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In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is podcast, WEEI.com's Christopher Price and Jerry Thornton break down New England's activity this offseason, including what the acquisition of Brandon Lloyd means for the Patriots' passing game and where New England stands on both sides of the ball. They also give their take on the busy NFL offseason, including Peyton Manning to the Broncos, Tim Tebow to the Jets and what's going to happen to the Saints because of the recent bounty scandal.
up with tall wideouts and play strong in the running game will please many Patriots fans still haunted by images of Darius Butler and Terrence Wheatley . At South Carolina, Gilmore excelled when he was placed in press alignment against a receiver
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of defensive talent. The misses of Brandon Spikes , Jermaine Cunningham , Jonathan Wilhite , Brandon Meriweather , Darius Butler , et al., might finally result in a personnel shakeup, including and possibly affecting current director
that lost Leigh Bodden before the start of the season and had to deal with the wayward Brandon Meriweather , as well as Darius Butler , who struggled for much of the season. By the numbers: Two numbers that really stand out about
we see most tight ends run.” As a result of the picks they acquired in 2009, the Patriots would also select up Darius Butler , Brandon Tate and Julian Edelman . But Gronkowski remains the standout, a fair tradeoff for Matthews: In almost two seasons
Saunders A: I don't think it has anything to do with arrogance -- the same guy that drafted Rob Gronkowski drafted Darius Butler . And I suspect his draft philosophy is at the end of the day the very same as everyone else -- take the player
positives -- Haynesworth gave you a couple of glimpses of What Could Be, Ras-I Dowling sure looked an upgrade over Darius Butler , Myron Pryor had a sack and a couple of other hits on Henne -- from the defense, but what you saw was a
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what's happened is they're a team in transition. Typically, that happens in the NFL. You lose some picks -- Darius Butler doesn't turn out for them. You have some areas where they don't work out. You've got to try to fix them in
The Patriots have had several shifting parts at corner over the last year, with the departures of Leigh Bodden and Darius Butler and the additions of Antuwan Molden and Phillip Adams . And while Kyle Arrington and Pat Chung have played more games
Former Patriot Darius Butler weathered some rough times this fall when he was cut from the Patriots on Sept. 6, but that experience cannot compare to what
following summer, and spent all of 2010 on injured reserve. This season, even after the Patriots decided to move on from Darius Butler , the 30-year-old Bodden spent a lot of time in the slot, and struggled to stay on the field because of injury
from the practice squad.) Overview: The secondary has had lots of movement since the start of camp — notables like Darius Butler , James Sanders and Brandon Meriweather are gone, and as the new faces have played together, there have been plenty
Christopher Price joins John Ryder to discuss Wes Welker signing his franchise tender. They also discuss what a crowded Patriots receiver corps will look like once the season starts, as well as the situation in the backfield.
Wes Welker joins Mut and Merloni to discuss his current contract status with the Patriots, if he thinks he'll be at the mandatory mini camp in June, and if he can see himself missing regular season games.
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, WEEI.com's Christopher Price and former Patriots linebacker Matt Chatham discuss the state of the Patriots at the midpoint of the offseason, touching on what they've accomplished in the draft and free agency. The two also discuss the impact former teammates Willie McGinest and Matt Light had on both sides of the ball, as well as a look at why some players struggle with life after football.
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers called into D&C this morning to discuss his team's dominating second half performance in Game 5. He touches on how the C's clicked in the second half, the character of his team, why Rondo is so special, and the keys to Brandon Bass' big night.
Celtics TV play-by-play voice Mike Gorman joined John & Gerry to discuss the personality of this Celtics team. He also talks about if the Celtics are taking this season as their last shot at a championship, what was the key moment that turned the season around, and if KG will return to Boston next season.
ESPN NBA Insider Stephen A. Smith chats with D&C about the Celtics trying to close out Philly and if there will be a Game 7 back in Boston. He also comments on KG's future, how the Pacers have awakened the Heat, how special a coach Doc Rivers is, and his reaction to SNL's Jay Pharoah impersonation of him.
Will Middlebrooks spoke with Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien after the Red Sox beat the Birds in Baltimore, 8-6
Mike Aviiles hit his 2nd leadoff home run in a row, and spoke with Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien after the Red Sox take the series from the Phillies.
