New England Patriots

Opinion: Ty Law cements his legacy with the call to Canton

February 3, 2019
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Ty Law became the fifth member of the New England Patriots selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame joining linebacker Nick Buoniconti, Mike Haynes, John Hannah and Andre Tippett. Law is the first member of the current Patriots dynasty to get the call to Canton. Law will be enshrined along Tony Gonzalez, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey, Gil Brandt, Johnny Robinson, Pat Bowlen and Kevin Mawae in August. I have…

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Patriots: Super Bowl LIII game match ups

February 2, 2019
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The Patriots and Rams will face off in Super LIII tomorrow night. When I look at these two teams, I see two teams that match up pretty evenly. On paper, the Rams have the more talented roster but the Patriots have a decided advantage in terms of experience. Here is how these two teams match up by positions. Quarterback: The Patriots have the advantage at quarterback. Tom Brady is playing…

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Patriots: Belichick vs. McVay is a dream coaching match-up

February 2, 2019
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When the Patriots meet the Rams in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday, it will be a battle of the old guard versus the new guard. Baby boomer versus millennial. Genius versus prodigy. Any way you phrase it, Bill Belichick versus Sean McVay is a dream coaching match-up. The greatest coach of all time versus the new face of coaching. Going into this season, Rams, Patriots was a popular Super Bowl…

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X’s and O’s: 5 ways the Patriots could attack Aaron Donald

January 30, 2019
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(Image courtesy of Alex Gallardo/Associated Press) The Patriots offensive line faces a hefty challenge on Sunday when having to block the Rams talented defensive line, especially defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Donald had an MVP caliber season in 2018 leading the NFL in sacks with 20.5. That is unheard of for a defensive tackle but it is not a surprise given Donald’s talent and how Wade Phillips uses him in his scheme….

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Patriots: Key members of the Rams you need to know

January 27, 2019
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We kick off our Super Bowl coverage for this week by getting to know the Rams. Who are these guys? How have they been able to turn things around so quickly and become a title contender? Here is a break down of some of the key members of the Rams. GM Les Snead: Snead came to the Rams in 2012 from the Atlanta Falcons where he was Director of player…

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Patriots Draft: 10 prospects to watch at the Senior Bowl

January 26, 2019
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Senior Bowl Saturday is upon us! Here are ten prospects playing in the game that would be good fits for the Patriots. Myles Gaskin, RB 5-10 191, Washington: Gaskin is a shifty undersized back who is similar to James White. He can plant, make a cut and get to the second level quickly as a runner. As a receiver, Gaskin is a smooth route runner who has good hands and……

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Patriots Rewind: Patriots 37 Chiefs 31

January 21, 2019
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Game Rewind: The Patriots outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs 37-31 in one of the best AFC Championship games in recent memory. As a result, they earned their third straight trip to the Super Bowl. This will be the Patriots fourth trip to the Super Bowl in the last five years and their eleventh over all as a franchise. Here are five thoughts on the game. 1. The offensive game plan…

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Patriots: New England Patriots (12-5) at Kansas City Chiefs (13-4)

January 20, 2019
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Opening Drive: The Patriots travel to Arrowhead Stadium to battle the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. The Patriots are 3 point underdogs which is rare given the Patriots playoff history but they were 3-5 on the road this season so it is understandable. The Patriots have used the underdog role as motivation and while the rest of the country is sick of seeing them in the AFC…

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Patriots: AFC Championship game match ups

January 20, 2019
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The AFC Championship game will be a match up of the old guard versus the new guard if you will. It will feature the largest age gap between staring quarterbacks in a championship game in NFL history. Tom Brady is 41, Patrick Mahomes is 23. While the Chiefs may have home field advantage, the Patriots have some positional advantages. Here is how the two teams match up by position and…

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Patriots Rewind: Patriots 41 Chargers 28

January 15, 2019
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Game Rewind: The Patriots jumped out to a 35-7 lead in the first half en route to 41-28 win over the Chargers. New England silenced any doubters who thought this might be the end of their dynasty. Here are thoughts on the game. 1. Sony, Sony, Sony!! The rookie running back was terrific in his playoff debut rushing for 129 yards and three touchdowns. Michel was the centerpiece of the…

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