Welcome to our holiday version of Thursday Observations, brought to you a day early. Enjoy the day, enjoy football, and for Heaven's sake, make sure you have enough cinnamon around the house if you need it, because that stuff is more coveted right now than spice in Dune. Speaking of the holidays, it's started to … Continue reading Patriots Thursday Observations, 49ers Review
Patriots Thursday Observations, Seahawks Review
After their thrilling-yet-ultimately-disappointing 31-24 loss to Seattle, it's apparent that over the past 15 years the Patriots tend to lose in three different ways. 1.) The Blowout – just one of those games where the opponent plays well and New England seems to do everything wrong and have everything go against them. At some point … Continue reading Patriots Thursday Observations, Seahawks Review
Patriots Thursday Observations, Bills Review
"Well, that is how you go into a bye week." That's what I typed Sunday evening to begin my column. Just a simple, easy line marking the enthusiasm that abounded in New England after the Patriots smacked the Bills, 41-25, gaining a league-best 7-1 record and a three-game lead in the AFC East heading into … Continue reading Patriots Thursday Observations, Bills Review
So, That Jamie Collins Trade…
I won't pretend to understand why the Patriots made the decision to trade Jamie Collins. Yesterday's trade, which shocked and baffled fans and media is now in its second day of debate. The rants are predictable. The anger and confusion palpable, on Twitter; profane. Jamie Collins is a marvel to watch. He did things no … Continue reading So, That Jamie Collins Trade…
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