Mon, 12 Nov 2012|
Deion Branch joins Mut, Lou, and Troy Brown to break down the Patriots 37-31 victory over the Bills on Sunday. He gets into the Patriots passing game and what contributed to their success on first down. Also, Branch comments on the cohesion and understanding between Brady and his receiving core.
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In the building on this patriots Monday and not the building but joining us on the eighteenth the -- our good friend. Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch she's brought to you by -- arrest restoration specialists and Dioner a lot of patriot fans are saying a win is a win but. I didn't feel good yesterday you said something some more after the game locker room saying that they feel like -- teams better than that. It didn't feel good to win that way what did you mean about that 3737. Went. We -- -- -- -- If it was a politically it would know that. All right whereas. And this event we we we take -- -- -- track. And I'm looking forward to next week. I think what is what the smoke commitment about winning games that's what we did look pretty but -- well. If you're involved in this -- far more than you have early in the eight targets or second team behind Wes and four catches for thirty yards and was there. There's something you saw did you know that coming into the game be more UV bigger part bigger role. About democracy because you know Genesis code of the players who will be game plan. Right now more evolved as there -- But as far as we know and exactly what was what you don't know again over all contributed. You know produce when it was just columnist -- I mean beyond that they were and they were looked they would get you involved in this game. Early and often even late in the game and honestly I saw some things that you normally don't do catches some of those little. Those that -- -- that he was known as he rested Julian do into the zone. And and how much is this a plastic that you really. What districts have been I don't know they were trying to -- -- in the first after the season order advocates are really down the stretch. -- -- I hope so you know that you know what they -- today we had a great gateway on the leaders. Agree we practice in an -- You go about -- about what and it moving guys around is is a plus -- office. You know. And it takes on the role of whereas some of this stuff off the ground -- moving gas program try to put as citizens -- this great place and because good break I was going. They're constantly. And and yesterday. I saw Tom. I think he was really give an element of business -- that is that a few words to whisked through. I forgot exactly which it was on but and you guys didn't pick up the first element when that went down and he was in the news business what what happened on that if you remember. Which -- it was. I don't know isn't normal I don't even know -- -- with. 200 feet long with a list view our privacy and when he's so -- annually at a bank. -- Oberto actually had to borrow it and -- You know bit the thing about you know. Is this as perfection and then I looked like it was numbers. It was. You know he has expectations. That he has -- always receive. It's apparently meant in this thing is we had to try to basically everything possible for go to -- in there can be president of it's it makes plays. 400 -- what -- I mean that if -- way. You know -- actually get out of -- trying to. You know we will witness it too much of Julian happened that when -- mean. It was and the kind of a done deal that the got that unless and they're from Tahoe. -- children because if it because you don't have to -- of this impunity because. You're -- it got so there's great player when you agree perfectly well. It. If you're good personnel career record and you know who knows cause I'm feeling was with. You know where it -- and Google branded so we just had it about to be prepared if we win that game that we can look at that and target towards doing. And that's what we've seen that from Tom before you know on this islands in its -- and I'm I'm just wondering if the survey questionnaire have you seen it where we're wide receiver gets on Tom -- than the other way around. Yeah we you don't regret. Just let's give it back to a that's all it doesn't it almost an hour ago. We we go you know I consider guys let me get -- it differently and so. As color filter. As. As well it's great news. You know -- that mistake made him so he's sort of the coattails or foreigners. You know I don't because -- is -- whoever -- -- would evolve as we have because well. You know like myself. And obviously I know the local but I got just as well you know. Did -- -- there was a couple catches early in the game I know west dropped one that could have been a stunning -- one in the same drive. Just one and how what was -- a big factor on both of those balls. Matters. -- and I'm not allowed -- and received -- not say commitment if you can keep it real. I mean we knew it or what a pregame -- -- because we have played it wanted to visit. You know but we practice -- -- wouldn't -- well now obviously we can't let up. In order before we get you know Israeli ethnic Kosovo. There -- kids. You know. Whatever Korea our noses just to do is to Gaza's -- and Vegas and this couple routine care -- dead in his acting was very difficult Dubow. Well you had you had what people on Twitter were calling it Troy Brown type place I believe yesterday -- because the ball bounced a looked like buffalo is going to be -- pick you did -- what Troy didn't San Diego you reached in it was that was that an homage to. And Troy Brown -- the ball on San Diego. It's eight hey look here's bears say it would be if we present period. You know at least we got reports. There is inevitable. Delay. It was at my next Rick on that are involved might read only. And it is so weird -- -- trying to hit it if -- like a kind of opera ball -- instead of you know my natural. What -- realizes and as it turned