Category: BSMW Original Column

With the Patriots off to a 7-0 start, the media strategy this year seems to involve talking up that week's opponent (at least one that looks more than half-decent on paper), point out their strengths, and speculate on how they can beat New England. The more exuberant the prediction, the funnier it gets. Much like … Continue reading Yoiks, And Away!

With one-fourth of the season in their rearview, the Patriots have cruised along with four wins and zero losses. It really didn't have to be like this. They could have had a drop-off from last year, an exhausting odyssey through NFL competition both on-field and off. Letting go of most of their defensive backfield while … Continue reading Patriots 2015 First-Quarter Review

Game week. Thank goodness. After a weekend where New England witnessed more transactions than Ted Wells' credit card at a Village People costume convention, the team seems to have more or less settled on their 53 for the 2015 season opener. You can check out a current depth chart on Patriots.com. Some thoughts on who's around, … Continue reading Pats Roster Review, Week One

Some thoughts on the local footballers as we prep for the third game of the 2015 preseason – often referred to as the "full scrimmage" of the four-game summer slate. So far, the Patriots have lost to Green Bay and beaten New Orleans, all of which means next to nothing. In terms of individual performances … Continue reading Patriots Preseason Thoughts Heading Into Game Three

By Dan Snapp Peter King in successive weeks: July 13th: “My best guess: Officials will chart the weights of all footballs before the game, then spot-check some at halftime and after the game.” July 20th: “Basically, depending on which physics expert you believe, it’s either a stretch to think the Patriots’ footballs deflated as much as … Continue reading The Flat Balls Society

Come on. You know what song I'm talking about. As Roger Goodell and his NFL ilk try to figure out the ruling on Tom Brady's appeal with the smallest amount of P.R. damage, it's time to bring up the one aspect of this foolishness that hasn't been called into question: The NFL has to ditch … Continue reading That Song By Queen And David Bowie

A gander at last year's column here, with notable mentions of linebacker James Morris and a certain West Alabama cornerback who may or may not have made one of the biggest plays in Patriots history. (Go on. Go ahead: Watch it again. We'll wait.) Lots of info out floating around out there regarding UDFAs. We tend … Continue reading Who’s The FA? UDFA! (2015 Edition)

After 16 Patriots drafts under Bill Belichick, we'd have to be nitwits to overlook some patterns. As we pointed out in our first "That Guy" draft preview back in February,  certain types of players tend to get called to Foxboro during this time of year. New England came into the draft with nine picks. They added … Continue reading 2015 Patriots Draft Review (“That Guy” Edition 3.0)