Morning Sports Update: Josh McDaniels praises ‘unselfish’ Martellus Bennett
Bennett may not have impressed fantasy coaches, but he impressed real ones.
The Patriots’ offensive coordinator is impressed with Martellus Bennett, the Red Sox lose, and Yoan Moncada receives the minor leagues’ highest honor.
Josh McDaniels praises ‘unselfish’ Martellus Bennett: Martellus Bennett made a modest contribution Sunday night according to the box score, with just three catches for 14 yards as the starting tight end in Rob Gronkowski’s absence, but Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels noted how critical he was as a blocker playing alongside new starters Marcus Cannon and Cameron Fleming. (Boston Herald)
Drew Pomeranz frustrated following short outing vs. Orioles: The Red Sox dropped game two of a three-game set with Baltimore Tuesday night, thanks in large part to an ineffective Drew Pomeranz. Pomeranz allowed 5 runs before getting the hook in the 3rd inning, and it proved to be all the Orioles would need as the Boston offense was stymied. This snapped a string of seven strong starts for the southpaw. (WEEI)
Chris Long: “I support my peers in their right to protest”: Following Devin McCourty and Martellus Bennett’s diminutive demonstration after Sunday night’s singing of the National Anthem, defensive end Chris Long spoke about the issue of social activism by his colleagues. Long was plain; he supports his teammates, and believes that doesn’t mean he thinks America isn’t a great place and said he, personally, couldn’t kneel. (NESN)
Yoan Moncada only starting to tap into potential: Despite his recent setbacks, Yoan Moncada still has plenty of believers. Though the return of Andrew Benintendi adds yet another possible positional producer to the Red Sox lineup, the reason Moncada maintains his favor is because the Minor League Player of the Year has the ability to do things no one else on his team can, and the potential to be a better player than all of them. (Baseball America)
How Josh McDaniels used gimmicks and deception in Patriots win: Even for the trained eye, it’s all too easy to miss the little intricacies that make up every play of an NFL game. By going to the film, it becomes a little clearer just how Julian Edelman is able to get so open, how LeGarrette Blount is able to break free for a big run, and how Chris Long is able to penetrate the line and sack Carson Palmer. This is what the Patriots do best. (Boston Globe)
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