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Tom Brady had some humorous comments for former Super Bowl opponent, Nick Foles, during the NFC Championship Game. Photo Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Tom Brady jokes he’s ‘just jealous’ of Nick Foles: ‘You caught it, I didn’t’

"Who did he play in that game? Do you know who he played that game?"

By Michael Dixon OnJan 26, 2025 0
Rob Ninkovich on 'The Dan and Ninko Show' on YouTube

Patriots podcast hosts speculate Mike Vrabel knew he got head coaching job in December

"I mean, this was all in the works."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 25, 2025 0
Credit: The Kirk Minihane Show

NFL

How Kirk Minihane trolled his way into exposing the NFL insider industrial complex

Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

NFL

New England Patriots VP of content says NFL told team to shut down Bluesky account

Ryan Clark argues that the Rooney Rule, once a step toward progress, has now become ineffective and a mockery.

Ryan Clark: Rooney Rule has ‘run its course’ and ‘become a joke’

Even Bill Belichick called the Patriots' process "a sham."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 17, 2025 0
Mike Vrabel on 'The Greg Hill Show' on WEEI

Bill O’Brien calls into ‘The Greg Hill Show’ to congratulate Mike Vrabel on Patriots job

"Let's go to Billy in Chestnut Hill."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 15, 2025 0
Bomani Jones on NFL Rooney Rule

Bomani Jones on Patriots ‘skirting’ Rooney Rule: ‘I do not think that’s what happened at all’

"It is important that we identify what is good about this rule or the potential that this rule has in being effective."

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 13, 2025 0
Rob Gronkowski

Rob Gronkowski offers more Patriots advice, this time for Mike Vrabel

The former Patriots star and Fox NFL Sunday analyst has had plenty of advice for his old team recently.

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 12, 2025 0
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

NFL

NFL insiders were largely complicit in Patriots’ skirting of Rooney Rule

Rex Ryan on Mike Vrabel hire: ‘Hopefully I get to kick this guy’s ass twice a year’

Ryan played this for laughs, then offered more serious analysis shortly thereafter.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 12, 2025 0
Tedy Bruschi

Tedy Bruschi: ‘The only way to fix’ New England Patriots is to hire Mike Vrabel as head coach

Bruschi also called the Patriots "absolutely a mess" while discussing the firing of Jerod Mayo.

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 11, 2025 0
Dec 15, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jerod Mayo’s wife rips Patriots’ ‘lies’ about him in Instagram post

"What happened to the class?"

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 11, 2025 0
Logan Ryan on The Awful Announcing Podcast with host Brandon Contes.

Logan Ryan ‘not a fan’ of Jerod Mayo’s firing: ‘Why pick him if that’s the situation he got?’

"I thought he should've been given another year."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 9, 2025 0
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft

Albert Breer: Patriots handling of Rooney Rule ‘looks like a sham’

"What gives the Patriots the right to do this?"

By Drew Lerner OnJan 9, 2025 0
Jordan Schultz

Jordan Schultz admonishes Patriots for ‘blatant sidestep’ of Rooney Rule

"At least pretend it's more than a technicality."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 7, 2025 0
Dan Patrick on the New England Patriots

Dan Patrick declares ‘the Patriot Way is done’ after New England fires Jerod Mayo

"Now you've gotta get Mike Vrabel. Because Vrabel gives you a culture."

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 7, 2025 0
Stephen A Smith on NFL Black Monday

Stephen A. Smith criticizes Patriots firing of Jerod Mayo: ‘They call it Black Monday for a reason. This certainly typifies it’

"Jerod Mayo clearly was not given a lengthy enough opportunity considering what Bill Belichick left him with from a talent perspective."

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 6, 2025 0
Bill Simmons questioned why the New England Patriots didn't fire Jerod Mayo before their Week 18 victory.

Bill Simmons suggests Patriots should’ve fired Jerod Mayo before Week 18 win

"Why not put this decision in the hands of people who care about the big long-term picture of the franchise instead of trying to win the game?"

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 6, 2025 0
Rob Gronkowski. Photo Credit: Fox

Rob Gronkowski was critical of Patriots firing Jerod Mayo: ‘Never had the chance to develop’

"I think it was unfair to Coach Jerod Mayo."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 5, 2025 0
Nov 17, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai (48) leaves the field after a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium.

Patriots player implores discontent fans to ‘know your place’ amid frustration

"I appreciate them at times, but sometimes they just have to know their place and understand it’s a work in progress."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 3, 2025 0
Bill Belichick on The Pat McAfee Show

Bill Belichick criticizes ‘The Dynasty’ docuseries for being a ‘roast’

"The other documentary as you remember is a roast, I wouldn’t count that one"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 31, 2024 0
Nick Wright

Nick Wright mocked for absurd Patriots, Shedeur Sanders draft scenario he claims is ‘not totally insane’

"Insanity is a fine line between brilliance and madness. This leans heavily towards the latter."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 30, 2024 0
Chargers field goal

Gene Steratore backs officials’ call on questionable Chargers field goal

"Those are not as easy as people think. That's a tough call sometimes, fellas."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 28, 2024 0
Patriots’ HC Jerod Mayo during an Oct. 20, 2024 NFL game. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images.)

League Networks

Patriots’ coach Jerod Mayo tells pregame shows Antonio Gibson will start before not starting him

Jim Harbaugh speaking with reporters ahead of the Chargers' Week 17 game against the Patriots

Jim Harbaugh provides anatomy lesson during preview of cold-weather New England game

"I am not a doctor. But I know it's warm blood that young, healthy, athletic guys are able to generate."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 27, 2024 0

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