In the wake of surgery on his right ankle, Patriots running back Fred Taylor spoke with the Florida Times-Union and sounded optimistic that the injury will not sideline him for the rest of the season.
“I’ll know more once I meet again with the doctor,” Taylor told the Times-Union. “I will bounce back stronger. I know it. I’ve prayed on it.”
Taylor, who has rushed for 201 yards and two touchdowns in his first four games with the Patriots, suffered the ankle injury on his final carry Sunday in New England's 27-21 victory over Baltimore. He reportedly suffered torn ligaments in the ankle, which necessitated surgery,
“I’m blessed, man,” said Taylor, who had rushed for 105 yards on 21 attempts the previous week against Atlanta. “I’ve already been through so much that this is just a minimal setback. ... I had just gotten to where I felt they trusted me. I needed to...
FOXBORO — Adalius Thomas was not at the media portion of Patriots practice on Friday morning at Gillette Stadium. It was the second straight day the linebacker missed practice. He was not present on Thursday, although the team said the absence was not injury-related. Fred Taylor also missed practice on Friday, one day after reportedly having ankle surgery. Taylor reportedly suffered the injury late in Sunday's win over Baltimore. For more, visit the football blog, It Is What It Is.
Former Red Sox first baseman Kevin Millar, now offering postseason analysis on the MLB Network, checked in with the Dennis & Callahan show Friday morning. Millar defended Sox slugger Kevin Youkilis, who has faced some criticism for his intensity.
"I think Youkilis brings it every day. He's a ballplayer. You've got to love that," Millar said. "There's a lot of haters in this world. Guys want to bring you down. Kevin Youkilis gives everything he has on every pitch. You have to respect that, especially in Boston. That's a perfect scenario. This is what you want, this is Boston Red Sox stuff."
While admitting "Youk's got to pick his spots" regarding his displays of anger, Millar said the infielder shouldn't do much to change his ways.
"This guy brings it every day, and you have to respect that. This is a ballplayer," Millar said. "I wouldn't listen to...
ESPN's Adam Schefter returned to the WEEI airwaves Friday morning on the Dennis & Callahan show and talked about a number of NFL-related issues. Schefter indicated that things might soon get even worse for Eric Mangini, who is in his first year as coach of the winless Browns. Schefter said he expects Mangini will survive the season but might not return for Year 2 of his four-year contract.
"Their season is going to be so abysmal, and they're going to hit so many bumps in the road, and so many things are going to come out," Schefter said, implying that more Mangini mayhem might soon be divulged. "That heat and pressure is only going to intensify to the point where it may be difficult for Eric Mangini to go into next year [as Browns coach]."
Schefter also talked about another former Patriots assistant, Josh McDaniels, whose Broncos await the Patriots on Sunday.
"I don'...
It was a Thursday tripleheader of bad news. Only the umpires were worse than the Red Sox in the ALDS opener vs. the Angels, the Bruins were embarrassed at home, and Patriots running back Fred Taylor had ankle surgery. After you're done getting caught up on all the negative stuff, check out a funny football commercial and a trivia question about the Impossible Dream Red Sox at Friday's Morning Mashup on our LEEInks blog.
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.
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.
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 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. 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.
Grande and Max take more calls on the Celtics and discuss what lies ahead for Doc Rivers with Steve Bulpett.
John Farrell postgame press conference
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.
John Farrell postgame press conference
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 calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins 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 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 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.
The guys opened the show discussing the Bruins' dominating Game 3 win over the Blackhawks. Gerry thinks the series is over.
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 calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins win.
Andy Brickley joins Mut and Merloni in studio to take phone calls from the listeners and to preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup.
Salk and Holley break down a big Bruins win over the Blackhawks in game 3 at the garden.
We talk all Bruins, all the time with the man himself, Jack Edwards from NESN gets us ready for game three and beyond.
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.
Mikey gets a surprise call from Bernie Carbo, they talk about old time baseball and Bernie's new book.
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.
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.
You ask, we answer. Today featuring NESN's Jack Edwards.
The new way we end the show. You ask, we answer.
You ask, we answer... anything!
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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More from this showBoth 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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