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2.7K12Bedard’s Breakdown: The joy of execution by the Patriots’ defense, especially the secondary
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 3:11 AM October 26, 2017This was just about the Patriots going out and playing good, sound fundamental defense. As simple as that sounds, as much as it has been a given around here for...
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3.8K43Bedard’s Breakdown: Despite result, Patriots defense still struggling mightily
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 9:56 PM October 18, 2017So, yes, the Patriots survived with a divisional road win against the Jets 24-17 on Sunday. Whoopee. A viewing of the film only reinforced what I felt leaving MetLife Stadium...
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7.0K22Why the Celtics won’t sign Marcus Smart to an extension
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 12:09 PM October 12, 2017Marcus Smart wants to stay in Boston, and the Celtics front office have always been high on their 23-year-old lottery pick. With Danny Ainge no longer needing to hoard future...
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4.3K26Bedard’s Breakdown: Tale of two plays shows progress on offense & defense
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:34 PM October 9, 2017There were two plays against Tampa Bay that caught my eye and showed, for different reasons, why the Patriots are making progress even if it's hard to discern on the...
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3.8K23McDonald: Pros, cons and projections for Bruins’ top prospects after Buffalo
at HarborCenterPOSTED: 9:43 AM September 12, 2017BUFFALO, N.Y. – With Bruins training camp set to open Thursday, the rookies were able to get a headstart by competing in the Prospects Challenge over the weekend at HarborCenter....
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7.7K17Former Patriot says team in for unappetizing stretch around Gillette
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 8:37 PM September 11, 2017FOXBOROUGH — Rich Ohrnberger isn’t looking forward to seeing what awaits the Patriots this week at practice. The former New England offensive lineman, who drew some attention for this tweet...
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4.9K20Bedard’s Breakdown: Patriots offense vs. Chiefs
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 6:19 PM September 10, 2017Everything was going fine for the Patriots’ offense against the Chiefs when they were up 17-7 with the ball, facing second-and-6 at the New England 44-yard line with 3:06 left...
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3.6K33Bedard’s Breakdown: Patriots defense vs. Chiefs
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 4:05 PM September 10, 2017Breaking down the good (little) and bad (a lot) from the Patriots' defense in the opening loss to the Chiefs.
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3.6K9Patriots boost pay of four practice squad players
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 9:39 AM September 10, 2017The Patriots have a long history of paying some of their practice squad players more than the minimum salary. The Patriots continued this tradition recently by increasing the weekly pay...
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1.6K7Game Report: Chiefs 42, Patriots 27
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 4:08 AM September 8, 2017FOXBOROUGH — A quickie read on the game from Christopher Price and Greg Bedard: THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW The Patriots defense had one of the worst outings of...
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5.0K37Column: Defense was a disaster, but Belichick has long game in mind
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 3:38 AM September 8, 2017FOXBOROUGH — They came, all 65,878 of them, in full throat ready for the crowning of the Super Bowl champions. And for a while, it looked like they were going...
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2.9K52LIve Coverage Final: Chiefs 42, Patriots 27
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 8:20 PM September 7, 2017FOXBOROUGH — On a night that was supposed to be a celebration, things turned sour in the second half for the Patriots, as the Chiefs turned a close one into...
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1.9K4Road to 53: Final Patriots roster analysis
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 4:01 PM September 7, 2017After giving Bill Belichick a little time for any final tweaks, I feel confident that, for at least one day, this is the Patriots’ 53-man roster (famous last words). We’ll...
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4.0K27Scouting Report: Kansas City Chiefs
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 11:00 AM September 7, 2017The Patriots host the Chiefs to kickoff the 2017 NFL season on Thursday night at Gillette, and it will pit two respectful coaching friends in Bill Belichick and Andy Reid....
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1.7K3NFL Power Rankings: Patriots, Seahawks top our list
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:49 AM September 7, 2017With the regular season looming Thursday, here’s our first shot at the weekly NFL power rankings: 1. Patriots (14-2 in 2016): What is it that Ric Flair says? To be...
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9.2K38Exclusive: Mookie Betts turned down multi-year extension from Red Sox
at Fenway ParkPOSTED: 10:05 AM September 7, 2017Mookie Betts is one of baseball’s brightest young stars, and not yet 25, has a seemingly unlimited future ahead. He’s a fan favorite and a key part of the Red...
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4.2K17Why Patriots current WR group could be fastest of Belichick/Brady Era
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 6:56 PM September 4, 2017If newcomers Brandin Cooks and Phillip Dorsett can wrap their heads around the playbook, that pair — along with returnee Chris Hogan — could give the Patriots the fastest group...
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1.2K8Youth could complement Bergeron, Marchand in 2017-18
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 11:46 AM August 29, 2017Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand have become one of the top offensive pairings in the NHL. Their success and longevity as linemates is impressive. They’ve had numerous right wings on...
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3.1K7MLB Notes: Is Eduardo Nunez more than a rental for the Red Sox?
at Fenway ParkPOSTED: 11:32 AM August 27, 2017Ten items about the Red Sox and Major League Baseball: When the Red Sox obtained Eduardo Nunez from the San Francisco Giants a few days before the non-waiver deadline, the...
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