msimo

Matty Simo

Joined: Apr 27, 2017

Freelance writer who has covered sports for nearly 30 years, including the gambling world in Las Vegas for more than a decade.

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Rob Ninkovich (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Ninkovich retirement will not hurt run for repeat

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady

Tom Brady: Why winning a third NFL MVP award is irrelevant this season

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 22: Julian Edelman

New England Patriots: Massive favorites to make playoffs for ninth consecutive season

Oct 16, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) catches a touchdown past Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Green-Thompson (54) during the fourth quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints won 41-38. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Which opponents have best shot of upsetting team this season?

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots offensive lineman Marcus Cannon (61) against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Offensive line ranked 19th in NFL by PFF

Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) prepares to pass during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Brady ranked third-best player in PFF Top 50

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Fox television announcer Terry Bradshaw (left) presents New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady with the Vince Lombardi trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Brady named league’s best by fellow players in NFL Network’s Top 100

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; The New England Patriots Super Bowl trophies on the field prior to the Opening Day game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Are they the Golden State Warriors of the NFL?

Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a New England Patriots helmet sitting on the sidelines against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Predicting the fourth month of 2017 schedule

Sep 3, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; A general view of a football and a New England Patriots helmet during the second half of a game against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Predicting the third month of 2017 schedule

Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Detailed view of a New England Patriots helmet in the hand of a player against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Linebacker David Harris becomes latest veteran ring chaser

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England defensive end Trey Flowers (98) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Are expectations too high in assuming Super Bowl repeat?

Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Rob Ninkovich (50) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Are Steelers really the main threat in 2017?

Nov 8, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) reacts with New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung (23) after a play against the Washington Redskins in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Redskins 27-10. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Team wins again with Patrick Chung’s contract

Oct 29, 2016; London, United Kingdom; New England Patriots helmet on display during the NFL International Series Fan Rally at the Victoria House. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Roster in good shape to make run at three-peat

Jan 31, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; A general view of a New England Patriots football helmet sculpture display prior to Super Bowl LI. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Defending champs dominate Super Bowl betting matchups