Hector Longo

Hector Longo, a native of Massachusetts, took over the New England Patriots beat for The Eagle-Tribune of Lawrence, joining on just weeks before Bill Belichick took a flyer on a weak-armed QB from Michigan named Brady with the 199th pick of the 2000 draft. The rest is history. Together, both Tom and Hector have been to 11 AFC title games and 7 Super Bowls over the past 16 years. Hector still lives in Massachusetts with his wife Sondra and his son, Ollie.

Latest Posts from Hector Longo

8 months ago
PATRIOTS

Patriots tight end Dwayne Allen facing serious test Thursday night vs. Jaguars

Hector Longo

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots newcomer Dwayne Allen had to hear the media mumbles this week. “Where’s the tight end been?” “He’s been very quiet.” Oh, the rugged crowd...
8 months ago
PATRIOTS

Exploring deep into New England Patriots ‘Legend’ Vince Wilfork
Hector Longo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Bill Belichick, who again was on his game for Vince Wilfork’s retirement gathering, spared no superlative when he called the former first-round pick out of Miami, “The...
8 months ago
PATRIOTS

Don’t expect to see Tom Brady, Brandin Cooks or Rob Gronkowski Thursday
Hector Longo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As expected, word is beginning to trickle in that the New England Patriots regulars like Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Brandin Cooks are not going to play...
8 months ago
PATRIOTS

Legend Vince Wilfork returns to New England, officially retires
Hector Longo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Vince Wilfork thought long and hard about it over the last few months. Through family times and fishing and promoting barbecue from coast to coast, he pondered...
8 months ago
PATRIOTS

Patriots Bill Belichick with fond memories of the late Dick MacPherson
Hector Longo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hit it off with Dick MaPherson almost immediately because both were football people. He grew to love “Coach Mac” because...
8 months ago
PATRIOTS

New book from Patriots’ Julian Edelman to debut in October
Hector Longo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady is not the only New England Patriots player with a book debuting this fall. Wide receiver Julian Edelman Tweeted Wednesday morning that his new book,...
8 months ago
PATRIOTS

Even Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gets blown away sometimes
Hector Longo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Even the “Greatest of All Time” appreciates a surprise from him mom and daddy. And so it was Tuesday when Galynn and Tom Brady Sr. surprised their...
9 months ago
PATRIOTS

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady continues crusade against NFL
Hector Longo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — You get the feeling that the Under Armour folks had New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady at hello. TB12 loves to rep that gear, but just the...
9 months ago
PATRIOTS

Former Patriots coach Dick MacPherson dies at age 86
Hector Longo
Former Syracuse University legend and ex-New England Patriots coach Dick MacPherson died Tuesday at the age of 86. MacPherson coached Syracuse to a No. 4 ranking and a spot in...
9 months ago
PATRIOTS

Patriots’ Robert Kraft going into business of private jets
Hector Longo
No more long waits at TSA, no more cramped leg space and no more middle seats for the New England Patriots. Owner Robert Kraft has assured his football team will...
9 months ago
PATRIOTS

Wealth of Patriots weapons has wide receiver Julian Edelman sky high
Hector Longo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is not the only looking 10 years younger these days. Wide receiver Julian Edelman is all smiles, too. Nobody is happier,...
9 months ago
PATRIOTS

NFL has to take note of Patriots’ Malcolm Butler-Stephon Gilmore combo
Hector Longo
You have to wonder if the NFL Network’s Ike Taylor was hanging around, watching the carnage. Stephon Gilmore and Malcolm Butler owned the Jacksonville Jaguars’ receivers in Monday’s joint practices....