New England Patriots fans appeared to get some good news Saturday night when ESPN’s Jeff Darlington reported that Rob Gronkowski is “pretty certain” to return for the 2018 season. Darlington also noted that the relationship between Gronkowski and head coach Bill Belichick is strained and while it isn’t “irreconcilable,” it certainly appears the two have some issues that need to be worked out. On Sunday, Darlington went on “SportsCenter” and discussed the drama within the Patriots organization, noting that the bond between Gronkowski and Tom Brady is “as strong as ever,” but Gronkowski and Belichick definitely aren’t on the same... NESN.com
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Patriots Reportedly Not Expected To Trade Jimmy Garoppolo This Offseason
by Zack Cox on Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 9:01AM 2,679 Share this: After months of rampant trade speculation, it appears Jimmy Garoppolo is staying put. In what he called “a move that will have a ripple effect on all QB-needy teams,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday, citing league sources, that the New England Patriots are not expected to trade Garoppolo this offseason. “I’m telling you right now, (the Patriots) love Jimmy Garoppolo,” Schefter said on “SportsCenter.” “… He is not going to be traded.” The 25-year-old quarterback has one year remaining on his rookie contract, and with starting QB Tom Brady showing no signs of decline as he approaches age 40, many predicted the Patriots would deal Garoppolo rather than risk losing him for nothing
David Ortiz Shares Questionable Retirement Ideas In ‘SportsCenter’ Commercial
David Ortiz might be in for a rough 2017. The Boston Red Sox slugger stars in a new “SportsCenter” commercial on ESPN in which he brainstorms some ideas for post-retirement business ventures with teammates David Price and Eduardo Rodriguez. And with suggestions like “Papi’s Fritas” and “Big Puppy,” Ortiz’s starting pitcher buddies can’t help but wonder if retirement might make him go a little crazy. Ortiz has made just a little bit of money throughout his 19-season career — Spotrac estimates his total cash earnings at around $ 160 million — so we’re sure he’ll be just fine even if “Papisicles” don’t work out for him. ...