Archive: New England Patriots
Belichick fail
Perhaps the Genius of Gillette is getting old?
By Sean McCann | November 16, 2009; 02:02 PM ET | Comments (1)
The football Gods are smiling
Although Belichick made a bold move, other coaching moments made this very flawed.
By Sean Moroney | November 16, 2009; 12:23 PM ET | Comments (2)
Belichick played to win
Considering the way the Colts were moving the ball, Bill Belichick would do the same thing over again, and I don't blame him.
By Chris Richardson | November 16, 2009; 11:59 AM ET | Comments (1)
Great move, Bill
I'm not a Belichick fan, but I loved his fourth-down decision more than I can probably articulate.
By Jeff Nelson | November 16, 2009; 11:16 AM ET | Comments (2)
Ego of genius
Bill Belichick wanted to show the world that he didn't become one of the three or four "genius'' coaches in NFL history by following conventional wisdom.
By Dave Goldberg | November 16, 2009; 10:18 AM ET | Comments (3)
Belichick got clocked
the real story here is that Manning is playing his position as well as it can be played, and that's why this game went the way it did.
By Doug Farrar | November 16, 2009; 09:13 AM ET | Comments (1)
Belichick's Blunder
The worst decision New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick has ever made?
By Michael Wilbon | November 16, 2009; 08:34 AM ET | Comments (17)
Smart move, Bill
If you want to win, you go for it on fourth which is what makes Belichick a champion.
By David Aldridge | November 16, 2009; 08:29 AM ET | Comments (9)
What do you think of Belichick's call?
New England Patriots have a Hall of Fame head coach who went for it on fourth and two at his own 28, up six, with 2:03 left and lost. Was it the right move?
By Reader Poll | November 16, 2009; 08:25 AM ET | Comments (0)
More Shocking: Belichick's Call or Bengals'
Cincinnati Bengals embarrass Pittsburgh Steelers or Bill Belichick's fourth down gaff in New England Patriots loss to Indianapolis Colts, which was more shocking?
By Reader Poll | November 16, 2009; 07:22 AM ET | Comments (6)
Hate not essential to rivalry
The Colts and Patriots already have a terrific rivalry, not because they hate each other but because they divvied up history together.
By Sean McCann | November 13, 2009; 11:29 AM ET | Comments (1)
A media rivalry
There's no hate between the Colts and the Patriots because it's not really a rivalry.
By Dan Levy | November 13, 2009; 10:54 AM ET | Comments (4)
Hate is good
Patriots and Colts as rivals? Please! Maybe friendly rivals.
By Brian Tarcy | November 13, 2009; 09:59 AM ET | Comments (2)
Players are pros
"Hate" or "respect" as the basis for a football rivalry is a matter for fans and the media.
By Michael Oriard | November 13, 2009; 09:46 AM ET | Comments (1)
Great QBs, not a rivalry
After Brady and Manning decline and then retire this so-called rivalry will fade and fizzle.
By Dave Goldberg | November 13, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
Respect tackles hate
Today a great rivalry has to have an air of respect, and it's for the best.
By Joe Baker | November 13, 2009; 09:25 AM ET | Comments (0)
Too much love
A rivalry really needs to be based more on the dislike for one another than the mutual respect teams have.
By Matt Loede | November 13, 2009; 09:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Playoff Picks
With Pittsburgh and Baltimore in their division, the Bengals' luck is the most likely of the current division leaders to run out.
By Sean Moroney | November 5, 2009; 09:32 AM ET | Comments (1)
The bad luck Bengals
If franchises are somewhat branded by an identity, then the Bengals' is of a team perennially beset by misfortune and miscalculation.
By Jim McCormick | November 4, 2009; 04:53 PM ET | Comments (0)
Don't count on Cards
The only team currently leading their division played in last season's Super Bowl and, coincidentally, is the only team that won't play for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
By Jamie De Giorgio | November 4, 2009; 03:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
No one safe but Saints, Colts, Vikes
The two divisional leaders I have the least faith in at this point are in the West -- NFC West's Arizona and AFC West's Denver.
By Rob Rang | November 4, 2009; 09:47 AM ET | Comments (0)
Not in the Cards
The one division leader that I don't see making the playoffs is the 4-3 Arizona Cardinals.
By Shawn Zobel | November 4, 2009; 09:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Super Bowl in January, Not October
If we have learned anything over the past few seasons, it is that the beginning of the year means very little.
By Rob Rang | October 26, 2009; 12:07 PM ET | Comments (0)
Pushy Americana Fail
Why do we care if the rest of the world doesn't get the NFL or Kanye West? We don't get cricket or blood pudding.
