by Zack Cox on Wed, Dec 28, 2016 at 4:35PM 1,311 FOXBORO, Mass. — A collection of notes from Wednesday as the New England Patriots prepare for their final game of the 2016 regular season: — Adam Gase is a big Tom Brady fan. Except when he’s coaching against him. The Miami Dolphins coach has seen plenty of Brady from his time with the Denver Broncos, and he heaped praise on the Patriots quarterback during a conference call with New England reporters. “It’s probably right ... NESN.com
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Griff Whalen Excited For Opportunity With Patriots, Hasn’t Gotten Grief For Fake Punt
by Zack Cox on Sat, Dec 10, 2016 at 3:56PM 1,119 FOXBORO, Mass. — Griff Whalen had the misfortune of being a part of one of the most ill-conceived plays in recent NFL history: the fiasco of a fake punt the Indianapolis Colts attempted during a lost to the New England Patriots last season. The play remains fresh in the minds of Patriots fans, but Whalen said he hasn’t heard any trash talk from his new teammates since signing with New England on Friday. “I haven’t,” the wide rece... NESN.com
How Will Patriots Address Any Potential Chippy Play From Bills In Rematch?
Share this: Before the Buffalo Bills took down the New England Patriots in the teams’ Week 4 game in Foxboro, Mass., things got pretty chippy between the two rivals. And the Bills apparently are ready to retaliate again if the Pats dare to run through their pregame drills like Jacoby Brissett and Malcolm Mitchell did prior to Buffalo’s 16-0 win earlier this season. So what will the Patriots do if that happens? Hear former Patriot Matt Chatham discuss that and more with NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
Tom Brady Returns To Gillette Stadium For First Home Game Since Suspension
Share this: Welcome home, Tom Brady. The New England Patriots quarterback will return to Gillette Stadium on Sunday for his first home game since serving his Deflategate suspension. He’s had some pretty good memories in Foxboro, Mass., to say the least, as he’s 97-15 at home during his career. Learn more about Brady’s success at Gillette Stadium in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
J.J. Watt Doesn’t Know Where His Letterman Jacket Is, And Doesn’t Want To
Share this: Nearly four years later, J.J. Watt still is trying to forget. In 2012, the Houston Texans wore letterman jackets when they traveled to Foxboro, Mass., for a “Monday Night Football” showdown with the New England Patriots, a game they wound up losing 42-14. There’s been no indication that the Texans will pull a similar stunt when they return to Gillette Stadium on Thursday night for a Week 3 matchup against the Patriots, and Watt just wants to forget that it ever happened. “I’ve got no idea,” Watt told the Houston Chronicle, when asked about where the infamous jacket is located. “Those were some bad memories.” Never forget. A photo posted by Dan Hanzus (@dan.hanzus) on Sep 20, 2016 at 1:56pm PDT Watt wasn’t sure if he
Rob Gronkowski ‘Feeling Decent,’ Unsure Of Status For Game Vs. Texans
by Zack Cox on Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 5:36PM 1,859 FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski again was limited in practice Tuesday. Afterward, he gave an update on the condition of his injured hamstring. “I’m feeling decent,” Gronkowski said. “We’ll see. Definitely going to be a coach’s decision, trainer’s decision. We’ll all come together. But I’m just doing everything I can right now to be as healthy as I can be. I’m improving every single day, and basic... NESN.com
Bryan Stork Ejected From Patriots Joint Practice For Fighting With Bears
by Zack Cox on Tue, Aug 16, 2016 at 11:43AM 2,174 FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots center Bryan Stork was told to hit the showers Tuesday after fighting with multiple Chicago Bears players during the teams’ joint practice outside Gillette Stadium. Bears linebacker John Timu shoved Stork after the whistle during 11-on-11 drills, and Stork responded by head-buttting Timu and taking swings at a few other members of the Chicago defense. After being pulled away from the fracas by 5-foo... NESN.com