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.

The Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday for the first time since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown earned All-NBA second-team honors, the league announced on Sunday.
The Red Sox took the lead against Minnesota, but couldn't hold on as the teams played a rainy series finale in Boston.
Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their ninth win in 13 games.
Ty Andrews of Concord climbed the 29,032-foot peak in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, smashing the record, his team said.
A state trooper was wounded in what appears to be an accidental shooting in Acton, according to I-Team sources.
Two communities in Massachusetts have canceled their Fourth of July activities for reasons that include staffing shortages, officials said.
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Video shows water being sprayed from a hose onto patrons dining at Tertulias Cafe in East Boston.
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 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.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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.
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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."
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
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The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.