By Michael Kun | October 24, 2009; 09:23 PM ET | Comments (1)
L.A. Before London
Remember the NHL's Sunbelt expansion? Why not help an American city before a European one?
By Larry Brown | October 24, 2009; 09:08 PM ET | Comments (1)
Three Steps for Spreading the NFL Gospel
Start young, go local, destroy anti-American prejudice
By Peter Schaffer | October 24, 2009; 12:48 AM ET | Comments (4)
NFL Is Too American
the NFL has little hope of wooing European fans.
By Les Carpenter | October 23, 2009; 02:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
Vamanos, Amigos!
Forget London, the real future of football is in Latin America.
By Jason Maloni | October 23, 2009; 11:54 AM ET | Comments (5)
London Football a Foggy Idea
Instead of trying to force your product on a country that's already happy with their national sport, why not export it to a country that actually wants to see it?
By Chris Richardson | October 23, 2009; 11:53 AM ET | Comments (7)
Good Move, Goodell
London's Wembley Stadium is the perfect Stage One site for Goodell's takeover of the world's hearts and minds
By Josh Zerkle | October 23, 2009; 11:42 AM ET | Comments (1)
Need for Greed
If you think it's a great thing to schlep your team across the pond and suit them up in London, you're barmy, as in daft, as in off your bloody rocker!
By Doug Farrar | October 23, 2009; 11:07 AM ET | Comments (3)
Fantasy and TV Are Key
Failure is likely but the potential payoff is so huge, the gamble might be worth the risk.
By Sean McCann | October 23, 2009; 10:59 AM ET | Comments (0)
Step 1: Channel MNF
The NFL cannot prosper abroad if all that exists is a passing curiosity about the game.
By David Carter | October 23, 2009; 10:41 AM ET | Comments (0)
Football Fail
On a day to day basis, it has no long-term viability.
By Steve Goff | October 23, 2009; 10:35 AM ET | Comments (0)
Can the NFL Catch On Abroad?
Will America's favorite sport ever be able to succeed internationally? Vote now.
By Reader Poll | October 23, 2009; 10:20 AM ET | Comments (2)
Not Drew Brees
Drew Brees is a good quarterback, and has been great so far this season, but his qualifications aren't nearly as good as Brady, Ben or Peyton.
By Sean Moroney | October 19, 2009; 10:46 AM ET | Comments (4)
Middle Class Still Rules
Just give it some time, and the class system will sort itself out.
By Jamie De Giorgio | October 9, 2009; 12:37 PM ET | Comments (0)
Look Under Center
How can an NFL team be expected to be competitive when teams have revolving doors at the QB position?
By David Hill | October 9, 2009; 08:33 AM ET | Comments (0)
Frustration in Florida
The Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers join the Jacksonville Jaguars struggling in the Sunshine State.
By Brandon Benson | September 22, 2009; 06:36 AM ET | Comments (0)
Curse of Gisele?
New England fans may want to hit the panic button or, failing that, stay focused on the Red Sox.
By Emil Steiner | September 21, 2009; 10:42 AM ET | Comments (6)
Which Teams Should Be Panicking?
Two weeks deep, which NFL team(s), if any, should be really worrying?
By Reader Poll | September 21, 2009; 10:31 AM ET | Comments (2)
P. Manning Is the Steadiest
When it comes to durability, stability and reliability, Peyton Manning really has no peer.
By Gene Wang | August 31, 2009; 06:53 AM ET | Comments (1)
Golden Brady
The golden child of the present-day NFL, Brady has proved that he can always be counted on to lead his team.
By Shawn Zobel | August 31, 2009; 06:49 AM ET | Comments (1)
There's a Bunch, but One Brady
Only Matt Millen wouldn't pick Brady number one.
By Robert Littal | August 31, 2009; 06:36 AM ET | Comments (1)
Brady's Still the Best
All things being equal, if I have Tom Brady, I'm taking the Lombardi Trophy home.
By Doug Farrar | August 31, 2009; 06:20 AM ET | Comments (0)
Brady Is the Difference
With Brady on board, the Patriots stand alone.
By Gene Wang | July 27, 2009; 12:15 PM ET | Comments (0)
Win, Earn or Both?
It's important to appreciate that not all owners are obsessed with winning; some are more concerned with making money year over year.
By David Carter | July 3, 2009; 11:13 AM ET | Comments (0)
Continuity = Improvement
Tom Brady has the proper mix of talent, success, work ethic, humility and an ability to date super models, combined with a Hall of Fame coach and almost a complete veteran team. His own success, and that of his team, is all but a foregone conclusion.
By Peter Schaffer | May 28, 2009; 12:25 PM ET | Comments (1)
Scary? Yes. 16-0? No.
