Kick-off: The Pirates will look to bounce back after losing a shootout to rival Frisco last week 56-39. Despite the loss, quarterback Anthony Russo was 17 of 33 passing in his second start for 169 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He will look to build off that performance this week. 3 Keys to the Game 1. Get off to a fast start: The Pirates are at their best…
Sydney’s sights & sounds from another spirited UMass spring practice
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Patriots Draft: Need #4-Tight End
On paper, the Patriots have two pretty good tight ends in Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki who was signed this off-season to a one year deal. Both Henry and Gesicki are signed for the 2023 season but both will be free agents after next season. The Patriots need to think about the long term future of the position. They do not want to end up in the same position they……
Patriots once again doing their due diligence in bringing in Will Levis
The Patriots brought in Kentucky quarterback Will Levis for a visit this week. The news came as a surprise but let’s not forget the Patriots also met with Anthony Richardson at the NFL Combine. It doesn’t mean they are going to draft either quarterback. Of course some might think that this is yet another sign that the organization is ready to move on from Mac Jones but I do not……
Zay Flowers floor is the Kansas City Chiefs and that’s where he could end up
According to sources, the Kansas City Chiefs held a private workout this week with former Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers. Flowers was flown to Dallas where he worked out with Patrick Mahomes. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1648714933805170690?s=20 The news of Flowers workout with the Chiefs caught people’s attention and it reinforced my opinion from earlier this off-season that Flowers absolute floor is the Chiefs at 31. He won’t fall to the second round…….
Patriots Draft: Need #5-Linebacker/EDGE
The Patriots like to play multiple fronts on defense but one thing is for sure, they like their linebackers especially off-ball linebackers who can play multiple roles within their defense. The 2023 draft class has several intriguing off the ball and edge defenders who fit the Patriots scheme to a tee. Here are 15 linebackers and edge players who could be on the Patriots radar and are possible fits. Nolan……
The mystery of Matt Patricia is solved. He will be joining the Philadelphia Eagles staff as Senior Defensive Assistant
The mystery of what will happen to Matt Patricia has finally been solved, After months of speculation, Patricia is no longer with the Patriots. ESPN’s Tim McManus is reporting that Patricia is joining Nick Sirianni’s staff in Philadelphia as Senior Defensive Assistant. Patricia has been in limbo for months after being removed as offensive play caller after a disastrous 8-9 season in which the Patriots had one of the worst…
From Germany to North Andover, new addition to Merrimack staff welcomed with open arms
Image courtesy of Merrimack Athletics If you were at the Merrimack spring game last Friday night, you may have seen Michelle Hurzeler with a whistle during early stretches. Not many people know her, but they will soon. Hurzeler is making a name for herself and is the newest member of the Warriors’ staff with an official title of Graduate Fellow Strength & Conditioning Coach. Hurzeller has also served in the…
Patriots Draft: Top 30 Visit Tracker
The Patriots have had multiple players in this week for visits. I will track the visits for you and will share my thoughts on each visit as our list is updated. Isaiah Bolden, 6-2 205, CB, Jackson State My Thoughts: Bolden started his career at Florida State. He has terrific size and is dynamic in the return game. He has the athleticism and ball skills to be a starting boundary……