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Devin McCourty responds to Bart Scott calling Patriots’ travel plans a ‘desperation move’

Devin McCourty disagrees with Bart Scott’s comments.

NFL analyst Bart Scott took a shot at the New England Patriots and coach Bill Belichick earlier this week, calling their early trip down to Miami a “desperation move.”

Patriots safety Devin McCourty does not agree with those comments.

He appeared on the The Greg Hill Show Friday morning, two days before the Patriots get set to take on the Dolphins. New England will be looking to win in Miami for the first time since the 2019 season. But they’ll have their work cut out for them, as Miami has a potent receiving corps led by Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

Although the Patriots will have their hands full, McCourty vehemently disagrees with Scott’s assessment.

“We’ve played down here, call it, the two or three times—we haven’t won,” McCourty said. “…I think being down here has gotten guys acclimated to the heat, and you know, I think for all of us, the plan is to go out there and play well and try to get a win. So, I think all of this comes from that.

“But desperation? I don’t see it like that. But I’m playing on the team, so I don’t think I would. But I think it’s been good for us. I think guys have been out there practicing and felt good practicing in the heat. So, hopefully, it pays off for us.”

The Patriots will look to start off the 2022 season on the right foot, as they try to contain the new-look Dolphins offense.

The Miami defense isn’t too shabby either, led by pass-rusher Emmaunel Ogbah. Simply put, the extra practice may pay off for the Patriots in the long run, as they look to put forth a solid effort Sunday.

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Bart Scott calls Bill Belichick and Patriots desperate for Miami strategy

Bart Scott calls Patriots’ Miami plan a “desperation move.”

Clearly, not everyone is a believer in coach Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots’ early-arrival strategy ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

The unorthodox game preparation has already been laughed at by Dolphins cornerback Keion Crossen. Now, it’s being called a “desperation move” by ESPN analyst Bart Scott, during Tuesday’s episode of “Get Up!”

Not only does Scott think the move won’t work, but he believes it could ultimately backfire on the Patriots.

“I think this is a desperation move,” said Scott, via NESN’s Adam London. “You’re trying to change the narrative, right? You understand that you struggle in South Beach. South Beach is undefeated because you have to fight the elements. But now you’re taking your team down to an environment where you have to have some disciplined veterans.

“You can have bed checks all you want — five to nine (o’clock), there’s a lot of things that goes down in Miami. It’s going to take a lot of discipline. I worry about you maybe dehydrating your team early in the week. It’s like going to camp for the first time and maybe dehydrating. There’s not enough Pedialyte and pickle juice in the world to make sure you can overcome some of those elements.”

It’s a well-known fact that the Patriots have struggled in the past with the incredibly hot and humid conditions in Miami.

So it’s a bit odd that people are suddenly making a fuss over the team attempting to change things up a bit and see if a new approach works. There have been stories in the past of athlete’s traveling to locations with high altitudes in an effort to get more acclimated with the environment before competing.

It’s really no different than what Belichick and the Patriots are trying to do on Sunday.

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Ravens TE Mark Andrews says QB Lamar Jackson is focused on winning

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews said quarterback Lamar Jackson is focused on and cares about winning

The Baltimore Ravens’ regular season kicks off on Sunday when they travel to take on the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. One of the biggest storylines facing the team leading up to the season is the contract situation of quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Jackson is entering the final year of his rookie contract, with some speculating that the fifth-year quarterback would hold out of training camp until a deal was reached. However, that’s been far from the case, as Jackson has been active with the team and working hard.

During an episode of ESPN’s “Get Up,” Ravens tight end Mark Andrews spoke with former Baltimore linebacker Bart Scott. When asked if Jackson’s contract situation was a distraction, the tight end said Jackson is focused on and cares about winning.

“Lamar approaches football in a different light. He’s a focused dude, he cares about winning. Everything that has happened this offseason with the contract and stuff like that, no one’s even heard anything about it from him. So, he’s a true pro, treats us the right way, he cares about this team, this year and what we can do. So, I know Lamar’s locked in, I know he’s focused and he’s not going to let any of that contract stuff or anything like that affect his play.”

Jackson hinted at Week 1 being an initial deadline for an extension. It’s apparent that Jackson cares for Baltimore and wants to bring the city another Super Bowl, as he promised when he was drafted in 2018. The situation doesn’t appear to be a distraction in terms of what’s happening on the football field, but it is one to monitor as it continues to play out.

Bart Scott shares why he preferred to face Tom Brady over Peyton Manning

Bart Scott remains one of the New England Patriots’ biggest detractors.

Bart Scott remains one of the New England Patriots and Tom Brady’s biggest detractors — even after all these years of success.

