Rob Gronkowski on getting held down: ‘I’ve been used to that all year’
Rob Gronkowski (87) was up against physical play all day in Denver. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports) DENVER — Just because you’re getting used to dealing with the the short end of the stick doesn’t...
View ArticleMalcolm Butler: ‘Everybody gave a great effort. I couldn’t even be that mad’
Malcolm Butler had coverage on Emmanuel Sanders all day. (Chris Humphreys/USA TODAY Sports) DENVER — This season, there was no heroic ending for Malcolm Butler. There was only the emptiness that comes...
View ArticleTim Hasselbeck on D&C: ‘100 percent error by [Tom Brady] on the 2-point play’
Tim Hasselbeck ESPN NFL analyst Tim Hasselbeck, making his final weekly appearance of the season on Dennis & Callahan with Minihane, said Tom Brady made a mistake on the deciding 2-point conversion...
View ArticleBill Belichick reflects on loss to Broncos: ‘A disappointing feeling’
Bill Belichick called Sunday’s loss “disappointing.” (Kevin Jairaj/USA TODAY Sports) DENVER — Just over 12 hours after the Patriots fell to the Broncos, 20-18, in the AFC championship, Bill Belichick...
View ArticleBill Belichick on Patriots’ OL issues vs. Broncos: ‘I wouldn’t put it on one...
Tom Brady was hit 20 times Sunday in the loss to the Broncos Sunday. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports) DENVER — The Patriots scored less than 20 points for just the second time all season in their...
View ArticleGrass stain: Do Patriots have problems away from turf?
The Patriots are 3-9 in their last 12 games played on grass. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports) Whether it is pure coincidence or not, the Patriots have an issue playing on grass. Over the last three...
View ArticleBroncos S Darian Stewart: Patriots taking ball to start AFC title game was...
Darian Stewart felt “disrespected” by the Patriots taking the ball to start the game. (Ron Chenoy/USA TODAY Sports) The Patriots taking the ball to start the AFC championship after winning the opening...
View ArticleH.O. Zimman once again strikes gold with Super Bowl 50 program
The first look at the Super Bowl 50 program for Sunday. (Mike Petraglia/WEEI.com) It is a collector’s tradition almost as rich as the game itself. The Super Bowl 50 game program that will be sold...
View ArticleTed Johnson on Peyton Manning and HGH allegations: ‘I feel bad he has to deal...
Ted Johnson is still outspoken on HGH and brain injuries. (Mike Petraglia/WEEI.com) SAN FRANCISCO — Ted Johnson has made a name for himself after winning three Super Bowls with the Patriots by being...
View ArticleCurtis Martin on Bill Belichick: ‘I didn’t know he would be as great as he is’
Curtis Martin finished as the 4th leading rusher in NFL history. (Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports) SAN FRANCISCO — If Curtis Martin weren’t so loyal to Bill Parcells, he wouldn’t just be a Hall of Fame...
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