Mike Giardi
@MikeGiardi
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you fight great, but I'm a great fighter. Writer at the Boston Sports Journal. Co-host of the All 32 podcast.
Joined January 2010
"Life's a competition. Everything we do every day, we're trying to improve and we're trying to do better than the next person.".Vrabel pushing Patriots, even during this part of the calendar, and may reap the rewards.
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Statement from Brian Flores: "God has gifted me with a special talent to coach the game of football, but the need for change is bigger than my personal goals. In making the decision to file the class action complaint, I understand that I may be risking coaching the game I love.".
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Checked in with Tom Brady Sr. who tells me, and I quote, "This story Mike is total conjecture. Tommy has not made a final decision one way or the other and anybody else that says that he has is absolutely wrong." #TomBrady #Buccaneers.
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Bill Belichick: "Your implication that the vaccination solves every problem. has not been substantiated. The number of players and coaches and staff members who have been infected with COVID after being vaccinated is a pretty high number. I wouldn't lose sight of that.".
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"Yeah, so I wouldn't have drafted you.".
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An emotional Jossph Ossai. His teammates continue to lift him up.
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For you non-Instagram users, Belichick telling Brady he loves him and Brady says it back #patriots
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From Matt Milano's Instagram story. Damar Hamlin. Unbelievable. Appears he is back "on campus" in Orchard Park.
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6 weeks ago, I was covering the Super Bowl for @nflnetwork. This week, I was informed that I'm being bought out as part of the long rumored budget cuts. I gave them my very best. I'll give the same going forward. Greatly appreciate those who believed in me. On to the next.
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Former Titans center Ben Jones on what the Patriots are getting in Mike Vrabel: "He is a head coach. He's not a defense coordinator. He's not a offensive coordinator. He is a leader of men. And everything runs through him in that building. ".
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Garrett Wilson “This shit is not ok. Straight up, it is not ok. How many total yards did we have (103)? That shit is not going to fly. We got the dudes. It’s time to be consistent. It’s time to win the games we should win.” #Jets.
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Bills fans holding a prayer vigil for Damar Hamlin and his family outside Highmark Stadium here in Buffalo.
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Malcolm Jenkins taking the field at Gillette. Notice the shirt
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Matthew Judon "Hats off to the offense. Everybody, probably besides Mac. He really didn't do nothing besides hand the ball off (smile)." #Patriots.
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On Instagram, Julian Edelman addresses DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts, proposing they meet in DC to go the Holocaust Museum and then the African American History Museum. "Afterwards, we’ll grab some burgers and we have those uncomfortable conversations.".
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"I just want to go in there with a poise & a composure & not pay attn to any of the extra noise. I’m just going to let the actions speak for themselves. I don’t have time, the focus to pay attn to all that going on w/ all the narratives that surrounded me in Boston." - Kyrie.
Kyrie got me dead 🤣.(via @_Shawn_gill33)
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As I fly to Arizona for the Super Bowl, wanted to share something I saw in the postgame of last Sunday's AFC Championship. An emotional Joseph Ossai, still with his pads on, stood in a hallway, tears rolling down his face. Trey Hendrickson was headed for the showers. (1).
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When I spoke to Robert Kraft, he made this analogy about Tom Brady's departure: "Think about loving your wife & for whatever reason, there’s something - her father or mother - that makes life impossible for you & you have to move on but you don’t want to." @nflnetwork #Patriots.
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First call I hear on sports radio this morning is the #Patriots drafted Bailey Zappe to replace Mac Jones. Just say no to drugs, people.
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I am told the Tampa Bay Bucs have made the intentions to Tom Brady loud and clear.
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Just got off the phone with #Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Described the meeting with Tom Brady last night as "very sad." Said they both were unable to keep it together emotionally but calls Tom's decision to leave as "amiable ".
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Flores cont, ". and has done so much for my family and me. My sincere hope is that by standing up against systemic racism in the NFL, others will join me to ensure that positive change is made for generations to come.".
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George Kittle heads to the locker room and just before he enters, sees a service dog, smiles and says "puppy." #49ers.
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The #Patriots rookies today. - Cole Strange starting at LG.- Tyquan Thornton 2 TDs.- Marcus Jones 5 returns & starts at CB (1 pass defensed).- Jack Jones starts at CB (1 pass defensed).- Bailey Zappe 309 yds & 2 TDs.- Strong & Harris both play at RB.- Brendan Schooler (UDFA) FR.
