Bedard Columns

POSTED: 4:53 PM October 9, 2018

Editor’s note: Sorry for the delay but with some Red Sox duties, things were pushed back a little. But I think this is worth the wait. — GB With a...

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2018 AL Division Series

Bedard: Nathan Eovaldi deftly fills void left by David Price’s high-priced flop

POSTED: 2:55 AM October 9, 2018

Well, that was the best $731,204 the Red Sox have spent in some time. Two days after watching David Price, their Thirty-plus Million Dollar Man, need to be rescued after less...

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2018 AL Division Series

Bedard: Have we seen the last of David Price after another postseason flop?

POSTED: 1:48 AM October 7, 2018

at Fenway Park

If it was ever going to be different for David Price when it comes to postseason pitching, Saturday night against the Yankees seemed to be the moment to change things. The pressure...

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Red Sox

Chris Sale calms fears with strong start (8 Ks in 5.1 innings), first postseason win

POSTED: 1:17 AM October 6, 2018

at Fenway Park

If you polled Red Sox Nation what their biggest worry was before Game 1 of the AL Division Series, the health and effectiveness of ace Chris Sale would have been the...

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Bedard: With Chiefs looming, Patriots’ defense allows 298 yards in 2nd half vs. Colts

POSTED: 4:29 AM October 5, 2018

at Gillette Stadium

The Patriots' defense allowed 298 yards in the second half on Thursday night. Are the Patriots concerned after their eventual 38-24 victory? Not exactly.

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BSJ Game Report: Patriots 38, Colts 24 – After strong first half, Pats put away pesky Colts

POSTED: 2:21 AM October 5, 2018

at Gillette Stadium

By halftime, this one seemed to be a laugher and everyone could get to bed early to rest up for Red Sox-Yankees tomorrow night. The Patriots led 24-3 at the...

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Bruins

Bedard: Bruins a complete no-show in worst season-opening loss in team history

POSTED: 12:37 AM October 4, 2018

at Capital One Arena

This is the 94th season for the Boston Bruins, who were founded in 1924. They have fielded all sorts of teams during that long history, from six Stanley Cup winners...

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Bedard’s Breakdown: Good news for Patriots’ offense vs. Miami? Room for growth

POSTED: 1:45 AM October 3, 2018

But while the defense had a performance that was great statistically and tactically, the Patriots' defense left a lot of yards on the field and are capable of much more...

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Bedard: The Bull’s-Eye defense, evolution of Kyle Van Noy & other reasons why the Patriots’ defense rebounded

POSTED: 6:49 AM October 1, 2018

at Gillette Stadium

We'll talk about the key role that has been growing for Kyle Van Noy, and touch on some other factors that contributed to the Patriots' defensive success against the Dolphins,...

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Scouting Report: Patriots’ offense should be able to find operating room vs. Miami

POSTED: 9:31 AM September 29, 2018

Do I expect the Patriots to all of a sudden snap out of their two-game funk, morph into the world-beaters they have been for years and blow the Dolphins back to...

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Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots-Dolphins 09.29.18

POSTED: 2:21 AM September 29, 2018

Let’s have a little Saturday night special while we watch Penn State-Ohio State and root for an embarrassing tie for both teams because, really, no one wants those two fan bases to...

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Bedard’s Breakdown: Once the strength of any Patriots defense, middle has become huge issue

POSTED: 11:26 AM September 26, 2018

The 2018 Patriots, to this point and especially on Sunday night in the embarrassing 26-10 loss to the Lions, have been subpar in all three spots. That's how you get...

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Bedard: Patriots’ 3 major flaws exposed again in another ugly loss — can they be mitigated?

POSTED: 3:26 AM September 24, 2018

at Ford Field

DETROIT — We tried to warn you before the game: new Lions coach Matt Patricia had more information on the Patriots than any other departed defensive coordinator. And as a...

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Bedard: Get your popcorn ready when Matt Patricia’s offense (not defense) faces Patriots

POSTED: 11:35 AM September 23, 2018

DETROIT — Let’s be honest: Nobody is expecting much of a game Sunday night when the Patriots visit the winless Lions. Sure, given the current state of both defenses and...

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Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots and everything else 09.22.18

POSTED: 1:06 PM September 21, 2018

Looking forward to another marathon chat session in between soccer and hockey games #loveautumn, and then I’ll be off to Motown in the morning for Patriots-Lions. I’m sure there will...

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Bedard’s Breakdown: Why were Brady and McDaniels so angry against the Jaguars?

POSTED: 7:57 PM September 19, 2018

The tirades were absolutely warranted — and there should have been one by Brian Flores on the defensive side as well while we're at it — as the Patriots completely...

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Bedard: With trade for Josh Gordon, Patriots have reached bottom at WR after years of neglect

POSTED: 6:54 AM September 18, 2018

Really, if we're being honest, it's pathetic that they Patriots have gotten to the point that they have to sign players that were basically useless bums at other places (Kenny...

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Bedard: If you had concerns about the Patriots, they were all on display vs. mouthy Jags

POSTED: 12:14 AM September 17, 2018

at TIAA Bank Field

Basically, if you had any offseason/preseason criticism about these Patriots and the makeup of the roster, you can puff out your chest today. There were so many areas where the...

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Bedard: Patriots defense primed for Jags matchup, but will it be enough? Plus gameplan points, pick