairing would be a coup for the Patriots
  • Dan Curran’s son Ty joining Holy Cross
  • Bill O’Brien talks BC, Belichick, Pats head coaching vacancy & more
  • Jim Mora and his staff doing some serious work in the portal
  • O’Brien tapping into Alabama roots to fortify Eagles roster

Return of the Mac. The perception of Jones is drastically different outside of New England

Mac Jones has had a tumultuous season thus far. He has played well in spurts but he has also been benched twice in blow out losses to the Cowboys and Saints. Jones tenure in New England in many ways mimics his three seasons as a Patriot. You get some good and you get a fair amount of bad when it comes to Jones play. What we saw Sunday was good…

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Taking a peek at the power rankings

It’s almost time for the postseason, which makes it as good a time as any to go over the power rankings one last time. Division 1 As usual, we kick off the look at D1 with some analysis of Everett. The Crimson Tide are No. 16, and would play top-seeded and undefeated St. John’s Prep if things ended today. Everett has obviously been hurt by its Greater Boston League schedule,……

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How different is Pats’ preparation playing an opponent twice in a month?

On Thursday morning, I asked both Jahlani Tavai and Lawrence Guy how much harder – or easier – it might be preparing for a team when facing them for the second time in a month. The Pats will be playing the Dolphins Sunday, wrapping up the season series already just eight weeks into the regular season. Playing a divisional opponent always provides problems because of the familiarity, but twice in…

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New England high schools preview — Week 8

We are past the midway point now, and some states are already into the postseason. In Massachusetts, we are getting close to that. A lot of games to watch this week, some very impactful. Let’s get to it. St. John’s Prep at BC High — St. John’s Prep is coming off a huge win over Catholic Memorial, and if it were anyone else, we would worry about a letdown. But……

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