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Buccaneers: Brady, Bucs inadvertently save a piece of Patriot’s dynasty with win

February 8, 2021

He may not want anything to do with him, but Bill Belichick should be thanking Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this morning. Todd Bowles, Byron Leftwich Bruce Arians and Tom Brady saved a little piece of Belichick’s legacy with their somewhat stunning 31-9 Super Bowl LV win on Sunday night. By embarrassing Andy Reid and the Chiefs in the manner in which they did, any talk of the…

Patriots: Danny Amendola is the latest person to question Bill Belichick and his greatness

February 3, 2021

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Former Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola referred to former Patriots quarterback and teammate Tom Brady as the driving force behind the “Patriot Way.” "When you see the 'Patriot Way' in the dictionary, it’s got Tom Brady’s picture next to it. None of those coaches caught any passes. … Tom Brady is the 'Patriot Way.' That’s why he’s in the Super Bowl & the Patriots aren’t." — @DannyAmendola pic.twitter.com/XtVd0ntJPc — First…

Tampa Bay Tuesday: Brady embraces 10th media day as Super Bowl week begins

February 2, 2021

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It’s hard to believe we’re at this point. It’s been just under 11 months since Tom Brady decided he couldn’t deal with Bill Belichick anymore and took his talents to Tampa Bay. What’s transpired in those 11 months – outside of the real would – is mind blowing. When Brady sat down for his virtual media day session on Monday, the next hour or so felt like he was back…

Patriots Draft: Six positions the Patriots will focus on this week at the Senior Bowl

January 28, 2021

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Brandon Todd/ Carolina Panthers The NFL will descend upon Mobile, Alabama this week for the annual Senior Bowl. It is an opportunity for all 32 teams to get one more look at some of the top players in the country in pads. For the Patriots, this Senior Bowl is vitally important. Coming off a 7-9 season, this is an important off-season for Bill Belichick and his staff. So, what positions……

Tampa Bay Tuesday: Brady heads to 10th Super Bowl as Bucs survive in Lambeau

January 26, 2021

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Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Let’s be perfectly clear right away. Tom Brady is not the only reason why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now hosting the Super bowl. In fact, he almost cost them the NFC title game against Green Bay on Sunday. However, there is no denying that his affect on the entire Bucs organization played into why they hung on for a 31-26 win to create NFL…

Patriots: A trade for Matthew Stafford doesn’t work for the Patriots

January 24, 2021

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Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions announced yesterday that they are putting quarterback Matthew Stafford on the trade block after the veteran quarterback requested a trade. The quarterback needy Patriots immediately jump to the top of the list of potential trade partners. The problem is, the media and the fans want the Patriots to trade for Stafford. In reality, they are in no position to trade for Stafford. Detroit on…

Patriots: Matt Patricia’s role with the Patriots is shrouded in mystery

January 23, 2021

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The Patriots announced yesterday that they have rehired former defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. The organization did not specify a title for Patricia, only saying that he will assist head coach Bill Belichick in a variety of roles. Patricia is a trusted Belichick assistant who cut his teeth in New England from 2004 to 2017 as a defensive assistant, position coach and coordinator before becoming the head coach of the Detroit…

Patriots: Divisional round a reminder that picking a quarterback in the first round matters

January 17, 2021

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The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs is here and it is a reminder that picking a quarterback in the first round of the draft matters. Of the four games this weekend, only one features two quarterbacks that weren’t picked in the first round. The Buccaneers, Saints match up features Tom Brady of course who was picked in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft and Drew Brees who……

Patriots: Let the Re”Billed” Begin

January 5, 2021

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The Patriots beat the Jets 28-14 in the season finally to finish the season 7-9. It was the Patriots first losing season since 2000. As soon as the final whistle blew, the focus shifted to the off-season and the massive rebuild that awaits Bill Belichick. How Belichick goes about turning around the fortunes of this once proud franchise will be focus of around these parts for the next six months….

Patriots: Newton throws three TD’s, Pats end brutal 2020 with a win. Now what?

January 4, 2021

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Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images Where was this for the past three months? Granted, it came against the Jets, but the New England offense looked great on Sunday in a 28-14 win to close out the strangest year in Patriots history. Cam Newton was probably playing his last game in a Patriots’ uniform and made the most of it, throwing for 242 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Newton…

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