Share this: HOUSTON — Some things in life are just certain: Death, taxes, Roger Goodell filibustering during a news conference and Tom Brady leading his team to a touchdown in the first overtime in Super Bowl history. Needless to say, the Patriots’ defense had confidence Brady would lead their team to victory in overtime of Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons when New England won the coin toss. “We sat back and (defensive coordinator Matt Patricia’s) going over defense, and we’re like, Matty P, we’re not going out there,” Harmon said. There’s no way we’re going out there. Tom Brady’s in the groove. He’s doing everything we need him to do to win this game. And that’s what happens. He led that team
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Patriots-Falcons Live: Score, Highlights, Analysis Of Super Bowl LI
Share this: 1:30 p.m. ET: Super Bowl LI is still five hours away, and the media is abord a shuttle to NRG Stadium via police escort. There’s little left to say or write about the game at this point that hasn’t already been expressed. It’s a matchup of two high-powered offenses, and the Patriots’ defense is exponentially better than the Falcons’. Here are some stories you should check out before the game. There’s plenty of time. — Julian Edelman and Matthew Slater are as close as brothers as they enter their third Super Bowl together. — Patriots teammates recall their first impression of Tom Brady. — Brandon Bolden still can’t believe he’s friends with Brady. — Logan Ryan has a special jersey prepared for tonight. — This week’s mailbag. —
Mike Ditka, Ron Jaworski Agree: Tom Brady Sits Atop All-Time QB Heap
Share this: HOUSTON — In some people’s minds, Tom Brady’s status as the greatest quarterback of all time is still up for debate. Mike Ditka and Ron Jaworski, both greats in their own rights, have no such doubt. The Hall of Fame coach and quarterback said unequivocally that the New England Patriots signal-caller is indisputably the best ever. Equally important to them is how Brady has handled his success and stardom with class. NESN.com’s Rachel Holt caught up with the duo at their annual Ditka & Jaws Cigar Party prior to Super Bowl LI. Hear their full interview in the video above. More Stories Source link
Ben Watson Peeks Inside Bill Belichick’s ‘Matter Of Fact’ Pregame Speeches
Share this: HOUSTON — It’s been eight years since Ben Watson blocked and ran routes for the New England Patriots, but the veteran tight end hasn’t forgotten what it’s like to be a crew member on Bill Belichick’s tight ship. Watson, now of the Baltimore Ravens, joined NESN.com’s Rachel Holt on Super Bowl LI Radio Row to give some insight on what a Belichick pregame speech sounds like and to reflect on his six seasons catching passes from Tom Brady. Thumbnail photo via Tommy Gilligan/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Ravens’ Crockett Gillmore Explains How He Got Unique Name At Last Minute
Share this: HOUSTON — If not for a last-minute change, Joe Flacco would be throwing passes to a Cameron Gillmore nowadays. Baltimore Ravens tight end Crockett Gillmore has a unique name, but his parents didn’t always plan it that way. In fact, as Gillmore explained Wednesday to NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava, he almost was named “Cameron” before his mom called an audible just before giving birth on Nov. 16, 1991. Gillmore also discussed what makes a quarterback elite and whether he’d rather catch passes from Tom Brady or Matt Ryan if he was playing this Sunday in Super Bowl LI. Check out the entire conversation in the video player above. Thumbnail photo via Andrew Weber/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Shannon Sharpe Praises Tom Brady As ‘The GOAT,’ Believes He’s ‘Second To None’
Share this: Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe played with one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time in John Elway. Sharpe also played in the era of Joe Montana, Brett Favre and Dan Marino, but he doesn’t think any of the great signal-callers from his era are the greatest of all-time. He’d give the nod to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. “I think the 14 division titles in 16 years, he’s never not won the division in which he started and finished the season,” Sharpe told reporters Tuesday. “Seven Super Bowls, so once every two-and-a-half years, Tom Brady is in the Super Bowl. Not in the playoffs, in the Super Bowl. That’s enough for me. “Joe did what he did
Here Are Our Favorite Vehicles Awarded To Recent Super Bowl MVPs
Share this: When the dust settles after the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons square off in Super Bowl LI, someone will be both a champion and a Super Bowl MVP. But let’s be honest: all that really matters is what kind of vehicle they get. Not every Super Bowl MVP keeps the vehicle awarded to them, and we’re not so sure the ones that do really have a use for them. And while there’s nothing wrong with a brand-new vehicle, sometimes the stories surrounding the vehicles are the best part. With the big game approaching, we decided to have a little fun and come up with our favorite vehicles and stories associated with recent Super Bowl MVPs. Malcolm Butler’s free truck [embedded content] Tom Brady won