New England Patriots Audio (WEEI)
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It Is What It Is Cast: Examining the New England...
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and CSNNE's Mike Giardi take a look at the Patriots offseason on both sides of the ball, try and get a handle on which new guys will make an impact first, and whether or not the Patriots have altered their style when it comes to drafting and developing wide receivers.
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Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk on Tebow's release
Mike Florio joined the program to discuss the Jets decision to release Tim Tebow, he said the situation is as disaster all around for the Jets and that the problems begins with owner Woody Johnson. Mike also said that he was disappointed with the Pats moving back in the first round.
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Mike Petraglia, WEEI.com, Sits Down with Butch Stearns...
One of the hardest working men in the biz, Mike Petraglia aka "Trags", sits down with Butch Stearns live in Foxborough to help break down all the latest Pats moves. He discusses his reaction to the trade in Round 1 and the guys those picks produced. Also, the boys talk about the decent trade the Pats made in acquiring LeGarrette Blount from Tampa Bay for Jeff Demps and a 7th rounder.
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Christopher Price, WEEI.com, Joins Butch Stearns Live...
Chris Price continues his unbelievably hard work on NFL draft weekend joining Butch and gives all the latest on the Patriots and their moves. He gives his thoughts on the new Pats WR's and DB's and who he thinks has the best chance to make an immediate impact.
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Jason La Canfora, CBSSports.com, Joins Jen Royle and...
Jason La Canfora calls Jen and Jess to give his take on the NFL draft and who exactly the Patriots ended up with. Not a ton is known of the later picks, but Jason is impressed with the Pats' moves. He also discusses some of the big moves from other teams.
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Peter King, SI, on the first round of the NFL Draft
Peter King joins Mut and Merloni to talk about the first round of the draft, how EJ Manuel went so high, and what the Patriots may do in the second round.
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Greg Bedard on an uneventful round one for the Pats
Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe joined the show to discuss the Patriots trading out of the first round. Greg told the guys that he expects Belichick to trade up in the second round tonight to get a player he targeted in the first.
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Mike Reiss, ESPNBoston.com, Patriots perspective on NFL...
Reiss joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the NFL Draft and the possibility of the Patriots trading their first round pick. He also discusses the team's need for a WR and the interest around the league for Ryan Mallett.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Tackling the debate surrounding...
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and Kirk Minihane talk about the nominating process for the Patriots Hall of Fame, as well as the chances of first-time nominees like Tedy Bruschi and Rodney Harrison, if Bill Parcells and Willie McGinest have a shot and whether or not some members of the current team could make it.
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CBSSports.com's Gregg Doyel: Belichick is good, he isn't...
Gregg Doyel joined D&C with his thoughts on the state of the Patriots. He says that as long as Bill Belichick has Tom Brady throwing the ball, the coach will be able to make the tough calls and let players walk because Brady is the real great one in New England. Doyel also says he doesn't think Brady's a sucker for taking less money and still not getting his favorite target back.
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CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora on D&C: Pats always...
Jason La Canfora joined Kirk and Gerry to talk about the departure of Wes Welker and the arrival of Danny Amendola in Foxboro. CBSSports.com's NFL guru says the Pats and other successful franchises always seem to know when to let their aging players go and focus on who can be the next big thing. La Canfora also says things are looking good for Aqib Talib to remain in New England, because if he were going to get a great offer from another team, he'd probably be gone already.
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Troy Brown, Patriots WR, shocked by departure of Welker
The former Pats WR joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the departure of Wes Welker, his initial reaction, and what Tom Brady may be feeling.
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Mike Reiss, ESPNBoston.com, Welker wanted to stay with...
Mike Reiss joins Mut and Merloni to discuss Wes Welker signing with the Broncos and how the negotiations went with the Patriots. Reiss says Welker wanted to stay, but the Patriots had decided to move on.
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Ian Rapoport, NFL Network, gives the latest NFL free...
RapSheet joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the Welker situation, what will happen with Vollmer, and the chances of Pollard signing with the Patriots.
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Tom Curran, CSNNE, on Wes Welker's contract negotiations
Curran joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the start of NFL free agency and what will happen with Wes Welker.
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Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports, on relationship between...
Jason Cole joins Mut and Merloni to discuss his story that the relationship between the Patriots organization and Wes Welker is strained and that the Pats WR holds "mild disdain" towards the Pats.
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Tom Curran, CSNNE, on the Patriots offseason
Curran joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the Pats decision not to use the franchise tag, who they should target during free agency, and what kinds of offers Wes Welker may get around the league.
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Ian Rapoport, NFL Network, on if Patriots will use...
RapSheet joins Mut and Merloni to discuss Wes Welker, Aqib Talib, and Sebastian Vollmer and gives his opinion on who the Patriots will franchise if anyone.
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Jason La Canfora, CBSSports.com: Brady and Flacco deals...
CBS NFL Insider Jason La Canfora joined Dennis & Callahan for a talk about all things NFL. Ravens QB Joe Flacco is getting his big pay day, but La Canfora says it's unfair to compare his deal to Tom Brady's recent extension. He also takes a look ahead at free agency and says the Pats are free to take a run at a downfield threat like Mike Wallace or Greg Jennings.
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Heath Evans: Some media members just "don't know what...
The former Patriots FB Heath Evans joins Mut and Merloni to talk about Brady's extension, what players across the league think of it, and what his thoughts are on Terrell Suggs.
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CBSSports.com's Gregg Doyel mixes it up with D&C about...
Things got a little feisty when Gregg Doyel joined Dennis & Callahan to talk about Tom Brady's contract extension. The CBSSports.com columnist says it's a little bit of overkill to call Brady unselfish for making 9 million dollars per year when he's not even the highest-paid person in his house. The guys on D&C disagree. Strongly.
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Scott Pioli joins Holley and Curran to talk about the...
Scott Pioli helps the guys break down what the Tom Brady extension means for cap flexibility and if Welker will benefit from it.
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Peter King, SI, on Brady's deal
Peter King joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the story he broke about Tom Brady signing an extension with the Patriots for way below market value.
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Greg Bedard, Boston Globe, talks about Brady's new deal,...
Greg Bedard joined D&C in the wake of Tom Brady's new contract extension. While he says the move shows Brady's support for keeping Wes Welker, Bedard doesn't expect the quarterback to get involved in other personnel demands. He also talks about the team's need at receiver.
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Tom Brady signs an extension which could make him a...
Why did the Pats extend Brady? Does the extension free up money to re-sign Welker or Talib? Michael and Pete break it down!
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ESPN's John Clayton chimes in on all the speedy...
Should the Patriots want to add a deep threat in this year's draft, John Clayton says there are plenty of options. ESPN's football guru calls receiver prospect Tayvon Austin a "fast version of DeSean Jackson." Clayton also chimes in on Ryan Mallett, saying there's a market for him, but the Pats need to put him out there.
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Chris Price helps break down the Pats' offseason from...
