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Hal Bent

A life-long fan of all Boston sports, Hal--like the Patriots--is from Southeastern MA. Sticking with the Pats through the lows of the late seventies/early eighties; the short, brief flicker of hope of 1985/6; the horrid fall-out and rock-bottom of the late 80s & early 90s before the coming of Drew & the Tuna to turn things around for the franchise and led to the Belichick Era of Prosperity (completely blocking out Pete Carroll and Bobby Grier, there). Inspired by the great online sportswriters in the early 2000s, Hal started his own blog on all things Boston sports which he keeps to this day. He is a huge fan of MusketFire and hopes his critical thinking, statistical bent, unique voice, unbiased insights, and sense of humor can add to the site. Hal is happily married with two children.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins: Scouting Report

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 15: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills: Scouting Report

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 20: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs fumbles the ball as he is hit by Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots in the second quarter during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New England Patriots vs Kansas City Chiefs: Scouting Report

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 09: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New England Patriots vs Houston Texans: Scouting Report

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 20: New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Jonathan Jones #31 react before the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Cutting/trading draft picks is not a negative

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ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: The New England Patriots celebrate after winning the Super Bowl LIII at against the Los Angeles Rams Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Are the Patriots’ skill position players better this year than last?

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on prior to Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Seven 2019 NFL Draft predictions

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ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 4: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (R) congratulates Super Bowl LIII champion Head Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots at the Georgia World Congress Center on February 4, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: What is the team’s 2019 NFL Draft strategy?

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Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: internal free agent preview

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts in the second half against Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Brian Flores to Dolphins: Examining the impact on the Patriots

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots speaks to the media during the New England Patriots Super Bowl LIII media availability at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on January 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: What to watch for in Super Bowl 53

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 14: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots runs the ball after making a catch as Josh Shaw #30 of the Kansas City Chiefs defends in the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: W2W4 AFC Championship Game vs Kansas City Chiefs

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FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks for a pass during the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: W2W4 Divisional Playoff Game vs Los Angeles Chargers

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 23: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills meet on the field after the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 24-12 at Gillette Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Eye on the AFC East — Buffalo Bills

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets hugs head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots after a game at Gillette Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Eye on the AFC East — New York Jets

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MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 09: Chris Hogan #15 of the New England Patriots congratulating Danny Amendola #80 of the Miami Dolphins after the Miami Dolphins defeat the New England Patriots 34-33 at Hard Rock Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Eye on the AFC East — Miami Dolphins

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