The retired New York Jets linebacker and ESPN analyst has always been hesitant to give credit to his longtime rival, the Patriots. And so it should come as little surprise that Scott issued the following take on ESPN Radio on Monday.

Scott explained why he preferred facing Brady over Peyton Manning, the NFL’s other generational talent who entered the NFL at about the same time.

“I’d rather go against Tom Brady every day of the week. I believe that’s how everybody feels,” Scott said. “I lost as a No. 1 seed to Peyton Manning with the Baltimore Ravens. Peyton Manning gives you a different set of anxiety. With Tom Brady, it was more about Bill Belichick and the entire team, the execution and them having a game plan. But something in the first quarter meant something totally different in the second.”

Scott and his teams were 2-8 against the Patriots. He was 2-4 in his appearances against the Indianapolis Colts.

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ESPN’s ‘Get Up’ crew discusses Tua Tagovailoa having the most room to grow of 2020 QB class

Bart Scott was ready to kick the quarterback down.

It’s pretty common for quarterbacks to be compared to their peers from their draft class. Tom Brady had an NFL Films special made about his class, and ESPN did a “30 for 30” about the 1983 draft class that featured great quarterbacks like John Elway and Dan Marino.

For Tua Tagovailoa, something similar is happening, as the conversation about the 2020 class that boasted Joe Burrow, Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert seems to be one that will be discussed for some time.

This week, on ESPN’s “Get Up,” New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan and former New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott were asked which quarterback from the draft class could take the biggest jump.

“After playing Tua, [it’s him] because he has more room to grow,” Jordan said. “He’s poised. He doesn’t get rattled. After playing Justin [Herbert], you can hit Justin. He gets a little rattled after you start sticking him early. Tua stays calm. He has that demeanor about him. He’s been hurt more, so he has so much more room to grow.”

Scott was blunter.

“It has to be Tua,” Scott said. “He’s the one with the lowest floor. He has the most ground to catch. Herbert already has been a Pro Bowler. Burrow is a top-five quarterback already.”

Scott actually said that if he doesn’t make a jump this season, “he’ll be Sam Darnold, looking for a job and being a backup. He can’t be going down with these check-down Charlies. He’s got to push the ball down the field.”

It might be harsh, but it’s probably true. Tagovailoa needs to prove that he can succeed with all these weapons around him, or Miami will move on and find someone who can capitalize on the improvements on offense.

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Bart Scott says Jerod Mayo doesn’t yet deserve to land head-coaching gig

Should more experienced NFL coaches get the opportunity before Jerod Mayo?

Jerod Mayo is one of a few New England Patriots coaches or front office members that are garnering attention from outside teams.

Mayo, 35, played his entire career with the Patriots and then he became the inside linebackers coach in 2019. He’s also held the responsibility of calling defensive plays alongside Steve and Bill Belichick. With eight openings at head coach, Mayo’s name has been tossed around as a serious candidate.

His name has been linked to the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos thus far. There are many candidates looking for head-coaching gigs and many of them have much more experience than Mayo.

For this reason, ESPN’s Bart Scott believes Mayo doesn’t deserve the opportunity just yet.

“I don’t get that one. I think we give too much credit to these Bill Belichick assistants,” Scott said Tuesday on ESPN Radio. “I think he would be skipping the line in front of so many qualified people.  Whatever happened to Eric Bieniemy, what happened to Byron Leftwich, Todd Bowles? All these guys deserve opportunities more than Jerod Mayo. I’m sure he’s a young up-and-coming coach, it’s not his turn.”

The huge relief in the Patriots’ coaching staff situation is the fact that Bill Belichick plans to continue in his role.

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Bart Scott revela el secreto para jugar en temperaturas bajo cero y es… ¿Viagra?

Queremos aclarar desde un principio que estamos lejos de ser profesionales de la salud, así que no tenemos la menor idea de si esto funciona en realidad. Pero aparentemente el antiguo linebacker de la NFL y personalidad de la radio y de ESPN Bart …

Queremos aclarar desde un principio que estamos lejos de ser profesionales de la salud, así que no tenemos la menor idea de si esto funciona en realidad.

Pero aparentemente el antiguo linebacker de la NFL y personalidad de la radio y de ESPN Bart Scott dice que para jugar en climas terriblemente fríos, tomar una cierta pastilla te ayuda a mejorar la circulación.

En la edición del jueves de Get Up!, en donde se discutió el frente frío que llegará a Buffalo justo para el partido del sábado de los Bills contra los New England Patriots, Scott quiso participar y dijo que, en la época en la que él jugaba, muchos jugadores tomaban Viagra antes de los partidos bajo temperaturas gélidas y que eso les ayudaba con la circulación de la sangre… hacia los pies.

