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Who would want to buy a jar of sand from the exact spot where Tom Brady sat and announced his retirement from the NFL? Apparently, hundreds of people. Just days after Brady confirmed his second and (hopefully) final retirement from the game, several listings appeared on eBay featuring bottled sands that the sellers are claiming […]

Tom Brady announced his retirement earlier this week. This time it’s “for good,” or so he says. There’s plenty of reason to believe him this time, though, and either way, he has already established himself as the GOAT. To commemorate the end of his illustrious 23-year career, BreakingT is out with two new shirts as […]

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots couldn’t finish off their unbeaten 2007 season in the Super Bowl, though the team may have come closest to falling short in their pursuit of perfection off of the field. During an appearance on ESPN’s morning show Get Up, former Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi revealed that head coach Bill […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots have already brought in Bill O’Brien to be their next offensive coordinator. Now, the Patriots have brought in one of O’Brien’s staff members during his time with Alabama. The Patriots have hired Will Lawing to their offensive staff, per Mike Reiss of ESPN. While his official title with […]

While many people have picked a side in the age-old Tom Brady or Bill Belichick debate, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft believes the answer is more nuanced than that. Kraft, who has owned the team long enough to see the entire tenures of both Patriots icons, was actually asked that question during an appearance […]

Tom Brady played the majority of his legendary football career as a New England Patriot, winning six Super Bowls with Robert Kraft and the Pats and earning a spot in Massachusetts lore. The team’s CEO didn’t hesitate at all when asked if he was open to signing Brady to a one-day contract so he could […]

Rob Gronkowski sent Tom Brady a retirement message on Twitter following the legendary quarterback’s announcement on Wednesday. Tommy, since I already wrote you a long retirement message last year, this time I shall say, welcome to the 2x retired club. You’re a legend and you always will be, my friend ♥️🏉 @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/88oWYvQtdo — Rob […]

On Wednesday morning, to the shock of many, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL. Just one year after originally returning, the future Hall of Fame quarterback once again decided to call it a career. But it appears that he means it this time. Following his retirement, Brady was […]

The New England Patriots had some high hopes for their 2022 campaign that they simply didn’t reach. After a successful rookie campaign for Mac Jones that saw him lead New England back to the playoffs and earn Pro Bowl honors, the Pats offense regressed drastically, and was only really kept alive by their dominant defense. […]

Tom Brady’s Instagram story included celebratory moments with him and teammates from the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There were also plenty of other images of his family, including ex-wife Gisele Bündchen. Tom Brady posted photos of him with former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski following one of his six Super Bowl wins […]

Tom Brady, the greatest quarterback of all time, has announced his retirement from the NFL … again. It seems that Brady is officially retired “for good” this time, though, so we shouldn’t expect any surprise comeback in a few months. When it comes Brady, there isn’t much that he didn’t achieve over his illustrious 23-year […]

We’re onto the offseason in New England. While the 2023 NFL draft process is only just getting underway, it’s never too early to see who the New England Patriots should select in this spring’s draft. They’ll hold the No. 14 overall pick after going 8-9 in 2022, which is their highest draft selection in 14 […]

Former New England Patriots wide rever Julian Edelman is not walking back on his past criticism of quarterback Mac Jones’ attitude. Edelman even doubled down on his negative appraisal of the former Patriots signal-caller during a recent appearance on the Pardon My Take podcast episode (h/t Justin Leger of NBC Sports). “He’s a young guy and […]

The New England Patriots set the NFL standard for 20 years. However, once Tom Brady left, the team has dropped in the league pecking order, especially on the offensive side of the ball. In addition to losing the greatest quarterback of all time, another reason for this fall is the inability of Bill Belichick to […]

Rob Gronkowski may have enjoyed a successful NFL career with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but that doesn’t mean he has no regrets. When asked what he would have done differently in his career, the former star tight end said he would have taken care of his body better. “I would’ve started […]

A familiar face has returned to the New England Patriots: Bill O’Brien. Their former offensive coordinator returned to his former post after a lackluster season with the team. While there are mixed feelings amongst fans regarding this hire, a former New England star expressed his excitement on the “Pardon My Take” podcast: Julian Edelman. “I […]

It’s safe to say the New England Patriots were a pretty disappointing squad in the 2022 season. Their offense was one of the worst units in the league, taking a huge step back after an encouraging 2021 campaign. But it’s clear the Pats aren’t going to settle for another disappointing season in 2023, and have […]

Even after hiring an offensive coordinator, the New England Patriots’ coaching staff continues to shuffle around. Matt Patricia’s future with the Patriots is uncertain as he’s assessing “all options,” The Athletic’s Jeff Howe reported Thursday. Patricia, who was primarily a defensive coach with the Patriots from 2006-17 before becoming the head coach of the Lions […]

Bill Belichick and his former quarterback Tom Brady have much in common. In addition to combining to win 6 Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots, the two seem to be engaging Father Time in a never-ending battle to compete in the National Football League. Sooner or later, both men will leave the sport, […]

