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Christopher Price has covered the Boston sports scene for more then a dozen years, working for ESPN.com, SI.com and Baseball America as well as The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The Miami Herald and Boston Metro. In that time, he’s established himself as an award-winning sportswriter who has been honored by Northeastern University, the New England Press Association and the North Carolina Press Association. In addition, he’s the author of the just published, “New England Patriots: The Complete Illustrated History” and two other books “Baseball by the Beach” and "The Blueprint: How the New England Patriots Beat the System to Create the Last Great NFL Superpower.”

 
COLUMNS
Christopher Price
06/11/2010 - 2:00am
Young and old working together at wide receiver
FOXBORO — When it comes to the Patriots, no skill position offers more of a contrast in age than wide receiver.
Christopher Price
06/08/2010 - 12:15am
Banta-Cain aims to deliver boost to pass rush again
FOXBORO — Tully Banta-Cain has heard it.
Christopher Price
06/01/2010 - 11:21pm
The Hot List: Best rookie seasons of the Belichick Era
Christopher Price
05/26/2010 - 11:19pm
Crable, Tate and McKenzie back on the field
FOXBORO — They are members of a small fraternity, a unique group that no one wants to be a part of. Call it the Curse of the Third-Round Picks.
Christopher Price
05/23/2010 - 11:22pm
What to watch for at the OTA's
The Patriots open organized team activities Monday in Foxboro, a series of 12 practices that will run on-and-off for the next month or so leading up to mandatory minicamp in mid-June. While these sessions are meant to be non-contact affairs — which means little can be gleaned when it comes to measuring real football shape, physicality and, to some extent, speed — there will be a number of things worth watching.
Christopher Price
05/20/2010 - 11:52pm
Edelman looks to build on a rookie season for the ages
Julian Edelman is coming off the greatest rookie season by a seventh-round pick in the history of the Patriots.
Christopher Price
05/18/2010 - 12:49am
The Hot List: Biggest questions still facing the Patriots
Ladies and gentlemen, our long national nightmare is halfway over: The NFL offseason is at the midway point.
Christopher Price
05/07/2010 - 12:33am
Crumpler confident he can still get the job done
Just over a month ago, tight end was a spot where the Patriots were as shallow as a wading pool. Now, they suddenly have the depth of a Greek philosopher.
Christopher Price
05/02/2010 - 11:35pm
Pair of rookies look to add special teams spark for Pats
For a team that prides itself on its special teams play, 2009 could be classified as a disappointing year for the Patriots.
Christopher Price
04/30/2010 - 1:12am
McCourty traveled long road to Foxboro
When it comes to pre-draft evaluation, everyone has film. Everyone has heights and weights and 40 times and three-cone drills results. But not everyone knows the story behind the story.
Christopher Price
04/25/2010 - 1:37am
Five things we learned this weekend at the NFL draft
FOXBORO — When it comes to team-building, Bill Belichick and the Patriots are nothing if not consistent.
Christopher Price
04/24/2010 - 1:27am
Patriots defense gets dose of Gator-Aid with Spikes, Cunningham
FOXBORO — Brandon Spikes and Jermaine Cunningham have already taken a memorable journey together as teammates at the University of Florida. Now, they’ll get a chance to continue their partnership with the Patriots.
Christopher Price
04/23/2010 - 1:10am
McCourty gets the call from the Patriots
FOXBORO — Devin McCourty was as surprised as anyone.
Christopher Price
04/19/2010 - 1:00am
The Hot List: Best draft picks of the Belichick Era
We had so much fun putting together our pre-draft Hot Lists last year (the Hot List detailing the five worst No. 1 picks in Patriots history remains one of the most popular stories in the history of WEEI.com), we thought we’d bring you more this year.
Christopher Price
04/16/2010 - 12:46am
The Hot List: Worst draft picks of the Belichick Era
We had so much fun putting together our pre-draft Hot Lists last year (the Hot List detailing the five worst No.
Christopher Price
04/12/2010 - 12:18am
Visits the final part of the pre-draft process
As Steve Belichick used to tell his son, “The hay is in the barn.” With the draft now less than two weeks away, teams are pretty much done with the evaluation process. Draft boards are locked, and preparation for the three-day team-building marathon is just about complete. The only thing left for many teams are a few more pre-draft visits, the final step in the appraisal of a possible prospect.
Christopher Price
03/25/2010 - 11:14pm
Koppen remains center of attention for Patriots
FOXBORO — On the Patriots’ offensive line, change comes at a glacial pace.
Christopher Price
03/19/2010 - 12:02am
Crumpler Pats' latest attempt to stabilize tight end position
Christopher Price
03/11/2010 - 10:57pm
Faulk, Neal right at home in Foxboro
Kevin Faulk and Stephen Neal had their chances on the free agent market this offseason, but when it came right down to it, there was no place they’d rather be than Foxboro.
Christopher Price
03/10/2010 - 10:33pm
Wilfork: 'If you don't want to win, you don't have to be here'
The message from Vince Wilfork was clear and to the point.
Christopher Price
03/08/2010 - 2:16am
What's next for Patriots in free agency?
This is when the real work begins.
Christopher Price
03/02/2010 - 2:17am
Five Things We Learned in Indianapolis: Draft packed with pass rushers
INDIANAPOLIS — If you’re an NFL executive looking for “conversion” players in the draft, then 2010 is the year for you.
Christopher Price
02/27/2010 - 1:09am
Caserio talks draft philosophy
INDIANAPOLIS — The Patriots have never been about making a big splash at the annual NFL Scouting Combine.
Christopher Price
02/24/2010 - 11:08pm
Combine interviews carry weight with Patriots
At the annual NFL Scouting Combine this week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the measurables like the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical leap will make for good television on the NFL Network. But often, the big decisions teams make on a player won’t come as a result of his on-camera audition, but behind closed doors.
Christopher Price
02/23/2010 - 1:45am
Wilfork, Patriots head for next step with sense of optimism
The Patriots' decision to assign the franchise tag to nose tackle Vince Wilfork on Monday opens up several options for both sides.