WEEI.com's Chris Price joins Pete Sheppard to discuss how they Pats fill their needs this offseason and how they defense showed signs of improvement over the latter half of the season. They focus on what they Pats may do in the draft and how'll they'll handle their free agents.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Injury expert Will Carroll...
In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price is joined by noted sports injury expert Will Carroll. Will talks about the health of Patriots' tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez as well as if the Patriots are a "healthy team" when compared to the rest of the NFL. He also discusses deer antler velvet and the league's commitment to safety.
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Peter King, SI, says it's difficult to predict Super Bowl
Peter King joins Mut and Merloni to discuss HGH testing in the NFL, commissioner Roger Goodell, the 49ers offense and the Ravens defense.
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Steve Young and Jerry Rice with Mut and Merloni
Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jerry Rice join Mut and Merloni to discuss who the best receiver of all time is, the legacy of Tom Brady, and deer antler spray.
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Boomer Esiason says deer antler spray is the last thing...
It's a bittersweet moment as Boomer Esiason joins D&C for the final time this football season. Despite some distractions in the media, Boomer says Ray Lewis and the Ravens are completely focused on the game. He'll also share his pick for Super Bowl XLVII.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Aaron Schatz of Football...
In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down the 2012 Patriots, including a look at some key statistics about the New England team, and also discuss some possible personnel moves going forward, with a focus on Wes Welker and Aqib Talib. Chris and Aaron conclude the conversation talking about different items around the NFL, including the impact of Chip Kelly in Philly with the Eagles and Super Bowl XLVII.
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JJ Watt, Texans DE, on the loss to Patriots and thoughts...
JJ Watt joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the Texans loss to the Patriots, playing Tom Brady, and his thoughts on Bill Belichick.
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Mitch Ross, co-owner S.W.A.T.S., on Ray Lewis deer...
In a lengthy interview, Mitch Ross joins Mut and Merloni to explain his product, which athletes use it, and his reaction to Ray Lewis' comments about him.
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Rob Gronkowski, Patriots TE, on his arm injury
Gronk joins Mut and Merloni to discuss his arm injury, if he felt like he came back to early, and the future of Wes Welker.
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ESPN32's Chris Mortensen with the Big Show
We discuss the Patriots post season plans with Chris Mortensen of ESPN.
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CSNNE's Tom E Curran with the Big Show
We talk Patriots post-mortems and where Tom Brady and the team go from here with Tom E Curran of CSNNE's Quick Slants.
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Mike Reiss, ESPNBoston.com, talks about what's next for...
ESPNBoston's Patriots beat reporter Mike Reiss joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the play of Tom Brady and the future of the Pats.
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Peter King, SI, on the Patriots loss and the Super Bowl
Peter King joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the AFC Championship, Brady's legacy, and some storylines heading into the Super Bowl.
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It Is What It Is Cast: One last look at the AFC title...
In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price and Mike Petraglia break down the Patriots' loss in the AFC title game to the Ravens. They also take a quick look at the start of the offseason for New England and give a look ahead to Super Bowl XLVII.
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Herm Edwards, ESPN, on the Patriots loss and the Super...
Herm Edwards joins Mut and Merloni to talk about the Patriots AFC Championship loss, the legacy of Brady and Belichick, and the Tim Brown accusations.
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Tom E Curran, CSNNE, on the Patriots defeat
Curran joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the Patriots loss in the AFC Championship, the future of the team, and what will happen with Talib.
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Matt Chatham, former Patriots LB, recaps the AFC...
Matt Chatham joins Mut and Merloni to recap the AFC Championship and what went wrong. Chatham discusses the Patriots toughness factor.
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Greg Bedard, Boston Globe, says the Pats need to...
Greg Bedard joins D&C to give his thoughts on what the Patriots need to fix in the offseason. The Boston Globe's football writer says the team really needs to look at how they bring along receivers and defensive back because the current system is not working. He also points at the Gronkowski injury as a key reason the running game fell off against the Ravens.
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Mike Florio, ProFootballTalk.com, says Welker may not...
One of the big questions facing the Patriots this offseason is the future of Wes Welker. ProFootballTalk.com's Mike Florio doesn't necessarily think the wideout is due for a huge payday. Florio also hits some topics around the league including Honey Badger's chances of growing up and the best and worst new head coaching gigs.
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Vince Wilfork with the Big Show
A somber Vince Wilfork reflects on the loss to the Ravens in the AFC Championship with the Big Show.
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Patriots Coach Bill Belichick with the Big Show
We end the season with Bill Belichick after a loss in the AFC Championship. The coach is obviously less than pleased with how this game turned out.
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Tom Brady: It was just a rough night
Tom Brady joined D&C to break down the loss to the Ravens in the AFC Championship game. He says it would have been a tough game even if the Pats were playing their best football, and that certainly wasn't the case. Looking at the offseason, Brady says he loves playing with Wes Welker, but has no say in whether he remains a Patriot.
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Logan Mankins on Mut and Lou: 'You don't score, you...
Mut, Lou, and Troy Brown talk with the Pats offensive guard about the team's offensive struggles in their AFC Championship loss to the Ravens. They discuss the no huddle, its role in the offense, and how physical the Ravens were in that performance.
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Rob Ninkovich on the Ravens' plan of attack and...
Mut, Lou and Troy Brown talk with Patriots defensive end/linebacker Rob Ninkovich about the team's AFC Championship loss to the Ravens and how Jim Caldwell and the Ravens offense started to spread out the defense and attack later on in the game. They also discuss the Aqib Talib injury and the impact that it had on the defense.
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CBS analyst Boomer Esiason says Talib's injury took the...
Boomer Esiason cites Aqib Talib's injury as a big turning point in the AFC Championship game. He also points to the Wed Welker drop in the second half as a pivotal moment. Looking ahead, Boomer thinks the 49ers are the superior Super Bowl team.
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Breaking down the AFC Championship Loss - The Real...
We end the season with a tough loss. Butch Stearns and Steve Deossie break down a tough loss with you.
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Tom E. Curran with the Big Show
Who remembers Julien Edelman trying to cover Anquan Bolden as a defensive back in last year's AFC Championship? Tom E Curran, that's who. Tom tells us why things will be different on the defensive side of the ball this year.
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Patriot LB Jerod Mayo with the Big Show
We check in with Jerod a couple of days before the AFC Championship.
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Chris Mortensen with the Big Show
Chris Mortensen of ESPN joins us and picks against the Patriots. Mort believes energy and momentum is on the Ravens side. We discuss that, plus the NFC Championship game and the NFL coaching changes.
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Actor/comedian Lenny Clarke grills Rob Ninkovich on the...
Pats linebacker Rob Ninkovich gets a surprise on his weekly D&C appearance: Lenny Clarke is asking the questions. They look ahead to Patriots-Ravens this weekend and Ninkovich gives an inside perspective on what we can expect from Baltimore in the AFC Championship.
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Hall of Famer Michael Irvin with the Big Show
We check in with one of our favorite guests, NFL hall of famer and host on the NFL Network's Morning Show, the playmaker Michael Irvin. Michael helps us break down the Pats and Ravens and Manti Te'o as well.
