Rob Gronkowski Injury Never Should Have Happened And Other Leftover Patriots Thoughts
The Gronkowski injury was tough to see, but the Patriots shouldn't have been passing in the first place.
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The Gronkowski injury was tough to see, but the Patriots shouldn't have been passing in the first place.
Marc Bertrand was pretty fired up about how bad NFL officiating has become, and to make matters worse, the league doesn't care enough to fix the issues.
The referees certainly did the Patriots no favors Sunday night. But they are far from the only reason they lost.
Boomer Esiason wasn't very happy that the officials played such a big role in Sunday night's Patriots-Broncos showdown in Denver.
The Patriots dodged a major bullet after Sunday night's loss to the Broncos, as linebacker Dont'a Hightower suffered an MCL sprain but avoided serious injury.
New England's undefeated season came to an end at the hands of the Denver Broncos.
Chandler Jones is not thinking about the loss in Denver. He's already "on to Philadelphia."
The Gronk injury was the main headline, but there were plenty of ups and downs from the Patriots' loss in overtime.
"Next man up" is a philosophy that applies to every single member of the Patriots ... except for Tom Brady, and except for Rob Gronkowski.
The real season starts tonight. Follow along as the Patriots take on the Broncos.
Now, as ever, the NFL does not know how to properly protect its players against concussions.
The rookie is standing out on special teams, and is resident barber for the defense.
The New England Patriots have announced the signing of tight end Asante Cleveland and linebacker Darius Fleming to the 53-man roster and the release of defensive back Dewey McDonald.
The Patriots will have their biggest test on Sunday night in Denver dealing with a very talented Broncos defense.
New England's offense is still severely shorthanded by injury, but the defense is getting its best linebacker back.

Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
Head coach Mike Vrabel held his final news conference of the season at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday.
Quarterback Drake Maye confirmed during his final news conference of the season that he did injure his throwing shoulder during the AFC Championship Game.
New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell met with reporters on Tuesday after leaving the Super Bowl without taking questions.
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was shot and injured early Monday morning in San Francisco, the team confirmed.
Jayson Tatum took a big step toward returning from his torn Achilles tendon when he was assigned to practice with the Maine Celtics.
The Boston Red Sox acquired third baseman Caleb Durbin in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Patriots season has come to an end after a loss in the Super Bowl. Here is a look at what comes next, including free agency, the NFL Draft, and the 2026 schedule.
When a fan ran onto the field during the Super Bowl, Patriots player Kyle Williams ran to track him down.
An Irish man living in the Boston area, who is married to a U.S. citizen and is seeking a green card, has been in ICE custody for five months.
Several districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire delayed the start of school Wednesday after the overnight snow.
With more snow on the way many private contractors say they're having a really difficult time securing salt. Many salt piles are dwindling due to the amount of snow storms this season.
Dispatcher Sophia Zervos quickly and calmly instructed parents how to perform CPR on their 4-year-old daughter.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Four Massachusetts State Police instructors have been charged following an investigation into the 2024 death of state police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The Neiman Marcus store at Copley Place in Boston is closing, Saks Global announced.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
Head coach Mike Vrabel held his final news conference of the season at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday.
Quarterback Drake Maye confirmed during his final news conference of the season that he did injure his throwing shoulder during the AFC Championship Game.
New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell met with reporters on Tuesday after leaving the Super Bowl without taking questions.
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was shot and injured early Monday morning in San Francisco, the team confirmed.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.