Audio On Demand

Pete Prisco Tim Tebow can…

Pete Prisco Tim Tebow cant play

Pete joined the show to discuss Tebow's signing with the Patriots. He said that Tim Tebow cant play and that he has trouble learning NFL playbooks.

It Is What It Is Cast, Jeff Howe

On this episode of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price talks with the Boston Herald's Jeff P Howe about the Patriots offseason, Rob Gronkowski's back surgery, Danny Amendola replacing Wes Welker, and how this seasons team will stack up against last seasons.

It Is What Is Cast: Injury Expert Will Carroll

In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price talks with Will Carroll. Injury expert and lead writer for Sports Medicine, Bleacher Report. They talk about the injury to Rob Gronkowski and what his back surgery could mean for his season.

Jeff Van Gundy on Doc and…

Jeff Van Gundy on Doc and the Celtics

Jeff joined the show to discuss the rumors of Doc heading to the Clippers. Jeff said that he will not discuss his future but that his brother would be a great candidate anywhere.

Stephen A. Smith on Doc to the Clippers

Stephen A. joined the show to discuss the status of trade negotiations between the Clippers and the Celtics. Stephen said that it is a 50-50 proposition that Doc ends up in Los Angeles.

"Celtics Summer Cooler" With Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell - Hour 2

Grande and Max take more calls on the Celtics and discuss what lies ahead for Doc Rivers with Steve Bulpett.

Red Sox Manager John Farr…

Red Sox Manager John Farrell with Salk and Holley

We check in with Red Sox skipper John Farrell for our weekly Sox update and get the latest on the injury to Clay Buchholz, and a whole lot more.

John Farrell postgame press conference

John Farrell postgame press conference

Jonny Gomes postgame with Joe & Dave after the second Rays game

Joe & Dave talked to the Sox outfielder, who pounded the ball out of the park to win the second game of the doubleheader against the Rays.

Shawn Thornton on D&C: St…

Shawn Thornton on D&C: Still anybody's series

The Bruins have looked quite good taking a 2-1 lead on the Blackhawks, but Shawn Thornton says the team is not getting ahead of itself. Thornton also talks about what makes Patrice Bergeron such a great player and teammate. He also squeezes in a few shots at his friend Keegan Bradley.

Pierre McGuire, NBC Sports, on the Stanley Cup Finals

Pierre McGuire joins Mut and Merloni after a Bruins win and discusses the play of Rask and the defense, the Hossa injury, and Jagr.

Tony Amonte, CSNNE: on Hossa injury

Tony Amonte calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins win.

Shawn Thornton on D&C: St…

Shawn Thornton on D&C: Still anybody's series

The Bruins have looked quite good taking a 2-1 lead on the Blackhawks, but Shawn Thornton says the team is not getting ahead of itself. Thornton also talks about what makes Patrice Bergeron such a great player and teammate. He also squeezes in a few shots at his friend Keegan Bradley.