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Former Patriot Matt Light talks AFC Championship Game,...
Former Pat Matt Light joins D&C share his thoughts on the Patriots offense going into Sunday's game against the Ravens. He thinks it's great, but hard to rate as the best ever. Light also shares his thoughts on Manti Te'o and let's us know the latest about his charity the Light Foundation.
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The Globe's Greg Bedard says the Ravens will struggle to...
Greg Bedard joins in to preview the AFC Championship game. The Globe's football guru says the game should be close but the Pats can pull away if they pick up the pace on offense. Bedard also says that no matter who wins between Baltimore and New England, they'll be facing the 49ers in the Super Bowl.
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Nestor Aparicio, WNST sports radio in Baltimore, says a...
WNST radio's Nestor Aparicio provides Ravens fans' perspective heading into the AFC Championship game. Much has been made about Baltimore playing a long game last round, but Aparicio thinks the Pats will face a fresh Ravens team.
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Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick with the Big Show
We sit down with Bill Belichick on a Patriots Monday and review the big win over the Texans in the divisional round and look ahead to another AFC Championship appearance this Sunday.
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Patriots Pro Bowl NT Vince WIlfork with the Big Show
Vince Wilfork joined Michael and Glenn on a Patriots Monday to discuss the win over the Texans, and the upcoming rematch in the AFC Championship when Baltimore comes to town this Sunday.
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Logan Mankins, Patriots Guard, on playing against JJ Watt
Logan Mankins joins Mut and Merloni to talk about protecting Tom Brady, the fast paced offense, and the upcoming game against the Ravens.
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Shane Vereen, Patriots RB, on his three touchdown...
Shane Vereen joins Mut, Merloni, and Troy Brown to discuss his breakout performance against the Texans last night, dealing with injuries to his fellow teammates, and the Ravens.
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Deion Branch, Patriots WR, on the Patriots win
Deion Branch joins Mut, Merloni, and Troy Brown to recap the Patriots win against the Texans and to help preview the upcoming Ravens game.
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Tom Brady joins Dennis & Callahan to recap the Patriots...
Tom Brady joins the guys to break down the big win over the Houston Texans and give praise to Shane Vereen and Wes Welker. The Pats QB didn't get to see much of Baltimore's win in Denver, but does expect the Ravens will be fresh despite all the overtime they've played.
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Boomer Esiason recaps the Patriots and Texans with...
It's "pick your poison" for opposing defenses against the Pats' hurry up attack according to Boomer. He also weighs in on the other playoff games around the NFL, saying that Russell Wilson is a more polished QB than Matt Ryan and it's too bad we can't see Wilson against the 49ers defense one more time.
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Breaking down the Patriots win over the Texans, The Real...
Butch Stearns and Steve Deossie break down the win over the Texans and take your phone calls.
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Patriots Pro Bowl Linebacker Jerod Mayo with the Big Show
We check in with Arian Foster's good friend (and a good football player to boot) Jerod Mayo, who says Foster is not using it for motivation, he just found it funny and wanted people to see it. We also preview Texans @ Patriots.
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Pats LB Rob Ninkovich previews the matchup with the...
D&C try to get the latest on Rob Ninkovich's injury, but you know he's not spilling the beans. The Patriots linebacker also gives the guys the lowdown on what the New England defense needs to do to be successful on Sunday against Houston.
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Former Patriot Willie McGinest with the Big Show
We preview Texans @ Patriots Round TWO with former Patriot 'elephant' defensive end Willie McGinest, now with the NFL Network.
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Patriots Coach Bill Belichick with the Big Show
We speak with a cautious Bill Belichick about the incoming Houston Texans, and despite what a few columnists may be saying, the Patriots are NOT taking the challenge of the Texans lightly.
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Patriots Pro Bowl Nose Tackle Vince Wilfork with the Big...
Vince Wilfork checks in with us on a Patriots Monday and says that despite what the Texans may be thinking, the Patriots are not putting any stock in the first game they beat the Texans this season.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Patriots-Texans divisional...
In this edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price and Mike Petraglia preview the Patriots-Texans divisional playoff contest. The guys talk about why this game won't be similar to the game between the two squads back in December. They also take a look at some of the changes between the two teams since that game, and also check out some of other playoff action in the NFL.
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Troy Brown joins Mut and Lou to recap wildcard weekend...
Former Pats receiver Troy Brown jumps in the discussion to take a look ahead to Sunday's Texans game and go over the big story lines from this past weekend. They also discuss Arian Foster's new Twitter avatar and what happens when teams get their hands on bulletin board material.
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Logan Mankins on Pats-Texans and the rebuilding of the...
Patriots offensive lineman Logan Mankins joins the show on a Patriots Monday to discuss his bye week and the team's preparation for the Texans for Sunday's divisional round matchup. They then delve into the development of what was once a patchwork offensive line and how that unit will take on J.J. Watt and a highly touted Texans front.
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Deion Branch on the NFL playoffs: 'This is why we play'
Mut and Lou talk with Patriots receiver Deion Branch about how the Pats prepared during the bye week and their preparations for the Houston Texans on Sunday. They also discuss the issues of players dealing with injuries, trying to stay in the game and how teammates respond to a player like Robert Griffin III trying to stay in Sunday night's game against the Seahawks.
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Tom Brady: Previous Houston game has no impact on this...
Tom Brady joined D&C for his regular appearance after a relaxing bye week. You can hear the Patriots QB's thoughts on the first round of playoff action, getting ready for the Divisional Round, Johnny Football and Richard Sherman getting a face full of Trent Williams.
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NFL Sunday Remember Pats Equipment Manager Don Brocher
Long-time Pats equipment manager Don Brocher passed away last week due to leukemia complications and the NFL Sunday crew were very familiar with him. The boys share some fond memories of the quiet member of the Patriots family.
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Patriots Pro Bowl Linebacker Jerod Mayo with the Big Show
We check in with Patriots Pro Bowl linebacker as the Patriots wait to find out who they will play after their first round bye in the playoffs.
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Mike Reiss, ESPNBoston.com, on the Gronk injury and the...
Mike Reiss joins Mut and Merloni to hit on everything Patriots. Reiss gives an injury update on key players like Gronkowski, Ninkovich, and Dennard, discusses who he thinks the Pats will play, and Josh McDaniels future.
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Peter King, SI, on NFL coaching carousel and playoffs
Peter King joins Mut and Merloni to talk about all seven of the coaches fired in the NFL, the Andy Reid hiring in Kansas City, and where Chip Kelly will end up.
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Pats linebacker Rob Ninkovich says he's feeling better,...
Rob Ninkovich is dealing with an injury and unsurprisingly he's staying very tight-lipped about it. The Patriots linebacker does concede he's doing better, though. He'll be watching the games this weekend to scout potential opponents, but it feels good already having film on all three.
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Dino says the Red Sox are going to the playoffs
John and Gerry are back for the New Year and Dino's got a bold prediction for the Red Sox. He's counting on big seasons from Ellsbury and Pedroia, but Callahan doesn't think it's going to happen.
