Wes Welker Drama Likely To Live At Least Another Week
If history is any indication, the Wes Welker story line will live on for at least one more week.
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If history is any indication, the Wes Welker story line will live on for at least one more week.
CBS Sports Fantasy Football expert Dave Richard joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich for his weekly chat on Thursday, getting fantasy owners ready for their Week 3 match ups.
If this one assessment is accurate, it should be a week of easy pickings. Here are those, plus some brief looks back to some Ridiculous Quotes From Last Week's Picks.
Baltimore Ravens safety Bernard Pollard, known around these areas as "The Patriots Killer" joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich on Thursday to talk about the nickname and shared some thoughts on the NFL's replacement refs.
Levan Reid is only handing a few gold stars after the loss to the Cardinals.
Felger and Massarotti were joined by Paul Perillo of Patriots Football Weekly to discuss last week's loss to the Arizona Cardinals and previews this Sunday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady knows the New England offense has been inconsistent to start the season, and is hoping it will pick up as the season progresses.
Felger and Massarotti opened the day discussing the New England Patriots and their developing rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens.
Tom Brady and the Patriots have moved on from Sunday's loss, focusing on a big early season match up with the Baltimore Ravens.
Deion Branch is back with the Patriots, and the veteran receiver couldn't be happier.
Gresh and Zo open the show discussing the Patriots offense, with the addition of tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. and the re-signing of wide receiver Deion Branch what will the offense look like?
Bernard Pollard knows what he's done, but he doesn't think that makes him a villain.
The New England Patriots announced Tuesday they have re-signed linebacker Niko Koutouvides, hoping to bulk up their special teams unit that struggled mightily in Sunday's 20-18 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
The chances of a reunion between Brian Waters and the New England Patriots appear to be fading by the day, and the latest news suggests they could be zero.
Patriots Talk Weekly's Andy Hart joined Toucher & Rich on Wednesday morning, breaking down the Patriots' additions of Kellen Winslow Jr. and Deion Branch, as well as previewing Sunday night's match up with the Baltimore Ravens.
Wide receiver Deion Branch is returning to the Patriots according to a report by Shalize Manza Young of the Boston Globe.
Felger and Massarotti were joined by Jermaine Wiggins to discuss the New England Patriots 20-18 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and Wes Welker's decreased playing time for the second week in a row.
Patriots safety Patrick Chung admitted that playing with "swag" isn't the most important thing a defense can do. Still, when talking with Toucher & Rich on Tuesday morning, he admitted it doesn't hurt to have some.
Former Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich about retiring this past offseason, the absence of Brian Waters, the offensive line and Wes Welker.
It didn't take long for the Patriots to go to their backup plan in the wake of Aaron Hernandez's injury.
Felger and Massarotti were joined by former vice president of NFL officiating Mike Pereira to discuss the second week of replacement referees in the NFL.
The Patriots are 1-1, and the biggest story line of the young season so far has been the reduced role of Wes Welker in the offense.
Rob Gronkowski and Devin McCourty aren't the only Patriots players with superbly athletic families, and that will be on full display Sunday night in Baltimore.
The New England Patriots will have to live life without Aaron Hernandez for the time being, but the outlook on the injured tight end may not be as bad as initially thought.
Felger and Massarotti opened the day discussing the New England Patriots 20-18 home opener loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
A search is underway for a gunman who allegedly shot a police officer in Raymond, New Hampshire on Saturday.
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.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
A search is underway for a gunman who allegedly shot a police officer in Raymond, New Hampshire on Saturday.
A man armed with a sword stabbed a Boston Police officer near Northeastern University in Boston on Saturday.
A potentially rabid fox attacked a woman in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday in an incident that was captured on video.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
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 Sunday. 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.
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.
Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night.
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.
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.