Hamlin tragedy should not be used as weapon to attack football

January 7, 2023

The Damar Hamlin tragedy captured the attention of people around the country and around the world. It was scary and a reminder of just how fleeting life can be. Unfortunately, some people have politicized the event and are using it as a weapon to attack the game of football. Pundits across all networks spent the week questioning if the game is too violent and if it should be played anymore….

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Damar Hamlin Injury is a Chilling Reminder of the Frailty of Life

January 3, 2023

Damar Hamlin was on the field for second down with just under six and a half minutes left in the first quarter on Monday night. Tee Higgins caught a Joe Burrow pass for 13 yards and was brought down by Hamlin at the 48-yard line. Then everything changed. The 24-year-old Hamlin briefly got up after the play and then collapsed. According to a statement from the Buffalo Bills, Hamlin went…

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Opinion: Brady’s broadcasting mega deal with FOX was a surprise

May 12, 2022

FOX Sports announced today that they have reached an agreement with Tom Brady to take over as their lead NFL analyst upon his retirement. The deal is for 10 years and $375 million dollars. Admittedly I was surprised when I saw the news. Brady doing color commentary? It just doesn’t make sense to me. Obviously he knows the game at a high level. He’s the greatest quarterback of all time…

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Patriots: Should Bill Belichick be on the hot seat? Not quite yet, but that day is coming sooner rather than later

January 16, 2022

Relax, I’m not saying he should be fired on Monday. However, when you look at the big picture since 2019, it’s hard to believe the Krafts aren’t starting to wonder the same thing at this point. Brady’s tenure here ended in ugly fashion and eventually, would you really be stunned if there was a “mutual parting of ways” after 22 seasons here? Most people can’t stand their boss after 22…

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Shane Waldron has earned the opportunity to coordinate with the Seahawks

August 14, 2021

The chance to coordinate has been a long time coming for the former Patriots, UMass and BB&N assistant Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldron will make his debut tonight against the Las Vegas Raiders. It has been a long time coming for the former Tufts tight end and long snapper.  Waldron wasn’t raised in Massachusetts. He grew up in Oregon but attended Phillips Andover Academy and stayed in the state…

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Opinion: Tim Tebow signing highlights Urban Meyer’s arrogance

May 11, 2021

Follow me on Twitter @zackcarey12. Tim Tebow is back in the NFL. Tebow is expected to sign a 1-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, as first reported yesterday by Ian Rapaport. There had been rumors flying about the possibility of Tebow reuniting with his former college coach and those became reality with the Jaguars reportedly pulling the trigger to sign the former Heisman Trophy winner to play tight end. Tim…

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Opinion: 5 New England Football New Years Resolutions for 2021

January 1, 2021

2020 is over and like every other year, there is renewed optimism surrounding the new year. Of course January is known for resolutions so here are five resolutions for New England football in 2021. 1. Patriots get back on track: 2020 stunk for a lot of reasons that have already been stated but one of the biggest reasons the year was awful was the Patriots. Tom Brady left in free…

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New England Football Journal’s Naughty and Nice List

December 27, 2020

Christmas is here! That means it is time for our year end New England football naughty and nice list. We will pick five individuals affiliated with football in New England that made our nice list and our naughty list. We are going to start with our nice list and then do the naughty list. Nice Jeff Hafley, HC, Boston College: Hafley went 6-5 in his first season at the helm…

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