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Bedard: Baltimore could give the Pats trouble
Boston Globe NFL reporter Greg Bedard joins D&C to talk about the Patriots in the playoffs. He's not saying they'll lose to the Ravens, but Baltimore could be a tough draw in the second round. The guys also get into the NFL coaching carousel.
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Vince Wilfork Talks First Round Bye and Playoff Matchups
Pete Sheppard and Steve DeOssie talked to Patriots' defensive lineman Vince Wilfork about beating the Miami Dolphins and preparing for the playoffs.
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Bill Belichick Talks First Round Bye and Playoff Matchups
Pete Sheppard and Steve DeOssie talked to Patriots' Coach Bill Belichick about beating the Miami Dolphins and preparing for the playoffs.
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Deion Branch, Patriots WR, with Kirk and Troy: 'You have...
After a snowy weekend, Deion knew going into the game that the weather was going to be a factor so they wanted to be the more physical team. Kirk and Troy also ask Deion about his increased role in the offense during the win and how he stays prepared for every snap he gets on game day.
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Logan Mankins, Patriots OL, on clinching the second...
Kirk and Troy chat with Pro-Bowl guard Logan Mankins about the win over the Dolphins that secured the second seed in the AFC. Logan admits that they were aware of the result of the Colts-Texans game before they kicked off against Miami. He was also glad to see Rob Gronkowski get back on the field before the playoffs.
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Tom Brady: "This is when the best of the best really...
Tom Brady joined the D&C show to put a bow on the end of the regular season. The Patriots quarterback is looking forward to beginning postseason play in two weeks and expects a tough test from whoever New England faces.
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Butch, Fred and Steve are also getting a first round bye
The Real Postgame Show guys are in and recapping the Patriots dominatingwin over the Miami dolphins to close out the regular season and secure a first round by in the playoffs.
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NFL Sunday: A Look at the Patriots D and if There Truly...
Dale mentions the activation of Jermain Cunningham and the release of Ron Brace. The guys discuss the Pats D overall and if they have improved over the course of the season. Dale says the stats show that since the acquisition of Talib, the Pats have rushed 5 or more a huge percentage more than prior to his arrival. This sets off a huge debate because Chatham isn't buying it. He says rushing 5 or more or blitzing is due to familiarity, personnel and particular packages the opponent is...
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NFL Sunday: The Patriots Offense vs the Dolphins Defense
The first point that has to be made is the return of Gronk, although no one knows just how much playing time he'll actually see today. While the Miami D doesn't have too many redeeming qualities, the boys discuss the awesome Cameron Wake and how he always plays well against the Pats. Brady will be sure to have an eye out for him, especially after the pass protection breakdowns last week in Jacksonville. Speaking of last week, Tom Brady was really down on his team and was noticeably upset...
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Jerod Mayo isn't looking past the Dolphins
Pete and Kirk talk with Jerod about the Jaguars game from week 16 and what this week of practice was like as they head into the final week of the season and a game with the Miami Dolphins.
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Chris Mortensen: AFC comes down to New England and Denver
Pete and Kirk talk with Mort about some of the potential changes some teams could make in the offseason after missing the playoffs, he thinks Rex Ryan will stay with the Jets. Mort also says he thinks the Patrios emerge as AFC champions.
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Tom Curran: Adrian Peterson is my MVP
It's that time of year where the MVP talk is really ramping up, Tom gives us his MVP pick in addition to previewing the Patriots-Dolphins game on Sunday.
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Peter King, SI, on playoff seeding: What does home field...
King explains how week seventeen has much more at stake than it has in recent seasons especially in the NFC. He also takes a look at the impact of a bye week on a team’s chances of winning a championship and if home field advantage is necessary to be a serious contender.
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Mike Reiss, ESPN Boston, on the Patriots working their...
Fred and Steve bring Mike Reiss in to breakdown all things Patriots heading into the final regular season game against Miami. Mike talks about what he has seen in practice concerning the health of the team as the postseason approaches.
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Patriots Safety Patrick Chung talks Dolphins-Patriots...
Chung gives Fred and Steve his take on the team’s upcoming match-up this weekend and the progression of Dolphins’ QB Ryan Tannehill. The guys also re-visit the win in Jacksonville, including a questionable hit on Jaguar’s receiver Cecil Shorts and whether the hit was deserving of a fine.
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Mike Lombardi, NFL Network, on Week 17 in the NFL,...
Dan and Dale talk with the hot NFL GM candidate about the goings on in the NFL and how they Pats look heading into the final week of the regular season. They also discuss some end of the year awards and whether RGIII, Andrew Luck or Russell Wilson should be the Rookie of the Year.
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Dan and Dale talk the Pats' frustrations and defense...
The boys talk with the Pats defensive end/outside linebacker about last week's effort against the Jaguars and whether or not the mood around the team was tense during the week. They also preview this week's game against the Dolphins and how the defense will approach Ryan Tannehill and Reggie Bush.
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Jesse Agler, The Finsiders, helps the Fred and Steve put...
The boys talk with the Dolphins.com radio host about how this Dolphins season has compared with the expectations of the team's fans and whether or not Ryan Tannehill's development is where the team needs it to be. They also break down the matchups in Sunday's game and what it means for playoff seedings.
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The boys bring in Matt Chatham to figure out the Jaguars...
Steve DeOssie and Fred Smerlas are filling in for Mut and Lou and welcome in Chatham to join the Pats talk. They discuss the Dolphins offense and how the team's speedy backs matchup against the Pats. They also get into how the Dolphins and Pats are approaching this game from opposite ends of the record spectrum.
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Tom Curran, CSNNE, completes the Pats roundtable and...
With the Globe's Greg Bedard already in tow, Neumy is joined by CSNNE's Tom Curran as the three discuss the Pats' issue against the Jaguars this past weekend and how they match up against the Dolphins. They also discuss AFC playoff seedings and where the Pats could end up.
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Bill Belichick isn't concerned about playoff seeding
Pete and Steve talk with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick about what happened in the Jacksonville game, look ahead to the Dolphins and find out hat the status of some injured players might be.
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Vince Wilfork on the Jags' fast start: 'They kinda...
Pete Sheppard and Steve DeOssie welcome Vince into the Big Show on Christmas Eve to discuss the Pats' tight win over the Jaguars and what the team can do to avoid slow starts like the one they had in Jacksonville.
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Patriots guard Logan Mankins on the pass protection...
Mankins joins Rob and Neumy to talk about the offensive line's protection break downs during the win over the Jaguars. Logan also explains the challenges of facing elite defensive linemen including the 49ers' Justin Smith.
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Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch on the team’s ups...
Bob Neumeier and Rob Bradford talk with Branch about how the team reacted to the win in Jacksonville after a rough first half. Deion also opens up about his time in Seattle and his thoughts on the upstart Seahawks.
