SB Nation User Blog: melagrano

no agenda, no concern

melagrano — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:08:51 -0000

is'nt it obvious that spector has an agenda and that is the comcast deal and the nfl is feeling the reprcussions of his wrath. He want's to mess with the anti trust laws, if roger clemons did not get jailed or seriously in trouble for his actions, what the hell does arnold think is going to come about with the pat's issue. MLB was about steroids and the whole organazation, sypgate is about bb cheating, got caught, got fined, got penalized, that's it. Arnold, do you really think your constituents are going to back you in another wannabe Mitchell report? Do you think they want to go thru that fiasco all over again? And last but not least pat's bloggers, ask yourselves this, If arnold spector really cared about the integrity about the game, then why did he not concern himself in the matter of the CHEATING REFEREES IN THE NBA?

ANSWER: NO AGENDA!

If there was ever a proof positive, definate reason to evoke an anti trust law and truly care abot the integrity of a game and and organazation that was a perfect time to seek out and do something about it, but Mr. Arnold Spector was never heard from or seen on the matter, again, because he did NOT HAVE AN AGENDA, and he truly is a fraud as a human being

mela......

rams tape

melagrano — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:18:47 -0000

ok, according to my close and personal source from NEPW, there is in fact another tape out there of a rams walk thru. Now, before we get into this I must tell you that John Thomase and my family source know each other very well. John does stand by his source in the Feb. 3rd article in the Herald. He also states that the source and the tape that started this whole fiasco was indeed about a walk thru. He never said that Matt Walsh was the bearer of this news or tape. There is another person or source out there with the real scoop and, or tape. Now, whether or not this source comes out, or this tape comes out, or actually exists is a whole other situation. Which brings us back to the same situation as the Matt Walsh events. In the end to sum this all up, it is up to Thomase to reveal this source, in return the source bring out the tape, which we all know will NEVER happen. If not, there should be another Herald article by John explaining all of this, either way it puts him in a very awkward situation to prove and protect his credibility. As far as the Arnold Specter and Matt Walsh meeting later this week, nothing new should come about because everything is out in the open now and unless Specter can bring about new information or prove something different, nothing will happen. The only thing that can hurt the Pat's organization now is, the original source, and the original tape that started this whole thing actually come out to the public. I was told chances are unlikely that this will happen. Then, finally, hopefully, this will be in the past.

AMAZING

melagrano — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:20:27 -0000

Matt, Matt, Matt, unbelievable Matt. Well we should of expected it another fraud in the great world of sports, another dog trying to fetch a bone. Matt Walsh surprisingly or not surprisingly has NOTHING! The part that urks me the most is that and I quote, "We never claimed to have incriminating evidence on video of the walk thru." Are you f-----g kidding me? I heard those exact words quoted on ESPN radio this morning by Mike and Mike and I freaked out. What the hell did you say then Mr. Lawyer? What was this tape and everything we have been talking about for the last 3 months about then? Well now we know why it took so long to turn over the tapes, BECAUSE THERE WAS NOTHING, now we know why Matt and his dogs seeked out indemnity, BECAUSE THERE WAS NOTHING. The lawyers also claimed (no quote), that it was the Boston newspapers that suggested all of the walk thru information and heresay as well as other matters concerning this case. WOW, what a lot of balls just turning the page like that when it all comes out. Well, I wish I could see what the hell the discussion is going to be about on the 13th. Oh yeah, by the way Mr. Arnold Spector, when all is said and done are we going to hear an apology from you? I THINK NOT. It's men like Spector that make politicians look like total fools and are loathed by the public. Well, I spoke my piece, I feel better now. I am left with one word that sums this all up, and it's the word I started this post with, AMAZING!

2 signings already

melagrano — Sun, 04 May 2008 15:26:36 -0000

The patriots have just signed the punter Mike Dragosavich and tight end Tyson DeVree to undisclosed contracts. Drago (for short) has hit the roof according to the news sources in the Dana Farber Bldg. He was very impressive right off the bat obviously or else BB would not have signed him. Tyson DeVree on the other hand was signed strictly for depth reasons. I thought he would have been for blocking purposes but his size was not enough for that type of play. Imagine just one day in minicamp and already 2 signings. Now obviously there will be more contracts coming into effect, but for now BB must have gotten these guys for little money and as we always hear, "great value". The point is you don't get the signing and value unless your a player and BB thinks guys are good enough, then that's good enough for me.

