Bill O'Brien still believes in Mac Jones
Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien still sees a lot of upside in Mac Jones.
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Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien still sees a lot of upside in Mac Jones.
Bailey Zappe was all smiles Sunday night after leading the underdog Patriots to a win over the Denver Broncos. On Tuesday, Bill Belichick had plenty of praise for his quarterback.
Brad Stevens is still going to look to make moves to bolster Boston's depth ahead of the NBA trade deadline, and is reportedly eying a veteran big man who is already familiar with playing in green.
It's the time of the year when it's better to give than to receive. The Boston Celtics were very much in a giving mood on Christmas Day.
The Patriots earned an emotional win over the Broncos on Sunday night that certainly made for a happy Christmas among players in the locker room. But those keeping an eye on New England's draft status won't be as thrilled.
Kristaps Porzingis had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Jayson Tatum added 25 points and the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time in Christmas Day meetings 126-115 on Monday.
It certainly was an entertaining football game, even if it wasn't a perfect one for the Patriots. Here are the Four Ups and Four Downs from the dramatic victory.
The Patriots went out to Denver on Christmas Eve and won a football game. They almost let that game get away from them, but an unlikely hero emerged to save the game.
Chad Ryland missed. Again. But then ... he saved the day.
Things went south rather quickly.
Kirill Kaprizov scored for the third straight game, Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Foligno added goals, and the Minnesota Wild held off struggling a Boston 3-2 on Saturday night.
Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, Jaylen Brown added 24 and the Boston Celtics kicked off their Christmas weekend in Southern California with a 145-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.
Nino Niederreiter scored a pair of power-play goals and had an assist to help the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Friday night.
The Eagles became the first Boston team to win the Pop Warner national championship.
The injuries continue to stack up for the Patriots.

Dan Roche caught up with Celtics guard Marcus Smart after Boston's Game 5 victory in Miami to discuss the team's win, the performance of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and the atmosphere he expects at TD Garden for Friday night's Game 6.
The New England Revolution fell to New York City FC, 0-1, after extra time at Belson Stadium.
Organized team activities have kicked off in Foxboro, but we still don't know who will be calling plays on offense. Quarterback Mac Jones discussed his relationship with coach Joe Judge, who may end up with those duties before the season begins.
Jayson Tatum could become one of the greatest to ever play in the NBA, according to David Ortiz.
Celtics head coach Ime Udoka gave a rundown on the Celtics' injury front for Game 4.
Ja'Lynn Polk, the former New England Patriots second-round pick, has decided to retire from the NFL at 24 years old, according to reports.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been shining in training camp despite offseason trade rumors.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez spoke with reporters for the first time since team owner Robert Kraft publicly addressed the state of contract negotiations over the weekend.
The Boston Red Sox failed in their bid for a second winning streak of 10 or more games in the same season, losing to the Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.
The Boston Red Sox won their ninth game in a row with a 13-1 rout of the Athletics on Friday night.
The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
Patrice Bergeron is headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame this fall.
The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that they will hoist Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 to the rafters at TD Garden during a ceremony this season.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for the first six games of next season for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson.
For the first time, Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is publicly talking about his partner of nine years, Jaylen Brown, being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jaylen Brown is reflecting on his legacy in Boston while "still trying to make sense" of the stunning Celtics trade.
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
The Kraft Group, owners of the New England Revolution, announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to move forward with plans to build a soccer stadium for the franchise in Everett.
The Caleb Porter era is over in New England, as the Revolution parted ways with the head coach on Monday.
A car crashed through the front porch of a Brockton home on Saturday, injuring three
Major parts of the Green Line are shutting down for nine days.
Eel grass may be a small plant, but it plays a huge role in the ecosystem of a Martha's Vineyard pond.
A partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower will be visible over Massachusetts on August 12.
Psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy before she killed her children in Duxbury testified at her trial Friday.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Boston Red Sox failed in their bid for a second winning streak of 10 or more games in the same season, losing to the Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.
Former New England Patriots placekicker Adam Vinatieri was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday alongside Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Roger Craig.
The Boston Red Sox won their ninth game in a row with a 13-1 rout of the Athletics on Friday night.
The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.