Morning Sports Update: Brandon Marshall tweets he ‘should be walking back to New York’
Brandon Marshall tweets frustration following the Jets’ loss to the Patriots. Brandon LaFell is also critical of his own performance, and Danny Ainge expresses sadness after the death of Flip Saunders.
Brandon Marshall tweets he deserves to walk back to New York after losing to Patriots:
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Brandon LaFell gives himself an ‘F’ against Jets: “Brandon LaFell isn’t his harshest critic, but he’s pretty close. In the Patriots’ 30-23 win over the Jets on Sunday, LaFell finished the game with two catches, 25 yards, and six of New England’s 11 drops, via the AP.’’ (Boston.com)
The three plays the Patriots used to beat the Jets: “Tom Brady did it in three plays. He found that little string – the thread that was keeping the New York Jets defense together – and he pulled it. Three plays that didn’t go exactly as planned, but unspooled the opposition anyway. This is why the New England Patriots still own the AFC East.’’ (Yahoo!)
Rob Gronkowski upends Jets’ gameplan: “Another meeting with Rob Gronkowski, another beatdown by the Patriots’ man-mountain tight end.’’ (New York Post)
Danny Ainge ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Timberwolves’ Flip Saunders: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of Flip Saunders,’’ Ainge said. “Flip dedicated so much of his life to basketball and the NBA. His life has impacted so many. May God bless his wife Debbie, their children, and extended family. He will be missed greatly by our small NBA community.’’ (NESN.com)
Revolution clinch playoff spot with 3-1 win over New York City FC: “Charlie Davies had a goal and an assist and the New England Revolution clinched a playoff spot with a 3-1 victory over New York City FC on Sunday.’’ (Boston.com)
Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick exploits Malcolm Butler: “Nobody’s afraid of Malcolm Butler. Nor should they be.’’ (CSNNE.com)
Photo finish: Fantastic images from Jets vs. Patriots
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