We'll have more on the media coverage of the Patriots a bit later, but for now, a quick detour onto some actual football talk. By Chris Warner. After checking out three college All-Star games over the past three weekends, we're reviewing some players who may fit in at Foxboro. Because what else is there to … Continue reading College All-Stars From A Pats Perspective
Understanding Belichick (Or Not, Really)
So, at what point did you start believing this deflated football controversy? Were you home from an early Monday morning walk, expecting an easy MLK Day full of NFL highlights and entertaining Internet memes featuring various Patriots beating dead horses in Colts uniforms? Did you see the telltale question mark on the sports ticker, something … Continue reading Understanding Belichick (Or Not, Really)
Is There A Tipping Point To Sports Media Trolling?
Tom Brady and Pedro Martinez have brought New England sports fans some of their greatest moments over the last 17 years or so. Pedro was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame this week, and Brady is already a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame whenever it is that he decides to hang … Continue reading Is There A Tipping Point To Sports Media Trolling?
Can Pro Football Focus Stats Be Blindly Trusted?
In this age of sports analysis and analytics, it can be fascinating to see how the media picks and chooses what analysis to run with and which to mock and ignore. One fascination that I don't get is the lock-step acceptance of everything that comes out of the company known as Pro Football Focus. They're … Continue reading Can Pro Football Focus Stats Be Blindly Trusted?
Patriots Receivers Trying To Catch On In 2014
We figured you might need a handy guide to New England's pass-catching corps during camp. Here, according to the crack team over at Patriots.com, is a list of receivers currently on the roster (with uniform numbers), along with our take on their chances of fitting it at Foxboro. Plus: Fun Facts! VETERANS 80 - Danny … Continue reading Patriots Receivers Trying To Catch On In 2014
The Minihane Reminder – The Boston Media Is Not Very Tough (skinned)
Only in Boston could we have a ceremony celebrating the 10-year anniversary of a Championship that broke an 86-year drought and then spend the next day listening to the media bitch endlessly about it. Then we have Kirk Minihane's column today. (The Manny Ramirez reminder: Boston is not a tough sports town) Holy crap. I … Continue reading The Minihane Reminder – The Boston Media Is Not Very Tough (skinned)
Who’s The FA? UDFA! (2014 Version)
New England always seems to find at least one hidden gem in the undrafted free-agent ranks. UDFAs who made the squad in 2013 include wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins (32 rec, 466 yds, four TDs), defensive tackle Joe Vellano (54 tackles, two sacks), offensive guard Josh Kline (seven games played, one start), and punter Ryan Allen (16 … Continue reading Who’s The FA? UDFA! (2014 Version)
Patriots Draft Review Panel, 2014
When we hear the NFL Draft get compared to Christmas, it's not just about receiving shiny new toys to play with: it also involves a post-hype letdown with much discussion of choices. We're here to review New England's hits and disappointments during America's ever-expanding "holiday" weekend. Just like in 2013, Bruce Allen and Chris Warner … Continue reading Patriots Draft Review Panel, 2014
Your BSMW Patriots Mock Draft (May Edition)
Here's our final New England mock draft, with the actual NFL draft due to begin May 8. If you like comparing the NFL draft to Christmas, this year it takes place in January. As mentioned in our previous mock, instead of deleting past potential picks, we decided to show our work. For our final attempt, … Continue reading Your BSMW Patriots Mock Draft (May Edition)
Combine Snubs’ Pro Daze, Part III
Here's our wrap-up of the best performances from those NFL hopefuls who didn't get invited to the February combine at Indianapolis. You can link to Part I from March here and Part II from early April here. From what we could tell (with lots of help from Gil Brandt's pro day blog on NFL.com), four … Continue reading Combine Snubs’ Pro Daze, Part III
Boston Sports Media Watch 