Mac Jones’ frustration with how the New England Patriots’ offense was performing was apparent late in the 2022 season. It turns out his feelings ran deeper than what they showed on the field. It “wasn’t uncommon” for Jones to trade profanity-laced outbursts with quarterbacks coach Joe Judge throughout the 2022 season, the Boston Herald’s Andrew […]

When New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick made the head-scratching decision to have longtime defensive coach Matt Patricia call offensive plays and longtime special teams coach Joe Judge coach the quarterback for the 2022 season, he said he would take the blame. It appears a couple members of the Patriots’ organization are doing just that. […]

Everyone saw just how poorly the New England Patriots’ offense performed in 2022 under an unusual setup with longtime defensive coach Matt Patricia calling plays and longtime special teams coach Joe Judge working as the quarterbacks coach. It turns out it was even worse behind the scenes. A report from the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan […]

The New England Patriots made what might possibly be their biggest news of the offseason official on Thursday. Bill O’Brien was officially named the offensive coordinator of the Patriots on Thursday, the team announced. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick offered a brief statement in the team’s announcement. “I am looking forward to working with Bill again,” […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reacted to the hiring of offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien, according to a tweet from NESN Patriots beat writer Zack Cox. “I think they’re going to improve as an offense tremendously under Bill O’Brien,” Gronkowski said. “That’s who they had to get.” For our full recap of the […]

Could wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins be moved this offseason? According to executives around the NFL, that could be the case, as the Arizona Cardinals continue their process of cleaning their house after a disastrous season. If Hopkins is traded, who are the teams that could be potential landing spots for the 30-year old receiver? According […]

A familiar face is back to work again in Foxborough, as the New England Patriots have reunited with Bill O’Brien as the franchise’s new offensive coordinator. It was long rumored that the Patriots were going to welcome back O’Brien, and with New England finally getting their man, the expectation is that he will be able […]

Alabama football offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Bill O’Brien is returning to the New England Patriots to serve as the team’s offensive coordinator, according to a Tuesday tweet from ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Alabama football offense took fourth place in the Southeastern Conference with 477.08 total yards per game, fourth in passing […]

The New England Patriots offense was a complete mess in 2022, and unsurprisingly, changes are going to be coming for the unit. In an unprecedented press release earlier this offseason, it was announced that the Patriots would be moving on from Matt Patricia as their offensive play caller, and that they would begin to search […]

The New England Patriots thought they found the quarterback of their future after the 2021 season in Mac Jones. Yet after the 2022 season, several different questions about the quarterback position have been raised. While Jones’ status with the team isn’t as secure as it once was, fans of the Pats are also curious as […]

Tom Brady’s former New England Patriots teammate Devin McCourty believes the veteran quarterback won’t retire, but he sees him leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to join a contender. So which team does McCourty think Brady will join? While McCourty has no knowledge of Brady’s thinking or decision-making process, he shared his belief that TB12 is […]

Devin McCourty is still thinking about his future with the New England Patriots, with a potential retirement really possible, but he admitted there’s one thing that would convince him to stay: Tom Brady. According to the Patriots safety, a reunion with Brady in Foxboro will definitely push him to return without hesitation. “What I want […]

Since joining the New England Patriots, Matthew Judon’s play on the field has only been matched by his willingness to openly recruit players. Judon’s most recent recruiting attempt featured the Patriots’ linebacker trying to sway Los Angeles Rams’ defensive tackle Aaron Donald to New England. Earlier this offseason, Donald sent shockwaves around the NFL when […]

It looked like we moved a step closer to the inevitable happening with the New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator situation. Bill O’Brien interviewed for New England’s vacant offensive coordinator role on Thursday morning, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Monday Morning Quarterback’s Albert Breer reported. Rapaport called O’Brien a “top candidate,” while Breer said he’s […]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know what you’re thinking: “what records does Tom Brady NOT have already?” It’s a valid question, as it seems like the 45-year-old quarterback has nearly every record one could possibly think of. However, there are still a few more records within the GOAT’s reach. Now all of this depends on Brady […]

Alabama football offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien continues to hit the recruiting trail for the Crimson Tide even as rumors swirl about the 53-year-old coach filling a potential vacancy in the New England Patriots staff, 247Sports NCAA analyst Brad Crawford wrote in a Thursday article. The Patriots have three offensive coordinator candidates, according to NFL Network […]

A week after they announced they would be looking for a new offensive coordinator, the New England Patriots took the first steps in that process on Wednesday. The Patriots have requested to interview Vikings wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell for the job and they’ll interview tight ends coach Nick Caley on Wednesday, the NFL Network […]

The New England Patriots’ offseason is only a week old, but that just means we’ve got more time to figure out what this team needs to do and how they should address it. Arguably the biggest thing they need to address is the offensive coaching situation, which they’re doing as they’ve announced they’ll be interviewing […]

Tom Brady may have already played his last game as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. It was anything but an ideal performance from him too, as the seven-time Super Bowl champion failed to lead his squad to a Wild Card victory over a very hungry Dallas Cowboys side. Former teammate […]

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went out with a whimper on Monday night, losing to the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 in the Wild Card Round. The 2022 season was not a great one for Brady, as he finished with a losing record for the first time in his career. While the Bucs won the […]