194 Results for new england patriots

Patriots still seeking identity

Bill Simmons, Special to ESPNBoston.com

For the first time since 2002, Bill Simmons doesn't know what to expect from the Patriots.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009

The retroactive Super Bowl running diary

Bill Simmons, Page 2

After the way Super Bowl XLIII ended, Bill Simmons had to fire up his TiVo and hand in a retroactive diary.

Story | February 02, 2009

Poll position entering the homestretch

Bill Simmons, Page 2

With two weeks left in the NFL regular season, Bill Simmons unveils his new rankings of all 32 teams.

Story | December 18, 2008

Powerful glimpse into the future

Bill Simmons, Page 2

As the weather turns cold and the NFL enters its stretch run, Bill Simmons ranks all 32 teams in his latest power poll.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Time to flick the power switch

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons compiles his first NFL Power Poll of the season and finds the league is more wide-open than ever.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

The '08 Pats season: Gone in eight minutes

Bill Simmons, Page 2

After Tom Brady's injury, the Sports Guy is proclaiming the 2008 Patriots' season officially over. The readers try to ease his pain.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008

Breaking down Beantown's best

Bill Simmons, Page 2

It's like comparing Picasso and Rembrandt. DeNiro and Pacino. The Boss and U2. Bill Simmons breaks down the '86 Celts vs. the '07 Pats.

Story | January 16, 2008

Separating the teasers from the pleasers

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons proves how top heavy the NFL is with the uber edition of his weekly Power Poll.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007

Who let the underdogs out?

Bill Simmons, Page 2

When Bill Simmons was looking at the Week 4 picks, all he could see were the underdogs.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2007

The mail, the picks and the cheaters

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons dips into the NFL mailbag before he gets to his Week 2 picks.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2007

LT is No. 1, but who are the next 49?

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Sure, LT is No. 1 in your fantasy league, but who are the next 49?

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2007

Back by popular demand: The Mailbag

Bill Simmons, Page 2

The Celtics, Justin Timberlake and Mr. Holland? Yes, Bill Simmons is sorting through his e-mail once again.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2007

Peyton giveth and taketh away

Bill Simmons, Page 2

The Patriots had the AFC title in their hands and Bill Simmons can't believe Peyton Manning took it away.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2007

When did hate take over sports?

Bill Simmons, Page 2

In this era of instant information and angry analysis, Bill Simmons wonders if everyone is missing a great story in the underdog Patriots.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2007

Time for a new corollary

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Before Bill Simmons gets to the NFL playoffs, he would like to introduce you to the Speed Limit Coaching Corollary.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2007