Share this: It’s not easy to whittle all the New England Patriots greats into a top 10, but the NFL Network gave it a crack Friday night in “Top 10: New England Patriots.” And while it’s hard to argue with most of the picks, there were some interesting choices. Now, one thing you can’t argue with is Tom Brady as the No. 1 Patriot of all time. Brady already arguably is the greatest quarterback in NFL history, so he was a lock at the top of this list. While many of the selections were from the past two decades, there were a few legends on the list. Pro Football Hall of Famers John Hannah (No. 2), Andre Tippett (No. 4) and Mike Haynes (No. 5) all made the top
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Red Sox Look To Make It 10 Wins In A Row Saturday With Rick Porcello On Mound
Share this: Rick Porcello can bolster his Cy Young Award candidacy even more Saturday. The Boston Red Sox right-hander will go for his 22nd win of the season Saturday when he faces the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Furthermore, a win would make it 10 in a row for Boston after it won again Friday. Hear a preview of Porcello’s start in the video from NESN’s “Red Sox Final” above. Thumbnail photo via Tommy Gilligan/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Red Sox Notes: Boston’s Bullpen Dominating Competition Down The Stretch
Share this: What was once a major weakness for the Boston Red Sox now is perhaps its biggest strength. The Red Sox had been plagued by bullpen issues all season for all different reasons. As the starters struggled earlier in the year, the relievers had around three days in any given turn of the rotation during which they’d have to pitch more innings than they’d like. The fatigue left the bullpen ravaged by injuries around the All-Star break, and all the while they struggled to keep the Red Sox in close games. But those days seem to be over, as the Red Sox have the best bullpen in baseball in September. Boston’s relievers have a collective 0.77 ERA this month after Joe Kelly, Robbie Ross Jr.,
Podcast: Reliving David Ortiz’s Impact On Red Sox, Boston Sports Culture
Share this: David Ortiz’s career has been nothing short of remarkable. The most casual baseball fan could tell you that, let alone Boston Red Sox fans, who’ve seen their favorite team soar to new heights ever since Big Papi arrived on the scene in 2003. Even those who cover sports for a living can’t help but marvel at Ortiz’s impact — not only on the field, but off the field, where the Red Sox slugger’s larger-than-life personality has become synonymous with New England’s culture. NESN’s Tom Caron recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Ortiz as the 10-time All-Star prepares to retire after this season. Much of the conversation can be seen in NESN’s two special presentations celebrating Ortiz’s career — “David
Can Free McNuggets Help Texans Fans Cope With Loss To Patriots?
Share this: Fans of the Houston Texans can take solace in their team’s running game, if nothing else. Houston rushed for 109 yards Thursday in its 27-0 loss to the New England Patriots. While the Texans’ rushing total wasn’t enough to win the game or even put points on the scoreboard, a McDonald’s promotion gives Houston-area fans a reason to celebrate: free McNuggets. Running back Lamar Miller ran for 80 yards on 21 carries. Quarterback Brock Osweiler and running backs Alfred Blue and Jonathan Grimes added another 29 yards on six carries combined. Many responses to the Texans’ tweet suggest fans would rather have seen a better performance than save a few dollars on a snack. Here’s hoping the new and improved McNuggets
Bill Belichick Sarcastically Praises Patriots’ Color Rush Uniforms
Share this: As you might know, Bill Belichick doesn’t have a lot of patience for non-football matters, whether that’s banners, media narratives, social media or uniforms. The New England Patriots head coach was asked Friday about the color rush uniforms his team wore Thursday night, and if they brought back bad memories of a similar blue-on-blue combination they wore in a 2002 loss. Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports Images “Yeah, I mean I wish that was all there was to it,” Belichick said. “Just put on a new pair of socks or change uniforms or something like that. It’s a lot more to it than that. “I mean, I can’t even tell you how excited I was about the uniforms last night. That’s really incredible.” Belichick also was
Tom Brady Celebrates Patriots’ Win With Funny New Edition Of ‘TB Times’
Share this: You’re not supposed to mess with Texas, but that’s exactly what the New England Patriots did Thursday night. The Pats (3-0) cruised to a 27-0 win over the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium with rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center, which certainly was cause for celebration for everyone in New England, including Tom Brady. Brady, who still has to miss one more game due to his Deflategate suspension, congratulated his teammates after the win with another edition of “TB Times,” which had a very appropriate headline. Oh, and don’t forget cover models Danny Amendola and Malcolm Butler. Thumbnail photo via Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link