Dolloff: Alan Branch, Not Malcolm Butler, Is The One To Watch On Trade Block
Here's why it could be Alan Branch and not Malcolm Butler who could be on his way out of Foxboro.
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Here's why it could be Alan Branch and not Malcolm Butler who could be on his way out of Foxboro.
On Sunday afternoon, the Patriots will do all they can to shut down J.J. Watt. But for the time being, the two most prominent Patriots figures are helping the Texans' star in a much more important endeavor.
Bill Belichick said he doesn't need to buy Brady's new book, but the QB may give it to him as a gift somewhere down the line.
Despite what you may have heard, the Patriots and Raiders are probably still going to play at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City in November.
Despite being the top pass-catcher against the Saints, all of the focus was on Rob Gronkowski's injury and the hope that he will be alright.
A great comparison for the Malcolm Butler can be found with Wes Welker, a man who found himself in a similar swirl of early-season speculation exactly five years ago.
Devin McCourty believes the rampant Malcolm Butler speculation has already gotten out of hand.
Tom Brady has officially passed Peyton Manning in a noteworthy category, earning AFC Offensive Player Of The Week honors for the 28th time in his career.
Just about everyone is trying to guess what's going on between Bill Belichick and Malcolm Butler. Brandon Meriweather said the message from the Patriots head coach is pretty clear.
Adam Jones believes Malcolm Butler's reduced role is simply a case of Bill Belichick thinking he's "taken a step back."
Bill Belichick was extremely complimentary of most of his players on his Tuesday morning conference call. Emphasis on "most."
The NFL has seen a drastic dip in scoring, and it could end up the lowest-scoring season in over 20 years.
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid hands out some hardware from New England's first victory of the season.
For a fun exercise, it's time reevaluate and rename Super Bowl MVPs. To show that we're a fair and balanced place that needn't focus solely on Mr. Manning, we'll take a quick, close look at all seven of the Patriots' Super Bowl appearances in the Brady/Belichick era
The Patriots must be prepared for a tough battle on Sunday as they take on the Houston Texans at home.

Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Boston Celtics selected forward Dillion Mitchell from St. John's in the second round of the NBA Draft Wednesday night.
Celtics guard Derrick White is putting his money where his mouth is and investing in the University of Colorado Boulder men's basketball program.
The Colorado Rockies rallied past the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr., a freshman forward/center out of Houston, with the 27th pick of the NBA Draft Tuesday night.
One person was killed and a family of four was hospitalized after Massachusetts State Police say an 81-year-old wrong-way driver caused two crashes late Saturday night.
Millions of gallons of raw sewage are being dumped into the Merrimack River due to two breaks in a pressurized water main.
Video shows a duck boat filled with people flipped while exiting the Charles River in Cambridge on Saturday.
An off-duty Massachusetts State Trooper was allegedly seen on video punching another off-duty trooper at a bar.
Brockton native AJ Dybantsa visited with young fans at a school in his hometown days after being picked No. 1 by the Washington Wizards.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
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.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
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."
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
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.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.