Thank Goodness For Cam Newton And Other Leftover Patriots Thoughts
Cam Newton to New England is a godsend. That, plus many more leftover thoughts from the Patriots' 21-11 victory.
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Cam Newton to New England is a godsend. That, plus many more leftover thoughts from the Patriots' 21-11 victory.
Cam Newton didn't land with the Patriots until late June, as team after team passed up on the opportunity to sign the free agent quarterback. On Sunday afternoon, he showed how big of a mistake that was as he ran wild during his New England debut.
Many fans watching on TV on Sunday likely noticed that Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was sporting a custom lid. On his visor, right next to the Patriots logo, was a patch with the name Fritz Pollard printed on it.
New England executed well in its 21-11 home win over Miami on Sunday, but Opening Day around Gillette Stadium was a whole new experience with no fans allowed inside.
For the Patriots, there were some highs, and there were some lows. Here are the Four Ups and Four Downs from the season-opening victory over Miami.
On a day when Brady's replacement in Foxboro ran wild, the 43-year-old showed that he can still get things done on the ground when needed.
If you can't win on the field, you might as well try to rip the jewelry off the opposing quarterback's neck.
The post-Tom Brady era has officially begun in New England. And it kicked off in a familiar way: a Patriots victory.
Cam Newton seemed to pay homage to Chadwick Boseman's "Black Panther" character after scoring his first touchdown as a member of the Patriots.
On Sunday, ahead of their 2020 season opener, the Patriots made it a point to take a detour before heading in to their locker room.
No level of warning could have possibly prepared the world for what the fashion-conscious quarterback had in store for his Patriots debut.
The first list of Patriots inactives for the season include quarterback Jarrett Stidham.
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid brings you all the news and notes you need to know heading into Week 1's Patriots-Dolphins showdown at Gillette Stadium!
Less than 24 hours before kickoff against Miami, New England has promoted kicker Nick Folk from the practice squad, while wide receiver Gunner Olszewski has been placed on the injured reserve.
Coronavirus isn't the only challenge the NFL faces as it enters Week 1 of the 2020 season.
The Patriots have had a stranglehold on the AFC East for the last two decades. Will that continue in 2020?
The Miami Dolphins open up their season on the road against the New England Patriots as the balance of power in the AFC East shifts.
Gunner Olszewski will have to wait to make his 2020 debut. On Friday, the Patriots ruled the wide receiver out for Week 1's matchup with the Miami Dolphins.
Julian Edelman likes to have his fun, but when it comes to football, the Patriots wide receiver is one fierce competitor.
The Patriots open the NFL season against the revamped Dolphins, without the benefit of a preseason to assess all the new talent they'll be facing.
The WBZ/CBS Boston Sports team picks one player they'll be watching closely this season.
Stephon Gilmore was the best defensive player in the NFL in 2019. But he wasn't paid like it. The Patriots are helping to adjust that discrepancy a bit before the 2020 season begins.
For the first time in about a dozen years, we're all not going to feel like we have a great handle of what to expect out of the Patriots on a week-to-week basis.
Here is how the WBZ-TV and CBS Boston sports team sees New England faring in their season opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.
Which of New England's many rookies on the roster excites the WBZ-TV/CBS Boston sports team the most heading into the 2020 season?
Another teenager has died following a tragic crash involving a stolen car in Abington, Massachusetts.
Ceddane Rafaela's go-ahead two-run homer highlighted a five-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied after blowing an early lead to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Friday night in the series opener.
The brazen act of violence is part of a troubling series of incidents in and around Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.
Following numerous noise complaints, Mashpee, Massachusetts, is requiring players to use a new noise-reducing ball that is far more expensive than a regular ball.
In the high hills of Worcester, Massachusetts, thousands of Pan-Mass Challenge riders are ready for the two-day 177-mile bike-a-thon.
Another teenager has died following a tragic crash involving a stolen car in Abington, Massachusetts.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial visited her former home and then heard medical testimony in a shortened day Friday.
The brazen act of violence is part of a troubling series of incidents in and around Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.
The Pan-Mass Challenge began on Saturday morning with a new starting line in Worcester.
In the high hills of Worcester, Massachusetts, thousands of Pan-Mass Challenge riders are ready for the two-day 177-mile bike-a-thon.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
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.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
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."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Ceddane Rafaela's go-ahead two-run homer highlighted a five-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied after blowing an early lead to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Friday night in the series opener.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Wilyer Abreu and Wilson Contreras homered on back-to-back pitches in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Athletics 5-4 on Thursday night.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been shining in training camp despite offseason trade rumors.
Andruw Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.