• Maye, Henry provide hopeful message to Pats fans on Christmas eve
  • Catching up with Vincent Busa after his commitment to URI
  • Phillips Exeter’s Isaiah Reese honored to be playing in the Under Armour All-American game
  • Jerod Mayo saves his job with Patriots close loss to the Bills
  • Seven Points on the Patriots 24-21 loss to the Bills

Video: Florida Gators Ramp Up Spring Practice

The Florida Gators have kicked off spring practice and they are “chomping” at the bit to lay the foundation for a great 2017 season. Florida is without quarterback Luke Del Rio and they have to replace several key starters on defense but the Gators will be in the mix in the SEC East.

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2017 NFL Draft: Mock Draft 2.0

By John Sarianides The Combine is in the rear view mirror and pro day workouts are in full swing. Here is my second mock draft as we get closer to Philadelphia. 1.Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M: Is there any doubt the Browns are taking Garrett? He blew their doors off in Indy with an impressive workout. 2. San Francisco 49ers: Jonathan Allen, DT, Alabama: The 49ers like Allen as a…

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Opinion: DeMarcus Ware Is a Sure Fire First Ballot Hall of Famer

By John Sarianides Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware announced his retirement on Monday, ending one of the most productive careers in NFL history. Ware finished his career with 146 total sacks including playoff games. He was one of the most dominant defenders in the NFL during his 12 year NFL career. From his rookie season in 2006 to 2012, you could make the case Ware was the best defensive…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: The Patriots Had to Overpay to Keep Hightower

By John Sarianides The Patriots signed linebacker Dont’a Hightower to a four year, $43 million dollar contract. The deal includes $19 million guaranteed.  That is a lot of money for an inside linebacker but the Patriots value Hightower for what he does for them in their fronts and pressure packages. He is an integral part of their defense.  Hightower was rumored to have gottten a $12 million dollar a year…

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Video: Bill Belichick Narrates a World War II Documentary

Here is the first clip of Belichick narrating a World War II documentary on D-Day. Belichick has an appreciation of military history. He grew up at the Naval Academy where his father Steve was a coach and recruiter. Belichick has a great appreciation of our armed forces and he loves history. That is why he chose to do the documentary. I think he sounds pretty good.

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First & 10: Ten Thoughts on What is Going On in the World of Football

Rex Burkhead will be a bigger part of the Patriots offense than people think.  By John Sarianides 1.It is about time Dont’a Hightower made a decision! Jeesh! By the way, I don’t think it is a lock that he is re-signing with the Patriots. 2. Yes. It is time for the Patriots to trade Malcolm Butler. They won’t pay him elite money and he doesn’t want to be in New…

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3-Step Slant: 3 Thoughts On Butler, Hightower and Burkhead

By John Sarianides  It has been a busy day when it comes to the Patriots. Between the stories surrounding Dont’a Hightower and Malcolm Butler and the signing of running back Rex Burkhead, the Patriots are once again grabbing the headlines. 1. Hightower Hits Pittsburgh: Dont’a Hightower visited the Steelers today and according to sources, the Steelers made Hightower an offer. The offer did come with a stipulation. Hightower had to…

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Screaming Eagles Blog: 2017 Spring Football Preview

Led by defensive end Harold Landry. The Eagles are looking to build on a strong finish in 2016 with a solid spring.  By John Sarianides Boston College will open spring practices tomorrow morning at the Heights. The Eagles are coming off of a 7-6 season which featured season ending victories against Wake Forest and Maryland in the Quick Lane Bowl. The Eagles will be returning 16 starters in 2017 including…

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Video: P.J Fleck Mic’d Up Will Get You Fired Up to Practice

I know some people find Fleck to be annoying but I have to tell you, I love his energy at practice. He is always on the go. He coaches his ass off. Isn’t that what its about? Giving the same effort to your players that you expect out of them. It will take some time but Fleck has the passion and personality to turn Minnesota into a contender in the…

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The Redskins Are Imploding and It is Daniel Synder’s Fault

By John Sarianides One of my favorite expressions regarding leadership is the fish rots from the head down. In the case of the Washington Redskins, it really does. Redskins owner Daniel Snyder is a wealthy, highly successful, intelligent businessman who owns one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. Yet, despite that, he can’t seem to figure what direction he wants to take the franchise in. Some times he…

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