Hurley: America Should Be Eternally Grateful For Brady, Belichick And The New England Patriots
We are never short on captivating storylines here in New England, now are we?
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We are never short on captivating storylines here in New England, now are we?
The 2019 Patriots season will start like five others in the last 17 years -- with a banner ceremony. If all goes according to plan, they'll have to make room for another banner by season's end.
Here are some of the best, most interesting, and most noteworthy parts that stood out in "Do Your Job Part III" and "America's Game: 2018 Patriots."
Bill Belichick and Nick Saban are two of the best coaches to ever call the shots on a football sideline, and they just so happen to be good friends as well.
Naturally, with the regular season set to begin this week, it was fair to wonder if Brown would continue working in his role, or whether that was merely a summer job. Head coach Bill Belichick was asked that question on Tuesday morning, and he didn't offer an answer either way.
With NFL Films set to debut two new features on Wednesday night, it's officially "that time of year" for Patriots fans.
The Patriots, like all NFL teams, must trim their roster to just 53 players by 4 p.m. on Saturday. Here's a tracker for all the moves.
In a span of just a few seconds, retired tight end Rob Gronkowski provided some perspective on one part of Belichick's managerial style.
Bill Belichick is so laser-focused on his job at the moment that he apparently didn't even catch the biggest NFL news of the year. Or so he claims.
The NFL on CBS play by play announcer explains what makes the Patriots so great.
It would be impossible to look at the Patriots' defense through three weeks without anticipating some very, very big things from the brainchild of two Belichicks and a Mayo.
Out of the other 31 NFL head coaches, only one coach -- Andy Reid -- has even half of Belichick's victories.
On Monday, with the conditional reinstatement of Josh Gordon obviously being the focus of many questions, Bill Belichick -- with a slight smile -- asked for a lifeline.
Matthew Slater was asked after Saturday night's preseason win about welcoming back teammate Josh Gordon.
The mystery of Malcolm Butler's Super Bowl benching lives on.
Tom Brady wants to continue to rewrite the rules for aging quarterbacks by putting together a marvelous performance at age 42. And he thinks the Patriots don't believe in him.
Ed Reed was feeling thankful during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech. So much so that he accidentally gave credit to a man who never coached him.
Though his playing career ended more than a decade ago, Harrison was nevertheless struck to return to Gillette Stadium to find the same two key drivers of success -- Tom Brady and Bill Belichick -- continuing the remarkable two-decade run for the Patriots.
Bill Belichick and the Patriots aren't holding any lingering animosity toward the Houston Texans after their reported pursuit of Nick Caserio. Just don't ask Belichick about the situation, unless you want to get his usual grumpy response.
Tom Brady will turn 42 on Aug. 3. Here's the complete history of quarterbacks who started at least one NFL game at quarterback at that age. It's not great.
When the topic calls for it, Bill Belichick is more than happy to lend his thoughts and his voice, and that's precisely what the Patriots head coach did for a new project undertaken by NFL Films.
Bill Belichick didn't have anything to say about Tom Brady's contract situation, because Bill Belichick never has anything to say about anyone's contract situation.
Here, on the eve of players reporting to Gillette for the start of training camp, we have perhaps our deepest set of concerns, holes, problems, weaknesses, question marks or any other piece of terminology you hear around this time of year.
The Patriots have a brand new story line that they've never had during the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady era. They're going to be integrating a rookie first-round receiver into the offense.
Julian Edelman is making the media rounds this week, as part of a publicity tour for his documentary airing on Showtime this coming Friday night. Part of that tour brought Edelman back to the podcast "Pardon My Take," where the Patriots star and reigning Super Bowl MVP covered a wide variety of topics.
A massive storm system is expected to bring heavy snow to New England this weekend.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
School districts across Massachusetts and New Hampshire will be closed on Monday, January 26 because of the weekend snow storm.
Several churches in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have closed and cancelled services Sunday because of the weekend snow storm.
A pair of New England Patriots superfans have been making waves at games over their matching attire and self-made threads.
How much snow will Boston get from a monster winter storm this weekend? Here's the latest weather forecast.
When does the snow start in Boston this weekend? The weather forecast shows the latest storm timeline.
Weather maps show what you can expect for dangerous cold and heavy snow in the forecast for Boston this weekend.
Much like the Patriots in the playoffs, Boston has been on "snow hiatus" for the last several years.
Several churches in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have closed and cancelled services Sunday because of the weekend snow storm.
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.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
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.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
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.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Thursday night.
The Patriots offense could potentially get a boost during the AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was asked if he had any response to Broncos coach Sean Payton saying Denver fans would have two weeks to rest up before the Super Bowl.
Five New England Patriots have been named finalists for awards during the NFL Honors ceremony next month.
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.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.