around. And I think we both which is located. He's headed in yeah I read in certain events and get ago. And you -- talked about the element play as a follow up -- is why as a wide receiver -- whose responsibility is it went. -- the pressure's gonna come of the gonna send a quarterback they're gonna send a safety. Does Tom call out the change in -- is that irresponsible as wide receiver to an al-Qaeda gonna bring pressure from this side I need to adjust my route. -- get to the place for that defender was sort of be opened for Tom. Where exactly what best some you know -- Exploded in those days in office. And now we have to be on the same page with -- -- yes it is. All the -- move you know and it was a weird game. I would have tightness. What is their promises he has options they played -- -- that to make -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- If you put it touched down in there at the end there that feel that game was just about over. This is that is that bother using your first -- put up 37 almost walk up on what might do and I'm pissed off. We put -- 37 holdings. I know it will it's so weird after years. Go we're in the locker room but I think there's -- fear most -- -- You know -- goes so you almost wasn't prepared and we as. Airport organ match. Who will be -- prices all week. -- also put up a lot like. It's have a particular. You know that we -- -- we -- in the couple plays. Maybe it's -- two here and there. But we are considered it in. Wednesday's episode at an event that -- -- When we -- you know. But now I've -- it was his victory we've got to move forward you know accurate political. Have you heard of arrives it's Patrick after the game talked about Brandon Spikes who called little bit of a punk based on these games. You've played this year what goes through your mind when an opposing player calls out what are your guys like that makes a comment about when your players -- Oh into you know it probably -- You know me clues. I mean. There's not but -- -- -- -- -- comment flag burning gas well. -- -- -- Notebook in the -- some if this would be like if this -- in these phone you don't care. You know they've lost. Appreciative government is because of one game. That we can look at portable -- -- pages. Would want to hear. Arguments. The question is really -- it if you haven't gotten this memo yet I'm sure you'll get it at some point the the TV -- as nominate you for an Emmy. Based on what you did in the main event with Fannie -- the result UNESCO -- if you didn't get the award would you accept the award as best. Sports comedy actor in 2012. Yeah -- doubt whether it would okay. We are used to display the audio we think did a great job and I think you're way better than -- we -- easy sold a lot better than he did. OK I appreciate. -- got a little more work to do this Libya. It hasn't seen in my mud pit as so called me. So we're gonna have this thing is so I think nick activity he's. It is yeah. I do us go to our FaceBook page FaceBook dot com slash WEE Ollie posted video CU and all our our listeners and they miss the yesterday. You're trying to sell you locker room to play. To -- lead did did the DJ although you only know three rap song they said you'll know three rap songs with the negative campaigns all on ran. Against UN they're all. Early addition rap and may god if not -- -- -- -- -- report it because it was a good look deep into the locker room. Every list so on producer probably would've won that award easily. At least it is so there but we didn't. We give -- a different looking. 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In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and CSNNE's Mike Giardi take a look at the Patriots offseason on both sides of the ball, try and get a handle on which new guys will make an impact first, and whether or not the Patriots have altered their style when it comes to drafting and developing wide receivers.
Mike Florio joined the program to discuss the Jets decision to release Tim Tebow, he said the situation is as disaster all around for the Jets and that the problems begins with owner Woody Johnson. Mike also said that he was disappointed with the Pats moving back in the first round.
One of the hardest working men in the biz, Mike Petraglia aka "Trags", sits down with Butch Stearns live in Foxborough to help break down all the latest Pats moves. He discusses his reaction to the trade in Round 1 and the guys those picks produced. Also, the boys talk about the decent trade the Pats made in acquiring LeGarrette Blount from Tampa Bay for Jeff Demps and a 7th rounder.
We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
Jackie Mac joins the show to discuss the trade rumors swirling around Paul Pierce, KG, Doc Rivers and the Celtics. She also discusses the future of the Celtics head coach.
Stephen A. joined the program to discuss the trade rumors he has reported regarding a possible trade including Doc Rivers and the Clippers. Stephen A. also told the guys that he has heard that Danny and Doc may be tiring of working together.
We check in with Red Sox Manager John Farrell live from Chicago and get his take on a good week for the Sox, a tough series since then in Chicago, and other team related notes.
Buster Olney joins Mut and Merloni to talk about the struggling Ellsbury and what that is doing to his contract value when he becomes a free agent.
Terry Francona joins the Dennis and Callahan Show to discuss his first-place Indians team as well as his time in Boston. The former Boston manager also touches on his recent book co-authored by Dan Shaughnessy and Shaughnessy's recent dust-up with David Ortiz.
McGuire joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the Bruins game 3 win, the Rangers awful power play, and the Shawn Thornton Derek Dorsett altercation.
Shawn joined the program to discuss his big night at MSG. He told the guys that it is not Marchand's job to fight and that he needs to be on the ice and out of the penalty box.