Keegan Bradley joins D&C live at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut

Keegan Bradley hopped on the set in Connecticut with D&C to talk some golf, but seeing as how he's a big Boston sports fan, the interview covered a lot of ground. You can hear Keegan talk about the Bruins' Cup chances, the Doc Rivers deal that almost was, and Shawn Thornton's lacking golf game.

SI's Michael McCann breaks down the Aaron Hernandez situation

Legal expert Michael McCann joined D&C to take on the topic of the day: Just what exactly is happening with Aaron Hernandez? McCann addressed Hernandez' lack of cooperation in the investigation so far, and how that may play out as the case moves along.

LB talks Bruins Blackhawk…

LB talks Bruins Blackhawks in studio

LB joins Mut and Merloni and discusses the Stanley Cup Finals and takes phone calls from listeners.

Mut and Merloni respond to the Boston Herald

Despite many other important newsworthy items, the Boston Herald decided it was appropriate to put a story about Mut and Lou sending a vulgar cake to a Chicago radio station on the front page of today’s paper. Mut and Merloni respond, make it clear it was just a good natured joke and not meant to offend anyone.

Buster Olney, ESPN, on the struggles of Andrew Bailey

Buster joins the program to discuss the problems of Andrew Bailey, what closers are available in the market, the Buchholz injury, and the latest in the biogensis scandal.

Aaron Hernandez questione…

Aaron Hernandez questioned in murder probe: Is the 'Patriot Way' a thing of the past?

We talk about the developing Aaron Hernandez story line and look at it from the context of 'the Patriot Way', the theory that the Patriots only deal with high character athletes. Is that Patriot way gone? Did it ever even exist? We discuss.

An hour with Jack Edwards: Blackhawks will not go down without a fight

We check in with Jack Edwards live on location for an hour of Stanley Cup preview. Jack warns us all not to get overconfident, the Bruins haven't won anything yet.

NHL Network's Kathryn Tappen with Salk and Holley

We talk pucks with the lovely and talented Kathryn Tappen of the NHL Network and preview game 4 of the Stanley Cup final and beyond.

Bernie Carbo

Bernie Carbo

Mikey gets a surprise call from Red Sox legend Bernie Carbo. They talk about old-time baseball and Bernie's new book.

Tom Bean and Luke Poling, producers, writers and directors of 'Plimpton!'

Mikey talks with Tom and Luke about their new movie, "Plimpton!" and finds out what it was like to try to encapsulate everything George Plimpton accomplished during his life.

Daily Planet, Friday May 31st

Today on the Daily Planet, the Red Sox and Yankees face off in the Bronx, Claude Julien doesn't want players wasting energy, and Dwight Howard and free agency.

Salk and Holley's Answer …

Salk and Holley's Answer the Question - 06/19/13

You ask us, we answer it. Or you ask Jack, he answers it.

Salk and Holley's Answer the Question - 06/17/13

You ask, we answer. Today featuring NESN's Jack Edwards.

Salk and Holley's Answer the Question - 06/13/13

The new way we end the show. You ask, we answer.

SI's Michael McCann break…

SI's Michael McCann breaks down the Aaron Hernandez situation

Legal expert Michael McCann joined D&C to take on the topic of the day: Just what exactly is happening with Aaron Hernandez? McCann addressed Hernandez' lack of cooperation in the investigation so far, and how that may play out as the case moves along.

More from this show

Don Cherry on the Stanley…

Don Cherry on the Stanley Cup

Don Cherry joined the show to discuss the Cup finals. He said that he still thinks the Bruins will win the series over Chicago. Grapes added that he would not give Evgeni Malkin a dime and called him a loser.

More from this show

It's SAUCE, SAUCE-MAN, JO…

It's SAUCE, SAUCE-MAN, JOHN SAUCIER... AND MORE SAUCE!

John Saucier has his first hosting gig today and gets things started with some background on how his Sauce-man style has been wrecking things on the Boston airwaves

More from this show

Pierre McGuire of NBC Spo…

Pierre McGuire of NBC Sports analyzes the Stanley Cup finals

Pierre McGuire joins Mut and Merloni after a Bruins win and discusses the play of Rask and the defense, the Hossa injury and Jagr.

More from this show

Shawn Thornton on D&C: St…

Shawn Thornton on D&C: Still anybody's series

The Bruins have looked quite good taking a 2-1 lead on the Blackhawks, but Shawn Thornton says the team is not getting ahead of itself. Thornton also talks about what makes Patrice Bergeron such a great player and teammate. He also squeezes in a few shots at his friend Keegan Bradley.

More from this show

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