Category: Morning Links

If you follow the Patriots, you've no doubt become aware of certain patterns in coverage and talk about the team. It's almost as if it were scripted sometimes... On the BSMW messageboard the other day, we were talking about these patterns and jokingly started a flowchart on the subject. The result is this. (Thanks to … Continue reading Covering The Patriots? Here’s Your Handy Flowchart For Coverage

The above statement is the refuge of the weak-minded, it is usually stated in a condescending, exasperated tone. I've heard this statement from a number of media members and supposed "fans," usually when someone attempts to put a stop to the endless negativity and point out that, you know, the team is actually pretty good, … Continue reading “I Guess You’re Not Allowed To Criticize The Patriots.”

While the Patriots are now in the driver's seat for the top seed in the AFC, a new threat has emerged to their Super Bowl hopes. Team X We're not sure who Team X is, but believe me, you need to be terrified of Team X. Team X is yet another creation of Michael Felger. … Continue reading Be Afraid Of “Team X,” Be Very Afraid

The internet was an ugly place during the first quarter of yesterday's Patriots/Broncos game. As the second quarter began, the Patriots made adjustments on defense, with several players crediting Matt Patricia with making adjustments on-the-fly, adjustments that worked and turned the game around. (Funny, I just read on Friday from a Patriots beat writer that … Continue reading Awful Early, Patriots Rally and Dominate Tebow, Broncos

Glad to see the Enemies list post getting some good discussion going. The point of the list was not that these are people that I personally dislike, that's not the case. It was those who I think at the moment are consistently and purposely being an irritant to the Boston sports fan. Like to hear who … Continue reading Media “Friends” and Media Links

The Patriots may be 10-3, but looking at the grades from Sunday's win over Washington, you'd have a hard time believing that. Patriots Report Card: No defense for league's worst secondary - Kirk Minihane says Rodney Harrison is right about the Patriots secondary. Patriots report card - Ron Borges says that if the defense doesn't improve, … Continue reading Patriots Grade Out Poorly In Win

OK, OK. The defense is bad. Alright? We get it. What are fans supposed to do about it? Sit around and be miserable until the inevitable playoff loss? I guess so. The Patriots secondary was once again shredded by a bottom-tier quarterback, albeit one who once took a team to a Super Bowl. What was … Continue reading Patriots Continue Death March Towards Playoff Loss With Another Lousy Win

It looks like Rajon Rondo will continue to be the point guard of the Boston Celtics for the foreseeable future, as Danny Ainge has been unable to work a deal with New Orleans for guard Chris Paul. The Hornets did agree to send Paul to the Lakers last night, but after the deal had been leaked out, NBA Commissioner … Continue reading No Chris Paul For Celtics…and Media Links

David Ortiz accepted arbitration from the Red Sox last night, meaning that the Red Sox DH will be back in Boston for at least another season. Meanwhile, Danny Ainge continues to push hard for a Chris Paul for Rajon Rondo swap, and Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Celtics competition in this quest may be getting cold feet. … Continue reading Papi’s Staying, Is Rondo Going?

Out of commission yesterday, apparently I missed a number of noteworthy items. CBS and NBC have been wrestling over the Patriots/Broncos game on December 18th. NBC would like to flex out the game to Sunday night, while CBS wants to keep it right where it currently is - a 4:15 start on their network. The … Continue reading A Wednesday Catchup