Rookies have reported to Foxboro for the start of training camp. All eyes of course will be on Quarterback Mac Jones but the 2021 rookie class is talented and the expectation is that they will make a difference. When evaluating rookies from a coaching lense, there are different things each of them need to do at their respective position in order to gain playing time. Bill Belichick will NOT play…
Boston College: Eagles meet the national media at ACC Kickoff, expectations continuing to soar
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Renegades: Allison Cahill doing her best Brady impression as Boston looks for three-peat
In case you’re still not over Tom Brady, don’t trust Cam Newton (why would you) and still need a new veteran quarterback with all sorts of accolades to root for, you may want to start paying attention to Allison Cahill. On Wednesday it was announced that Cahill was named the Women’s Football Alliance National Football Conference Most Valuable Player. The MVP is the fourth of Cahill’s career. Since beginning to…
Patriots: 25 Days celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1996 AFC title – Day 16
We’re down to single digits in our 25 day celebration after today, so before we finish up with a few more key pieces to the puzzle and a look back at the postseason wins, there’s one major aspect of the season we haven’t really talked much about yet. Good ole Foxboro Stadium. Most people my age don’t remember the old place with the metal benches, gross bathrooms, mud pits in…
Patriots: Stevenson, McGrone and Bledsoe open the season the NFI list
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson , linebacker Cameron McGrone (knee) and safety Joshuah Bledsoe (wrist) are opening on the active/non-football injury list. That means that they are not cleared for practice but once they are cleared, they can come off the list at anytime. Stevenson is a bit of a surprise. Of the three rookies, he was the one expected to make the most immediate impact this season as a compliment…
Patriots: Ronnie Perkins and Christian Baramore sign
The Patriots signed the final two rookies in the draft class of 2021 when EDGE Ronnie Perkins and defensive tackle Christian Barmore signed their rookie contracts. Perkins, a third round pick out of Oklahoma signed a four year, $3.5 million dollar deal. Perkins will earn a signing bonus of $870,616 dollars. Barmore, a second round pick out of Alabama signed a four year, $8.5 million dollar deal with a $3.5…
Patriots: 25 Days celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1996 AFC title – Day 15
We’ve had mostly positive things to reminisce about during our 25 day project, but today we take a look at a 12-6 loss to the defending Super Bowl champion Dallas Cowboys on December 15, 1996. The score wasn’t pretty, but it was a very important day confidence wise for the young defense and coordinator Al Groh. At the time, the Patriots’ offense was humming while Dallas entered as the NFL’s…
High School: For Pacheco, the opportunity to coach at his alma mater was too good to pass up
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Patriots: 25 Days celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1996 AFC title – Day 14
Two weeks to go in our look back at the 1996 AFC championship season for the Patriots. Before we take a look at a dominant win over the Jets late in the season, a quick reminder that if you missed our live show on Monday night with Drew Bledsoe and Todd Rucci, do yourself a favor and find an hour to listen to it. Both of them were incredibly generous…
Patriots: 25 Days celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1996 AFC title – Day 13
Lucky No. 13. First and foremost, a reminder that we are very lucky to have both Todd Rucci and Drew Bledsoe jointing us on the New England Football Show tonight at 8 to reminisce about that season and talk about what they’re up to now. Getting back to our trip down memory lane, we take a look back at the season that the original 87, Ben Coates had in 1996….