Bill Belichick Is Really Concerned About The 'Storyline' With Jimmy Garoppolo [VIDEO]
Surely, the "storylines" that emerge from Patriots games are at the top of Bill Belichick's list.
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Surely, the "storylines" that emerge from Patriots games are at the top of Bill Belichick's list.
Well. That's one way to start a season.
There he was, marching onto the field in front of 60,000-plus raucous fans, facing a ferocious defense that was looking to break him in half.
Even without their stars and other starters as well, the New England Patriots proved they are no pushovers when playing short-handed.
Follow along as the Patriots kick off their 2016 season in Arizona!
The Tom Brady banners are coming down.
Darrelle Revis is still really good. But A.J. Green is a lot better.
If it weren't so outrageous, it'd be hysterical.
Eight months later, Arians returns to University of Phoenix Stadium to coach again in the season opener vs. the Patriots. Don't expect a changed man.
Have no fear, Patriots fans. Gisele Bündchen is making sure Tom Brady doesn't get rusty during his DeflateGate suspension.
Here's what to watch for as the Patriots open the season with Jimmy Garoppolo under center and a tough opponent on the road in Arizona.
The Patriots are always an intriguing team because they're always among the short list of favorites to lift the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season. That hasn't changed in 2016, but the path they would have to take is much, much different this time around.
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is officially "Out" for Sunday night's season opener against the Cardinals in Arizona.
More often than not, Bill Belichick gets the best football out of the Patriots on the road in primetime. Expect the same in Arizona.
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid brings you all the news, notes and fun facts you need to know ahead of Sunday night's Patriots-Cardinals tilt:

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A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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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.
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Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
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James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
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