Reading Way Too Much Into Bill Belichick's Comments On Brady, Gronkowski, McDaniels And Butler
It's only fair that we put the microscope on these comments and blow them way out of proportion. Here goes.
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It's only fair that we put the microscope on these comments and blow them way out of proportion. Here goes.
Bill Belichick spoke with reporters Sunday, but didn't have much to say about benching Malcolm Butler in the Super Bowl.
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.
What's been speculated and discussed for some time is now being put on the record, somewhat, by a local Patriots reporter.
With the way the Patriots are being covered right now, you'd think they're running the risk of outright canceling the 2018 season. Maybe ... perhaps ... it's not so bad.
Malcolm Butler owes his entire professional career to the New England Patriots. But they still gave him a raw deal.
Might the Patriots be able to offer Richard Sherman a little bit more than anyone else?
The Patriots are "preparing to go into a season without a defensive coordinator."
The Patriots are expected to draft a quarterback in April, and one kid appears to be the perfect candidate for Bill Belichick.
As it turns out, Bill Belichick may miss Matt Patricia more than initially believed.
Might there be a family reunion scheduled this summer for the Bennett brothers in Foxboro?
Malcolm Butler is almost certain to be leaving New England this offseason, leaving a hole on the depth chart at a critical position. Enter Richard Sherman or Aqib Talib?
Though Patricia was presumably in charge of running the defense as the Patriots' defensive coordinator for that Super Bowl loss, he deferred to Patriots head coach Bill Belichick to handle that matter.
We all had heard that the relationship between the Patriots and Alex Guerrero was on shaky ground. It apparently is worse than we originally knew.
Malcolm Butler is a near-guarantee to leave the Patriots via free agency this offseason. But he might not have to go too far.
Bill Belichick will have an extra pick to work with for the 2018 NFL Draft.
On Friday, appearing on Sirius XM's NFL Radio, Devin McCourty clarified his comments -- which didn't really need to be clarified.
Speaking Monday after Devin McCourty's comments were publicized, Smith said that all free agents now need to "think twice" before signing with the Patriots.
Who says that Bill Belichick doesn't have a heart?
We might never get the full, honest answer from Belichick, but it turns out that the AFC Championship Game tape against Jacksonville does provide some reason why the Patriots might have lost trust in having Butler on the field.
Before moving on to 2018, it's time to look back at the entirety of the 2017 season for the New England Patriots.
The highlights -- and lowlights -- from the NFL's mic'd up special on Super Bowl LII.
Let's open with a little discussion about Robert James Gronkowski. The man is simply unbelievable.
Some sadness is sure to linger around Foxboro until/if the Patriots win another Super Bowl. That tends to be the case when a team really wastes an opportunity at winning a title.
Malcolm Butler has broken his silence, and wants to squash any rumors about his behavior during Super Bowl week.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday, the first time he's held a news conference since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
School bus drivers and monitors in Marlboro, Massachusetts went on strike Wednesday morning.
Izabella, who also goes by Izzy, is a wonderful girl with an inquisitive, outgoing, and confident personality.
School bus drivers and monitors in Marlboro went on strike Wednesday morning.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday, the first time he's held a news conference since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
An Amazon customer is out more than $2,000 after he ordered two expensive watches, and both arrived at his home with nothing in the box.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
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."
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.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday, the first time he's held a news conference 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.
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.