Patriots 2013 Season Ends Badly, But The Journey Was Quite Good
It's debatable whether the 2013 New England Patriots season was a success or a failure, but it certainly wasn't boring.
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It's debatable whether the 2013 New England Patriots season was a success or a failure, but it certainly wasn't boring.
The Patriots offseason began two weeks and one duckboat parade shorter than what fans had hoped for, so now we look forward to the free agency period and which players will be back with the team.
It's been nearly a decade since the New England Patriots last hoisted a Vince Lombardi trophy, so given their lack of hardware Dan Shaughnessy made the argument that these Patriots are the Atlanta Braves of the 1990s.
Pepper Johnson and the Patriots are parting ways after
Now is the time for the Patriots to look toward the future in building their roster for 2014, where Bill Belichick, Nick Caserio and company have some tough personnel decisions on the horizon.
As a member of the New England Patriots, running back LeGarrette Blount had a breakout season and got his first taste of playoff football. A free agent this off-season, he'd like the good times in New England to continue.
Even as they cleaned out their lockers on Monday, the Patriots were still a proud bunch for what they accomplished in 2013.
The season is over, but before jumping into the offseason, take one last look at the leftover Patriots thoughts.
Boomer Esiason doesn't want to hear any talk of Tom Brady being washed up.
Toucher & Rich debated the merits of Bill Belichick's argument about Wes Welker's hit on Aqib Talib.
Bill Belichick was not happy with a play by Wes Welker in the AFC Championship Game.
When Aqib Talib went down in the second quarter, it opened the door for Peyton Manning and the Broncos to attack the Patriots' secondary.
The Patriots came up two wins shy of their ultimate goal, but head coach Bill Belichick is still proud of his team for everything they battled throughout the 2013 season.
Sunday marked an abrupt end for a Patriots team that had fought all season, as their quest for another championship came to an end Sunday afternoon with a 26-16 loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game.
Follow along for all the updates from the Patriots-Broncos AFC Championship.
It doesn't matter if it's called Mile High, Invesco or Sports Authority Field; strange things always seem to happen when the Patriots head to Denver.
The Felger & Massarotti show from Friday, January 17.
Folks in Denver this week are quick to point out the Patriots' videotaping scandal as a reason why they won three Super Bowls in the early 2000's - apparently they have a short memory.
Patriots Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Bledsoe came on the Gresh & Zolak program Friday morning to preview the AFC Championship and give his keys to the game.
Part of Peyton Manning's brilliance is figuring out the defense that you're in and checking to a better play. The Chargers did a poor job of disguising their intentions last week, which is one of the reasons why they lost.
Nobody can predict when the end of the road will come for the Patriots' success, so it's best to take a moment to appreciate their current position.
Peyton Manning vs. Bill Belichick has been discussed ad nauseam this week, but what about Tom Brady vs. Jack Del Rio? Over the years, Belichick has stifled Manning at times, while Del Rio can't seem to find the answer for TB12.
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady's legacies are already sealed, it can only go up from here. The outcome of Sunday's game will not matter. However that's not the case for Peyton Manning.
The team that can turn their redzone opportunities into touchdowns - rather than field goals - will be the victor on Sunday, according to Bert Breer of the NFL Network.
Boston Police Officer Nicholas O'Malley was arrested Thursday and charged with manslaughter in a deadly shooting last week in Roxbury.
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
Tapping a tree for maple syrup is a tradition in New England. They're doing it with a modern twist in Sharon, Massachusetts.
Police in Weymouth, Massachusetts shot and killed a man who was armed with a knife at a state park on Wednesday afternoon.
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Jayson Tatum added 24 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 120-99 win over the Golden State Warriors.
Boston Police Officer Nicholas O'Malley was arrested Thursday and charged with manslaughter in a deadly shooting last week in Roxbury.
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
Weeks after three of Colin Dorgan's family members were killed in a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink, he helped his team win a state championship.
Police in Weymouth, Massachusetts shot and killed a man who was armed with a knife at a state park on Wednesday afternoon.
Kelsey Fitzsimmons waived her right to face a jury Wednesday and will instead have her case decided by a Massachusetts judge.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
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."
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
A former staff member at a Massachusetts residential program for children living with autism is accused of breaking a teenage student's arm.
The ads for the Find Mass Money website in Massachusetts make it seem easy. But one couple struggled to get their $11,000.
Four Massachusetts State Police instructors have been charged following an investigation into the 2024 death of state police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
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.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
The restaurants at View Boston are closing this spring.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
Kowloon is expected to draw big crowds to Revere, Massachusetts when it opens a new tiki bar.
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.
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Jayson Tatum added 24 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 120-99 win over the Golden State Warriors.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Cole Caufield scored 4:38 into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Boston Bruins 3-2 in a rivalry matchup Tuesday night.
Jaylen Brown had 41 points and Jayson Tatum scored 21 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 120-112 on Monday night.
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod beaches are covered with chunks of ice amid an abnormally cold winter in Massachusetts.
Snowmobilers came to the rescue of a moose that was buried up to its neck in snow off a New England trail on Tuesday.