Patriots still seeking identity
Bill Simmons, Special to ESPNBoston.comFor the first time since 2002, Bill Simmons doesn't know what to expect from the Patriots.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009Poll position entering the homestretch
Bill Simmons, Page 2With two weeks left in the NFL regular season, Bill Simmons unveils his new rankings of all 32 teams.
Story | December 18, 2008Time to flick the power switch
Bill Simmons, Page 2Bill Simmons compiles his first NFL Power Poll of the season and finds the league is more wide-open than ever.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008The '08 Pats season: Gone in eight minutes
Bill Simmons, Page 2After 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, 2008Breaking down Beantown's best
Bill Simmons, Page 2It'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, 2008The mail, the picks and the cheaters
Bill Simmons, Page 2Bill Simmons dips into the NFL mailbag before he gets to his Week 2 picks.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2007When did hate take over sports?
Bill Simmons, Page 2In 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, 2007The season of the underdog
Bill Simmons, Page 2As Bill makes his picks for Week 17, he points out two things: It's been the season of the underdogs and he can still catch the Sports Gal.
Story | Conversation | December 29, 2006Happy holidays, Billy King!
Bill Simmons, Page 2Before he makes his NFL picks, Bill Simmons has a few last-minute gift ideas and some thoughts on Allen Iverson.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2006Dear Bill: Enjoy J.D. Drew
Bill Simmons, Page 2Welcome back to another edition of The Mailbag, where you write and Bill Simmons makes fun of your comments.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2006Powering through the NFL season
Bill Simmons, Page 2At this point in the NFL season, Bill Simmons writes, only 10 teams still matter. But that's not stopping him from doing a Power Poll on the whole league.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2006Friday surprise! Mailbag time
Bill Simmons, Page 2Before he gets to the NFL, Bill Simmons answers some questions from Daisuke Matsuzaka to "Friday Night Lights."
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2006What happened to sports?
Bill Simmons, Page 2The sports world has been turned upside down and Bill Simmons doesn't know which end is up anymore.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2006I really hate the Colts
Bill Simmons, Page 2Why would you ever bet on Peyton Manning or against Tom Brady in a big game? Seriously, Bill Simmons wants to know.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2006Strength in numbers
Bill Simmons, Page 2From grocery shopping to gambling, it's always good to make a list -- that's why Bill Simmons is unveiling his first 2006 Power Poll for the NFL.
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