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#Patriots Offensive Line Review: Week 1 from @RealJayKenney

The worst thing that could have happened prior to playing week one was an injury of any type to Nate Solder. The $6 million dollar left tackle was unavailable due to a suspected hamstring injury. This unforeseen situation would mean that several young offensive lineman would be called upon to perform well immediately against the Cardinals. Sebastian Vollmer is likely out of the season and it…

Patriots Hold Advantage over Chiefs in Divisional Clash

By Jay Kenney @RealJayKenney As the playoff picture unfolded last weekend it became apparent that Tom Brady and the Patriots would host the red hot Chiefs in Foxboro. In my Patriots article last week I stated “In a perfect world, The #6 Steelers will knock off the #3 Bengals resulting in a trip to Mile High Stadium. The #5 Chiefs should be able to defeat the #4 Texans who lack a postseason…

Bruins hit Big Trouble, Cool Off Before Winter Classic

By Jay Kenney @RealJayKenney The Bruins were smoking hot heading toward the end of December. Leading up to the end of a home and home with the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 18th the Black and Gold had gone 4-0-1 in their past five games and 10-1-3 in their past 14. They had managed to produce chemistry between the new players on the roster and their powerplay was red hot. The special teams had…

2015 AFC Championship: My two Contenders for January 24th

By Jay Kenney @RealJayKenney Let’s face it: The AFC isn’t that damn good compared to recent years. When it comes to playoffs there is one place to begin analyzing teams; the quarterback position. What teams have guys capable of leading their teams deep into the playoffs with poise, confidence, and clutch play? Who has their franchise guy? While some of these teams will ultimately not make the…

Brady vs Newton: Who will Win the 2015 MVP Race?

By Jay Kenney @RealJayKenney Young against old. Mobile versus pocket passer. Age opposite youth. Cam Newton Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton (1) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. The Panthers won 37-29. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone) Carrying a team to an undefeated record into week 16 will catapult you into being the…

The Continuing Identity Crisis for the Boston Bruins

Growing up in the Boston area we’ve heard about the ‘Big, Bad, Bruins’ our entire lives. The black and gold have been known for their toughness as a team throughout their history. Whether it was Lyndon Byers, P.J. Stock, Cam Neely, Chris Nilan, Shawn Thornton, Stan Jonathan, or the great Terry O’Reilly the team always connected with the tough, blue collar soul of the Bruins fan base. However…

Evaluating the Patriots Upcoming Schedule

By Jay Kenney @RealJayKenney Who has the firepower to stop the New England Patriots? That is the question that many sports writers across the country have brought up after the electric first three weeks of dominant play they have put on display. In week 1, the Patriots largely controlled one of the best teams in the AFC; the Pittsburgh Steelers. The second week would provide a great test and…

Jay Kenney’s Week 3 NFL Football Picks & Predictions

By Jay Kenney @RealJayKenney Week Three NFL Predictions Giants (0-2) > Redskins (1-1) Thursday 8:25PM The Giants have had a less than ideal start to the 2015 season. They have now blown back to back double digit fourth quarter leads. However, it was against two solid opponents in the Cowboys and the Falcons. The Redskins are not a superior team to the Giants and they travel to Metlife Stadium to…