We talk to Red Sox broadcaster Dave O'Brien to get a preview of Sox-Phillies this weekend, a state of the team report, and ask why Bobby Valentine seems to contradict himself to many different reporters all the time.
Bruins Defensman Andrew Ference wraps up the Bruins Game 7 loss. He touches on just how the Capitals beat them, what his thought were on Ovechkin's performance, and how Tim Thomas' decision not to attend the White House visit affected the team.
NESN's Andy Brickley joined Dennis and Callahan to discuss the NHL playoffs and preview game 7 of the Bruins and Captials.
We're joined by NESN's own Jack Edwards after the Bruins knocked off the Caps in dramatic fashion to force a game 7 showdown this Wednesday at the Garden. Jack says: Bet on the Bear!
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers called into D&C this morning to discuss his team's dominating second half performance in Game 5. He touches on how the C's clicked in the second half, the character of his team, why Rondo is so special, and the keys to Brandon Bass' big night.
Celtics TV play-by-play voice Mike Gorman joined John & Gerry to discuss the personality of this Celtics team. He also talks about if the Celtics are taking this season as their last shot at a championship, what was the key moment that turned the season around, and if KG will return to Boston next season.
D&C breakdown Brandon Bass' domination in Game 5. The boys react to the C's poor first half, turning on the switch in the third quarter, Rondo changing the tone of the game, and the struggles the Celtics have had in Game 6 clinchers.
Mut and Lou discuss the plethora of injuries plaguing the Red Sox and what the Sox should do with their roster.
Mut and Lou discuss David Ortiz's comments after last night's game about not getting enough respect from the front office and media.
Donny Marshall joins the show to talk about the Celtics win over the Sixers in Game 5, discusses how unpredictable the C's are and talks about the injuries to Bradley and Allen.
As the news comes down that Gonzalez is playing in the outfield, we debate how smart a move this is, and what, if any, alternatives did the Red Sox have?
Former NBA player/current analyst for TNT Steve Kerr chatted with Glenn and Michael and gave his thoughts on the Celts/Sixers, Heat/Pacers and Thunder/Spurs series'.
Even with the Celtics make a nice run in the Eastern Conference NBA playoffs, watching Oklahoma City and San Antonio play has made it abundantly clear that one of those teams will likely win the whole thing. We discuss.
Ryder and Kirk talk about what the Red Sox might do when their injured position players start making their return to the lineup and what that could mean for the struggling Kevin Youkilis.
Ryder and Kirk Minihane are talking about Josh Becketts impressive outing against the Seattle Mariners. They also talk about the Celtics-76ers series and how much energy the Celtics will have in game 3.
Mikey is back from Vegas and is talking all about his trip, the Mayweather-Cotto fight, Celtics and of course the Red Sox getting swept by the Orioles and what it will take for them to get things turned around.
MOTWU tickles Michael, Ortiz feels the heat, and the Celts get their props.
The goon croons for a lost BeeGee, and Metallica on the accordion never sounded better.
Rhode Islanders vs Schilling... and they ain't happy.
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers called into D&C this morning to discuss his team's dominating second half performance in Game 5. He touches on how the C's clicked in the second half, the character of his team, why Rondo is so special, and the keys to Brandon Bass' big night.
More from this showFormer NBA player/current analyst for TNT Steve Kerr chatted with Glenn and Michael and gave his thoughts on the Celts/Sixers, Heat/Pacers and Thunder/Spurs series'.
More from this showCeltics TV play-by-play voice Mike Gorman joined John & Gerry to discuss the personality of this Celtics team. He also talks about if the Celtics are taking this season as their last shot at a championship, what was the key moment that turned the season around, and if KG will return to Boston next season.
More from this showMut and Lou discuss David Ortiz's comments after last night's game about not getting enough respect from the front office and media.
More from this showESPN NBA Insider Stephen A. Smith chats with D&C about the Celtics trying to close out Philly and if there will be a Game 7 back in Boston. He also comments on KG's future, how the Pacers have awakened the Heat, how special a coach Doc Rivers is, and his reaction to SNL's Jay Pharoah impersonation of him.
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