Bedard Columns
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4.6K25PatriotsBedard: Why the NFL has questions about how effective Rob Gronkowski will be in Tampa
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 3:47 PM May 26, 2020It’s been one of the feel-good storylines of the NFL offseason. Tom Brady leaves New England for Tampa Bay, calls up his old buddy Rob Gronkowski and the tight end...
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2.9K22PatriotsBedard: The Match, headlined by a relatable Tom Brady, was surprisingly a lot of fun
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:51 PM May 25, 2020A few random thoughts about The Match while remembering the reason for the day…
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3.8K15PatriotsNFL Notebook: Cap discipline, lack of on-field practice should limit names available among June 1st cuts – this year
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:32 PM May 24, 2020Patriots right tackle Marcus Cannon is one example. If the Patriots were able to have rookie camps and some offseason practice sessions, they might have seen that Yodny Cajuste —...
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3.7K13PatriotsSports Without Fans: 5 Patriots who could be helped and hurt by playing in an empty stadium
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:48 PM May 22, 2020Hat-tip to BSJ member Claus, for this suggestion: “You might have seen that German soccer has started without fans last week. I was born in Dortmund and still follow the...
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4.2K46CelticsBedard: Michael Jordan, the greatness of a-holes, Tom Brady & the Pats, next gen & other Last Dance thoughts
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 3:06 PM May 21, 2020To me, spanning all sports, Michael Jordan was the greatest ever in my lifetime. The greatest winner, talent, clutch player, pitchman, ambassador for the game, whatever. You name it, Jordan...
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3.8K27PatriotsBedard: Patrick Chung gets another extension – what that means and the concerns
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:30 PM May 20, 2020The Patriots needed to create a little more cap space, and returned to a familiar well to do it. Patrick Chung received a two-year contract extension, according to Field Yates....
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5.1K18Best of BSJ Free PreviewBedard’s Breakdown: Wouldn’t put Dalton Keene into TE box for Patriots – he might need a new one
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 11:29 AM May 19, 2020Previous draft pick breakdowns: Bedard’s Breakdown: What Kyle Dugger’s Senior Bowl film tells us about his Patriots future Bedard’s Breakdown: Putting Josh Uche’s impressive Senior Bowl in proper and needed...
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16.8K52PatriotsNFL Notebook: Tom Brady exits same way as many great NFL quarterbacks
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:50 PM May 16, 2020Shortly after witnessing Brett Favre‘s surprise retirement announcement on March 6, 2008, in the Lambeau Field Atrium, I had a conversation with a longtime NFL executive. At the time, there...
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3.9K25Best of BSJ Free PreviewBedard: Any suggestion Tom Brady lacked input into Patriots gameplans just isn’t true
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 6:33 PM May 14, 2020the quarterback is heavily involved in the gameplanning process in New England. Maybe Brady didn't like how the game was called — which goes more to Bill Belichick's approach on...
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4.5K24NFL DRAFTBedard’s Breakdown: 9 plays show why TE Devin Asiasi could be Patriots’ most impactful draft pick
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:18 AM May 13, 2020Devin Asiasi, while in many ways far from polished and a little bit of a project, is an exciting prospect who has a tantalizing upside for the Patriots
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3.2K51PatriotsBedard: When it comes to re-starting sports, get ready for backlash against the safety-conscious players
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 8:00 AM May 12, 2020Largely, however, the players have been left out of the discussion. It's been ownership formulating plans that they will basically take to the players and say, "This is how we're...
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10.2K51PatriotsNFL Notebook: The truth about Jarrett Stidham’s readiness, Cam Newton and the Patriots
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 7:00 AM May 10, 2020There were hardly any reports before Tom Brady became a free agent about Jarrett Stidham's possibility of success. But after Brady left and the Patriots, by virtue of their cap...
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3.9K48PatriotsBedard: Why not? A way, way, way too-early guess at the Patriots’ record that you can’t hold me to
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:00 PM May 8, 2020We’re a ways off from when I make my pick it or stick it season predictions — those come on the eve of the regular season once I’ve seen the...
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4.0K37PatriotsBedard: Initial thoughts on the Patriots’ 2020 schedule – Tough but balanced
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 7:42 PM May 7, 2020Here is the Patriots’ 2020 schedule, which has almost zero chance of being played as-is due to the pandemic. But, whatever… Here are my general thoughts on the schedule, and...
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4.5K48NFL DRAFTBedard’s Breakdown: Coaches will need to find right front seven fit for experienced Anfernee Jennings
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 5:40 PM May 6, 2020Over recent years, the Patriots have taken players like Deatrich Wise, Kyle Van Noy, Andre Carter, Jabaal Sheard, Mark Anderson, Shea McClellin, Chris Long and John Simon, among others, and...
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4.1K23NFL DRAFTBedard’s Breakdown: Putting Josh Uche’s impressive Senior Bowl in proper and needed context
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 7:00 PM May 4, 2020almost all of the players Josh Uche competed directly against — and beat — at the Senior Bowl went undrafted. If Uche struggles at the next level, you could point...
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6.0K112NFL DRAFT
NFL Notebook: Parting thoughts on Patriots’ underwhelming draft; Could NFL teams keep more QBs because of the pandemic?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 3:03 AM May 3, 2020Topics include: Kyle Dugger, Damien Harris & Belichick's history; not taking a receiver and making the offense wait; overpaying for Dalton Keene; and the over-reliance on Michigan players and the...
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5.7K24Best of BSJ Free PreviewBedard’s Breakdown: What Kyle Dugger’s Senior Bowl film tells us about his Patriots future
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 3:11 PM May 1, 2020When it came to evaluating Kyle Dugger in his best showcase, there was a mixed bag in the game. He at least factored into two touchdowns allowed, but he's quite...
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4.5K47PatriotsBedard: Don’t think it’s going to happen, but Patriots and Andy Dalton should want each other
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:09 PM April 30, 2020Yes, the Patriots should sign Andy Dalton. Yes, Dalton should scorn all others to sign with the Patriots. No, this doesn't say anything about (anyone's precious) Jarrett Stidham and his...
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