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Tom Brady: We've got to do a better job
Patriots QB Tom Brady joins Butch Stearns and Kevin Winter to break down the close win against the Jaguars. He discusses his frustrations with their performance and how they have to improve on their play moving forward. Brady also talks about why he really doesn't care who they play in the playoffs.
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NFL Sunday: Prediction Time! Who will Grab a W in...
No surprises here! The guys think the Pats will roll.
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NFL Sunday: Today's Inactives and Keys to the Game
The guys go over the list of inactive players today and discuss their thoughts on what the keys are for the Pats to get a W in Jacksonville.
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NFL Sunday: How Will the Pats Approach the Upcoming Week?
Dale, Chatham and Faulk discuss their thoughts on the Pats upcoming schedule, both in terms of the Christmas holiday and the the final week of the regular season. Do they rest anyone next week against Miami? It may be determined today based on what Denver and Houston do and how the AFC seeding looks like.
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NFL Sunday: Flip it Around - The Patriots Defense vs the...
The boys take a look at how how the Pats D matches up with the Jags offense. With no MJD, Jacksonville has a revolving door at RB. The Pats need to focus on not letting up the big play and containing. They will be on the hunt for more turnovers of course. The guys say Henne is a very solid QB and don't be surprised if he ends up throwing for a decent amount of yards today because that may be exactly what the Pats intend to give up.
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NFL Sunday: Breaking Down Today's Game -- The Patriots...
What a difference a week makes! The Jags don't really have any big star players on D that the Pats will have to worry about. The Jags defense really has a tough time getting off the field and are prone to giving up long, tedious drives that can tire out the squad. The key for the Pats today will be ball protection. The Jags hurt the Texans up with turnovers and the Patriots cannot be careless today with only 2 games left on the schedule. The guys look for Hernandez to really exploit matchups...
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NFL Sunday: Recapping the Amazing Battle Between the...
Dale Arnold, Matt Chatham and Kevin Faulk are in for NFL Sunday today while Chris Price takes a day to bake some Christmas goodies. The guys start to recap the crazy game between the Pats and the 49ers last Sunday night. It was the tale of 2 halves and Chatham and Faulk explain why the Pats were able to mount such an incredible comeback. They also talk about the Pats D allowing "the big play" yet again.
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ESPN's Chris Mortensen with the Big Show
We go around the league with ESPN32's Chris Mortensen and touch on all topics around the NFL.
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Jerod Mayo with the Big Show
Pete Sheppard and Steve DeOssie talk to Jerod Mayo on a Patriots Friday and get his take on the Jacksonville Jaguars and the playoff outlook for the New England Patriots.
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Patriots safety Pat Chung on the evolution of the team's...
Lou and Chris take a look at the Pats secondary with one of the team's key members, Pat Chung, and how his return and the addition of Aqib Talib have changed the defense. They also discuss the team's response to the 28-point deficit last week against the 49ers.
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Mike Reiss, ESPNBoston, on the Pats' late season...
Mike Joins Lou and Chris Price to discuss the consistency of Tom Brady and the Patriots and how large a factor that will be heading into this weekend's game against the Jaguars. They also discuss where the Pats would want to end up in the playoff picture and how Belichick might manage minutes for players late in the season.
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Peter King, SI.com, on the Pats' stretch run and...
Lou is joined by Chris Price on a Patriots Friday as they ask Peter King whether or not the Jaguars will present any sort of challenge and why the Patriots will show up regardless. They also discuss how the team's defense is shaping up and how they Pats will manage their roster.
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Mike Lombardi, NFL Network, previews Pats-Jags and lends...
Dale and Kirk talk with Mike Lombardi about the Pats' matchup against the lowly Jaguars this weekend and how they're shaping up down the stretch. They also discuss some of the expected openings in NFL front offices this offseason, including in Cleveland and, with some recent news coming out, the New York Jets.
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Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports, on the fiasco in New York and...
Lou and Tom Caron, filling in for Mut, talk to Jason Cole about the quarterback quagmire in the Jets locker room before focusing the conversation on Tim Tebow and whether or not he has a real future as an NFL passer. They also discuss Pats-Niners and whether or not Belichick's fourth down decision was a huge mistake.
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Bill Belichick with the Big Show on Patriots Monday
Michael, Glenn and Steve DeOssie talk with the head coach of your New England Patriots Bill Belichick. We get Bill's thoughts on the terrible first half played by the entire Pats team, the almost comeback, and some key plays like going for it on 4th and 2 deep in their own territory late in the game.
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Vince Wilfork with the Big Show
We check in with Big Vince Wilfork on Patriots Monday after a tough loss and almost comeback vs the 49ers, one of the best football teams in the NFL.
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Logan Mankins, Patriots OL, on the Patriots 41-34 loss...
Logan Mankins joins Mut, Lou, and Troy Brown to discuss the Patriots disappointing 41-34 loss to San Francisco. He talks about the offense’s early struggles making conversions on 3rd down, and explains what worked while they crafted a comeback during the 4th quarter. He also gets into the advantages and disadvantages of playing a night game.
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Deion Branch on the Pats near-comeback and making 'too...
The wily vet joins Mut, Lou and Troy Brown to talk all things Pats-Niners, including his adjustments in his first week back with the team and trying to emulate Colin Kaepernick on the scout team during practice.
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Tom Brady on the Patriots' comeback falling short: 'We...
John and Gerry touch on the quarterback's feelings towards the tragedy that took place in Connecticut before going into the Pats' loss to the Niners on Sunday night. They discuss what triggered the Patriots closing the 28-point deficit in the second half as well as the miscues that prevented them from closing out the game.
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Boomer Esiason on Patriots-49ers, Josh Brent on the...
Dennis and Callahan recap the Pats' near-comeback against the 49ers Sunday night and where things went so wrong early and so right later on for them. Before that, they discuss the tragedy in Newtown and Boomer's thoughts on the Cowboys' decision to allow Josh Brent on the sidelines after his DUI incident.
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NFL Sunday breakdown: Pats offense vs the Niners defense
Dale, Chris, Matt and Kevin take a look at the Niners defense and the key members of that unit, including: Patrick Willis, Aldon Smith and Navorro Bowman. They also project how the Patriots will attack this elite defensive unit and whether or not they will utilize Rob Gronkowski.
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NFL Sunday on Randy Moss and When it's time to give up...
With Randy Moss making his return to Foxboro with the 49ers, the boys discuss the Pats' tendency to give up on a player a year too early, rather than a year too late. Matt Chatham talks about his own experience with cutting ties with the Pats and how, whether or not the players like it, the Pats are ususally right.
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NFL Sunday previews the biggest game of the year... again
Dale, Chris, Matt and Kevin open up this week's Pats-Niners coverage by discussing why every week seems to bring "the biggest game of the year" every week for the Patriots. They also take a look back at the Patriots' beatdown of the Texans last week on Monday Night Football.
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Jerod Mayo with the Big Show
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Peter King, SI, previews the Pats-49ers matchup
Peter King joins Mut and Lou to preview the Patriots-49ers Sunday night battle. King likes what he sees in Kaepernick and explains how the Patriots defense will prepare for him. King also comments on the bounty gate scandal and the possibility of a playoff extension in the future.