Traducción: “¿Nos estará oyendo Josh Allen? ¿Alguien pudiera hacerle llegar este mensaje? Vi-a-gra. Toma una pastilla antes del partido, cariño.”.
–Bart Scott
Y agregó: “Muchos jugadores de la NFL, al menos durante mi época, tomaron viagra.”.
Marquen todo esto bajo #TIL…

 

… ¡OK! ¿En serio alguien hacía esto? ¿Lo siguen haciendo? Hmm…

 

Artículo traducido por Ana Lucía Toledo

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Bart Scott reveals the secret to playing in ridiculously cold weather is … Viagra?

What?

A warning from the outset: I am the farthest thing from a medical professional, so I have no idea if this works.

But apparently, former NFL linebacker and ESPN/radio personality Bart Scott says that for playing in bitterly cold weather, taking a certain pill will help with circulation.

On Thursday’s edition of Get Up! that featured discussions of the cold weather coming to Buffalo for Saturday’s Bills matchup against the New England Patriots, Scott jumped in and said a lot of NFL players in his day took Viagra before freezing games and it would help with circulation … to the feet.

… OK! Was this really a thing? Is it still a thing? Hmm.

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Robert Saleh dismisses ex-Jets calling Zach Wilson ‘selfish’

Jets head coach Robert Saleh doesn’t agree that Zach Wilson’s botched QB sneak was a selfish play by Wilson.

Robert Saleh took the blame for the Jets’ costly quarterback sneak attempt on 4th-and-2 against the Buccaneers, chalking the play up to miscommunication between the coaching staff and Zach Wilson.

Three former Jets players didn’t buy Saleh’s explanation, though. Rather, they believe Wilson “calling his own number” is what really happened, and that doing so displayed a flaw in his character.

Willie Colon, Leger Douzable and Bart Scott all took issue with Wilson keeping the ball instead of handing it off to Braxton Berrios for a reverse — which was New York’s intention — on SNY’s postgame show, deeming the play a selfish one.

“This is not about looks. This is about saying to myself, ‘It’s my time to be the guy, I’m going to win the game and everybody’s going to love me,'” Colon said. “This was about ego. This was about selfishness. This was about not understanding that at this point in the game, it’s not about quarterback Zach Wilson. This is about the New York Jets.”

Colon, Douzable and Scott were faced with instant backlash after their comments made the rounds. Saleh stood up for his rookie quarterback on Monday, challenging the notion that Wilson is anything close to a selfish player.

“I don’t know about that one,” Saleh said. “He’s a rookie, his head’s barely above water with regards to the scheme, he’s still in a pleasing motive of his career, in terms of just doing things the way it’s drawn up. If you’re talking Year 3, Year 4 and he does something like that, then I guess you can start, maybe.”

Colon doubled down on his, Douzable and Scott’s comments during an appearance on WFAN, but refuted that it was a personal attack on Wilson.

“First of all, we were calling his ability not to hand off the ball to Braxton Berrios when we felt like he knew he should’ve handed the ball off,” Colon said, per NJ.com. “And we felt like that was a selfish act, so we are calling that act, that play in that moment, selfish. That is what we are calling selfish.

“So, one, there is no agenda. There is no agenda, right? And as I started this interview, I have nothing personal towards Zach Wilson or his situation at all. I think once again, you are talking to guys that are frustrated, passionate, and trying to talk about ball on different levels. On top of that, I have heard things and I know things, but that is not for me to say.”

It remains to be seen how long this discourse will carry on with the Jets preparing to wrap up their season against the Bills on Sunday. Saleh is in full support of Wilson, though, and hasn’t seen anything out of him that would indicate New York needs to be mindful of his attitude or any selfishness moving forward.

“I think he executed the playbook exactly the way it was designed to,” Saleh said. “In future years, he’s just going to look to the sideline and just flip the bird to Mike [LaFleur] and say like, ‘Hey, we’re doing this buddy,’ and he’s going to make it work because he’s going to know. I don’t think he’s anywhere near close to being able to even make a decision from a selfish standpoint because his neck’s barely over water with regards to schemes.”

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Best reactions to Bart Scott saying Ravens have a ‘red dot’ on Joe Burrow

Silly banter from a former Ravens star about Joe Burrow created viral reactions.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow came under fire on Thursday.

Long story short, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker and current ESPN analyst Bart Scott got very upset about the fact Burrow and the Bengals ran up the score on the Bengals last week.

Scott’s lengthy, borderline strange tirade included comments about “killers” and “red dots” and implied the Ravens will now be out for blood against Burrow in the coming years after his historical blowout whippings of the franchise this season.

As one can probably imagine, Scott’s rant generated some downright hilarious reactions, so let’s pause to look at those as the Bengals prep to take on the Kansas City Chiefs.