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I think every year it is a necessity. It is a new year. It's why they play. It's like sex at my age (52). The next time may be the last time, take it when you can. The next opportunity for a super bowl may not come again for a long long time. You never know what may happen next year. The...

I guess I can continue my gripe about people acknowledging the rule, and that is was called correctly, but still shouldn't have been called. Article in Globe today *****ing about instant replay and that, while it allows for plays to be called more correctly, somehow introduces red tape into the...

Posted this on another thread but thought it relevant here, with a couple of changes based on previous comments. Yes, it is similar to the tuck rule game in that it was a controversial call (i.e., game changing) that some people acknowledged followed the written rule but should not have been...

Guess I should put my two-cents in. Yes, it is similar to the tuck rule game in that it was a controversial call (i.e., game changing) that some people acknowledged followed the written rule but should not have been called anyway (to me, a curious position to have. What is the NFL, or any...

Antowain Smith is mine. Another RB we got from Buffalo.

If you remember, that was the season when the 21 game winning streak was broken at Pittsburgh on Halloween, then we got our revenge in the AFC game. That team was loaded, and the 03 and 04 Patriots were two rock-solid, repeat championship teams. But I think that's the problem. Those two...

I'd much rather have Gostkowski over Vinatieri on kickoffs, although to be fair, Gostkowski committed a penalty on the muffed onside kick, making a bad situation even worse.

In the first half, maybe after the pick-6, I turned and said to a friend at the bar (Gritty's in Portland, ME), "I'd rather have a ****ty first half then a ****ty second half." At halftime, I said, "there is just way too much time left for the Falcons to feel comfortable." In the third quarter...

I think Brady made another mistake that 2007 Superbowl, and it goes to an ankle/foot injury. He was seen a week before the game down in New York with a boot on his foot - giving away that he had an injury, and the Giants D took advantage. I remember just being pissed that he was in NYC dancing...

Two things: First, when everyone mentions the two sensational plays of Floyd (incredible effort on touchdown and devastating block on Edelman's touchdown), few mention the toe-tapping catch he made on the sideline for (I believe) a first down. That's an experienced receiver who makes that play...

I like the Belistrator, where he breaks down the significant plays from the last game. He seriously could teach a college-level course in film breakdown, strategy, etc., and guaranteed it would be standing room only.

To answer the question seriously, no, only if he starts. Certainly, he would get a ring. But he wouldn't be a five super bowl champion quarterback. The best analogy is Bledsoe, who as some of us older fans know came out and won the AFC game in 2001 against Pittsburgh when Brady went down...

I have thought similar things. Just because Gronk is a unique and exceptional offensive player does not necessarily mean that the offensive unit he is on will be better than any other. I thought Brady would try to force it to Gronk (with defenses knowing that) the same he did to Moss...

Sure, what did Belichick say to Blount when we picked him up from Pittsburgh? Probably something similar.

Is anyone else out there enjoying the play of Develin? I love the full back position - a real throw back and is quite effective especially with this developing running game the Pats have going. Even getting a reception, but I love the blocking. Interesting offense, not the typical Patriots...

Right now in both of their careers, both healthy? Amendola. His sure hands and route running and proven post-season prowess put him over Mitchell in my mind, but if you asked me in a year from now, it may be a different story. Regardless, I am totally happy we have both and hope Amendola is...

I think they are connected not only because of the Brady-Belichick-Kraft continuity, but you have to look at all their seasons, even the non-championship ones, where you have Divisions titles, Conference titles and Super Bowl appearances. It has been an unbroken stream since 2001, and even in...

And now Pagano is saying he knew nothing about the Colt's suspicions regarding the balls. If their head coach didn't know about it, who at the Colts organization did?

I don't think that Wilson or Lockett were somehow off. Lockett was exactly where he was supposed to be - Butler had to physically knock him away to grab the ball. The problem was neither Wilson nor Lockett had any reason to believe Butler would be there. I don't care how well you execute an...

The battle of third string cornerbacks In the past couple of weeks reflecting on things, it struck me how the game was decided, in part, by the play of each team's respective third string cornerbacks. As we know, Simon came in to replace Lane, and was then picked on by Brady all night. On...