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Mike Reiss, ESPNBoston.com, on the Patriots-San...
Mike Reiss joins Mut and Lou to break down the Patriots-San Francisco Sunday night battle, including how Brady will handle SF’s impressive front 7. Reiss wonders if Gronk will see snaps on Sunday despite being at practice on Friday. Reiss also finds trouble with an extended playoff scenario in the future.
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Mike Lombardi, NFL Network, on the Browns rumors and...
Mike Lombardi joins Dennis and Callahan to discuss the rumors swirling around that the Browns may be interested in bringing him in along with Nick Saban, Jim Harbaugh's decision to bench Alex Smith, and the Patriots huge win over Houston.
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Rob Ninkovich recaps Texans, previews Niners and...
D&C chat with the Patriots defensive end/outside linebacker about what a blowout of an elite AFC team does for a team's confidence and the team's attitude going in and coming out of that game. He also helps the boys break down the 49ers by evaluating the differences between San Francisco quarterbacks Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick.
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NFL analyst Brian Billick: Pats D is susceptible to the...
D&C talk with coach Billick about the Pats' blowout of the Texans Monday night and the development of the defense. They also discuss the matchup with the 49ers on Sunday night and how the Patriots will fare physically.
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Greg Bedard, Boston Globe, on Pats-Texans: 'I was...
John and Gerry review the Pats-Texans blowout with the Globe's Greg Bedard as they discuss the Pats' aggressiveness on defense and why they waited so long to start blitzing. They also talk pats secondary, especially the way they used Aqib Talib and Devin McCourty, and how they held the Texans pass rush at bay.
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Bill Belichick with the Big Show
We check in with the head coach of the Patriots on a Patriots Monday. Bill breaks down how the defense has been improving each week, how they gameplanned for the Texans offense, and what they will do to prepare for San Francisco on a short prep week.
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Patriots Nose Tackle Vince Wilfork with the Big Show
We talk to the Big Man who had a Big Game and is having a HUGE season in the trenches for the Patriots, #75 Vince Wilfork. Vince wraps up the big win over the Texans, and tells us preparing for the 49ers on a short week will be no easy task.
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Troy Brown on Belichick never letting former players...
When the topic of Randy Moss and the 49ers is brought up, Troy Brown reveals the fact that any time Bill Belichick is match up against a former player, he will do everything in his power to prevent that player from going off. Troy tells a story about Bill double covering Terry Glenn when he was on the Cowboys for the whole game in a Pats win.
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Matt Chatham on Houston's gameplan 'going out the window'
Chatham joins Mut, Lou and Troy to discuss how things went downhill quickly for the Houston Texans. They also discuss the Pats' defense's excellent utilization of their defensive backs as well as a blitz-heavy Jerod Mayo.
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Troy Brown on the Pats defense outshining the offense
Mut and Lou talk with former Patriots receiver Troy Brown about Monday night's beatdown of the Texans and the team's dominance on both sides of the ball. However, Troy points out that the Pats defense was actually more consistent than Tom Brady and the offense. They also discuss the stellar performances of Aqib Talib and Alfonzo Dennard.
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Mankins on the Pats offense: 'We were up and down'
Mut, Lou and Troy talk with Logan Mankins, fresh off his first complete game following a stretch of injuries, about the team's big win over the Texans and how the offense fired on all cylinders early on but sputtered at other times. They also discuss the Pats' outlook for the rest of the season and Stevan Ridley's infamous onesies.
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Tom Brady on the Texans game: 'We would have really had...
Dennis and Callahan ask the Patriots quarterback about the blowout of the Texans on Monday night and whether or not he gave the game ball to his new baby daughter Vivian. They also ask him about picking apart the Texans, working the run game and his preparations for next week's game against San Francisco.
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Matt Light with the Big Show
Matt Light, the longtime, now retired tackle of the New England Patriots will be honored at halftime of Monday Night Football. Matt talks to us about being honored, the match-up vs. the Texans, and how life after football is treating him.
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NFL Sunday on Special Teams -- Should Pats Fans Be...
The NFL Sunday gang talk about the special teams play of the Pats - could be a huge factor in the MNF game - mainly Stephen Gostkowski and his struggles this season. Dale thinks he's had a rough year but Chatham and co. aren't as worried about him kicking important FG's. The weather may be a factor in the kicking game tomorrow night though. The guys also discuss Edelman's injury and how that will effect the Pats in the return game, especially with Wes Welker having to pick up some slack now.
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NFL Sunday: The Pats Defense vs the Texans Offense
It all starts with Arian Foster for Houston, a very versatile RB who can run and catch. The Pats will have their hands full stopping the run. Houston is a run-first team that likes to set up play action and take shots down the field. Chatham says he believes that Houston will definitely move the ball, but 3rd downs later in drives will be key. It will be interesting to see what happens in the red zone. Andre Johnson is always a factor but the guys are more worried about the other receivers...
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NFL Sunday: The Patriots Offense vs the Texans Defense
Dale, Price, Chatham and Faulk get into the matchups and start off with the Pats offense vs the Texans D ... or the Pats vs JJ Watt according to league pundits. JJ Watt is definitely where it begins and will receive a ton of attention tomorrow night. His 15 batted balls is an amazing stat and shows just how many things Watt can do on the football field. Houston's D-line is very aggressive in general so the boys say watch out for the Pats using draw plays and screens. They also get into how...
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NFL Sunday: One of the Most Efficient and Well...
The boys discuss the efficiency of the awesome final drive for the offense last week against the Dolphins. It was a thing of beauty and it really put the dagger into Miami.
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NFL Sunday: Recapping the "Ugly" Win in Miami
The NFL Sunday crew look back at least week's win against the Dolphins. It wasn't pretty and Brady wasn't exactly on, but they got it done and wrapped up the division.
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Jerod Mayo with the Big Show
We preview Texans at Patriots with Patriots LB Jerod Mayo, who is a good friend of Houston's All-Pro running back Arian Foster.
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Patrick Chung, Patriots Safety, on the Houston-Pats...
Patrick Chung joins Mut and Kirk to talk about the Patriots victory last Sunday versus the Dolphins, and how they hope to ride that momentum into Monday night’s battle versus the Texans. He also comments on teammate Wes Welker’s dominance as of late.
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Mike Lombardi, NFL Network, previews Pats-Texans and...
D&C look at Monday's matchup between two of the AFC's elite as well as how much a factor J.J. Watt will be in defending against Brady and the Pats offense. They also go into the Jovan Belcher incident and how it affected Romeo Crennel and Scott Pioli.
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Rob Ninkovich on Monday Night Football, NFL rule changes...
John and Gerry talk with the Pats defensive end about Monday's matchup against the Texans and what kind of challenges and elite team of their calibur bring to the table. They also discuss whether or not the zone blocking scheme is dirty and whether or not penalties perpetually benefit the defense in football.
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Greg Bedard, Boston Globe on Pats-Texans and Edelman's...
