• A Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels pairing would be a coup for the Patriots
  • 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
  • According to sources, Tom Brady has reached out to Bill Belichick to coach the Raiders

Seven points on the Patriots 16-10 win over the Bengals

(AP Photo/Jeff Dean) The Patriots opened the season with a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Thanks to an effective rushing attack and an opportunistic defense that sacked Joe Burrow three times and forced two turnovers, Jerod Mayo won his debut as head coach.  Here are seven points on the Patriots win.  1. Stevenson carries the day: The Patriots game plan was obvious. Run the football and lean on the…

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Patriots 16, Bengals 10 – Pats get Jerod Mayo 1st win with impressive performance

For those of us that believed the Patriots weren’t nearly as bad as most fans think they are, Sunday’s 16-10 win over the Bengals wasn’t a complete shock. However, the fashion in which the team got Jerod Mayo his first NFL head coaching victory was pretty surprising. New England’s offensive line was a force in the run game, helping Rhamondre Stevenson to rush for 120 yards on 25 carries. The…

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Q&A with Scituate coach Herb Devine

In maybe the most exciting finish of the weekend, Scituate slipped past Foxboro, 20-14, when junior quarterback Jonny Donovan hit Lawson Foley with a 44-yard touchdown as time ran out. It was a terrific win for Scituate, beating the defending D5 state champs in dramatic fashion. We spoke with Scituate coach Herb Devine to get his perspective on the win. Adam Kurkjian: Tell me about that ending. How often in……

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Week 1 MIAA Top 25

Week 1 MIAA Top 25 1. St. John’s Prep (1-0) — Positive first impression for QB Chris Vargas. 2. Xaverian (1-0) — Hawks start out strong vs. Feehan. 3. Catholic Memorial (0-1) — Knights could not hold early lead. 4. Springfield Central (0-1) — Has struggled against Iona Prep (NY) last two years. 5. King Philip (1-0) — Couldn’t ask for a much better start. 6. Needham (1-0) — Impressive……

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Patriots game plan vs. the Cincinnati Bengals

The Patriots will have their hands full against a solid Cincinnati roster but in the NFL, the talent gap isn’t as wide. With a good plan in all three phases, the Patriots could win this game.  Here is our offensive, defensive and special teams plan for today’s game.  Offense: -Chip Hendricksen and Hubbard in pass protection. It helps the offensive tackles and it sets up the screen game. -Move the…

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Patriots Preview: 5 match-ups to watch in the Patriots, Bengals game

Okorafor image courtesy of the New England Patriots The Patriots will have their hands full from a match-up perspective today. Cincinnati has talent throughout the roster and they present different challenges in all three phases of the game. New England will need to play fundamentally sound football and take care of the ball. They will also need to win third down if they want to win today.  Here are five…

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