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The highest-ranking members of the Patriots' brain trust were in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, getting an up-close-and-personal look at the best draft prospects coming out of the University of Alabama.
Even before Josh McDaniels officially accepted the Las Vegas Raiders' head coaching position, the wheels were in motion in many minds in New England that a reunion with Bill O'Brien would be in the Patriots' near future.
Patriots fans surely wish it were still playoff season in New England. Unfortunately for them, it's not. But it is mock draft season. For whatever that's worth.
The result of Monday night's National Championship Game was bad news in Tuscaloosa but good news in New England.
When it comes to college football, you can never plan things too early. And now Boston College fans have some dates to circle on calendars that don't even exist yet.
Mac Jones made sure to learn from the best.
Christian Barmore becomes the fifth player from Alabama on the Patriots' roster, joining Mac Jones, Dont'a Hightower, Damien Harris, and Anfernee Jennings.
The Patriots have made their choice in the second round of the NFL Draft: Christian Barmore.
"Yeah, I mean, at the end of the day, you kind of want to just get the right fit. And I feel like secretly I really wanted to go to the Patriots all along."
Mac Jones put together a LOT of highlights at Alabama.
As if it weren't already silly season in the NFL, we've now got this: Photographic evidence of Bill Belichick chatting with 49ers GM John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan at Alabama's pro day on Tuesday.
UCLA scored the first seven points in overtime as it upset Alabama, 88-78, Sunday in an NCAA men's basketball tournament East Regional semifinal to advance to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2008.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick began his session with New England reporters on Thursday morning by sending well wishes to Nick Saban, who tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
In the post-Tom Brady era, it's time for AFC East teams to make their move.
Former Jets GM and former Dolphins executive VP of football operations Mike Tannenbaum said that Tua's setback could be the Patriots' gain.
Bill Belichick said hello to tight end Irv Smith. Now, the draft prospect is saying hello back, so to speak.
The vacation is over for Bill Belichick.
It was supposed to be Walter Carr's first day of work with a moving company in Alabama, when his car broke down.
Carloads of the odor-eliminating products were recently delivered to residents in Parrish, Alabama after a New York City "poop train" was hauled away on April 17.
Bill's been zooming all over the country, and it's been difficult to keep track. So here's a list of everyone Bill's taken a close look at over the past few weeks.
Bill Belichick is sick of talking about that ESPN story. But a good football game? Well that can get a few seconds of chatter out of the New England head coach.
With offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels sticking around with the Patriots, it became time for up-and-coming offensive coach Brian Daboll to look elsewhere for a chance at moving up in the coaching world.
Guide to five of the most important cities to visit in the South for music lovers
Alabama and Loretta Lynn also scored pre-telecast awards.
Nearly two dozen youth leaders and community activists in Boston took part in the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday commemoration events in Selma, Ala.
A man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a 4-year-old child at the MBTA Park Street station stop.
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home.
Boston will have splash pads and cooling centers open this weekend.
Certain Jif peanut butter products have been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak.
What is causing the recent rise in cases? Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes joined WBZ-TV to discuss COVID-19.
Members of the state GOP were gathering in Springfield ahead of this autumn's elections.
The Framingham-based company Quilling Card says it now holds two Guinness World Records.
Stephen Jaszek will also be required to register as a sex offender.
The fireworks in Barnstable "cannot proceed as planned" due to the presence of piping plovers and least terns.
A man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a 4-year-old child at the MBTA Park Street station stop.
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home.
Boston will have splash pads and cooling centers open this weekend.
Certain Jif peanut butter products have been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak.
What is causing the recent rise in cases? Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes joined WBZ-TV to discuss COVID-19.
What is causing the recent rise in cases? Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes joined WBZ-TV to discuss COVID-19.
It's the highest positivity rate since it was over 10% on January 25.
Join Dr. Mallika Marshall and our panel for a discussion on mental health.
A bill introduced before the pandemic would allow two excused absences for mental health days.
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
Jon says abortion rights, like so many other issues, has "become grotesquely politicized, just like another once-accepted public health standard, the right of the state to require vaccinations."
Roxbury based and minority-owned City Fresh Foods is taking on the responsibility of providing meals to almost 50,000 Boston Public School students starting on July 1.
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
The yearly rate of U.S. inflation fell to 8.3% in April, compared to a historic 8.5% in March, marking the first decline since August. WBZ-TV's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
One of the newest additions to the Mystic waterfront is a building blending classic style with a modern twist.
Legal Sea Foods Chefs Matt King and Patrick Keefe offer up tips on how to pick and prepare the perfect piece of fish.
Trevor Story hit a grand slam over the Green Monster, leading Boston to a 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
Tom Brady hasn't been in Boston for a long time. But a part of the city remains with him.
Jimmy Butler was the star of Game 1. But Game 2 was a different story.
The celebratory Celtics locker room was all smiles after the win in Game 2 in Miami.
If you were surprised to hear Cole Strange's name called in the first round of the NFL draft, you're not alone.
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.