Latest Posts from Howard Balzer
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Terrell Owens Hall of Fame case about more than his stats
To many people that seem to exist for the sole purpose of finding fault each year with those that failed to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame,...
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All22Days Spin: Super Bowl Wrap
Howard BalzerWhat in the world can the Patriots do for an encore? Just when you think you’ve seen it all, here comes Tom Brady and his ever-changing group of teammates standing...
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Kyle Shanahan doesn’t play it smart, and it costs Falcons in Super Bowl loss
Howard BalzerHOUSTON — Live by the sword, die by the sword. That could be the mantra for the Atlanta Falcons and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan as he heads out of Atlanta for...
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Things I wonder, things I hope, some things I just know …
Howard BalzerI wonder what the offseason will be like for Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Amid the team’s run to the Super Bowl, there were numerous questions regarding his next possible destination....
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Hall of Fame class this year a toss-up
Howard BalzerHOUSTON — It is a question it seems I hear several times a day, especially during Super Bowl week in this Texas city. And it’s not wondering about my prediction...
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All 22s Day Spin: Super Bowl Special
Howard BalzerHOUSTON — It is simply unavoidable. There are two stories that just won’t go away this week: The relationship between commissioner Roger Goodell and the Patriots, along with the sure...
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Belichick wishes Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff would have listened to him about Julio Jones
Howard BalzerIt is often said that what goes around comes around, and what New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is experiencing this week certainly qualifies. Surely, Belichick must be wishing one...
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Things I wonder, things I hope, some things I just know …
Howard BalzerI wonder, as many probably do, if anyone will ever figure out what to do about the Pro Bowl. The obvious answer is probably not. But it sticks around because...
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Goodell speaks with forked tongue on the quality of Thursday night games
Howard BalzerIt seems only fitting that Pro Bowl week is in Orlando and the Fox network is located in Los Angeles, because NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sounded like he was in...
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All22s Day Spin: Countdown to Super Bowl LI
Howard BalzerIt’s time to discuss perception and reality. I don’t pretend to know what it’s like to cover the Patriots like beat reporters do because I’m not there every day. However,...
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Patriots, Goodell showdown at the Super Bowl seemed meant to be
Howard BalzerNow, it’s real. As if there aren’t enough storylines that will be beaten to death between now and Super Bowl LI on Feb. 5, the relationship between the New England...
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Things I wonder, things I hope, some things I just know …
Howard BalzerI wonder if Patriots owner Robert Kraft will ever get over the fraud perpetrated on his organization related to the flawed investigation into deflated footballs. Kraft, who considered taking on...
