Brady or NOT, Belichick and the Pats Won’t Tank

by Jordy McElroy New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s impending free agency has created a maelstrom of speculative drama that has dominated sports headlines. Every tweet, comment, family trip and personal decision is treated like some long lost bread crumb to solving the Da Vinci Code. Meanwhile, coach Bill Belichick is more preoccupied with solving the problems from last season.  That’s why he reportedly made the … Continue reading Brady or NOT, Belichick and the Pats Won’t Tank

Patriots should stay away from Philip Rivers

by Jordy McElroy New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has earned the right to ride off into the sunset as a Los Angeles Charger if he so chooses in the offseason. But the Patriots would do good to stay away from any Freaky Friday-like experiments that would send Brady to Los Angeles and Philip Rivers to New England. Stay the hell away. Rivers had a … Continue reading Patriots should stay away from Philip Rivers

Bill Belichick’s hands aren’t clean of the Patriots’ Lack of Offense

by Jordy McElroy New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick might have constructed arguably the best defense in franchise history, but he also had a hand in deconstructing a prolific offense that has been humming for nearly two decades with quarterback Tom Brady behind center. A quick stroll down memory lane to Week 2 in the season, and the Patriots had Julian Edelman, Antonio Brown, Josh … Continue reading Bill Belichick’s hands aren’t clean of the Patriots’ Lack of Offense

Could the Patriots Reach re-signing Antonio Brown Level of Desperation?

by Jordy McElroy Every talking head known to man has spent the last few weeks twisting their brains into pretzels trying to figure out ways for the New England Patriots to improve their sluggish offense. Who would have thought the man with the best idea in the room could be troubled former five-time All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown? “[If] you guys follow the Patriots, tell them … Continue reading Could the Patriots Reach re-signing Antonio Brown Level of Desperation?

5 Things to Watch for around the NFL in Week 3 of the Preseason

by Jordy McElroy The sultry heat from the summer still lingers, but the midway point of the NFL preseason signals the feeling of fall in the air. It’s that wonderful time of the year when boisterous fans all around the world dust off their old team jerseys, fire up the rotel dip-making crockpot and settle in for a day of screaming at the television screen.  … Continue reading 5 Things to Watch for around the NFL in Week 3 of the Preseason

Josh Gordon’s return changes everything for the Patriots and every team trying to stop them

by Jordy McElroy The bombshell news of former All-Pro wideout Josh Gordon’s return to the New England Patriots was bittersweet for the other 31 teams in the NFL. Seeing a troubled, young player fighting to overcome his demons and getting his career back on track goes into the sweet column, while the bitterness arises from the now seemingly impossible task of stopping a Patriots offense … Continue reading Josh Gordon’s return changes everything for the Patriots and every team trying to stop them

The Curious Case of Tom Brady’s ‘For Sale’ Sign

by @JordyMcElroy Is more than just the legendary quarterback’s house on the market? New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady advised people not to “read into anything” in regards to him putting up a “For Sale” sign on his home in Brookline (Isn’t that what he’s supposed to say?). Yet, the timing of the entire ordeal has clouds of smoke billowing out of Foxborough, leaving the … Continue reading The Curious Case of Tom Brady’s ‘For Sale’ Sign

Patriots WR Maurice Harris could be an unexpected spectacle with Tom Brady

by @JordyMcElroy With all the question marks at receiver for the New England Patriots, leave it to coach Bill Belichick to find the most improbable answer: 6-foot-3 former undrafted free agent Maurice Harris, who was held under lock and key for the last three seasons by the Washington Redskins. Belichick brought out the bolt cutters for training camp after signing Harris to a one-year deal, … Continue reading Patriots WR Maurice Harris could be an unexpected spectacle with Tom Brady