Amazing how much a late comeback can change one's point of view. Trailing 17-16, the Patriots strode down the field with help from the arm and brain of quarterback Tom Brady, who needed all of three minutes, eight seconds to go 83 yards resulting in the winning TD pass to rookie Malcolm Mitchell. Defensive end … Continue reading Patriots Thursday Observations, Jets Review
Patriots Thursday Observations, 49ers Review
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
Patriots Thursday Observations, Steelers Review
A brief history seems in order here. In 1981, your New England Patriots went 2-14, earning the nickname "The Patsies." They played the Baltimore "Dolts" in the season finale, with both teams ending the season at 2-14 (Baltimore's two wins coming against New England). In the strike-shortened 1982 season, the Patriots went 5-4. They managed … Continue reading Patriots Thursday Observations, Steelers Review
Patriots Thursday Observations, Bengals Review
Welcome home, Tom Brady. The longest-tenured Patriot had himself a day on Sunday, leading a second-half offensive outburst that helped get the home team past the can't-get-out-of-their-own-way Bengals, 35-17. New England sits at 5-1 and travel to Pittsburgh next Sunday at 4:25 p.m. Eastern, which should be an interesting game given the Steelers' roster adjustments. … Continue reading Patriots Thursday Observations, Bengals Review
Pats Thursday Observations, Browns Review
The Patriots went to Cleveland and did the expected, reaching 4-1 overall by overtaking the Browns, 33-13. They host Cincinnati next Sunday at 1 p.m. Yup. That's it. Not much to report. Well, except for a few small details... Player/Game Observations Genius Of Love: Oh, Tom Tom Club? Sure. Members of said establishment must have felt … Continue reading Pats Thursday Observations, Browns Review
Patriots Three-Sixteenths Through 2016 Review
Come on. I mean, 3-0? Sure, most fans hoped for it, but to see it happen the way it has happened has been a real trip. Yes, here the Patriots sit after coming back to win in Arizona, outlasting the Dolphins at home, and besting the Texans in every phase of the game last Thursday … Continue reading Patriots Three-Sixteenths Through 2016 Review
Patriots Training Camp Topics
Well, Tom Brady got suspended, so the world is safe from skullduggery. Pay no mind to former NFL players dragging their broken bodies and brains toward early deaths. The commissioner has sussed out and faced down the real issue facing the NFL in 2016: proper ball inflation. Now that the Commissioner, who reminds us of … Continue reading Patriots Training Camp Topics
Who’s The FA? UDFA! (2016 Edition)
Almost every year, New England finds an undrafted free agent to fill out their roster. Some, like guard Stephen Neal, work their way up to starter. Others, like cornerback Malcolm Butler, seem to burst onto the scene all at once. Right now, Butler, punter Ryan Allen, guard Josh Kline, center David Andrews, running back Brandon … Continue reading Who’s The FA? UDFA! (2016 Edition)
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