The New England Patriots weren’t very active in the 2017 NFL Draft, as they only made four selections. But you might not have to wait very long to see the players they did draft make an impact on the gridiron, including their first pick, defensive end Derek Rivers. Hear what NESN.com Patriots beat reporter Doug Kyed told Emerson Lotzia about Rivers and more in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
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Should Patriots Kick The Tires On Dion Jordan After Release From Dolphins?
Share this: Once upon a time, Dion Jordan seemed like the kind of player Bill Belichick could only dream of having on his New England Patriots. Jordan, who once was rumored to be selected first overall in the 2013 draft, was 6-foot-6, 248 pounds when coming out of Oregon and seemed to have the length to rush the passer from the edge and the athleticism to drop back into coverage. It’s why he was picked third overall by the Miami Dolphins despite undergoing shoulder surgery months before the draft. The Patriots even brought him in for an official visit before the draft that year while knowing there was little to no chance they could take him. Needless to say, the Dolphins probably would like to have the
AL East Preview: Which Team Has Best Chance To Knock Off Red Sox In 2017?
The Boston Red Sox are expected to run away with the American League East this season, but as they say, you can’t predict baseball. The Red Sox have the best rotation, the best lineup and the advantage of being last season’s AL East champions. But anything can happen over the course of a 162-game season, and the division still is one of the more competitive ones in Major League Baseball. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at how each team stacks up. The Favorite: the Red SoxThe Red Sox made the biggest offseason move in the division, adding Chris Sale to the rotation after sending four top p... NESN.com
Beanpot 2017 Notes: Boston University Ends Drought Vs. Boston College
Share this: BOSTON — The last time Boston University beat Boston College in the Beanpot heading into Monday night’s semifinal, the New England Patriots had three rings, the Red Sox had just won their second title since 1918 and the Celtics and Bruins still were trying to break decades old championship dry spells. In other words, it had been a while, as BU coach David Quinn pointed out Monday. But one night after the Pats won their fifth Super Bowl and locked up Boston’s 10th title since the turn of the century, the Terriers finally ended their puzzling stretch of negative results in the Beanpot against their archrival with a 3-1 victory at TD Garden. It was BU’s first Beanpot win over BC since the 2007
Chipper Jones, Jim Thome Among Newcomers For 2018 Hall Of Fame Ballot
Share this: The National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2017 was announced Wednesday, making it the perfect time to look ahead to the 2018 ballot. So which players have a chance to join Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez in Cooperstown? Of the new eligible players for next year’s ballot, former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones probably has the best chance to be inducted into Cooperstown. The 1999 National League MVP and eight-time All-Star hit .303 with 468 home runs and 2,726 hits in his 19-year career. Jim Thome, Omar Vizquel and Scott Rolen will be among the other notable first-time names on the ballot. Of the returning names, relief pitcher Trevor Hoffman came the closest to Cooperstown in 2017 with 74 percent of
Watch Vikings Vs. Bears ‘Monday Night Football’ Game Online (Live Stream)
Share this: The Minnesota Vikings suffered their first loss of the season last week, but they have a good chance to right the ship against a struggling NFC North division rival in the Chicago Bears on “Monday Night Football.” The Bears sit at the bottom of the division with a 1-6 record, which also is the second-worst mark in the league. Here’s how to watch Vikings vs. Bears online. When: Monday, Oct. 31 at 8:30 p.m. ETLive Stream: WatchESPN Thumbnail photo via Bruce Kluckhohn/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Report: Patriots ‘Hopeful’ Jimmy Garoppolo, Jacoby Brissett Both Can Play Vs. Bi…
Share this: The New England Patriots don’t have a single healthy quarterback on their active roster as of Sunday, but they’re apparently still feeling good about their QB situation entering Week 4. The Patriots are “hopeful and confident” that they’ll have “at least one, possibly two” quarterbacks available for next Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, team sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. That means incumbent starter Jimmy Garoppolo and rookie backup Jacoby Brissett, both of whom have seen time while Tom Brady serves his four-game suspension for Deflategate. Garoppolo suffered a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder in Week 3, but New England feels he is “definitely is making progress” in his recovery, the source told Schefter. There were reports early last week that