Felger & Mazz: January 24, 2014
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Friday, January 24.
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The Felger and Massarotti Show from Friday, January 24.
Five days after the Patriots' season came to an end, Felger and Mazz welcomed superfan/comedian/blogger Jerry Thornton from Barstool Sports to the program.
Wes Welker will not fined or punished for his hit on Aqib Talib.
Critics called into question Jay Cutler's toughness when he didn't try to return to action for the Bears in the 2010 NFC Championship, but did Aqib Talib do the same thing for the Patriots?
In just a matter of days this week, the Patriots' coaching staff has undergone major changes. Might the front office be in for a shake-up as well?
The Patriots need salary cap relief, so Ben Volin of the Boston Globe hypothesizes that the team will ask veteran nose tackle Vince Wilfork to retool his deal.
The Patriots were unable to reach a deal with Tom Brady's favorite receiver last offseason, and the same fate could be shaping up now.
Andy Gresh thinks the Patriots should, and will draft a tight end - but which prospects should be on the radar of New England fans?
According to Tony Grossi of ESPNCleveland.com, Josh McDaniels and the Browns spoke again this week, and the Patriots' offensive coordinator could be back in the mix for Cleveland's coaching vacancy.
Despite Bill Belichick's strong words on Monday, the NFL didn't find anything dirty about Wes Welker's hit on Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib in Sunday's AFC Championship.
Every time the offensive line looked makeshift early on in the season, Patriots fans could always hang their hat that coach Dante Scarnecchia would figure it out - but now you can't be so sure of that.
Dante Scarnecchia, the longest-tenured NFL coach, is retiring.
Bill Belichick released a statement about Pepper Johnson leaving the Patriots organization.
In looking at the Patriots' opponents for the upcoming season, it's clear that they'll need to build this next roster taking into account who they'll be matched up against.
The season ended with a disappointing loss, but the Patriots created a number of unforgettable moments in 2013.
Broncos receiver Eric Decker is one of the top names among free agents this offseason - should the Patriots make a run at him? Would he even be a fit here?
The Patriots need offensive weapons, but a good portion of their money is already tied up -- with Aaron Hernandez.
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.
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.
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.
When Aqib Talib went down in the second quarter, it opened the door for Peyton Manning and the Broncos to attack the Patriots' secondary.
Darren Raddysh broke a tie with 5:31 left and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot.
Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.
Police killed a suspect who allegedly shot and wounded an officer earlier on Saturday in Raymond, New Hampshire.
A man armed with a sword stabbed a Boston Police officer near Northeastern University in Boston on Saturday, according to police.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Police killed a suspect who allegedly shot and wounded an officer earlier on Saturday in Raymond, New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton is running for Senate in Massachusetts against incumbent Ed Markey. In a conversation with WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller, Moulton criticized President Trump for going to war with Iran.
A man armed with a sword stabbed a Boston Police officer near Northeastern University in Boston on Saturday.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
A potentially rabid fox attacked a woman in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday in an incident that was captured on video.
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 nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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.
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.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has 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.
Darren Raddysh broke a tie with 5:31 left and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot.
Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Boston, which had won four straight, got a goal from Fraser Minten. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the loss.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
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.