OTM Open Thread 1/26-1/28: It is the Weekend

Photo by Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images No one is around the stove TGIF. It’s been another week and the Red Sox have stood pat. After a small flurry of activity it seems like this really could be it. The 2024 squad, credit to Craig Breslow, is definitely an interesting team on paper. …

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Bailey Zappe has ‘good control’ over Patriots offense, says Bills cornerback Taron Johnson

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills will be a new experience for Bailey Zappe. It will be the first start in his two-year career against one of the New England Patriots’ division rivals. Obviously, going up against Zappe also is new for the Bills defense. The last time the unit …

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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 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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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Bailey Zappe hits Jalen Reagor for 28-yard pickup

The New England Patriots offense struggled to start its Week 16 primetime game against the Denver Broncos, The unit turned the ball over on its very first play from scrimmage, and failed to gain a first down on its initial three possessions. In the late first quarter, however, it started to build some momentum — …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Bailey Zappe hits Mike Gesicki for New England’s 2nd touchdown

The New England Patriots offense started its Week 16 matchup with the Denver Broncos slowly, but it has since found its footing and put together some solid drives. The latest of which ended in New England’s second touchdown of the night. Starting in terrific field position at the Denver 42-yard line, New England needed just …

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#PostPulpit Mailbag: Does Bailey Zappe have a future in New England?

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images This week’s Patriots mailbag answers questions about Bailey Zappe’s future, Chad Ryland, and more. The New England Patriots are on the road Christmas Eve out in Denver, where they may have a tough matchup against Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos offense. Beyond Wilson historically finding success against Bill Belichick’s …

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Bailey Zappe looking to put together a ‘full game’ after recent second-half struggles

David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Zappe’s play has dipped over the second half of his last two starts. If football games lasted just 30 minutes, the New England Patriots may have their quarterback of the future in Bailey Zappe. Unfortunately, teams must return from the locker room for two more quarters. Over the last two …

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David Andrews has been instrumental in getting Bailey Zappe ready

Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images New England’s starting center has had an active hand in getting the young quarterback ready. The New England Patriots changing starting quarterbacks to go from Mac Jones to Bailey Zappe has had a far-reaching impact across the team’s offense. One of the players most directly impacted …

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Bailey Zappe shares lessons learned from second-half struggles against Steelers

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images New England failed to score in the second half of its 21-18 win in Week 14. After getting shutout in his first start of the season, New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe came out red-hot in his Thursday night start against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Zappe tossed three touchdown passes in …

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Red Sox News & Links: Andrew Bailey To Be Next Sox Pitching Coach

Photo by Yoon S. Byun/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Plus, Shohei Ohtani loves chowder or something. The 2013 World Series reunion tour is on! While it hasn’t been officially announced yet, MLB sources are reporting that Craig Breslow is on the cusp of hiring his old teammate, Andrew Bailey, to be the new Red …

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Film Snapshots: Patriots QBs Mac Jones vs Bailey Zappe

One thing that’s been interesting to follow has been Dan Orlovsky’s breakdown of the spacing in New England’s offense, with Orlovsky pointing out an interesting fact as it pertains to some of the issues that have made things challenging for Mac Jones in recent weeks. The post Film Snapshots: Patriots QBs Mac Jones vs Bailey …

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Spreading the Love: Ball Distribution Totals Between Bailey Zappe and Mac Jones

With Mac Jones still sidelined with an injury, New England Patriots fans have been debating various stats, including little nuances within the offense where they believe one may excel over another. One topic of discussion that’s come up in recent days has been who does a better job in terms of targeting a larger number …

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Bailey Zappe era over? Mac Jones reportedly has 'decent' chance to start vs Browns

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has a shot to play this week, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Jones has been out since New England’s game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. Bailey Zappe has filled in at the quarterback position and put together a strong performance against the Detroit Lions last week. He …

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Mac Jones doubtful for Week 5, Bailey Zappe expected to start vs Lions

Mac Jones is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday. pic.twitter.com/8LQtMH3TSi — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 7, 2022 The New England Patriots have listed quarterback Mac Jones as doubtful for Week 5, which means rookie Bailey Zappe is expected to make his first NFL start against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Jones is making a push …

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