Chris Warner BSMW Original Column, Patriots

Patriots Pre-Draft Roster Roundout

New England coach Bill Belichick manages the back end of his roster as well as any NFL coach. Past Patriots champions benefitting from the rise of unsung athletes (in 2014, cornerback Malcolm Butler started just one game; this past season, running back James White scored zero rushing TDs) points to the readiness of every player. … Continue reading Patriots Pre-Draft Roster Roundout

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Round-By-Round Review, Pats Draft 2017

Hey there, Patriots fans. Feel like you've gotten a bit behind in draft research? This may, in part, result from your having lives outside of football, but also because you've been floating through the daydream ending of New England's 17-2 championship season. Well, we here at BSMW want to help. Starting with the first installment … Continue reading Round-By-Round Review, Pats Draft 2017

Chris Warner BSMW Original Column, Patriots

Patriots Thursday Observations, “It’s Not Over Yet” Review

While I'm sure the frequency will dissipate with time, every few hours or so I begin chuckling to myself. I can't help it. New England won their fifth Super Bowl in the game's first-ever overtime, 34-28, after trailing 28-3 with 8:31 left in the third quarter. Even after the confetti, the parade, and the trophies … Continue reading Patriots Thursday Observations, “It’s Not Over Yet” Review

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Patriots Thursday Observations, “That Guy” (Senior Bowl)

Sorry you won't read many observations about the Super Bowl here. I'm loathe to watch the Sunday pre-game stuff for a couple of hours, much less two weeks. I'm thinking it should be close, like all New England Super Bowls this millennium, and high-scoring. So… go ahead and place your bets, I guess? Spent the … Continue reading Patriots Thursday Observations, “That Guy” (Senior Bowl)