NFL Week 6 Picks: Questionable Coaching Decisions Are Creating Havoc

Just when I got to .500, I get knocked back down the mountain. What's becoming painfully obvious to me this season is that there are a lot of dumb head coaches out there. I can foresee there being as many as 12 coaching vacancies this offseason. Time to

NFL Week 5 Picks: Bills-Rams Headlines a Loaded Schedule

Finally, I had a very good week. Maybe coincidentally, it sounds like a lot of the "experts" had bad ones. So maybe I still suck at making picks this year. Or maybe I AM THE EXPERT! Thursday Night Football – October 8, 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4) at

Week 4 NFL Picks: Aaron Rodgers Just Won't Go Away

Yeah, it was another tough week. What happened Philadelphia? Seattle? Cincinnati? How about you, Carolina? Against Cleveland? It absolutely baffles me. Makes me wonder. Especially when Jalen Hurts throws a fourth down pass 20 yards out-of-bounds on the sideline with his team losing by three scores in the

Week 3 NFL Picks: Chargers On Their Way to 0-9?

Here’s a disclaimer for anyone reading this: YOU NEED TO BE STUPID TO BET ON SPORTS! How’s that for self-promotion? If you still want to continue reading this article, thank you. After a record-breaking offensive explosion to open the season, Week 2 gave us a bunch

Week 2 NFL Picks – Will The Scoring Continue?

Week 1 was one for the books. Literally. Typical advice for the opening week of an NFL season is to lean toward the under. A lot of teams barely played their starters during the preseason, so Week 1 is the first real game action for many of them. A little

Week 1 Overreactions: What Patriots Super Bowl Seasons Teach Us

Welcome to Boston, where you are only as good as your last game. In the span of one game, Drake Maye went from an MVP contender to having fans and members of the media questioning whether the Patriots should continue building their future around him. That is the life of

2026 Patriots Predictions: Player Projections and an AFC East Forecast

Not Your Belichick Patriots: Gonzalez Signs $135M Extension, Becomes NFL’s Highest-Paid Cornerback

In New England, accusing a team owner of being cheap is practically a local pastime. Talk radio sometimes goes through phases where they talk about that more than what happens on the field. Red Sox fans have spent years accusing John Henry of pinching pennies, particularly when homegrown stars such

NFL Week 1 Picks: Predictions, Best Bets & Confidence Ratings

After months of waiting, talking about free agency, discussing romantic relationships, breaking down the draft, watching training camp battles, and obsessing over contract negotiations, the NFL regular season is here. Let’s go! As a Patriots fan, I’ve probably been looking forward to this season even more than usual.

Grading Every Position on the Patriots' 2026 53-Man Roster

The New England Patriots' roster looks considerably different than it did when Mike Vrabel first arrived in Foxboro. Only 11 players on the active roster were here before Vrabel arrived. It's easy to forget—with the Patriots making it to the Super Bowl in Vrabel's

Three Patriots Free Agents New England Failed to Replace

The New England Patriots made plenty of changes in Mike Vrabel's second year as head coach. Vrabel's overhaul of the roster continued. Only 11 players on the current 53-man roster were here in 2024 before Vrabel arrived. The Patriots made it to the Super Bowl

Second Day of Patriots-Eagles Joint Practices: Marcus Jones Steals the Show

I wrote about my biggest takeaways from Day One of Patriots-Eagles joint practices yesterday, so rather than rehash the same observations, I wanted to focus on some different things that stood out Thursday. If you didn't read yesterday's article, I mentioned there are generally two

Seven Takeaways From Patriots-Eagles Joint Practice: What a Difference Two Years Makes

Two years ago, the Philadelphia Eagles came to Foxboro for a joint practice and thoroughly embarrassed the Patriots. New England's offense could barely function. Jacoby Brissett was the starting quarterback, Drake Maye was a rookie trying to find his way, Jerod Mayo was in his first training camp

What to Watch as the Patriots’ 2026 Preseason Officially Kicks Off

The Patriots have spent the last couple of weeks practicing against themselves. On Tuesday, they finally got to see the Indianapolis Colts in a joint practice. Thursday night, the two teams will face off for real — sort of — in the first exhibition game of the year for both teams. The

Standing in the Shadows: Boston’s Most Underappreciated Stars

Jaylen Brown played only one season with the Celtics before Jayson Tatum got drafted and became the darling of Celtics' fans. Brown was never given a real chance to become the face of the franchise. Brown was drafted in 2016 with the No. 3 overall pick. A year later,

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A.J. Brown Gives Drake Maye His Missing Piece

A.J. Brown is finally a Patriot. Here's why the All-Pro receiver could be the missing piece that helps Drake Maye and New England reach another level.

Top 10 Sports Photos of All-Time: The Images That Transcended Sports

Muhammad Ali, Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Carlton Fisk, and Willie Mays—these are the 10 greatest sports photographs ever captured. They are iconic because they transcend sports and mere games. They teach us about the human spirit. They have became part of American culture.

Did Brad Stevens Hint the Celtics Need a Coaching Change?

Joe Mazzulla helped keep the Celtics competitive during a transitional season, but Brad Stevens’ end-of-year press conference raised serious questions about his future as head coach of the Boston Celtics.

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Drama Aside, Did the Patriots Nail the 2026 Draft?

A breakdown of the New England Patriots’ 2026 NFL Draft, including player grades, key picks, and what it all means for the team’s future.

Boston “Massacre”: Red Sox Fire Alex Cora and Coaching Staff

Not many people realize only five people were killed in the Boston Massacre in 1770. On Saturday, April 25, 2026—256 years and one week later—five Boston Red Sox coaches were fired, along with their field general, manager Alex Cora. As per usual with Red Sox transactions, the timing

I Didn’t Care About the Vrabel-Russini Story—Until I Did

What started as a non-story about a hug has turned into something much harder to ignore

Remembering Davey Lopes: Grit, Greatness, and Rhode Island Pride

I grew up during a time when it felt like the Yankees and Dodgers met in the World Series every year. They faced off in 1977, 1978, and 1981. I hated the Yankees, so every October, I became a Dodgers fan. And I grew to love those Dodgers teams. It

Ranking the Most Iconic Sports Photos of All Time (Part 1: #20–11)

What makes a sports image iconic? In my book, the image has to be one that is emblazoned in your memory. It doesn’t feel one-dimensional, two-dimensional, or even three-dimensional—it sucks you into the picture. The emotions they evoke go far beyond what’s happening in

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Forget A.J. Brown. Brian Thomas Jr. should be the Patriots’ next move

Most of the talk this offseason has focused on New England acquiring A.J. Brown. For whatever reason, wide receivers always spark the most attention in free agency or trade talk. Quarterback, obviously, is the NFL glamour position, but there are usually only one or two teams that have questions

Super Bowl LX Preview: Predictions, Prop Bets, and Keys to the Game

Warrrrriors… come out to play. It always amazes me what multi-million dollar athletes dig up for a battle cry that rallies a team. Mack Hollins showed up at the AFC Championship in typical fashion. You've all seen and heard the clip by now. But I'll