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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.”

 
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Christopher Price
12/05/2012 - 5:41pm
A five-point plan to beat the Texans
Despite the fact that the Texans lead the AFC with an 11-1 record, they’re not without vulnerabilities. With that in mind, here’s a five-point plan for the Patriots to knock off the Texans Monday night at Gillette:
Christopher Price
12/04/2012 - 11:38pm
One scout's breakdown of Patriots-Texans: Houston presents unique matchup situations
The Patriots and the Texans will meet Monday night at Gillette Stadium in what some believe will be a preview of the AFC championship game.
Christopher Price
12/04/2012 - 1:36am
Coming Attraction: Patriots-Texans will serve as preview for AFC title game
Remember when the regular-season showdown between the Patriots and Colts was simply the first act of a two-part miniseries that everyone thought was ultimately going to be settled down the road? CBS cranked up the hype machine, national writers fell back on the default “good vs.
Christopher Price
12/03/2012 - 9:04pm
Deconstructing the drive: Breaking down Patriots late dominance of Dolphins
In a season that’s seen plenty of memorable offense, it was the finest sequence of the year for New England.
Christopher Price
12/03/2012 - 2:28am
What we learned: For Patriots, Sunday wasn't about hats or stats
In the NFL’s high-rent district, Sunday marked the end of one journey and the start of another. For the Patriots, winning the AFC East title -- which they wrapped up with a 23-16 win over the Dolphins in South Florida -- is the first goal on a to-do list they hope ends with a happy trip to New Orleans in two months.
Christopher Price
11/30/2012 - 1:40am
Debunking myths: Why Patriots won't be trapped by Miami
Each week going forward, we’re going to look at some of the commonly held misconceptions regarding the upcoming Patriots game. This week, we take a look at the five myths surrounding New England’s Sunday afternoon date with the Dolphins in Miami. •The Patriots will run to set up the pass.
Christopher Price
11/29/2012 - 8:38am
Beyond reproach: Which NFL coaches have the most (and least) benefit of the doubt
As a coach, it helps to have a track record of success, and a Super Bowl ring or two.
Christopher Price
11/28/2012 - 2:20am
Reality Check: The redemption of Josh McDaniels
It’ll be a happy anniversary for Josh McDaniels.
Christopher Price
11/26/2012 - 12:17am
Why Stevan Ridley deserves to be called an elite running back
 
Christopher Price
11/23/2012 - 10:54pm
Breaking down the AFC playoff picture
With the post-Thanksgiving stretch starting this week -- and the Patriots having put enough separation between themselves and the rest of the AFC East to start talking about possible division-clinching games -- it’s not too early to take a look at the AFC playoff picture. With that in mind, if the postseason started today, here’s how things would look:
Christopher Price
11/23/2012 - 3:25am
What we learned: Patriots take step forward with Thanksgiving thrashing of Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD -- The race for the AFC East title is over.
Christopher Price
11/21/2012 - 1:17am
One scout's breakdown of Patriots-Jets: Matchups favor New England
The Patriots start the most important stretch of the regular season Thursday night in New Jersey against the Jets.
Christopher Price
11/20/2012 - 12:40am
Fab four: With no Gronk, expect their workload to increase
FOXBORO -- For the Patriots, the loss of tight end Rob Gronkowski means more responsibility will be doled out to several offensive skill position players across the board in the coming weeks.
Christopher Price
11/19/2012 - 3:37am
What we learned Sunday: Patriots must now figure out how to live without Gronk
FOXBORO -- For the second time in as many seasons, it appears the Patriots will be without Rob Gronkowski.
Christopher Price
11/15/2012 - 3:16am
Will Andrew Luck be the next rookie QB to beat Bill Belichick?
Andrew Luck has history on his side.
Christopher Price
11/14/2012 - 1:07am
Considering Brandon Spikes' place among great young linebackers of the NFL
Whether or not you’re a Patriots fan, Brandon Spikes does at least one thing every game that makes you sit up and take notice.
Christopher Price
11/12/2012 - 1:53am
What we learned: Another great escape for Patriots, but questions left unanswered
FOXBORO -- Ryan Fitzpatrick certainly wasn’t acting like Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Christopher Price
11/09/2012 - 3:06am
How Rob Ninkovich became one of the most important defensive players on the Patriots roster
FOXBORO -- Joe Tiller knew he had something special in Rob Ninkovich when he first saw him on the football field.
Christopher Price
11/07/2012 - 4:36pm
Shuffling secondary: Patriots seek continuity along back end
FOXBORO -- With injuries to cornerback Ras-I Dowling (who landed on season-ending injured reserve) as well as safeties Pat Chung (who has missed the last two-plus weeks with a shoulder injury) and Steve Gregory (who hasn't played since Week 4 because of a hip problem), the Patriots have done a lot of shuffling in the secondary as of late.
Christopher Price
11/06/2012 - 6:09pm
Sebastian Vollmer: 'It feels good to hit somebody'
FOXBORO -- Like a baseball umpire, it’s best for an offensive lineman best to toil in anonymity. If anyone talks about you, it’s usually because you’ve screwed up, not because they want to praise your work.
Christopher Price
11/01/2012 - 10:51am
Stevan Ridley leads Patriots running game's renaissance
FOXBORO -- During the bye week, Stevan Ridley isn’t going to be getting away from football. In fact, the Patriots’ running back has a football-heavy weekend planned -- he’ll be hitting his old high school for a Friday night game, followed by a trip to Baton Rouge on Saturday for LSU-Alabama.
Christopher Price
10/29/2012 - 8:50pm
Patriots Report Card: Finally, a complete game
 
