Game 1 Done

The Pats beat the Cardinals 23-21 last night. Jimmy Garropolo played well, but turned the ball over which resulted in a score. The same happened to LeGarrette Blount.

The team made great plays when they needed to, but I agree with Coach Belichick's assessment. They  need a lot of work in all three phases of the game. The mistakes like turnovers could have cost them the game.

2016 Starts Tonight

As the Pats to get ready to open the season in Arizona against the Cardinals, there are certainly many questions about their offensive line. They are going with a younger group, but still have Sebastian Vollmer and Nate Solder.

The line is young and considered to be the main concern after Jimmy Garroplo.

It will be a long night if they can't protect him.

Tebow's Baseball Time

Tim Tebow will be getting his chance at professional baseball after signing a contract with the New York Mets. He will report to the Fall Instructional League.

It remains to be seen if this works out for him. He is getting a chance because of who he is. There must be a lot of baseball players out there wondering about the system that gives opportunity to someone who hasn't played since their junior year in high school.

Many thought the same way when Michael Jordan gave it a shot.

Cam's Swivel Head

Fans got to see for themselves whether QB Cam Newton got a concussion in the waning moments of the Panthers 21- 20 loss to the Broncos.

Cam was called for intentional grounding, but took a vicious shot to the head. He stayed in the game. Nobody from the training staff examined him, but the slow-motion replay was very clear.

There will be a fine for the hit, but how is Cam's head after that hit?

Big College Game Saturday

College football is not as popular in this part of the country. Boston College and UMass both have Division 1A programs, but fail to generate a lot of excitement.

BC has fallen on hard times in recent years. UMass has been a disaster when it comes to winning games.

They face each other on Saturday at Gillette Stadium. Will the fans turn out? Both schools have a huge alumnae in the area. Can they get at least 30,000 in the seats?

Last Saturday night, #127th ranked UMass took on #25 Florida. They trailed 10-7 going into the fourth quarter, before losing 24-7. It was a great showing by them as they were 36 point underdogs.

BC is favored by 16 1/2 over UMass. Everyone expects UMass to continue their losing ways. It should be a great game.

The Start of Jimmy G

This is the opportunity of a lifetime for Pats QB Jimmy Garoppolo. He can make such a statement about his play over the next four games.

Everyone seems to think that his future trade value will command a first round draft pick, based on his play. Let's see how that works out.

This is the biggest chance he will ever get in his career.

What will his record be after four games?

How Long Will Johnny Last?

It seems like QB Johnny Manziel has decided to re-enroll at Texas A&M where he played for three seasons before entering the NFL draft. He will be taking on-line classes according to reports out there.

Is this really going to school? He probably has someone lined up already to do his work.

I don't believe in on-line degrees.

More Than Two Get Impacted

Fans will be happy when Tom Brady and Rob Ninkovich return from their four game suspensions.

When they get activated to the roster, it will come at the expense of two other players who will either go to the practice squad or get released.

There is a trickle-down effect to the practice squad. It's all part of the game.

There are only so many jobs in the NFL. They don't last long.

The Roster For Today

Every team has their 53 man roster and 10 members of the practice squad. One thing for certain is that each roster will change on a weekly basis.

Players will get hurt and placed on IR. Others will move back and forth from the practice squad. Some will get released.

No team ends the season with the roster they started with.

Delusional Over Jimmy G

Pats fans need a reality check with QB Jimmy Garropolo. They seem to think that he will go 4-0 in place of Tom Brady and be traded for at least a first round pick.

More fuel was added to the fire today when the Eagles traded QB Sam Bradford to the Vikings for a first and fourth round draft pick. The Vikings were desperate after losing Teddy Bridgewater for the season.

Delusional fans think that Garropolo will light it up, in spite of never starting a regular season NFL game. The Pats will roll over everyone

While listening to sports talk radio, I heard a caller mention that the Pats should trade Tom Brady for at least two first-round picks, in light of the Sam Bradford deal.

Fans actually believe this stuff.

The Goose Is Done

The television networks seem to remove announcers and analysts at will. Sometimes, it's a contractual issue, but others fade in popularity.

I don't understand why FOX decided that sideline reporter Tony Siragusa will no longer part of any broadcast.

I found him entertaining and informative. He made a quick transition from playing to broadcasting. I hope he finds another job.

Their Last Game Forever

NFL teams are wrapping up their final preseason game tonight, but the bigger story is the roster cut down to 53 players and the practice squad.

Over 700 players will be impacted. Some will find a place on another team. Others will hope for a phone call that will never come.

Many are playing the final game of their football career. They just don't know it.