Most teams in any sport would be happy with three consecutive trips to the conference championship that includes one trip to their sport's finals. But the New England Patriots aren't most teams. Bill Belichick isn't most coaches, and Tom Brady isn't most quarterbacks. But neither of these guys are going to be happy with anything less than a Super Bowl win this season. … [Read more...] about Your New England Patriots 2014 Season Preview
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Patriots draft Easley; what he does he bring to New England’s table?
The Dominique Easley era has officially begun in Foxboro after Thursday night's NFL Draft first round saw the Patriots draft Easley, a 6'2", 288 pound defensive lineman, with the 29th overall pick. Injuries to Vince Wilfork and Tommy Kelly decimated the Patriots' interior line last season, and Easley is expected to step right in and play- especially with Wilfork coming back … [Read more...] about Patriots draft Easley; what he does he bring to New England’s table?
NFL passing emphasis, rushing decline: by the numbers
It’s happening. The day has finally come where the play calling in the NFL resembles my own play calling from back when I first started playing Madden. First and 10? Streak to the endzone. Second and four? Streak to the endzone. Third and short? Streak to the endzone. Okay, it might not be that drastic. But if it hasn’t been apparent in the past decade or so leading up to … [Read more...] about NFL passing emphasis, rushing decline: by the numbers
Indianapolis Colts could make push for division title with win at Houston
The Indianapolis Colts have exceeded even the wildest of expectations this season. The departure of Peyton Manning? A rookie quarterback and a young roster overall, working against a salary cap strapped with dead money? The Colts' task was daunting entering the season. And then, three weeks in, the team's new head coach, Chuck Pagano, was diagnosed with leukemia and would … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts could make push for division title with win at Houston
Tom Brady’s new UGG’s ad (video)
Today marks the official launch of the new UGG for Men TV spot and integrated marketing campaign starring Tom Brady, entitled “Pink Slip.” … [Read more...] about Tom Brady’s new UGG’s ad (video)
Andrew Luck gets first taste of Indianapolis Colts-New England Patriots rivalry
The Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots have shared what arguably has been the best rivalry in American professional sports for much of the previous decade. Who can forget New England's triumphs against Peyton Manning in the snow in Foxborough, Mass. during both the 2003 and 2004 playoffs? Or the epic Colts comeback in the 2006 AFC Championship game en route to … [Read more...] about Andrew Luck gets first taste of Indianapolis Colts-New England Patriots rivalry
5 Biggest NFL Matchups for 2012
While NFL fans are excited every Sunday there are the handful of games that everyone wants to watch. Whether it’s the classic rivalries like the Packers and the Vikings, or head to head matchups with high profile quarterbacks, these games should prove to be exciting and have rating spikes. Jerome Manson is a sports enthusiast who enjoys both watching games and writing about … [Read more...] about 5 Biggest NFL Matchups for 2012
2012 Fantasy Football Preview: QB
As the NFL season gets closer every day, so does your fantasy draft. The Sports Bank fantasy football previews conclude with the quarterback position. … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: QB