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Some help is on the way for Christian Ponder , as Minnesota selected USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil fourth overall in the NFL draft Thursday night. The Vikings initially
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Christopher Price and former NFL quarterback Brian St. Pierre take a look at the quarterbacks who will be drafted this week, with a specific eye on Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. Price and St. Pierre also examine the other quarterbacks in the draft, including Ryan Tannehill and Brandon Weeden. St. Pierre also gives his take on the Patriots quarterbacks, including whether or not Brian Hoyer is a better prospect than Matt Cassel and what the endgame might be for Ryan Mallett.
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Tennessee’s Jake Locker , Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton, Jacksonville’s Blaine Gabbert and Minnesota’s Christian Ponder -- Mallett has spent his first season with the Patriots biding his time, sitting behind Brady and Brian Hoyer while
not comfortable with him. Six quarterbacks were taken before Mallett — Cam Newton , Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder , Andy Dalton and Colin Kaepernick all came off the board before the Patriots called Mallett’s name at No. 74. “Obviously it’s frustrating
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years would have gone at least at the back end of the first round. Last year’s selections of Jake Locker and Christian Ponder are perfect examples of this. 2. Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame : Like Tannehill, Floyd was once considered a
but they would still get still quite a bit. The more logical choice might be to stay put and take Kalil, giving Christian Ponder this draft’s best left tackle to protect him for years to come. 4. Cleveland (2-14), Trent Richardson
other team does to land the pick. 3. Minnesota (3-13), Matt Kalil, OT, USC The Vikings seem committed to Christian Ponder , so they should protect him by landing the best offensive lineman in the draft. Football is in Kalil’s
If you look at last year’s draft and [ Christian ] Ponder goes at [No.] 12 and [Jake] Locker goes at ..... quarterback. He’s as good or better than a [ Christian ] Ponder or a Locker a year ago.” On what positions he likes in
and he went 10th overall. The fourth quarterback went two picks later when the Vikings drafted Florida State’s Christian Ponder . “I wouldn’t say I’ve paid a whole lot of attention to it,” Tannehill said of the trend of more QB’s being
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.
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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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