Let's be clear about this: The loss of Wes Welker, especially to the Broncos, is very hard to take. Welker is everything you'd want in a football player, talented, hardworking, well-liked, dependable, historically productive and he stays on the field. Anyone who trashes or attempts to degrade Welker on his way out of town is … Continue reading Loss Of Welker Hard To Swallow, But Patriots Will Move On
Pats Draft Strategies: Post-Combine Review
In our previous draft strategies column, we discussed various methods of going about the selection process. After the NFL scouting combine and an early pro day, it’s time to review our prospects for each strategy. Heights and weights have been edited to show changes from pre-combine listings. PLAY IT STRAIGHT (Based on New England picking in … Continue reading Pats Draft Strategies: Post-Combine Review
Patriots Draft: Three Strategies
By Chris Warner As the draft approaches (not ’til April 25, but hey, it’s happening, people), we’ll take periodic looks at Coach Bill Belichick’s possible drafting methods and the potential players available. As of this week, the Patriots have five picks in the 2013 draft: Rounds One (29th overall), Two (59), Three (91) and Round … Continue reading Patriots Draft: Three Strategies
Making The Rounds, New England Style
By Chris Warner A few years ago over on Patriot Daily, we reviewed Patriots drafts under Bill Belichick round by round. With their 2012 rookie haul showing strong potential – and a different approach in recent draft strategy – it’s time to take another look at April additions since 2000. This year, New England has … Continue reading Making The Rounds, New England Style
Senior Bowl Patriots Prospects
The following eight players caught our eye at this year’s Senior Bowl this past Saturday. Ezekial Ansah, BYU DE (6-5, 270). The Ghanaian Go-getter stood out in the Senior Bowl with a persistent pass rush (1.5 sacks, forced fumble) and an eye-bulging ability to chase down runners. Kept the broadcasters focused on him throughout the game … Continue reading Senior Bowl Patriots Prospects
Belichick not in the wrong following Sunday’s loss
It almost seems like more has been made of what took place off the field following the AFC Championship game Sunday rather than what happened on the field during the game. Much has been made of Bill Belichick denying an interview to CBS following the game, and instead the Patriots having Devin McCourty speak to … Continue reading Belichick not in the wrong following Sunday’s loss
Pats Bye Some Rest, Predictions Review
So, despite failing to show up against a handful of opponents, regardless of some occasional offensive inconsistency and a defensive backfield with plenty of consistency (albeit that of Swiss cheese), here New England sits, AFC East champs with a first-round bye. And they could use it. From tight end Rob Gronkowski’s glass arm to the … Continue reading Pats Bye Some Rest, Predictions Review
Tom Coughlin’s Encounter with Bill Belichick after Super Bowl XLVI
Another reason why I just can't dislike Tom Coughlin even though he's beaten the Patriots twice in the Super Bowl: Tom Coughlin On The Handshake With Bill Belichick After Super Bowl XLVI: “Very, very moving experience for me because I tried to put myself in his shoes and how difficult that was for him. We … Continue reading Tom Coughlin’s Encounter with Bill Belichick after Super Bowl XLVI
New England To Go 11-5? Fourth Quarter 2012 Predictions
Well, in light of the Patriots 4-0 run in Games Nine through 12, we here at BSMW have a lot of pressure on us to pick their final record. We figured New England would get off to a slow start (2-2), improve that mark in the second quarter (3-1), and run the table in the … Continue reading New England To Go 11-5? Fourth Quarter 2012 Predictions
New England To Go 9-3? Third Quarter 2012 Predictions
Well, having the Rams game on our DVR during the bye week was, as my father used to say, not too shabby. New England wrapped up Part I of the season on a jolly good note. Throughout the first eight games, they’ve performed excellently in some stretches (the second half at Buffalo, the last 57 … Continue reading New England To Go 9-3? Third Quarter 2012 Predictions
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