Tom Werner Thinks You’re a Moron

Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images That’s the only way to read the Red Sox chairman’s comments at Winter Weekend. The Friday night vibes couldn’t hide it. The blue sky aspirations for the 2024 (and beyond) Red Sox being painted in Springfield couldn’t hide it. Not even the (drunken?) musings of Jonathan Papelbon in …

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Recap: Bruins soar to 4-1 win over Jets

Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images The win streak is now at five games! The Boston Bruins kept their win streak alive as they slowed the engines on the Winnipeg Jets, shutting them out in the third period and came away with a 4-1 win at the TD Garden on Monday night. There was some …

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Red Sox News & Links: Fixing The Pitching From The Inside Out

Plus, Trevor Story says he’s healthy. We’re now in the fallout stages of a frustrating Winter Weekend for Red Sox fans, as Sam Kennedy, Tom Werner, and Craig Breslow all declared 2024 to be yet another bridge year for the team. Of those three, Breslow is the only one who should get any slack. Who …

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What Bill O’Brien’s departure means for the Patriots

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots’ offensive coordinator will reportedly leave the team for a position at Ohio State. The New England Patriots and Bill O’Brien will go their separate ways in 2024. As was reported on Thursday night, the team’s offensive coordinator will leave to take the same job at Ohio State. Who …

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Bruins look to keep momentum going against Avalanche

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tonight may be the fourth consecutive start for Swayman this season. Just the facts When: Tonight, 7:00 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing SB Nation site: Mile High Hockey Know your enemy 29-13-3, 61PTS, 2nd in Central …

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Red Sox News & Links: Is The Rotation Set?

Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Plus, the prospects get to know Boston Now that the full throttle era appears to have ended before the throttle was even greased up (note: I don’t really know how throttles work), all eyes turn to the supposed future of the Red Sox: prospects Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle …

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Patriots players show support for new head coach Jerod Mayo

Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Several members of the team were in attendance for Mayo’s introductory press conference. As Jerod Mayo entered the G-P Atrium in the north end zone of Gillette Stadium to be introduced as the New England Patriots’ head coach on Wednesday, a sizable crowd awaited him. It consisted of Mayo’s family, his …

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Jerod Mayo wants to act quickly to build his Patriots coaching staff

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Mayo was introduced as the Patriots’ new head coach on Wednesday. There is no slowing down at One Patriot Place. Last Thursday, the New England Patriots and long-time head coach Bill Belichick announced their mutual decision to go separate ways in the future. One day later, …

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Potential first-round QB, Patriots draft target Bo Nix accepts

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Bo Nix has accepted his invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. The University of Oregon quarterback is a potential first-round prospect, and possible draft target for the New England Patriots. Nix enters the NFL Draft after a five-year college career that saw him start 61 total games …

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Meet The New Guy: Vaughn Grissom

The Sox have a second baseman Who is he and where did he come from? He’s Vaughn Grissom and he comes from suburban Orlando (aw, tough break, kid) where he played Robin to Riley Greene’s Batman on the high school baseball team. The Red Sox just acquired him in a one-to-one trade, sending Chris Sale, …

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TRANSCRIPT: Bill Belichick’s Interview on WEEI 1/2/24

Here’s a transcript of this morning’s interview with Bill Belichick on The Greg Hill Show: The post TRANSCRIPT: Bill Belichick’s Interview on WEEI 1/2/24 appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots Week 17 Report Card: Turnovers Sink Game In Buffalo

Buffalo was the first team 12 weeks to rush for more than 100 yards But the Bills rushed for 127 yards on 37 carries for a 3.4-yard average.  The post Patriots Week 17 Report Card: Turnovers Sink Game In Buffalo appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Red Sox News & Links: Sox To Shed More Payroll?

Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images Plus, saying goodbye to Chris Sale and hello to Vaughn Grissom Well, that was a hectic couple of days! The Red Sox signed a new starter, traded one of the best pitchers of the modern era, and acquired someone who they hope will lock down second …

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Patriots vs. Bills: Everything we know about Week 17

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Patriots will travel to Highmark Stadium in Week 17. The New England Patriots are riding an active one-game winning streak over the Buffalo Bills into the two teams’ meeting on New Year’s Eve. Despite beating their division rivals 29-25 in Week 7, however, the two …

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Bailey Zappe’s pocket movement, playmaking ability guiding Patriots

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Zappe completed five passes of over 20 yards Sunday night. Since Bailey Zappe took over the New England Patriots starting quarterback job in Week 12, the offense has scored more points per game despite their overall success rate dropping off. They’ve also won two of their last four games. The …

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Patriots playing to the whistle, against Bills QB Josh Allen

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images New England will go up against one of the league’s top quarterbacks in Week 17. The New England Patriots are no strangers when it comes to going up against Josh Allen. Needless to say, they also are well-aware of the challenges the Buffalo Bills’ sixth-year quarterback brings to the table. …

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NFL Week 17 Thursday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Week 17 kicks off in Cleveland. After the New England Patriots slid down to the No. 4 overall draft pick after their Week 16 victory, they will need some help in order to climb back up the ranking throughout the final two weeks. That starts Thursday night …

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Patriots links-How Bailey Zappe jump-started the offense

Bailey Zappe stands in the pocket | Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday. TEAM TALK Patriots-Bills initial Injury Report. Game Preview: Patriots at Bills. Series history, Scouting the matchups, tale of the tape. Transactions: Patriots place RB Rhamondre Stevenson on IR, sign TE La’Michael Pettway to …

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What claiming Marco Wilson off waivers, placing Stevenson on IR means

Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images New England made three total transactions on Wednesday. With players returning to work, the New England Patriots officially ended their Christmas break on Wednesday. And the first day back already was a busy one: not only did the team hold its first practice leading up to the upcoming game against …

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Ex-Patriots safety Rodney Harrison named Football Hall of Fame finalist

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Harrison was announced as one of 15 finalists on Wednesday. For the first time since becoming eligible to receive pro football’s highest individual honor, Rodney Harrison has advanced to the final round of Pro Football Hall of Fame voting. As was announced on Wednesday night, he …

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Zappe’s Emergence is Certainly Changing Patriots’ QB Conversation

With just two games left to go and not much left to play for, New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe is quietly doing something that could see the team have to make some interesting decisions this offseason. The post Zappe’s Emergence is Certainly Changing Patriots’ QB Conversation appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Six Initial Thoughts Following the Patriots Win Over Denver

New England had mistakes, turnovers, missed opportunities, but a collective effort on both sides of the football ultimately allowed them to weather the storm and come away with a 26-23 win on Sunday night. The post Six Initial Thoughts Following the Patriots Win Over Denver appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots Week 16 Report Card: No Quit With Team After Upset Win

Christian Barmore was a dominant game-wrecker with eight tackles (five solo), three sacks, five QB pressures, a forced fumble, and two TFLs. The post Patriots Week 16 Report Card: No Quit With Team After Upset Win appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots vs. Broncos: New England turns ball over on first snap

The New England Patriots’ Christmas Eve game against the Denver Broncos started in the worst possible fashion. After receiving the opening kickoff, quarterback Bailey Zappe was sacked on the very first offensive play from scrimmage, fumbling the football, and watching the Broncos defense recover at the New England 6-yard line. The play was a direct …

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