Joe Lewis

Joined: Sep 26, 2016

Geek. NFL junkie. Chronic truth-teller. Bristling malcontent. Terminal idealist.

Oct 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick takes notes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Heinz Field. The Patriots won the game, 27-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports

Schedule Breakdown: A Look at the Next Four Games for the Patriots

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) reacts after a play during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Collins Trade a Matter of Culture, Not Cost for Patriots

Jul 30, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks with inside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) as defensive coordinator Matt Patricia watches a drill during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Elandon Roberts Now Under Pressure to Deliver With Collins Gone

Collins Trade Makes 2017 Free Agency a Bit Clearer

Aug 11, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) on the sidelines during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Jamie Collins Trade: Reactions From Around the League

Sep 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) audibles against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Monday Musings: Patriots in Home Field Race, Brady Dominant

Sep 20, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) drops to pass under pressure by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Patriots beat the Bills 40-32. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Payback: Patriots Maul Bills, Move to 7-1 Heading into Bye

Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Monday Musings: Tomlin’s Toughness, Blount’s Bravado

Jul 30, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels smiles during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Josh McDaniels, Matt Patricia Talk Preparation for Steelers

Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports

Belichick Conference Call: Steelers Weapons, Linebacker Roles

Aug 28, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) and quarterback Tom Brady (12) sit on the bench during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Panthers 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Monday Musings: Home Rule, Gronk Gone Wild, Running Backs Galore

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline as they take on the Buffalo Bills. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Belichick Brushes Off Concerns About Patriots Red Zone Defense

Stephen Gostkowski (3) needs to pull it together. Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots Wednesday: The Curious Case of Stephen Gostkowski

Tom Brady (12) - New England Patriots - Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Brady, Patriots Dominant in Week 5 Victory over Browns

Sep 1, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks on during warmups prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Tom Brady Taking on the Role of Silent Assassin

Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive guard Jonathan Cooper (65) reacts with defensive end Trey Flowers (98) and defensive tackle Vincent Valentine (99) after making a tackle during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Saturday Sack: Patriots Cut Jonathan Cooper in Surprise Move