New England Patriots links 10/11/18 - NFL’s best tight ends will meet when Patriots play Chiefs TEAM TALKErik Scalavino thinks that a fast
start is the key for the Patriots to beating the Chiefs on Sunday.Angelique
Fiske reports that Rob Gronkowski decorated cakes with pediatric cancer
patients.Paul Perillo shares the Patriots’ presser points from Wednesday.The PFW
in Progress crew discusses New England’s upcoming game against Kansas City.
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matchup.Zack Cox (NESN) reveals how the Patriots defense is preparing for the
Chiefs offense.Doug Kyed (NESN) thinks that the Patriots would be smart to
heavily use Sony Michel against Kansas City.Henry McKenna (Patriots Wire) sees
Sony Michel’s role only getting bigger in the future.Ben Volin (Boston Globe)
reports that the Patriots defense is focusing on stopping the big play this
week.Mark Daniels (Providence Journal) spoke with Sony Michel about what lies
ahead for him and the team.Phil Perry (NBC Boston) asks which tight end is
better: Rob Gronkowski or Travis Kelce?Zack Cox (NESN) reports that Brian Hoyer
is having a blast simulating Patrick Mahomes in practice.Jeff Howe (The Athletic
Boston) analyzes what we can learn from how the Patriots have used Josh Gordon
so far.Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) notes that Rob Gronkowski thinks that Travis
Kelce is a “great player”.Jared Talbot, Ethan Roy, David Albiani, Hal Bent (Full
Press Coverage) discuss New England’s upcoming game against the Chiefs.Doug Kyed
(NESN) feels that the Patriots are happy to have Julian Edelman back.Miguel
Benzan (Boston Sports Journal) takes a look at an unusual Patriots salary cap
situation.Karen Guregian (Boston Herald) hears from Rob Gronkowski, who is
confident that New England’s fans will find a way to watch both the Patriots and
the Red Sox on Sunday.Darren Hartwell (NESN) shares what James White is teaching
Sony Michel.Christopher Price (Boston Sports Journal) sees the Patriots relying
on a familiar formula to stop the Chiefs.Darren Hartwell (NESN) writes that Rob
Gronkowski is hooked on Tom Brady’s crazy diet.Jordy McElroy (Patriots Wire)
thinks that Sony Michel could be a surprise candidate for offensive rookie of
the year.Phil Perry (NBC Boston) takes a look at the upcoming fantasy football
matchup between the Patriots and the Chiefs.Zack Cox (NESN) notes that Patrick
Mahomes learned from Tom Brady.Caitlyn Allen (Full Press Coverage) lists
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shouldn’t distract from being hyped about Sunday’s game.Michael David Smith (Pro
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practice due to the team’s injuries in the secondary.Britini De La Cretaz (The
Ringer) wonders where all the women are in play-by-play broadcasting.Bill
Barnwell (ESPN) compiles 11 trade ideas that make sense for both teams.David
Fucillo (SB Nation) shares his week six picks.Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) takes a
look at 10 trade candidates in the NFL.Tom Pelissero (NFL.com) reports what the
head of the NFL’s referee union has to say about criticism.Riley McAtee (The
Ringer) asks who the NFL’s next passing yards king will be.Andy Benoit (Sports
Illustrated) offers the good, the bad and the season outlook for the NFL’s
rookie quarterbacks.Michael David Smith (Pro Football Talk) reports that the
NFL’s TV ratings continue their upwards climb.Natalie Weiner (SB Nation) spoke
with NFL pass rushers who think that the new roles make greatness
impossible.Maurice Jones-Drew (NFL.com) analyzes the teams best built for
success on 4th and 1.Danny Kelly (The Ringer) takes a look at which early-season
fantasy trends can be trusted.Mike Florio and Michael David Smith (Pro Football
Talk) share their week six picks. When Nicole Fountain was on the staff for
MetLife Stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands, planning events was among her
main duties.Fountain worked with such artists as Bruce Springsteen, Kenny
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soccer matches.Then she had an idea that has morphed into something special:
Touch of Football, a fundraiser for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation."I had
joined forces with the foundation's local chapter in New Jersey," says Fountain,
who suffers from the inflammatory bowel disease. "I was about to do a
half-marathon with the foundation and was asking about all the things they put
on. I was always looking to host new events, and perhaps bring more awareness to
the foundation and fundraising."I had the idea to put on a charity football
tournament in the stadium."The Giants and Jets were interested in helping, and
in 2011 the event debuted. More than $100,000 was raised."A ton of teams wanted
to not only have the experience of taking the field during the NFL season on the
same turf as their favorite players on the Jets and Giants
Jason McCourty Jerseys 2019 ," Fountain explains, "but there were all these people who knew someone that had the disease who didn't realize anything
was being done on a local level."So we started doing it annually at the
stadium."Soon, four other NFL stadiums were hosting Touch of Football games, in
Seattle, Denver, Minneapolis and Foxborough, Massachusetts. By the end of 2018,
the Touch of Football events are projected to have raised $2.7 million.On
Sunday
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estimated that more than 3 million people in the United States have Crohn's
disease or ulcerative colitis. The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is the
largest nonprofit, voluntary, health organization dedicated to finding cures for
the diseases and to improve the quality of life of children and adults who are
affected by these diseases.The Foundation works to fulfill its mission by
funding research; providing educational resources for patients and their
families, medical professionals, and the public; and furnishing supportive
services for those afflicted.There are 38 chapters of the Crohn's & Colitis
Foundation in the nation.Among those afflicted are such athletes and former pros
as Larry Nance Jr., David Garrard and Matt Light."Eighty cents of what we raise
per dollar goes to mission activity including research," says Jeanine
Kober
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person's journey is unique and different. We have local education and coaching
as well as online, and health centers. We offer quite a bit in terms of support
to our patients."The foundation holds more than 100 events annually ranging from
galas and luncheons to golf tournaments and fishing tournaments.The touch
football games at the NFL stadiums are particularly popular and even bring out
local celebrities.In Seattle, Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Jones, one of
the most popular players the Seahawks have had, attended the 2017 event and then
fielded a team this year that included former Seahawk Cliff Avril. Lawyer
Milloy, Spencer Hawes, and Pearl Jam's Mike McCready have attended."When the
foundation books the stadium for that day
White Jeremy Hill Jerseys , they get all the digital outlets to help promote sponsors of their event," Fountain says. "We do a lot of sponsor outreach for
the tournament. It's expensive to put on these events, so to offset that we
bring in sponsors."In New Jersey, we're fortunate to have support from the
Giants and Jets. The Giants are a presenting sponsor and helping to offset
costs. The Jets donated a package of tickets to help with our fundraising
efforts. The (participating touch football) team that fund-raises the most money
gets to attend a Jets game together."Even better, they're aiding an important
cause.