Yes, Brady should be able to lead an offense that piles up a ton of points, has opposing defensive coordinators reaching for the NoDoz and, one assumes, produces plenty of Patriots wins. But there's no way Brady and Co. run the regular-season table like they did two years ago.
By Desmond Bieler | May 28, 2009; 12:14 PM ET | Comments (1)
This Ain't 2007 Folks
Will the Patriots be good? Surely they will. If 2008 taught us anything, it's that Bill Belichick can still figure out how to adapt better than anyone else in the game. Can they be 2007-style perfect? Not a chance.
By Cameron Smith | May 28, 2009; 09:44 AM ET | Comments (0)
Good ... Not Great
Two years of rust coupled with everyone being, well, two years older will keep the New England Patriots from being the offensive juggernaut they were in their 18-1 march to not-quite immortality.
By C.J. Holley | May 28, 2009; 07:10 AM ET | Comments (1)
Super Bowl or Bust
There's no reason to think New England won't be right in the thick of the Super Bowl chase with Brady back in the fold.
By Gene Wang | May 28, 2009; 02:35 AM ET | Comments (0)
They May Be Even Better
I'm not too sure the Patriots offense can be better than it was in 2007, but I have little doubt that a healthy Brady will fly right back to the top of the heap. There are too many things in his favor.
By Doug Farrar | May 27, 2009; 11:26 PM ET | Comments (1)
With Brady, Team to Beat
Don't forget how good this team was in 2007.
By Mark Maske | May 27, 2009; 09:55 PM ET | Comments (0)
Pity Jason Campbell
Campbell could well have the futures of as many as 10 men, along with their wives and children, riding on every pass.
By Les Carpenter | May 7, 2009; 12:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Brady's Return Boosts Pats
Don't forget that, with Brady, this was a 16-0 team.
By Mark Maske | April 29, 2009; 04:10 PM ET | Comments (1)
Eagles, Giants Battle
Panthers, Giants and Eagles all in the Steelers hunt.
By Doug Farrar | April 29, 2009; 10:10 AM ET | Comments (0)
Cleveland Doesn't Rock
Expect some somber, and hopefully entertaining, Mangini press conferences come early October.
By Jim McCormick | April 15, 2009; 07:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
Brady the Best
He's won three Super Bowls, two Super Bowl MVP's, as well as a league MVP award.
By Shawn Zobel | March 24, 2009; 08:31 AM ET | Comments (2)
Brady Beats Bunch
When you take a comp pick awarded at the Owner's Meetings and spin it into this generation's Joe Montana... found gold or not, that's the best draft pick I've ever seen.
By Doug Farrar | March 24, 2009; 08:29 AM ET | Comments (2)
March 4th Winner: DCScribe1
Matt Cassel now stands in the shadow of Scott Mitchell -- free agency winner/incumbent franchise savior. Lucky for Cassel he isn't headed to Detroit.
By TOP COMMENTER | March 4, 2009; 03:27 AM ET | Comments (0)
Atlanta Redux?
While Cassel showed considerable mobility and moxie in leading the New England offense, the reality is that he was given the keys to a Ferrari.
By Jim McCormick | March 2, 2009; 11:42 PM ET | Comments (0)
Fantasy Letdown Ahead
Don't expect Cassel's impressive fantasy numbers to continue next season in Kansas City.
By Gene Wang | March 2, 2009; 02:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
All About the System
Between new GM Scott Pioli and new head coach Todd Haley, I'd say that Cassel is actually in the perfect environment to make a real go of it.
By Doug Farrar | March 2, 2009; 06:27 AM ET | Comments (0)
Can Cassel Deliver?
Sure he led the New England Patriots to a surprising 11-5 record filling in for Tom Brady, but will Matt Cassel be as effective as the starting quarterback in Kansas City? You decide...
By Reader Poll | March 2, 2009; 05:56 AM ET | Comments (0)
The Rooney Blueprint Wins
In a league rife with copycats the Steelers have always followed their own blueprint. And it's built quite a trophy room.
By Jim McCormick | February 3, 2009; 12:30 PM ET | Comments (3)
January 16th Winner: Dalian China Knows Football
Pioli wants to get out from under the skirt of Belichick, and wave his own magic wand. This is a great move for all concerned, save poor Herman. Stick a fork in him, he's so done!
By TOP COMMENTER | January 16, 2009; 01:45 PM ET | Comments (0)
Fins-Jets the One to Watch
Look for the Dolphins to take this game and complete the most amazing single-season turnaround in league history. That's your must-see game for Week 17.
By Doug Farrar | December 25, 2008; 03:38 PM ET | Comments (0)
Was Wes Welker's Snow Angel Fine Fair?
But was the league punishment fair?
By Emil Steiner | December 24, 2008; 07:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
