Deep Dive

POSTED: 10:45 AM October 12, 2018

Using video and various conversations with Celtics personnel, a very encouraging conclusion was reached: Grodon Hayward’s preseason wasn’t nearly as bad as it looked on paper.

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Celtics

Dissecting the Celtics’ defensive issues

By Brian Robb

POSTED: 9:30 AM October 4, 2018

Brad Stevens raised the collective eyebrows of Celtics nation on Tuesday night by sounding the alarm on the play of the Eastern Conference favorites just three games into the very...

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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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Patriots Camp Report 08.14.18: Dorsett OK after scare, pass offense struggles again

POSTED: 7:12 PM August 14, 2018

at Gillette Stadium

The 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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Patriots Camp Report 08.13.18: Offense drops it, J. McCourty & Wynn rise, Decker scuffling

POSTED: 2:53 PM August 13, 2018

at Gillette Stadium

It 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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Bedard’s Breakdown: Offensive line, backs stand out in opener

POSTED: 5:43 PM August 10, 2018

We'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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Bedard’s Breakdown: Defense shows more than usual, Ja’Whaun Bentley arrives

POSTED: 2:36 PM August 10, 2018

We'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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Analysis: Is Jordan Matthews capable of providing boost for Patriots’ WR corps?

By Christopher Price

POSTED: 5:17 PM July 16, 2018

Over 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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Analysis: Eric Decker is not just a vet WR looking for one last Hail Mary with Patriots

By Christopher Price

POSTED: 11:04 AM June 22, 2018

Offensive 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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BSJ Members Speak: Need your help with an offseason football project

POSTED: 10:03 AM June 15, 2018

Part 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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Moran’s Breakdown: Bruins lost because of puck luck … Yeah right, it was puck watching

POSTED: 4:33 PM May 3, 2018

Every 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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Moran’s Breakdown: Tampa rode old-school technique to even series, but Bruins can counter

POSTED: 10:57 PM May 1, 2018

The 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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2018 NBA Playoffs

Scouting the Sixers: Why the Celtics have a realistic chance to pull off the upset

By Brian Robb

at Healthpoint

POSTED: 10:42 AM April 30, 2018

The 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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Moran’s Breakdown: An ode to the B’s top line and my man-crush on Marchy

POSTED: 5:35 PM April 29, 2018

I 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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Moran’s Breakdown: Bergeron’s return to form keyed win, Gardiner’s rough game, Grading Tuukka

POSTED: 7:45 PM April 26, 2018

Patrice 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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Moran’s Breakdown: Thanks to Kadri, Plekanec is in top line’s heads; McAvoy’s getting run; and more

POSTED: 12:31 AM April 25, 2018

Nazem 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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Revolution

BSJ Match #7 Breakdown & Ratings: Revolution 2, Columbus 2 — Revs hang on for draw

By Tom Benedetto

POSTED: 5:08 PM April 22, 2018

Although 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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Moran’s Breakdown: Mike Babcock made his mark on Leafs’ PK, and expect to see him work refs in Game 6

POSTED: 4:27 PM April 22, 2018

In 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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Moran’s Breakdown: Odd-man rushes, Chara v. Matthews, DeBrusk & elite D skaters stand out in Game 4