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And here's the proof. Brady, Rudd & green screen.
Has been explained to me that the green screen was indeed used in that parking lot. Seems like the creators of this show did Brady dirty. And got what they wanted: tons of publicity.
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Jonnu Smith was the #Patriots number one pass catching target. Per source, that deal is done. He is headed to NE.
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Per sources, Mac Jones is in the facility and participating in game planning. The #Patriots QB has to told multiple teammates to not count him out of this weekend's game at Green Bay, and is still operating as if he has a chance. Practice is scheduled for around 12:35 today.
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Rex Burkhead tearing up. Julian Edelman talking about playing for their brother. Devin McCourty mentioning just how much they miss James White in the locker room, never mind what he does for the team on the football field. Just goes to show you how well respected the man is. .
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Robert Kraft told me "if Tom wanted to remain a Patriot, we would have had a deal." Said Brady believes it was best to turn the page and start a new chapter of his life in football and beyond. #Patriots @nflnetwork.
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To recap (for now), the #Patriots have signed:.- TE Jonnu Smith.- WR Nelson Agholor.- WR Kendrick Bourne.- Edge Matthew Judon.- DL Henry Anderson.- DT/NT Davon Godchaux.- DB Jalen Millis.Also re-upped DT Carl Davis and DE Deatrich Wise. Great googly moogly.
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Drake Maye is the first QB since at least 1950 to throw 3+ pass TD & lead his team in rushing yards in his career first NFL start.
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The QB has a lot of support in that building at One Patriot Place.
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Been a busy day for JC Jackson and his camp. A number of teams in contact and I can report, per source, that the #Chargers have made a formal offer.
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This is a much better look at how hyped the #Patriots were for Jakobi Meyers to score his first TD, courtesy of @PATRIOTSdotCOM.
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Matthew Slater and Ben Watson share a long embrace as they walk off the field for possibly the last time #Patriots @nflnetwork
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Asked one #Patriot about Julian Edelman's mindset this season. JE's been a regular at throwing sessions. "Julian is Julian. He hates excuses. He hates to lose. He's already got the red ass about this season. People thinking we're no good and (that) he's just a product of Brady.".
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There will never be another run like the one Belichick and Brady authored.
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Tom Brady offered more insight on his 20 minute talk with Belichick (via his podcast). "For 20 years I basically saw him every day, & since I left NE we’ve just never seen each other face-to-face. It was nice to catch up & exchange just some diff thoughts that we had been having".
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DeVante Parker joined his new teammates at a workout in Florida today.
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Teams continue to engage the #Patriots in trade talks for WR N'Keal Harry. This would be good for both sides, IMO.
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Tom Brady became the 1st player in NFL history to win a championship during 4 different presidencies (Bush, Obama, Trump, Biden). Brady became the 1st NFL player to win a title in 3 different decades (2000s, 2010s, 2020s). Insanity. #Buccaneers.
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Drake Maye will make his first start against a team that has had the best pass rush in football thru the first five weeks. There's no way that was 'the plan.'.
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I'm told the #Patriots had open conversations about recent events, in fact sacrificing football for the more important topics that have impacted so many of it's players directly. Bill Belichick was a part & I was told by one player "we couldn't do this without his leadership.".
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Tom Brady and Josh McD losing their minds after that last drive
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Bruce Arians put both interceptions on Brady. Said on that first one, Mike Evans read the coverage right but Brady did not. #Buccaneers.
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"This is what I wanted all along." - Mac Jones on joining the #Patriots. "I can't wait to play for the greatest franchise in NFL history.".
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Tom Brady raves about Josh Gordon. "The WR position in our offense takes years for most guys to understand & learn nuances & intricacies of not only our plays, but how to get open within the scheme, how to gain my trust, and he's done it in such a short period of time." #Patriots.
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Lot of talk about Brandon Aiyuk possibly being moved, but league sources indicate Deebo Samuel is more likely to be traded, and that two of the teams at the top of round two - Buffalo and New England - have interest in the player.
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Several Patriot players told me Tom Brady was "in a mood" and "irritated" this week. He was displeased with the overall execution Sunday and wants to make sure that doesn't carry over to Detroit Sunday night. #Patriots.
