Bill Belichick staying true to form ahead of potential final game as Patriots head coach

Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images There is speculation about Belichick’s future with his team at 4-12. With the New England Patriots at 4-12 and in the midst of their worst season in three decades, there is a chance the upcoming regular season finale versus the New York Jets is Bill Belichick’s last as head coach. …

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Ultra-consistent Christian Barmore becoming a true nightmare for opposing offenses

Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images The Patriots’ third-year defensive tackle has taken his game to another level recently. While the New England Patriots’ first selection of the 2021 NFL Draft appears to be in the process of fizzling out, their second is flourishing. Defensive tackle Christian Barmore, drafted 38th overall two years ago, is playing …

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Damian Lillard trade proposal gives Celtics a true Big Five

There’ve been many a Damian Lillard trade proposals involving the Boston Celtics, but the latest from NBA Analysis Network would keep all of the projected starters ahead of the 2023-24 season and add the seven-time All-NBA point guard — creating a Big Five starting lineup of Lillard, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Kristaps …

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Boston Celtics: The true value of Marcus Smart post-ups

Post up plays are becoming almost extinct in the league. For example the Boston Celtics run just 3.7 post-ups per game. That number is a bit strange, because the Celtics have a unique weapon, that they still haven‘t used enough. Quite often, they start first play of the game with Marcus Smart in the post and …

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