Stephen Belichick, the son of legendary New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, has a new gig. (Yes indeed, Darth Sweatshirt has offspring, in case you didn't know). Belichick the Younger will long snap for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights this season, according to the Newark Star-Ledger via Lost Lettermen. For our Rutgers season preview go here … [Read more...] about Bill Belichick’s Son Joins Rutgers Football Team
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NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Kevin Kolb Traded to AZ, Reggie Bush and More!
Donovan McNabb ends up on the Minnesota Vikings, who say goodbye to Sydney Rice. Kevin Kolb has a new home in Arizona! The Redskins also rid themselves of Albert Haynesworth. Who else is going where? Now that blue chip wide receiver Santonio Holmes has decided to remain a Jet, where will other receivers go? The Sportsbank posts the basics here so you can be the king of your … [Read more...] about NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Kevin Kolb Traded to AZ, Reggie Bush and More!
NFL Draft’s Most Intriguing Team: New England Patriots
The lockout has already had an impact on this year's NFL Draft. Unless it gets resolved by a week from Thursday, this season means teams can only trade draft picks for picks, not picks for players. Which is especially interesting for the New England Patriots, the team that goes out of their EVERY season to trade down and acquire more picks. Every year, they're a fun team to … [Read more...] about NFL Draft’s Most Intriguing Team: New England Patriots
Glaring Examples of Belichick Being Horribly Out-coached Sunday
The New York Jets probably have better talent than the New England Patriots, but during the NFL regular season it certainly didn't seem that way. The Jets upset the Pats Sunday because they out-coached Bill Belichick and his staff. Period. As much of a genius as I usually regard the hooide to be; he looked like kind of a moron Sunday night. By Paul M. Banks … [Read more...] about Glaring Examples of Belichick Being Horribly Out-coached Sunday
Indianapolis Colts Are Right to Stick with Jim Caldwell
More than a week removed from the Indianapolis Colts' season-ending 17-16 loss to the New York Jets in a wild-card playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium, much has been made about why the team did not advance further into the postseason and about what it should do this offseason. A good portion of those discussions has involved Colts coach Jim Caldwell and his questionable … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Are Right to Stick with Jim Caldwell
NFL Films Shows Bill Belichick Actually Not That Boring After All
When it comes to press conferences, they don't get more boring, mundane and lacking in entertainment than the head of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick. Although Lovie Smith and Jay Cutler of the Chicago Bears are pretty bad too. If you haven't seen NFL Films Sound FX Bill Belichick, I highly implore you to do so! You'll see BB has a personality after all; at least … [Read more...] about NFL Films Shows Bill Belichick Actually Not That Boring After All
NFL Apples Fall Way Far From the Bill Belichick Coaching Tree
Ever have an article/blog in your head for the longest time, but never had the time/proper situation to sit down, type it out and publish it? Ever since the epic fail of Charlie Weiss at Notre Dame, and his termination in South Bend, I've thought about how all the mentees of New England Patriots living legend Head Coach Bill Belichick, and how they've all deteriorated upon … [Read more...] about NFL Apples Fall Way Far From the Bill Belichick Coaching Tree
Patriots Loss is Vikings Gain: Systems Do Not Trump Talent
Sometimes celebrities get caught up in their own press and are surrounded by “yes men.” In the sports world, the NFL is the king of television and ancillary revenue. Men like Roger Goodell and Bill Belichick are at the top of the spectrum in terms of power and public perception. No coach in the league has more of a mandate to give his input to ownership and management than … [Read more...] about Patriots Loss is Vikings Gain: Systems Do Not Trump Talent
Randy Moss No longer Behaved “The Patriot Way”
Remember playing football in the schoolyard? When the quarterback, or maybe even the team itself, just decided not to throw to one individual for the whole game. Maybe you were that player being ignored, or maybe you're the one who acted petty, vindictive and childish. But the NFL is too professional for such acts, right? Not exactly. When the New England Patriots … [Read more...] about Randy Moss No longer Behaved “The Patriot Way”
Belichick to Maddon: Solidarity, my fellow Hoodie wearer
By Paul M. Banks If you're obsessed with that hooded sweatshirt you wear, you're in an elite fraternity of NFL and MLB head coaches. New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick made an overt expression of his solidarity with Tampa Bay Rays head man Joe Maddon. BB's letter and gift to Maddon conveyed "although both you and I are oppressed because of our wardrobe dominated … [Read more...] about Belichick to Maddon: Solidarity, my fellow Hoodie wearer