Quite a Sunday at the BSJ. To begin, Greg and Chris were down in New Orleans to cover the Patriots quieting the doubters (for a week, anyway) against the Saints. Despite the dominating effort from the offense, there is still plenty to be concerned in the wake of the win. In fact, if you have any receiving experience, you might want to check in down in Foxboro this week with the way these injuries continue to pile up at skill positions. Between that and some noteworthy adjustments in playing time (Malcolm Butler and Alan Branch), the guys had plenty of interesting angles to cover down in the Bayou.
Meanwhile, we also had the return of David Price to the mound down at his old stomping grounds in Tampa. Sean had that covered at Tropicana Field, while Joe kept us updated on day three of Bruins training camp all day long on Sunday as well. Meanwhile, I'm just biding my time until Celtics training camp begins next Tuesday, so the least I could do was pitch in with this briefing. I have to earn my keep around here, right?
In any case, a ton for you subscribers to consume here from Sunday (plus Sunday notes from all four sports to catch up on if you missed it). Let's get to it.
CATCHING UP
Patriots
Greg took a closer look at how the Pats passing game got its groove back
Some youthful names stuck out on defense in New Orleans
Chris had a full rundown of all the Pats injuries in his notebook
Postgame video of Devin McCourty on the Pats defense
Chris on a re-energized performance from the Pats
Greg's full game report with some interesting thoughts on Butler, Wise and Branch
Listen to Greg's appearance on Patriots postgame show on 98.5
Wall-to-wall live coverage of the 36-20 Pats win
Red Sox
The Red Sox may have lost but David Price was perfect in his return to the mound
Sean with five thoughts on the Sox loss to the Rays
Live coverage of the 3-2 Red Sox loss to the Rays in Tampa
Bruins
Joe had complete coverage at Day 3 of Bruins training camp in his notebook
Sunday Notes (ICYMI)
Sean McAdam looks at the Red Sox being in the mix for a new Japanese phenom in his MLB notebook
Chris Price with 10 thoughts around the NFL
I examined how potential lottery reform will help the NBA product right away
Joe had a great look at how Chara handles communication on the ice in his NHL Notebook
ON TAP
TBA: Live Bruins Q&A (McDonald)
11:15 a.m.: Bruins training camp at Warrior Ice Arena (McDonald)
3:30 p.m.: Patriots open locker room at Gillette (Price)
7:00 p.m.: Bruins vs. Canadiens (preseason) in Quebec City
7:05 p.m.: Red Sox at Orioles (McAdam)
PARTING THOUGHT
Bradford and Brady combined vs. Saints defense. #yikes @BostonSportsBSJ pic.twitter.com/CnCSIu3QGf
— Greg A. Bedard (@GregABedard) September 17, 2017