Ladies and Gentlemen Mr. Kevin O'Connell

melagrano — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:12:12 -0000

That's right Pat's fans, remember the name Kevin O'Connell. Trust me when I tell you that BB is not comfortable and 100 per cent sure about Matt Cassell. (my personal family source from NEPW). I am just telling you what I know, and I know that BB just does not think that Matt is the answer after Tom is gone. Now, back to Kevin, he has had tremendous upside his senior year and has shown a great deal of talent in every aspect of the qb position. I was also informed that at least 10 teams were seriously interested in this guy, but for some reason was overshadowed by qb's like flacco, braum, and deservingly so, Matt Ryan. The reason those qb's were picked before KO was because the overall exposure in the conferences those guys played in. Anyway, O'Connell first and best quality is his arm strength and accuracy. He has both of those qualities down pat. (no pun intended). 2nd, he is a qb that will step up in the pocket like Brady, but if nothing is there he has excellent scrambling ability. He will move out, and he just won't move out he can and will throw on the run with accuracy as well. Oh by the way, his speed is not to shabby either. Now listen up Pat's fans, am I saying that Kevin is the next Tom Brady? no. Am I saying that he is the next qb in our system? no. What I am saying is that if Kevin O'Connell pans out and is going to mature the way BB wants and expects him to then, bye bye Matt, he will be gone at the end of next year, and Kevin will replace him as our 2nd in charge. Bottom line, if O'Connell becomes what BB hopes for then we have another GREAT qb for many years to come after Brady, without missing a beat!

the draft

melagrano — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:13:59 -0000

siked, siked, siked, finally we picked a position that is needed desperatly! Actually, the pat's have always picked well, it's just that this position as we all know was needed awhile ago. I saw some tape on mayo after the pick and this guy is the real deal. He has unbelievable ability to chase down oppenents and most of all FINISH. With our current linebackers, and the addition of Hobson and Mayo, I can honestly say we are pretty much all set in the linebacker position. A great acquisition, now if we can sure up our corners we will be back at full force. Oh man, suit up now, I can't wait to see Hobson against his old team, killing the QB, and Mayo young and fresh working with Vrabel and Brushci and dominating the field with those guys. YES, YES, YES!

pre season changes

melagrano — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:32:13 -0000

No big deal, just posting some info in case no body has time to read it. Seems like Aug. 7th at 7:30 on Thursday night against the Ravens. Another home game against the Eagles, Friday Aug. 22nd also 7:30 pm. At Tampa Bay on Sunday Aug. 17, 8pm. Last but not least the damn Giants at the Meadowlands, Thursday, Aug. 28th, 7pm. I heard that there were a couple of rule changes in this years draft, especially in the time allotment between picks. I can't find out info, if anyone out there can tell me all the new rules please let me know, thank you.

later,

mela.......

Tom and Giselle

melagrano — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:33:16 -0000

Ok pulpit people I want to open a new can of worms here, and I want your opinion on this subject. Tom and Giselle, first of all, is this the first time Brady has'nt shown up for the off season workout program? I know after that loss he just wanted to get away and forget everything and hibernate with the hottest bear on this planet. Seriously though, I get the feeling that he is getting, shall I say it, p----w-----d. Again, who cares, It just seems like the control factor is diminishing a bit. Giselle, like most women want it all from their men and every time young Brady comes into Tom's life, the jealousy factor goes off bigtime. According to the Starbucks incident, and now going with him to La, La land when he visited his son seems like the claws are gripping into him more and more. So listen up pulpits, I'm not going TMZ on you all, I just want to know if you feel if she is a negative or positive factor in his life and in the end do you think she will have that zealous way enough to harm him? P.S. I'm bringing this subject up because a Dallas fan emailed me and mentioned the Romo and Simpson deal, and the fans out there feel that Brady, like Romo, are in the same situation, and I'm telling him no way not even close, that's why I want to see what you think.

mela......

awesome aquisition

melagrano — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:46:27 -0000

SIKED!!! The Pat's signing Victor Hobson is great! He's right up Belichick's alley, he's strong and very tough and "extremely intelligent",quotes the Herald. Not only that, he was a free agent and did not want to sign with the Jets again, he wanted the Patriots. This is not just a fill in signing for the linebacker core this is a great pick up especially this late in free agency. He is an excellent addition to the team. It also takes the pressure off of the 7th pick for linebacker in case nobody decent is left. Once again, SIKED!!!

mela.......

preseason games

melagrano — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:03:57 -0000

I'm starting off by saying I know it's only preseason and it probably means nothing. It is still a great challenge and way to start things off. The first game at Gillette against the Ravens, yeah maybe just a little revenge factor still boiling in the Ravens minds. They are off to Tampa for the 2nd game, then coming home again to meet the Eagle's. I wonder what those guys are thinking. The final game, preseason or not, I don't care, serious feelings from the Patriots hearts and minds will be felt when they face the New York Giants, and to top it all off thier playing at Giants Stadium. Again, preseason or not, I hope we kill them, especially when both teams will be playing thier starters for most of the game. Oh man, my blood is boiling already. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

mela....