Cleveland Indians hottest team in baseball, yet remain last in attendance May 19, 2013 By AJ Kaufman 6 Comments There’s a scene in Major League where Bob Uecker, portraying the radio voice of the Indians, bemoans, “In case you haven’t noticed, and judging by the attendance you haven’t, the Indians have managed to win a few here and there, and are threatening to climb out of the cellar.” Well, that was nearly 25 years ago and fictional, but today’s reality is that Cleveland has won 17 of its last 21, and currently tops the AL Central with a mark of 25-17. No one in the majors is better than the Indians in the past month (20-7). That’s great news. The bad news, however, is the Tribe somehow remain in the MLB cellar when it comes to attendance. How can this be? The fact that I wrote on this same topic almost to the day last year – when only Tampa Bay drew fewer fans than Cleveland - may be even more troubling. Though roughly 34,000 watched a walk-off win Friday night against Seattle, perfect weather and free caps weren’t enough to draw more than 36,000 Saturday and Sunday combined. What did the Indians do in those tilts? They nabbed another walk-off win on Saturday, then the Indians crushed the great Felix Hernandez Sunday behind Justin Masterson, arguably the AL’s best pitcher right now. Fun fact: The Indians have already faced eight Cy Young Award winners in 2013: Bartolo Colon, R.A. Dickey, Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Jake Peavy, David Price, Justin Verlander and Hernandez. They have won seven out those eight matchups. Simply astounding. This offseason, the much-maligned Indians front office finally made a legitimate attempt to improve the team through free agency. I’m not talking an Ubaldo Jimenez-like trade, but rather smart acquisitions that brought veterans Mike Aviles, Michael Bourn, Jason Giambi, Scott Kazmir, Brett Myers, Mark Reynolds, Drew Stubbs and Nick Swisher to Cleveland. In addition to being a fantastic place to watch a game due to great egress and ingress, with extremely affordable tickets, the best promo lineup anywhere, Jacobs Field boasts overall, cooler, less muggy summer weather than most Midwestern locales. The team also lowered beer and hot dog prices to $4 and $3 respectively. What other professional stadium in any sport offers that? I have visited 28 of the 30 current Major League Baseball stadia, and few top The Jake when all angles are considered. I say that as a baseball fan, not an Indians fan. As for the putative “economic” angle, these are the same people who spend insane amounts of money to watch terrible football every fall and show up in decent numbers for putrid basketball in the winter. Irrespective of season length, those sports charge up to 10 times the price for a ticket, and the atmosphere isn’t half as fan-friendly as baseball. I understand fans’ lack of willingness to get on board to some degree. A decent recap of Cleveland’s decade of “rebuilding” can be read here and the team suffered a horrific collapse last August. However, in addition to all the benefits of attending games at Jacobs (now Progressive) Field, fans should also realize the team has potential and often exceeds preseason aspirations at any point without warning. Cleveland hosts the rival Detroit Tigers — heavy favorites to repeat as AL Central champs — Tuesday and Wednesday nights before hitting the road. The temperature should be pleasant at first pitch each evening so you’d expect The Jake to be full to watch the best hitter on the planet right now — but don’t count on it.
Terry Francona joins the Dennis and Callahan Show to discuss his first-place Indians team as well as his time in Boston. The former Boston manager also touches on his recent book co-authored by Dan Shaughnessy and Shaughnessy's recent dust-up with David Ortiz.
Shawn joined the program to discuss his big night at MSG. He told the guys that it is not Marchand's job to fight and that he needs to be on the ice and out of the penalty box.
Our afternoon host Mike Salk was offended at Gerry and Kirk's conversation on his favorite band Rush, the guys responded.
McGuire joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the Bruins game 3 win, the Rangers awful power play, and the Shawn Thornton Derek Dorsett altercation.
Buster Olney joins Mut and Merloni to talk about the struggling Ellsbury and what that is doing to his contract value when he becomes a free agent.
Mut and Merloni discuss the Derek Dorsett, Brad Marchand, and Shawn Thornton altercation and how great it was.
With the Bruins up 3-0 in the series, we talk to Jack Edwards and take your calls. We touch on all things B's-Rangers and also focus on the future of the Bruins three promising young defensemen.
We touch on four topics we haven't talked about today... topics today include: Brian Urlacher retires, NFL schedule expansion, Sergio Garcia and more...
We discuss Spain's Sergio Garcia and his ignorant, racist comments against Tiger Woods.
The Bruins look to take a 3-0 series lead, Jon Lester gets his first loss, Dwight Howard has options in free agency.
Today on the Daily Planet the Bruins have a 2-0 lead over the New york Rangers, the Red Sox are back on the winning sde of things, and the noteable birthdays of the day.
The Bruins have almost finished raking the Leafs, the Red Sox struggle from the mound, Miami Heat fans show their level of class.
The Jerks are joined by another, Jerk Minihane.
They're like a ray of morning sunshine on an otherwise gloomy day.
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Linda explains how the shootout transpired in Watertown during the early morning hours. She saw the first suspect mortally wounded and police beginning the manhunt for the second suspect.
More from this showJeff Bauman, a victim of the Boston Marathon bombing, joined the show to give the guys an update of his condition and a first-hand account of that terrible day. Jeff told the guys how he wrote the description of the bomber as soon as he could. Mr. Bauman added that he is aided every day with the knowledge that he is alive and the terrorist that detonated the bomb is dead.
More from this showShawn joined the show to discuss the teams great performance in game two against the Rangers. Shawn said that he wouldn't mind playing for John Tortorella because he seems like a funny guy.
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