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Should also note Bill Belichick did his press conference then went into the #Bills locker room for an extended period.
Cool moment at end of the #Bills win over the #Patriots. Veteran center Mitch Morse comes over to rookie Christian Barmore and tells him he's a great player. Barmore had been standing there watching the Bills celebrate.
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Two balls in Ja'Lynn Polk's hands. Two non-catches. They won't be ruled drops, but if you've got the best hands in the league, you make those catches.
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Bill O'Brien is returning to the #Patriots to be their offensive coordinator. Mac Jones has said he wants to be coached hard. O'Brien will do that. Next big step is hiring an offensive line coach. It wasn't nearly good enough up front this past season.
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From a #Patriots player just now via text: "Don't let it get twisted. Mac won the job." Reminded him I didn't twist it. "Now the real work begins.".
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Keion White from last night: "Missed tackles? I did that. Let the quarterback out (of) the pocket? I did that. Not playing my hands at times? Did that. Everything that you could do, I think I did. And so I think I just need to improve everything.".
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Belichick once said Jonnu Smith is "probably the best in the league after the catch." I asked Smtih where that developed: "Just playing in the church yard. if you got tackled, you had to give the ball up." Was running dudes over allowed in church yard? "Absolutely. God forgives"
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The #Patriots are active in the wide receiver market. Internally, they know they need to remake that room as well.
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Don't rule out a quick return to the #Patriots for the recently cut Demaryius Thomas. Sources indicating that's desire of both sides.
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Per @WEEI @christianfauria, the #Patriots have "kicked the tires" on Antonio Brown. Says there have been discussions about the player.
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No comp between Gronk and Kelce. And Kelce is great, but he isn't Gronk. No one was/is, at least in my football lifetime.
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The last time the Patriots & Colts played without either Tom Brady or Peyton Manning was Week 14, 1997 (NE won 20-17). - Starting QBs: NE Drew Bledsoe & IND Jim Harbaugh (both had 2 pass TD). - Head coaches: NE Pete Carroll & IND Lindy Infante. My goodness.
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Expect the LA Chargers to be heavily involved with free agent corner JC Jackson.
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I have no idea what Odell Beckham wants, aside from targets, catches and TDs, but I talked to a couple of important staffers in Foxboro and was told "he's not vintage OBJ" but still "plenty good" and "would work" in this offense. #Patriots.
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Belichick seeks out Hopkins after the game for a handshake and an embrace. Respect. #Patriots #Cardinals @nflnetwork
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There was a lot of momentum building toward the release of Cam Newton but first and foremost this was about performance. Mac Jones was better for the duration of the summer. He runs the offense the way Josh McDaniels wants it run. Period. End of story. #Patriots.
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Per sources, there is a level of frustration internally with the Cam Newton situation. One important member of the organization believes this has "opened" a window of opportunity for rookie Mac Jones. The team practices today and then with the NYG tomorrow b4 Newton can return.
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Jaylen Brown has played over 90 playoff games, per a quick google search. Jayson Tatum over 80. Marcus Smart over 90. The core of this team has been together for eons and yet they get rattled so easily in big moments.
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The quarterback wants more veterans, and judging by his social media likes, Antonio Brown. Jakobi Meyers is not AB (duh) but I remain a believer that he can play. The savvy here to hold the ball up high and keep it away from the defender is impressive. #Patriots
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Robert Spillane is a bad-ass. Been healthy the last two years and tackled everything in sight. running backs, tight ends, QBs, the popcorn vendor. .
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Robert Kraft to me on moving forward with Belichick in charge: "Do you remember when I hired him & how people said I didn’t know what I was doing? I had the commissioner of the NFL and all these other people tell me I hired the wrong guy and he went 5-11 but then. " @nflnetwork.
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A source tells me the Miami #Dolphins are "waving around" a fair amount of money in Lev Bell's direction. As our guys reported earlier on @nflnetwork, the #Chiefs thought they were gonna get a deal done with Bell last night. But the chase continues. @nflnetwork.
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Random but. in trying to chase down Jalen Reagor on the opening kickoff return that went for a TD, Bills kicker Tyler Bass reached 20.58 mph, the fastest play by a kicker in the NGS era (since 2016).
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Bill Belichick spent over 20 minutes in the #Buccaneers locker room with Tom Brady. Brady would not reveal what was said, saying private conversations would remain private.
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