Christopher Price
10/29/2012 - 12:39am
What we learned Sunday: Why there's a feeling of familiarity with these Patriots
For the Patriots, there was no better way to head into the bye week.
Christopher Price
10/24/2012 - 2:01pm
Brandon Lloyd looks to bounce back against Rams
FOXBORO -- Brandon Lloyd had a simple reason behind his performance on Sunday against the Jets. “The ball didn’t stick as well as I would have liked to,” the receiver said with a shrug before practice on Wednesday.
Christopher Price
10/23/2012 - 11:53pm
One scout's breakdown of Patriots-Rams: Another NFC West test for New England
The Patriots make their second trip to London for a regular season game in four years Sunday when they meet the Rams at Wembley Stadium. St. Louis, which enters the game at 3-4, has proven to be a talented young team -- beating the Cardinals and Seahawks, two teams that have already defeated New England.


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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.

John Farrell postgame pre…

John Farrell postgame press conference

John Farrell postgame press conference

John Farrell Manager's Show w/ Dave O'Brien

Dave O'Brien talked to John Farrell before the last game of the Baltimore series. The skipper said that the Sox have played tough through this stretch of long games.

Jonny Gomes postgame with Joe & Dave after the third game in Baltimore

Jonny Gomes talked to Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien after the third game of the Baltimore series. The Sox slugger hit a homer and scored two runs in the win.

Pierre McGuire, NBC Sport…

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.

Barry Pederson on the game three win

Barry joined the show to discuss the Bruins 2-0 win over the Blackhawks in game three. Barry continues to be impressed by the play of Bergeron.

Barry Pederson on the gam…

Barry Pederson on the game three win

Barry joined the show to discuss the Bruins 2-0 win over the Blackhawks in game three. Barry continues to be impressed by the play of Bergeron.

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.

Bruins two wins away from the Cup

The guys opened the show discussing the Bruins' dominating Game 3 win over the Blackhawks. Gerry thinks the series is over.

Pierre McGuire, NBC Sport…

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.

Andy Brickley, NESN: Previews Game 3 between the Bruins and Blackhawks

Andy Brickley joins Mut and Merloni in studio to take phone calls from the listeners and to preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup.

Bruins take game three, c…

Bruins take game three, control of the series: Response and reaction

Salk and Holley break down a big Bruins win over the Blackhawks in game 3 at the garden.

An hour with Jack Edwards: Bruins look to take control of the Stanley Cup Final

We talk all Bruins, all the time with the man himself, Jack Edwards from NESN gets us ready for game three and beyond.

Salk and Holley's Four at Four - 06/17/13

Four guys, four topics we haven't yet touched upon today. TO visits Ocho, Bob Costas has enough smarm for us all, stupid beauty pageant contestants and more.

Bernie Carbo

Bernie Carbo

Mikey gets a surprise call from 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 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 - 06/17/13

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.

Salk and Holley's Answer the Question - 06/11/13

You ask, we answer... anything!

Bill Simmons is a sellout

Bill Simmons is a sellout

The guys opened the show discussing ESPN's NBA coverage and how Bill Simmons has lost his edge in recent years. Gerry praised Bill for anti-ESPN tweets following the coverage of Game 4.

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Stephen A. Smith on Doc t…

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.

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Shawn Thornton on the Gam…

Shawn Thornton on the Game 2 win

Shawn joined the show to discuss the Bruins' OT win in Chicago. Shawn said that there was a heated discussion during the first intermission Saturday night in Chicago after the team's poor first period.

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Is Doc a goner?

Is Doc a goner?

The guys opened the show discussing the rumors regarding Doc Rivers being part of a deal between the Celtics and the Clippers.

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Minor Details Ep. 55: Xan…

Minor Details Ep. 55: Xander Bogaerts and Anthony Ranaudo

Both Xander Bogaerts and Anthony Ranaudo punctuated their strong 2013 seasons with head-turning events on June 13. On that day, Bogaerts, the Red Sox' top prospect, was promoted from Double-A Portland Pawtucket, with the 20-year-old becoming one of the youngest position players in the affiliate's history. On that same day, right-hander Anthony Ranaudo punched out 13 batters for Double-A Portland, the most strikeouts by a Red Sox minor leaguer since Jon Lester in 2005. They joined Minor Details to discuss both those accomplishments and their seasons to date.

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