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Sadly, we already have early word leaked from Team Gronk (via that flake who is confirmed Rosenhaus mouthpiece Florio) that Gronk will be unavailable for Week 7 game vs. Jets. "The early word, according to Pro Football Talk, is that Gronkowski is not expected to play this weekend against the...

Mike Freeman has published a devastating article on Tebow's ability to play a QB or any position other than blocker in the NFL, CFL or even arena League Football. Scouts' Honor: Tim Tebow Not Fit for NFL, CFL, or Arena League, Unless... Scouts' Honor: Tim Tebow Not Fit for NFL, CFL, or Arena...

Zuri Berry of the Boston Globe lays out the Pats options at TE assuming Gronk begins the season on PUP (a reasonable assumption assuming a 12 week healing period from mid-June plus conditioning to get back in football shape): With Gronk destined to miss time, the Patriots have a few options -...

This week's Mailbag called by Mike Reiss is very revealing. One of the reporters with excellent access in the Pats organization, he openly says he can't explain, much less defend, BB's picks like Wilson last year or Harmon this year. Reiss uses strong language -- for a cautious, normally...

Greg Bedard has a writeup on where the Pats draft prospects fit. His comments on Harmon are worth noting -- so we can follow the wisdom or folly of the BIGGEST REACH of the 2013 draft by any team. "This one still remains a bit of a headscratcher because Harmon does appear a bit limited on...

The sorry state of the Jets franchise today -- which resulted in the trade of their best player, Darrelle Revis -- is a direct consequence of their approach to managing relationships with their top players including negotiating contracts with high-draft picks, whether it be the first, second or...

Quietly backup quarterbacks are being paid silly money this offseason --Kevin Kolb signs in Buffalo for reported $13 million/2 years --Floyd gets traded from Seattle and gets his 6.5 million salary guaranteed and over $13 million in next 2 years with only 2 NFL games under his belt. Admittedly...

The 2012 draft was the first one under the new CBA w/ rookie salaries determined by a formula for top picks. And what a different draft it was. A great exhibit for the future of drafting and talent acquisition in the NFL. I'd like to share some observations, sketch out a few implications and...

After a fine game (thankful for Vereen and Cannon showing up on the playing field) which featured the good (all things Gronk!,Law Firm, Brady, "No-Name Defense") and the bad (Light and Connolly injuries), I wanted to highlight a few things about yesterday's broadcast that show the Pats are...

I know his play in the second half did not show it, but is this something to be concerned about? Judging by Brady's energetic hand pump following the TD to Hernandez, he seemed OK. But you never know.

Aaron Hernandez is ding everything to get ready for the Jets. However, we know from the last two games that the NE offense is not the same without a second TE. Even Gronk poses a greater challenge for opponents when paired with Hernandez vs. being subject to double coverage when alone. And...

First, let's admit the Pats squad of 90 or 80 was loaded with talent -- so much so that other teams scouts were in attendance at Pats preseason games in record numbers. Second, one never begrudges players cut who are snapped up by other teams. So we wake up today to a situation where...

We all know about PUP (only for players who have NOT practiced from outset of TC) and IR (essentially season-ending placement for players with all sorts of injuries). Landing on either list for a player means you remain with the team while not counting against the 53 man roster and of course the...

BB unvieled his D1s for the world to see. And the reaction was overwhelmingly complementary. Here is Tampa guard Davin Joseph: “They used to be a 3-4, gapping-type defense,’’ he said. “They’re more of an attacking defense now. They have the right guys for the defense and they’re able to work...

Carlos Dunlap was the Bengals pick right behind the Pats selecting Jermaine Cunningham in round 2 of the 2010 draft. Dunlap had a terrific year masked by being on a terrible team. Dunlap was second among all rookies in QB sacks last year, narrowly second to Suh. An article on the Bengals website...

As we know the Jets selected Wilkerson at # 29. ESPN writer Cimini spent an afternoon in the film room with NYJets scout studying tape of the player. He was not particularly impressed by Wilkerson's potential as a edge rusher: "Just my own opinion here, but I don't think you're going to see...

Driving home, I heard a sportscaster mention how Peyton Manning had not yet signed with the Colts. And how, he had off- season neck (nerve) surgery. So, how fortunate are we as Pats fans that Brady signed a 4 year extension last year instead of holding out for the jackpot. (as an aside what a...

As a football fan for the past decade, I have followed developments that led to the breakdown of the CBA, the League lockout and the disbanding and consequent player anti-trust suit now in the courts. I read the decisions handed down by Nelson and the 8th Circuit granting the stay of Nelson's...

The confusion surrounds what SF offered the Pats to move up to 33. From Pats All-access inside the draft room show, my recollection is the offer was the Pats 33 for SF's 3rd rounder in 2011 and a 3rd rounder in 2012. (BB rejected the deal because he wanted a 2nd rounder in 2012). Peter King...

On several occasions today, Jim Nance showed his implicit support of the NYJets. First, he argued against the fumble call on Sanchez just prior to the 1st half. He said it was an incomplete pass. His judgment was challenged by Phil Simms. Second, on Pittsburgh's goal line stand, he said...