John and Gerry talk with Globe football guru Greg Bedard as they preview Monday night's matchup against Houston as well as how they offense will adapt to the loss of Julian Edelman. They discuss the lack of physicality that Brandon Lloyd brings to the game and the defensive force that Texans DL J.J. Watt presents.
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Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick with the Big Show
We speak to the head coach live on a Patriots Monday after the Pats won yet another AFC East title under him. Bill breaks down the game, the rest of the gameplan for the week, how they'll face-off against the Houston Texans, and also touches on the horrible tragedy in Kansas City that hit home for him since it involved two of his former co-workers.
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Vince Wilfork with the Big Show
We check in with Big Vince Wilfork on a Patriots Monday after another stellar day for him in the trenches vs. Miami. Vince helps us break down the win, the division title, what else the Pats want to accomplish, and the BIG Monday Night tilt next week vs. the Houston Texans.
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Trevor Scott, Patriots DE, on the Patriots 23-16 win in...
Trevor Scott joins Mut, Lou, and guest host Troy Brown to discuss the Patriots hat-and-shirt day win in Miami on Sunday. He explains how the defense prepared for Tannehill and the Dolphins offense, and says that he has become a smarter football player since playing under Belichick. Scott tells the boys how the defense is planning on handling the upcoming game against AFC powerhouse Houston.
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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady joins D&C after the...
Tom breaks down the win over the Dolphins that clinched his tenth division title in New England. He also touches on the events in Kansas City and the upcoming game against Houston on Monday Night Football.
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Boomer Esiason calls into D&C for his weekly chat
Boomer shares his thoughts on the Patriots win over the Dolphins and the performance of quarterback Tom Brady. He also gives a national perspective on the situation in Kansas City and the Jets quarterback carousel.
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NFL Sunday: Inactives and Keys to the Game
Dale, Price, Chatham and Faulk get into more analysis of the Pats/Dolphins and discuss the inactives as well as the keys to a Pats victory today.
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NFL Sunday Flips it -- The Patriots D vs Dolphins Offense
The boys look at how the Pats D will match up with the Dolphins offense. It all starts with RB Reggie Bush for Miami as well as rookie QB Ryan Tannehill. Tannehill has made great strides this season so far. The guys discuss the improved Pats rush and how Aquib Talib has helped the Patriots defense.
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NFL Sunday Breaking it Down -- The Pats Offense vs the...
Dale, Price, Chatham and Faulk start getting into the nuts and bolts of today's game and start by addressing how the Pats offense matches up with the Dolphins defense. Miami starts with aiming to stop the run with some big bodies in the middle and aren't afraid to mix things up with their front seven. Faulk and co. wonder if we could see a return to the no-huddle this week for the Pats to help contain some of the change-ups for Miami's D. They talk Welker and how he has returned to a very...
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NFL Sunday: Dolphins CB Sean Smith Chooses to Start the...
Dale brings up Dolphins CB Sean Smith tweeting that the Pats must "have taken a wrong turn and ended up in Miami..." blah blah blah...now why do you have to go and poke the beast like that?!
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Patriots LB Jerod Mayo with the Big Show
We check in with Jerod Mayo on a Patriots Friday and get his take on long week between games, how they'll do against Miami in a division clinching game, and Jerod asks us and the listeners what the differences are between Buffalo and Bison meat.
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Patrick Chung, Patriots Safety, on the Patriots upcoming...
Patrick Chung joins Mut and Lou to talk about the Pats upcoming matchup against Tannehill and the Dolphins’ offense in Miami. He talks about how new teammate Talib has molded into the Patriots defense and what it will be like playing in the hot south Florida weather this Sunday. Chung also answers some personal questions posed by listeners.
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Heath Evans, NFL Network, on Week 13, PEDs and...
Dennis and Callahan talk with former Patriots fullback Heath Evans on a free form Friday. They discuss exactly how similar Nick Saban and Bill Belichick are personality-wise, the fact that he properly filled out the paperwork for Adderall when he was a player, the prevalence of PEDs in football and his most embarrassing moment on the football field.
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Mike Lombardi, NFL Network, breaks down Thursday Night...
D&C ask Mike about the demise of the Saints, whether or not the Falcons are for real as a Super Bowl contenders and the preview the rest of Week 13. They also discuss the lead's head coaching carousel and which guys are on the hot seat this year.
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Rob Ninkovich talks Brady's greatness and steroids in...
John and Gerry's talk with the Pats defensive end/linebacker is slightly livelier than normal as they get into whether a player Rob's size was ever tempted to do steroids. Not over the steroids, but the idea that D&C think he's undersized when he's rushing the passer. They also go into how well Brady is playing right now and how it is to watch an offense that operates so efficiently around him.
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Dan Sileo, WQAM Miami, on football in Miami: the 'Canes...
D&C talk with the Miami midday talk host about the issues surround the Miami football program that let to his famous rant earlier this year. They then look at Sunday's matchup between the Patritos and Dolphins and try to find a way in which Miami doesn't get blown out of the water.
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Greg Bedard, Boston Globe, on the Cunningham suspension...
Dennis and Callahan talk with Globe NFL writer Greg Bedard to discuss the recent string of stories along the Patriots defensive line: the Jermaine Cunningham drug suspension and the possibility of pursuing the recently released Jason Babin. They also react to the Pats beatdown of the Jets nearly a week ago and what the Jets could possibly do to right the ship.
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Bill Belichick with the Big Show
We check in with the Head Coach on a Patriots Monday to get Bill's take on the huge win over the Jets, and the possible division clincher this Sunday in Miami.
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Vince Wilfork with the Big Show
We speak to Big Vince the Monday after the ass-trouncing they gave the Jets on Thanksgiving and recap that game, as well as look ahead to a possible division clincher this Sunday in Miami.
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Steve Gregory, Patriots DB, on the Pats 49-19 win over...
Steve Gregory takes Mut and Lou through the Pats 49-19 victory over the Jets, including his TD fumble recovery off of Sanchez in the second quarter. He shares what the secondary dynamic has been like since Talib’s addition, explains how Belichick’s attention to detail translates into wins, and gets into what the Pats defense will do to contain Tannehill and a capable Dolphins offense.
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Tom Brady talks Jets blowout and quarterbacking in the...
John and Gerry talk to the rested Patriots quarterback after a huge victory as they run through the details that led to a huge second quarter en route to the win. They also discuss the Pats' outlook for the rest of the season as well at the offense's ability to play without TE Rob Gronkowski.
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Boomer Esiason on the Jets: 'I wanted to poke my eyes...
Boomer joins Dennis and Callahan to sort through the wreckage left over after the Patriots blasted the Jets 49-19 on Thanksgiving. He goes through Mark Sanchez's continued struggles at quarterback along with the ongoing issues that Tim Tebow's presence brings to that locker room.
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NFL Sunday on the Improving Pats Defense and Their...
The boys move on looking at the Pats defense up to this point of the year and how they've been able to improve over the last few games. The secondary was clearly their weakness at the start of the season, but they haven't been getting beat deep as much lately. The DL and LB's have played well too.
