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3.0K24PatriotsPatriots Camp Report 08.14.18: Dorsett OK after scare, pass offense struggles again
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 7:12 PM August 14, 2018The Patriots' two quarterbacks were a combined 20 of 32 (62.5 percent) in truly competitive 11-on-11 situations and the conclusion of camp did nothing to calm the uneasiness of the...
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3.6K20PatriotsPatriots Camp Report 08.13.18: Offense drops it, J. McCourty & Wynn rise, Decker scuffling
at Gillette StadiumPOSTED: 2:53 PM August 13, 2018It was a sloppy day in equally sloppy conditions for the offense as they dropped a camp-high nine balls in competitive 11-on-11 drills (there were more in individual work), Tom...
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2.8K9PatriotsBedard’s Breakdown: Offensive line, backs stand out in opener
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 5:43 PM August 10, 2018We'll get into our expansive GameChart from this game (broken tackles, big plays and drops are now included) and some thoughts on players by unit, but we'll start with the...
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3.7K12PatriotsBedard’s Breakdown: Defense shows more than usual, Ja’Whaun Bentley arrives
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:36 PM August 10, 2018We'll get into our usual Gamechart and 3 up/3 down for the defensive side of the ball in the Patriots' 26-17 victory over Washington on Thursday night, but first we'll...
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2.1K11PatriotsAnalysis: Is Jordan Matthews capable of providing boost for Patriots’ WR corps?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 5:17 PM July 16, 2018Over the course of the offseason, we took a deep dive — with some help from the film — on some of New England’s additions, including Danny Shelton, Cordarrelle Patterson...
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7.0K12PatriotsAnalysis: Eric Decker is not just a vet WR looking for one last Hail Mary with Patriots
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 11:04 AM June 22, 2018Offensive skill position guys who are free agents say it all the time. I’d be a great fit in New England. I could provide the Patriots with a dynamic new...
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2.0K74PatriotsBSJ Members Speak: Need your help with an offseason football project
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:03 AM June 15, 2018Part of the deal here is you, our valued BSJ members, are always part of our coverage and conversation. To that end, I have an idea for a cool offseason...
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1.5K112018 Stanley Cup PlayoffsMoran’s Breakdown: Bruins lost because of puck luck … Yeah right, it was puck watching
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 4:33 PM May 3, 2018Every Bruins' player on the ice is watching the puck. Not one guy looked at the Tampa guys and picked them up. Nobody. All five guys were watching the puck...
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1.6K82018 Stanley Cup PlayoffsMoran’s Breakdown: Tampa rode old-school technique to even series, but Bruins can counter
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:57 PM May 1, 2018The PP&J line (Bradyen Point, Ondrej Palat, and Tyler Johnson) dominated in transition. Sure, the Bruins' top line turned the puck over more in Game 2 than in the entire...
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2.4K152018 NBA PlayoffsScouting the Sixers: Why the Celtics have a realistic chance to pull off the upset
at HealthpointPOSTED: 10:42 AM April 30, 2018The Celtics are beaten up and the Sixers are well rested after beating the Heat in five games. Philadelphia also has won 20 of their last 21 games overall dating...
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2.8K252018 Stanley Cup PlayoffsMoran’s Breakdown: An ode to the B’s top line and my man-crush on Marchy
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 5:35 PM April 29, 2018I watch way more hockey than any person should and he makes me feel like nobody else does. Honestly, he makes me laugh. He makes me cry. I love Brad...
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1.5K162018 Stanley Cup PlayoffsMoran’s Breakdown: Bergeron’s return to form keyed win, Gardiner’s rough game, Grading Tuukka
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 7:45 PM April 26, 2018Patrice Bergeron looked like himself for the first time since his injury. He’s what makes the Top Six or, for that matter, The Top 9 forwards go. He’s so smart,...
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2.4K172018 Stanley Cup PlayoffsMoran’s Breakdown: Thanks to Kadri, Plekanec is in top line’s heads; McAvoy’s getting run; and more
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 12:31 AM April 25, 2018Nazem Kadri. Everyone in Toronto should be thanking him. It would have been a five-game series, but his stupid decision in Game 1 got him suspended and put Tomas Plekanec...
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692RevolutionBSJ Match #7 Breakdown & Ratings: Revolution 2, Columbus 2 — Revs hang on for draw
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 5:08 PM April 22, 2018Although the Revolution have shown flashes of grit, I am still not convinced that they belong in the conversation with those five aforementioned teams. I need to see the Revolution...
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1.7K72018 Stanley Cup PlayoffsMoran’s Breakdown: Mike Babcock made his mark on Leafs’ PK, and expect to see him work refs in Game 6
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 4:27 PM April 22, 2018In Game 5, the Maple Leafs' killers were much more patient and had active sticks to shut down the passing lanes. Sure, the Bruins created a ton of shots, but...
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1.4K72018 Stanley Cup PlayoffsMoran’s Breakdown: Odd-man rushes, Chara v. Matthews, DeBrusk & elite D skaters stand out in Game 4
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 12:17 AM April 21, 2018By Ian Moran Special to BostonSportsJournal.com Ian Moran played in over 500 NHL games, including 66 in the postseason, in 15 years as a defenseman with the Penguins, Bruins, and...
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86319RevolutionBSJ Match #6 Breakdown & Ratings: FC Dallas 1, Revolution 0 — Revs struggle with Dallas D
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:18 PM April 16, 2018The Revolution (3-1-2) suffered their first loss at home Saturday night against FC Dallas (2-3-0) in a match defined by the defensive organization displayed by a disciplined Oscar Pareja team.
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5542Best of BSJ Free PreviewBSJ Match #5 Breakdown: Revolution 4, Impact 0 – Revs roll after Taïder red card
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:03 PM April 13, 2018The Revolution remain unbeaten at Gillette in the 2018 season (2-0-1) after a commanding win over the man-down Montreal Impact. The game was tight until the Impact suffered a red...
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426RevolutionBSJ Match #4 Breakdown: Revolution 2, Dynamo 0 — Revs earn first clean sheet
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:02 PM April 13, 2018The Revolution were on the road at Houston this week to take on a daunting Dynamo side led by Alberth Elis. Each team entered the game at 1-1-1 (4 points)...
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