Bill Belichick answers questions on Mac, Zappe and more
Here's what stood out from Monday's sessions with the media from Bill Belichick.
Michael Hurley is a digital sports producer for CBS Boston. A native of Arlington, Massachusetts, Michael has followed the Boston sports scene for his entire life. After graduating from Roger Williams University with a degree in journalism, he spent three years covering Boston sports for NESN.com before joining CBS Boston in 2012.
A member of the Pro Football Writers of America, where he was recognized in the 2021 Dick Connor Writing Awards, Michael is also a frequent guest on Boston sports radio and television shows, in addition to hosting multiple podcasts. He spent years dutifully covering the DeflateGate saga involving Tom Brady and the Patriots, in addition to covering four Super Bowls, two Stanley Cup Finals, two World Series, and a U.S. Open.
Here's what stood out from Monday's sessions with the media from Bill Belichick.
Bailey Zappe was nevertheless given an opportunity to win the game in the final minutes. It didn't turn out too well.
The Patriots played in Europe. They looked like they normally do ... which isn't a good thing.
Michael Hurley says Mac Jones failed on multiple occasions to do something -- anything -- to prove he belongs as the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots.
The Patriots' offense flew to Germany and didn't have a whole lot of fun. Tensions eventually boiled over.
The sack became the story of the first half for the New England offense, with Mac Jones getting sacked five times before halftime.
Robert Kraft sat down for a pregame interview with the NFL Network's Rich Eisen and was asked offer his thoughts on the state of the Patriots.
In America, we've never seen something like this.
The game itself offered plenty of action ... but one can't help but feel a bit unfulfilled at what didn't happen late in the third period.
Some speculation -- potentially informed speculation -- is starting to seep out about Bill Belichick's ending in New England.
At the very least, the Patriots seem to appreciate their change in surroundings. Will it make a difference on Sunday?
Toward the end of his relaxed meeting with the media in Frankfurt, Mac Jones opened up a bit about himself.
The Celtics are unveiling their in-season tournament court on Friday night.
The Worcester Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, may soon have new ownership.
Visiting Germany as a tourist offers many cultural and culinary opportunities for an American. Don't expect Mac Jones to be capitalizing on many of those this weekend, though.