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The NFL Sunday Crew Discuss the Efficiency of the...
Dale, Chatham, Price and Faulk talk specifically about the Pats offense up to this point. Even without Gronk on Thursday, they didn't miss a step. The guys talk about the importance of the TE position and the abundance of quality players the Pats have at that spot. You have the usual suspects with Brady, Welker, Hernandez, etc but also an improved run game and a no-name OL that has truly stepped up in the face of adversity.
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NFL Sunday - Week 12 - It's Thanksgiving Week and the...
Dale Arnold, Matt Chatham, Chris Price and Kevin Faulk are in for NFL Sunday. The Pats aren't playing today, so the guys kick things off recapping the Pats big victory over the NY Jets Thanksgiving night. They also get into the pathetic display the Jets put on and their various issues. One of the big ones is the black cloud hanging over the organization with Tebow lingering in the background behind Sanchez all the time. Price discusses how the backup QB who didn't take one snap was holding...
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Jerod Mayo, it was a good game but still room for...
Pete and Matt talk with Jerod about the physicality of the Patriots-Jets game. Jerod says it was a good game but they still made mistakes and have room to grow as the season progresses.
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Tom E. Curran breaks down the Patriots-Jets game
Pete and Matt talk with Tom E about what went right for the Patriots and what went wrong for the Jets on Thanksgiving night. He also talks about the possible injury to Julian Edelman and how that could affect the offense the next couple weeks.
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Mike Reiss, ESPN Boston, talks Pats-Jets and what's...
Mut and Kirk talk with Mike Reiss on a shorter segment than usual to break down Thursday's beatdown of the Jets and how the Patriots outlook for the rest of the season has changed. They also go into the chippy Texans-Lions game and the challenge flag rule that has become the center of much debate.
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Peter King, Sports Illustrated, talks the misery of the...
Mut and Kirk track down Peter King to discuss the long day of football on Thursday, starting with the debacle that is the New York Jets franchise. They then move on to looking at the performance of Steve Gregory and a hot New England squad as well as what's up with the questionable challenge flag rule that came up during the Texans-Lions game.
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Patriots safety Pat Chung on the Pats' dominance of the...
Kirk Minihane fills in for Lou on a Black Friday as he and Mut talk with the Pats safety, fresh off his first game back from injury. They go into how none of them have seen anything like the 21 points the Patriots scored over a 52-second stretch Thursday night and the struggles of not being to get back on the field.
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Patriots Defensive end/outside linebacker Rob Ninkovich...
Rob Ninkovich calls in to talk with Dale and Steve to discuss the Patriots' blowout on Thanksgiving night and how the defense has developed over the season. They also discuss Rob's nose for the ball and how timely his performances have been this season.
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Mike Lombardi, NFL Network, on Thanksgiving football and...
Dale and Steve break down the Turkey Day football triple header starting with Lions-Texans and Ndamukong Suh's groin shot. They then move on to the main course: Pats-Jets and the way Belichick and Co. feasted on Gang Green. They finish up with the Pats' outlook for the rest of the season and how they matchup with the AFC's elite, like the Houston Texans.
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Tom Curran, CSNNE, on Pats-Jets and New England's injury...
Mut and Lou talk with Tom about the Gronk injury, whether Aaron Hernandez and Chandler Jones will play, and how the offense will look on a short turnaround. They also look at the matchup with the Jets and the state of the Jets locker room.
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Ryan Rucco, ESPN New York, on Pats-Jets and the mess in...
The boys talk with Ryan Rucco about the Jets, specificaly what's going on in Rex Ryan's locker room and what exactly is going on with this team. They also go into the Thursday matchups as well as the quarterback situation between the mediocre Mark Sanchez and the omnipresent Tim Tebow.
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Damien Woody, ESPN, lends some insight on the Pats-Jets...
Former Patriots and Jets lineman Damien Woody talks about the AFC East rivalry and how the locker rooms feel towards each other. He then talks to John and Gerry about Thursday's matchup, including the enigma that is Mark Sanchez.
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Greg Bedard, Boston Globe, breaks down Pats-Colts, Aqib...
D&C talk with Globe football guru Greg Bedard about the Pats' 59-24 beatdown of the Colts on Sunday and what individual factors led to that outcome. He goes into Talib's inconsistent performance and also previews the Pats' Thanksgiving matchup against the Jets.
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Patriots Nose Tackle Vince Wilfork with the Big Show
We speak with Vince Wilfork a day late this week and get his take on the controversy over Rob Gronkowski, how they buckled down against the Colts, and how in a quick turnaround week they plan to beat the NY Jets on Thanksgiving.
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Patriots Coach Bill Belichick with the Big Show
We speak with Bill Belichick on a Patriots Monday and focus on the injury to Rob Gronkowski, whether it could have been prevented, and how the Patriots will prepare for the Jets on a short, 3 day week.
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Julian Edelman, Patriots WR, on the Pats 59-24 victory...
Julian Edelman joins Mut and Lou to talk about the Patriots 59-24 victory over Indianapolis on Sunday, including his 68yd punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter. He gets into how the Patriots maintained passing efficiency and how they were able to get into a strong offensive rhythm against the Colts defense. Edelman also addresses getting ready to take on division rivals Jets on Thanksgiving this Thursday.
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Tom Brady joins D&C to talk about the victory over the...
Brady breaks down the win and explains how they will adapt as an offense in the wake of the Gronkowski injury. He also outlines the differences between wide receivers Julian Edelman and Wes Welker. Looking ahead to Thanksgiving night, Tom explains the importance of their next game against the New York Jets.
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NFL Analyst Boomer Esiason on D&C
After the Gronkowski injury, Boomer explains what Rob Gronkowski brings to an offense and how it has seldom been seen before in the NFL. Previewing the Patriots-Jets game on Thanksgiving, Boomer gives us a glimpse into the Jets locker room and attempted media boycott executed by linebacker Bart Scott.
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NFL Sunday Put the Pats/Colts "On the Grill" and Pick...
The boys give their keys for a Pats victory today and make their picks!
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NFL Sunday Flips it Around: Looking at the Pats D vs the...
It all starts with rookie QB Andrew Luck for the Colts. It will be interesting to see Talib in the mix and if the Pats can stop the run. The Colts like to establish the run early to get play action working for Luck. A pass rush will be key today as well.
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NFL Sunday Breaks it Down: The Pats O vs the Colts D
The crew starts to get into the nuts and bolts breaking down how the Pats O matches up with the Colts D. The guys say with no Hernandez today and of course no Branch either, look for more Welker and Gronk. Price wants to see a consistent running attack as well. They discuss the ability of Freeney and Mathis on the other side of the ball.
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NFL Sunday: Once Again, Say Goodbye to to Deion...
The Pats had to make roster room yesterday so once again, Deion Branch became the victim. The boys say do not worry, Branch's Pats career is not over yet. They also explain why exactly Branch is consistently the pawn they use in these situations.
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