There’s been a lot of talk and speculation lately about what Tom Brady’s return will mean for the New England Patriots in 2009. By now, most of us have seen footage of him on the field during workouts, and he seems to be doing well enough. But, even given the observations, many people are not [...]
Late last week ESPN went through the last decade in the NFL and compiled lists of the best players, teams and moments. To no surprise, the Patriots make their way to the top in many ways.
The last decade was a memorable one by far for football as some of the greatest players of all time [...]
The issues surrounding the Patriots as they enter this week’s mandatory mini-camp are more focused on off-the-field happenings. Most notably, the contract situation of nose tackle Vince Wilfork has taken center stage as the defensive line stalwart is entering the final year of his contract and sat out voluntary workouts in protest. Wilfork has shown [...]
Another week gone means another week closer to training camp. There was limited team activities last week but there was plenty of news coming out of Foxboro, mostly focused on the left knee of Tom Brady.
Brady practiced for a few days wearing a brace under sweatpants and it’s very difficult to determine what, if any, [...]
Leave it to the media that follows celebrities to get stories wrong. They may have wanted to see some more Tom Brady baby drama, but instead just another story incorrectly reported.
Brady told media on Thursday that there’s no baby on the way. The quarterback claims ”one is enough,” citing his son Jack with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.
RadarOnline.com reported last [...]
As we approach NFL training camp and the preseason I’ll be giving you a weekly look at the issues surrounding the Patriots. I will also be starting a weekly mailbag, answering your questions about all things Pats, just send me a question at jeff@sportsofboston.com.
The big news in New England this week is we actually saw [...]
Tom Brady and supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen may be expecting their first child, according to a report from RadarOnline.com. The couple got married in February, and again in April. It would be the first child for Bundchen, and the second for Brady, who has a son with former girlfriend Bridgett Moynahan.
From the Globe:
Reps for the [...]
The Patriots have been awfully busy in the first six rounds of the 2009 NFL draft, trading down numerous times and picking up nine players thus far. The biggest news just broke as Ellis Hobbs was traded to the Eagles, leaving room for an entire new secondary in 2009, not such a terrible thing. Here [...]
According to numerous publications, Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen tied the knot in Los Angeles Thursday night.
Brady and Bündchen reportedly wed in a very intimate ceremony that included family and close friends. Brady’s 18-month-old son, John Thomas Moynahan (Jack), and former girlfriend Bridget Moynahan were in attendance, along with Brady’s parents.
Finally, some good news that’s confirmed. Just a day after ESPN.com’s Michael Smith reported a similar story, the Boston Globe reports Tom Brady’s rehab is going well and he should be ready for the 2009 opener. NFL medical sources say Brady shouldn’t need any more surgery to fight infection and other sources say he has [...]
Here is the first installment of my end of the year grades for the 2008 New England Patriots. We’ll start with the most talked about position on the team for many reasons, the quarterback.
Matt Cassel: A
Thoughts: We all thought the worst when Tom Brady suffered his career ending injury in Week 1 against the Chiefs. [...]
In a somewhat expected and necessary move, sources have told ESPN NFL analyst Chris Mortensen that the Patriots will slap the franchise tag on Matt Cassel, preventing him from becoming a free agent in March.
With inconsistent reports of Tom Brady’s rehab progress, many felt franchising Cassel would be the best way to ensure the Patriots [...]
A lot of what we do at Sports of Boston relies on big stories during the year. We create the articles so that major topics can be scrutinized, debated, and/or praised. 2008 was no different as there were many major sports stories that garnered tons of local attention, and national attention as well.
A few SoB [...]
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is not a free agent in the NFL (he’s under contract with the Patriots), and he’s now no longer a free agent on the dating scene, either.
According to TMZ.com, Brady proposed to Gisele on Christmas Eve, and the millionaire supermodel said yes. Brady reportedly popped the question on a private jet [...]
I’m not usually one for gossip, but apparently Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have told close friends they plan to get married in a private ceremony in Costa Rica, according to the gossip magazine In Touch.
”They’re not going the traditional route,” an insider told In Touch. “There will be no engagement, just a small wedding [...]