Jones has not been good the past two games, the worst-rated games I have for Jones in his career. If Belichick wanted to make a quarterback change, I would not protest. I have a lengthy video below laying out my issues with Jones, and the offense in general.I just think there are bigger issues with this offense that need to be dealt with. Those issues, with some solutions … [Read more...] about Bedard’s Breakdown (Offense): How the Patriots can reset Mac Jones and a broken offense
BSJ Game Report: Knicks 114, Celtics 107 – Encouraging signs from potential role players
With Boston’s top six guys sitting on the back-to-back, Boston’s reserves held their own against New York’s regulars in the first half of the game. They struggled shooting and they turned the ball over, but they still managed to put up 107 points overall, 85 points through three quarters before Payton Pritchard sat. Pritchard started slow, but he showed why he got his extension … [Read more...] about BSJ Game Report: Knicks 114, Celtics 107 – Encouraging signs from potential role players
A weird schedule turned into an opportunity for role players, and Dalano Banton made the most of it
The Celtics walked into Madison Square Garden and benched their top six guys because of a weird and stupid preseason back-to-back (and part of a three-in-four stretch), turning the Monday night game against the Knicks into less of a dress rehearsal between division rivals and more of an audition for Boston’s supporting cast. It’s like Boston’s top six guys were the cast of … [Read more...] about A weird schedule turned into an opportunity for role players, and Dalano Banton made the most of it
BSJ Live Coverage: Celtics 16, Knicks 25 – C’s backups vs. Knicks starters
I'd be shocked if Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford play, but Joe Mazzulla will get weird with things from time to time. If any of the top six play in this game, it'll be for very limited minutes just to continue to help them build some chemistry. I won't be surprised to see Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown get some reps with Jrue Holiday in the first quarter or first half before … [Read more...] about BSJ Live Coverage: Celtics 16, Knicks 25 – C’s backups vs. Knicks starters
Donnelly: With the roster almost set, what will the Bruins’ opening night roster look like?
With the season opener just two days away, the Bruins have nearly trimmed down to their final roster to begin the 2023-24 campaign after placing Oskar Steen, Jakub Zboril and Jesper Boqvist on waivers on Saturday before waving A.J. Greer and Patrick Brown on Sunday. Now that the roster is all but set, here is my projected opening night lineup. While only a few things have … [Read more...] about Donnelly: With the roster almost set, what will the Bruins’ opening night roster look like?
Giardi: Belichick has Patriots in a big hole and is running out of time to fix it
This team is lifeless, has shown zero mental toughness the moment adversity hits - and it’s hit often these last two weeks - and one that repeats the coach’s mantras but doesn’t live them. They are just words with no meaning. … [Read more...] about Giardi: Belichick has Patriots in a big hole and is running out of time to fix it
BSJ Game Report: Saints 34, Patriots 0 – New England turns ball over 3 times, outscored 72-3 past two games
Patriots were shutout 34-0 by the Saints, marking the worst-ever shutout loss at home. The previous record was in 1969, when the Boston Patriots of the AFL lost 31-0 to the Chiefs at BC's Alumni Stadium.Patriots have been outscored 72-3 in consecutive losses to the Cowboys and Saints. … [Read more...] about BSJ Game Report: Saints 34, Patriots 0 – New England turns ball over 3 times, outscored 72-3 past two games
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 114, Sixers 106 – Payton Pritchard steals the show after nice Porzingis debut
The Celtics looked sloppy on both ends of the floor, shooting poorly, turning it over, and giving up clean looks to the Sixers (mostly Tyrese Maxey). But Kristaps Porzingis started strong and Payton Pritchard shot them back into the game early in the second. They hung around thanks to some aggressive play. Jaylen Brown’s big run at the end of the third quarter gave the Celtics … [Read more...] about BSJ Game Report: Celtics 114, Sixers 106 – Payton Pritchard steals the show after nice Porzingis debut