Friday Links and Randomness

So is this NFL offseason going to entirely consist of Boston media types tracking down former and current Patriots players to ask them to talk about the demise of the franchise, and ask how poorly they were treated and how everything in Foxborough is just a house of cards? Just wondering, since that is the early trend thus far. We’ve heard from Richard Seymour, Adam Vinatieri, Asante Samuel, Vince Wilfork, and yesterday, Adalius Thomas . We’ve had David Thomas thrown in our faces like he’s the second coming of Kellen Winslow. (The Dad, not the son.) There have been a few props thrown the Patriots way, Randall Gay and Heath Evans have spoken positively of their time in New England, and Sean Payton has gushed about Bill Belichick and the Patriots as a model to follow, but their input is drowned out by all the negativity. I’m a little tired of it. I know that the Patriots have a lot of work to do, I don’t need it thrown in my face every time I turn around. Ratings might match the hype  - Chad Finn thinks that this Super Bowl might actually match all the hype that CBS and other outlets are putting into it. Nantz was there as Saints marched in  - Bill Doyle has Jim Nantz recalling attending

the first-ever New Orleans Saints game, back in 1967 as an 8-year-old. Forty-Four Facts About Super Bowl XLIV  - Not much that Jeff Howe doesn’t cover here. Patriots coaching staff in focus  - What? Actual Patriots discussion that doesn’t involve the impending demise of the franchise? Thank God for Mike Reiss. Players own early resolve  - Albert Breer has the NFLPA preparing for a lockout in 2011. Checking in at the V-Mart: A look at Victor Martinez’ value  - Alex Speier looks at what the Red Sox catcher might be looking at in his next contract. Best move for Bruins? None at all  - With this season seemingly out of hope, Stephen Harris says that Peter Chiarelli should just stand pat and not make any moves aimed to improve the team this season. Papelbon sticks to his guns  - Brian MacPherson touches on a number of Red Sox-related topics. Sunday super for Marquis Daniels?  - Steve Bulpett has the Celtics forward hoping he might return to action on Sunday. A program note on ‘biggest loser’  - With the 4-44 Nets in town tonight, Bob Ryan remembers the times the Celtics played the  ’72-’73 Sixers, who finished at 9-73. Friday Links and Randomness is a post from: Boston Sports Media Watch

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Friday Links and Randomness