Emotions Are Running High For Draft Prospects Ahead Of 2017 NFL Draft

Share this: The 2017 NFL Draft starts on Thursday night with the first round getting underway at 8 p.m. ET. The New England Patriots will be closely monitored with speculations about trades involving backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo and CB Malcolm Butler. NESN.com’s Courtney Cox caught up with some of the draft prospects ahead of the first round, and you can hear what they had to say in the video above from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance. More Stories Source link

Can Patriots Exploit Seahawks’ Running Game In Big Sunday Night Game?

Share this: If you want to know why the Seattle Seahawks have had so many ups and downs on offense this season, look no further than their rushing attack. Marshawn Lynch ain’t walking through that door, and the team has averaged 75.4 rushing yards per game so far this season, which is 30th in the NFL. So that’s certainly something to keep an eye on when the Seahawks head to Gillette Stadium for a “Sunday Night Football” matchup with the New England Patriots. Hear NESN.com Patriots beat writer Doug Kyed and Jahmai Webster break it all down in the video from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance, above. Thumbnail photo via Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Patriots’ Keys For Second Half: Improving Pass Rush Crucial For New England

Share this: The New England Patriots had a pretty good first half of the season, to say the least. Even without Tom Brady for four games, New England still are 7-1 heading into their Week 9 bye. But that doesn’t mean they can just sit back, relax and cruise to another Super Bowl. No, there’s still plenty the Pats can work on, and key No. 1 is improving their pass rush. Hear NESN.com Patriots beat writer Doug Kyed explain that key and more in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by Cross Insurance, above. More Stories Source link

Henry Fenollosa’s Alive Today Because Of Amazing Doctors At Jimmy Fund

Share this: We’ve heard many stories of courageous battles against cancer during the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon over the years, including Henry Fenollosa’s. Henry had neuroblastoma on his spinal cord, but he says he’s alive because of the doctors at the Jimmy Fund. The 2016 WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon will take place Aug. 29 through 30. You can donate and learn more here. Listen to Henry tell his Jimmy Fund story in the video from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance, above. Click to donate to the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon >> More Stories Source link