Born, raised, and educated in Massachusetts, I'm a homer through and through.
Married to a rabid sports nut, I'm also Mom to 3 rabid sports nut college-age sons, and 1 teenage daughter who adds the requisite 'touch of drama' to the household.
Having also grown up with 3 rabid sports nut older brothers, it was only a matter of time and destiny before I found Pats Pulpit, a nifty home for my own inner sports nut to emerge. It's the best blog in town.
Go Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins, but...
Gotta love those Pats!
TEAM TALK Patriots sign rookie RB George Winn. LOCAL LINKS Mike Reiss notes Shane Vereen says the Patriots offense is motivated by how the 2012 season ended - being held scoreless in the...
TEAM TALK The New England Patriots announced that they have released rookie free agent kicker David Ruffer. In case you missed it: PFW recaps the Patriots minicamp coverage. Patriots All...
TEAM TALK Paul Perillo says Adrian Wilson's size is tough to overlook as the veteran patrols the secondary in his first year in New England. Patriots Today - Camp cancelled, final notes. (4.13...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart covers day 2 of minicamp. Brady, the other two QBs and a handful of receivers & tight ends spent 'quite some time' working together after practice. Paul Perillo reports B...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart describes the first day of minicamp, with 'the general feel more crisp than the final session of OTAs'. Erik Scalavino details the media frenzy Tebow's presence caused...
TEAM TALK The New England Patriots announced that they have signed free agent QB Tim Tebow. Terms of the contract were not announced. The New England Patriots released rookie DL Dewayne...
TEAM TALK Paul Perillo and Andy Hart debate whether the Patriots should sign Tim Tebow. Patriots Today - McDaniels on OTAs and more. (2.46 min. video) Patriots Today - Scar talks o-line...
TEAM TALK Patriots Roster Tracker 2013: PFW keeps you up to date with the Patriots roster, with analysis each time there is a change. Patriots Sign LB A.J. Edds. Patriots Today - Blount in...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart discusses ESPN's ranking of Bill Belichick as the seventh-best coach in NFL history. Paul Perillo reports Robert Kraft and members of the Patriots PLAY 60 in Dorchester. T...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart says injuries and incompletions were the theme of the day at Tuesday's OTA. Paul Perillo notes Dante Scarnecchia's distinguished career in New England is still going strong...
TEAM TALK The New England Patriots announced that they have re-signed rookie free agent OL R.J. Mattes. Erik Scalavino reports Patriots' owner Robert Kraft made a surprise visit to Russell...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart and Paul Perillo debate which rookie will have the biggest impact in 2013. Patriots Today - Brady on Best Buddies Challenge. (2.52 min. video) Patriots Today - Catching up...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart points out Tom Brady doesn't have a lot of experience connecting with the targets he's been working with during OTA practices. Andy Hart tells us Shane Vereen will have a c...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart joins the media for some observations from the practice fields at Gillette: The bulk of the work focused on the passing game on both sides of the ball. Andy Hart passes...
TEAM TALK The New England Patriots announced two signings: Fourth-round draft choice WR Josh Boyce and seventh-round draft choice DL Michael Buchanan. Erik Scalavino tackles this week's Ask...
LOCAL LINKS Mike Reiss reports the Patriots are back at OTAs this week after spending the Memorial Day Weekend away from Gillette Stadium. Doug Kyed makes the case that Michael Jenkins' steady...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart and Paul Perillo debate which receiver will catch more passes in 2013, Wes Welker or Danny Amendola. LOCAL LINKS Ben Volin catches up with NFL Films guru Greg Cosell, who b...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart reports Chandler Jones is 'ramping up' for his year two jump. Patriots Roster Tracker keeps you up to date with the Patriots roster, with analysis each time there is a...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart offers an interesting - and alternate - perspective on why Brandon Spikes hasn't been at Patriots OTAs. The Hall at Patriot Place will offer free admission to veterans,...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart shares his notes from the Pats second OTA yesterday, and the first with the media in attendance. Erik Scalavino catches up with Danny Amendola, who concedes he sometimes...
TEAM TALK The New England Patriots announced that Tedy Bruschi has been voted by fans as the 19th player and 21st member to enter the Patriots Hall of Fame. Patriots sign rookie free agents...
TEAM TALK Erik Scalavino reports Robert Kraft and Rob Gronkowski are among team stars at a football clinic for youngsters in Newtown, Ct. Patriots Football Weekly keeps you up to date with the...
TEAM TALK The New England Patriots have announced the release of DL Kyle Love. Andy Hart says the recent releases of Kyle Love and Brandon Deaderick have left a bit of a hole on the depth...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart reports hardworking third-round safety Duron Harmon loves labor. Patriots Today - One-on-one with Tommy Kelly. (3.10 min. video) Patriots Today - Jones' journey to N.E....
TEAM TALK Andy Hart tackles the Ask PFW Mailbag: Coming together. Patriots Today - More Vereen in 2013. (3.03 min. video) Patriots Today - Meet LeGarrette Blount. (3.23 min. video) PFW In...
TEAM TALK Andy Hart says New England's 2013 success on defense, and to some degree as a team, is riding on several players hoping to make the Year 2 jump. Erik Scalavino calls the release of...
TEAM TALK Top 100 Players of 2013 (NFL.com) Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez is voted the 77th-best player in the NFL according to his peers. (3.13 min. video) Patriots Today - Let's talk tight...
TEAM TALK The New England Patriots announced that they have signed veteran free agent WR Lavelle Hawkins. Gil Brandt (NFL.com) Impact rookies selected beyond Round 1. Patriots Today - Boyce,...
TEAM TALK Patriots Today - Belichick and company Play 60. (2.37 min. video) New England Patriots fans have until Wednesday, May 15 to cast their vote for the player or head coach they feel is...
TEAM TALK The New England Patriots have claimed rookie RB Akeem Shavers off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Andy Hart notes Tom Brady as been making the rounds at some pretty...