Sean McDermott Says Bill Belichick Makes Him A Better Coach: 'He's The Standard'
Sean McDermott was singing a much different tune about Bill Belichick following Buffalo's win over the Patriots in New England on Sunday.
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Sean McDermott was singing a much different tune about Bill Belichick following Buffalo's win over the Patriots in New England on Sunday.
The Patriots are not playing good football at the moment. Bill Belichick hopes that changes when the calendar flips from December to January.
It was an ugly afternoon for the Patriots, who couldn't stop the Bills' offense and who came up short on offense. As such, the Four Ups, Four Downs may skew heavily toward the Downs this week.
After their Monday night win in Buffalo in Week 13, the sky was the limit for the New England Patriots. Just a few short weeks later, the picture is a bit less rosy.
Life moves quickly in the NFL. And feelings of embarrassment can shift from one team to another in a hurry.
For the majority of the first half on Sunday, referee Shawn Smith and his crew weren't a factor at all. Once the game got inside the two-minute warning of the first half, Smith's crew took center stage.
A couple of minutes into Bill Belichick's postgame press conference, a question came from so far out of left field that it was almost unbelievable.
The Buffalo Bills now have inside position on repeating as AFC East champions.
Tom Brady took the field for the Bucs' game against the Panthers without the patch on his shoulder that signifies his captaincy with the team.
On Sunday, by way of a selective leak, the NFL punched back at Cole Beasley.
After Patriots safety Kyle Dugger and Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman were ejected from last weekend's game in Indianapolis, a mic'd up Frank Reich insisted to the official that Pittman didn't do anything wrong. The NFL apparently agreed.
The Patriots will be shorthanded at running back Sunday, but one key piece of the backfield will be out there as New England hosts the Bills in a critical AFC East showdown.
When the Patriots and the Bills got together a few weeks ago in Buffalo, it was one of the most unique and unforgettable football games of the season. Now they'll meet again at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, with the AFC East on the line.
Patriots fans and wide receiver Kendrick Bourne received a nice gift ahead of Sunday's high-stakes matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
The Patriots will not have Rhamondre Stevenson or Nelson Agholor for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.
The Patriots have a big game against the Bills coming up the day after Christmas, one that will leave the team juggling time with their family and getting ready for Sunday's contest. But Bill Belichick is making sure that all of his players get amply time to spend with their families on Christmas morning.
Two more Bills players have landed on the Reserve/COVID list ahead of this weekend's rematch against the Patriots.
J.C. Jackson has been named a Pro Bowler or the first time in his career, and he has some lofty expectations to fulfill the rest of the way.
Whoa baby is this a big one. Patriots-Bills, Sunday at Gillette, for the driver's seat in the AFC East.
While it looks like Damien Harris will be back in the New England backfield this weekend against the Buffalo Bill, the Patriots may be without the other half of their running back duo.
Someone who did foresee the blocked punt was a coach who has a lot of experience playing for and working under Bill Belichick.
The phrase "bend but don't break" has long been used to describe NFL defenses. But it also applies to any team's ethos when wins and losses are at stake.
The Patriots have a chance to clinch a playoff spot and the AFC East this weekend when they host the Buffalo Bills, but they'll need some help elsewhere.
The Patriots will send three players to the 2022 Pro Bowl, with Matthew Judon, J.C. Jackson and Matthew Slater earning selections on Wednesday night.
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics made 20 3-pointers in a 140-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester resident after troopers say they were driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 and several communities on Christmas Day while under the influence of drugs.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Snow winds down early Saturday with some sunshine for the second half of the day.
Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester resident after troopers say they were driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 and several communities on Christmas Day while under the influence of drugs.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
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 30 points and the Boston Celtics made 20 3-pointers in a 140-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.