Zolak: Patriots Should Franchise Aqib Talib
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.
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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.
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.
This game will be determined by a lot more than just the play of the quarterbacks. Here are four items to watch for once these teams kick off on Sunday.
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.
The battle on the field has yet to be decided, but there's one high profile battle off the field where the New England Patriots are crushing the Denver Broncos.
In anticipation of the AFC and NFC Championship games this weekend, we've pulled together America's leading sportscasters to make their predictions and picks for Patriots-Broncos and 49ers-Seahawks.
The New England Patriots listed three players as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Broncos in Denver, including punter Ryan Allen.
It's one man's opinion, but the Patriots just don't have the horses to beat the Broncos according to Andy Gresh.
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.
Tom Brady doesn't look at these games as matchups against Peyton Manning.
Sebastian Vollmer has been named the Patriots' recipient of the 2013 Ed Block Courage Award.
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.
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston went back to work Monday morning after a tense four-day lockout and one-day strike.
The Boston Red Sox have won 14 of 16 and climbed from last in the American League to within a half-game of the final wild card spot.
There's a heat advisory for Boston and a large part of Massachusetts starting Tuesday morning and another heat wave could be on the way.
There was a dramatic rescue at a fire in Lawrence, Massachusetts Sunday.
The largest nurses strike and work stoppage in Massachusetts history is set to conclude Monday morning after days of picketing outside Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston went back to work Monday morning after a tense four-day lockout and one-day strike.
There's a heat advisory for Boston and a large part of Massachusetts starting Tuesday and another heat wave could be on the way.
There was a dramatic rescue at a fire in Lawrence, Massachusetts Sunday.
The Boston Red Sox have won 14 of 16 and climbed from last in the American League to within a half-game of the final wild card spot.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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."
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.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
The Boston Red Sox have won 14 of 16 and climbed from last in the American League to within a half-game of the final wild card spot.
The Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine by beating the New York Mets 3-2 Sunday.
The surging Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Dave Portnoy founded "Barstool Sports" after quitting a sales job he hated and deciding to strike out on his own.
Caleb Durbin hit a two-run homer to help the surging Boston Red Sox top the Chicago White Sox 2-1 for their sixth consecutive victory.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore