The winter of Bryce Harper almost is upon us. One of baseball’s best players is set to hit the free-agent market this offseason, and he will have no shortage of teams vying to ink him to what is sure to be a very lucrative deal. A number of teams, including the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to make a run at the Washington Nationals star, but it might be another National League East team that gobbles up Harper. FanCred Sports’ Jon Heyman wrote in a recent article that a rival general manager told him that he believes the
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Why Jason Whitlock Believes 2018 Season Could Be Bill Belichick’s Last With Patriots
Many have tried to speculate when Bill Belichick’s tenure as head coach of the New England Patriots will come to an end. Jason Whitlock believes it could be sooner than you think. During Wednesday’s edition of “Speak for Yourself” on FOX Sports 1, hosts Whitlock and Colin Cowherd both agreed that Belichick canceling the Patriots’ last two days of OTAs was a big deal. Whitlock took the take to the next level, though, suggesting the upcoming season could be Belichick’s last in New England. Here’s Whitlock’s reasoning: Everyone has to call it quits at some point, and both Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady aren’t getting any yo... NESN.com
Why Skip Bayless Believes Tom Brady’s Interview Comments Were ‘Stunning’
Tom Brady did little Monday to cool the flames engulfing the New England Patriots’ offseason. In fact, Skip Bayless would argue the quarterback stoked the fire. Brady had some interesting responses to questions posed Monday by Jim Gray at the Milken Institute Global Conference in California. The biggest head-turner came when Brady was asked whether he felt appreciated by the Patriots and the 40-year-old started his response with, “I plead the fifth,” before then suggesting it was a “tough question.” Brady also said, “I have my moments,” when asked about his overall happiness. Maybe we’re reading too much into Brady’s responses. Maybe... NESN.com
Why Jermaine Wiggins Believes Rob Gronkowski Is Frustrated With Patriots
By now, you’ve probably heard the rumors about New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski contemplating retirement. Between a possible acting career and reported friction between him and head coach Bill Belichick, it’s hard to get a read on why the 28-year-old won’t commit to playing in the 2018 season. But former Pats tight end Jermaine Wiggins thinks he may know why the tight end has been so tight-lipped about his future — because he’s frustrated. Wiggins told TMZ Sports he believes it’s a money issue and that Gronkowski should be getting paid more than his current contract. “He should be getting paid $ 15-16 million a year,... NESN.com
Why Stephen A. Smith Believes Kyrie Irving Is ‘A Clone of Kobe Bryant’
Kyrie Irving looks like a smart, smart man right now. Since requesting a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, his former team has been reeling, forced to trade away half the assets they received to get the 25-year-old out of Cleveland at the NBA trade deadline. Meanwhile, he has taken Boston by storm, leading the Celtics to the best record in the Eastern Conference. He’s drawn the admiration of plenty for having the foresight to get out of LeBron James’ shadow and pave his own way, and it’s for that reason Stephen A. Smith thinks he is like a “clone of Kobe Bryant.” The First Take co-host discussed Irving’s genius, and he... NESN.com
Why Brett Favre Now Believes Tom Brady Is Best Quarterback in NFL History
Brett Favre is a believer. While the topic of the best quarterback of all time varies based on who you ask, the three-time NFL MVP has given his vote of support to New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady. And in Favre’s rankings, Brady has dethroned a legend in Joe Montana. Speaking on the “Rich Eisen Show,” Favre gave his reason for such a decision, as well as his rationale for what makes Brady great. “I was not surprised by anything — now or in the future — that Tom does,” Favre said to Eisen. “I never thought I’d say that somebody was better than Joe Montana, but Joe Montana’s always been the best quarterback
Why Stephen A. Smith Believes Patriots Made Mistake With Tom Brady’s Trainer
There’s seemingly a rift between New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady’s personal trainer/business partner Alex Guerrero. According to The Boston Globe’s Bob Hohler, several people familiar with the Patriots’ internal operations have indicated that Belichick banned Guerrero from the team plane and sideline. So, what exactly should we make of this? Well, perhaps it’s a minor issue, especially if Brady and the Patriots continue to play well as they seek their sixth Super Bowl title. But Stephen A. Smith can’t help but wonder whether the organization is making a big mistake, which he explained Wednesday on ... NESN.com