Doling Out Blame For Miraculous Miami Meltdown And Other Leftover Patriots Thoughts
From a miraculous meltdown, to a defensive dud, to the return of Gronk, we've got a lot to cover in this week's Leftover Patriots Thoughts.
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From a miraculous meltdown, to a defensive dud, to the return of Gronk, we've got a lot to cover in this week's Leftover Patriots Thoughts.
Many Patriots fans are wondering why Bill Belichick had Rob Gronkowski on the field for the final play in Sunday's devastating loss in Miami. So are some of Belichick's former players.
Some things did go right for the Patriots in Miami, but a whole lot went wrong in their devastating loss.
Rob Gronkowski was back to his usual self Sunday afternoon in Miami, looking like an All Pro tight end. Unfortunately, he was not an All Pro safety on the final play of the game.
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski are continuing their on again, off again relationship with the Patriots' practice report.
Rob Gronkowski has not been his usual self this season. Could it be his last in the NFL?
They're fully healthy. Then they're dinged up. Then they're healthy again. But then, oh, they've caught an ache. They're Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. And they're back on the Patriots' injury report.
For the first time since early October, the New England Patriots had perfect attendance at practice.
Rob Gronkowski finally reunited with the end zone on Sunday.
As one might reasonably assume, there was a fair share of both Ups and Downs from the 60 minutes of football between the Patriots and Jets.
The Patriots improved to 8-3 on the season with a win over the Jets on Sunday in New Jersey.
It took all of 13 minutes for the all-world tight end to remind New York that it's not quite time to scoop a shovelful of dirt on his football career.
Tom Brady was officially listed as questionable for the Patriots in their game on Sunday vs. the Jets due to a knee injury and an illness.
You have to give the New York tabloids credit for this: Even in a year when the New York Jets are completely and utterly terrible, they know how to keep things interesting.
When the Patriots return to action Sunday afternoon against the Jets, it's expected that Rob Gronkowski will be part of their offensive attack.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio was pretty accurate when he speculated out of the blue on Super Bowl Sunday that Rob Gronkowski might retire after the game. So when he speculates, the football world listens.
If the Patriots want to head into their bye week with a win over the Titans, they'll have to do so without Rob Gronkowski.
Rob Gronkowski reportedly isn't expected to play Sunday versus the Tennessee Titans, though the Patriots appear to be taking a big picture approach with their star tight end.
The Patriots and Titans released their final injury reports of the week on Friday, and the outlook is quite positive for the Patriots.
The much-hyped Tom Brady-Aaron Rodgers duel on Sunday night will feature a bit of a shorthanded offense for the home team.
The Patriots' injury report was once again a busy list as the team prepares for Sunday night's meeting with the Green Bay Packers.
The Patriots are mere days away from taking on the Green Bay Packers on national TV, but they were without Rob Gronkowski during their preparations on Thursday.
Both players returned to work this season, and they agreed to do so with contracts that required them to perform at the very top of their profession in order to earn what they're worth. So, though eight games this season, here's a look at how they're doing. Spoiler alert: It's not looking great.
Rob Gronkowski was once again limited for the Patriots at Friday's walkthrough, but remains on track to play Monday night in Buffalo.
The odds of Rob Gronkowski playing Monday night against the Bills improved greatly Thursday afternoon.
Market Basket is making changes at the top after a judge upheld the firing of former president and CEO Arthur T. Demoulas.
Gas prices in Massachusetts continue to soar past the $4-a-gallon mark.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the race all but assures Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins.
The owner of a doggy daycare and boarding service in Norfolk, Massachusetts says her business has been negatively impacted after her Facebook page was hacked.
A retired FBI agent said the masked suspects left investigators with plenty of leads to work off.
Market Basket is making changes at the top after a judge upheld the firing of former president and CEO Arthur T. Demoulas.
Gas prices in Massachusetts continue to soar past the $4-a-gallon mark.
The city is trying to figure out how to deal with a nearly $10 million school budget shortfall.
Haverhill Police arrested an 18-year-old woman and accused her of setting a huge fire at an abandoned mill with yarn and an aerosol can of deodorant spray.
The owner of a doggy daycare and boarding service in Norfolk, Massachusetts says her business has been negatively impacted after her Facebook page was hacked last week.
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.
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.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
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.
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.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
The Lexington Minute Men represent the original colonial militia who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution.
In the middle of Maine's forests lies the Desert of Maine, a surprising stretch of rolling sand dunes formed when farming practices exposed ancient glacial sand.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Wednesday.
The Red Sox will be without their ace for the immediate future as he deals with a shoulder injury.
Rob Gronkowski will be the next member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday.
The Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Tuesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.