Christopher Price
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Staff writer, Boston Globe | 21st season on the Patriots’ beat | Author | I believe in democracy, special teams, and having a good backup QB. | “I’ve been in the game since before you were born.” | Email: christopher.price@globe.com.
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John Streicher is Mike Vrabel’s version of Ernie Adams, and that’s not all: ‘This guy is going to run an organization one day’ - The Boston Globe
The 35-year-old never played football in college, but climbed the ranks alongside Mike Vrabel after the two met at Ohio State. Now, he's Vrabel's right-hand man in New England.
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From sleeping in a closet as an OSU student assistant to becoming Mike Vrabel's most trusted football advisor, it's been a long journey to Foxborough for John “Stretch” Streicher. What makes this “rising star” so vital to New England's head coach?
“This guy is going to run an organization one day.”
“This guy is going to run an organization one day.”
Wanted to get a pair of predictions on tonight's Fiesta Bowl:
• Ben Brown says Ole Miss, 31-28.
• On his way out to practice, Alonzo Highsmith says "tonight is all about the U," and says the Hurricanes will win, 28-21.
• Ben Brown says Ole Miss, 31-28.
• On his way out to practice, Alonzo Highsmith says "tonight is all about the U," and says the Hurricanes will win, 28-21.
January 8, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Wanted to get a pair of predictions on tonight's Fiesta Bowl:
• Ben Brown says Ole Miss, 31-28.
• On his way out to practice, Alonzo Highsmith says "tonight is all about the U," and says the Hurricanes will win, 28-21.
• Ben Brown says Ole Miss, 31-28.
• On his way out to practice, Alonzo Highsmith says "tonight is all about the U," and says the Hurricanes will win, 28-21.
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Also an outlier in that his crew called >50% of penalties against the home team.
January 8, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Also an outlier in that his crew called >50% of penalties against the home team.
Ron Torbert will serve as the referee for Sunday’s Patriots-Chargers game. Torbert’s crew called an average of 12.81 penalties per game on the season, ninth-most in the league. His group was among the league leaders in two very specific penalties, offensive holding (43) and false starts (40).
January 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Ron Torbert will serve as the referee for Sunday’s Patriots-Chargers game. Torbert’s crew called an average of 12.81 penalties per game on the season, ninth-most in the league. His group was among the league leaders in two very specific penalties, offensive holding (43) and false starts (40).
Lowe, Bradbury, Mumford, and Tonga not spotted at the start of practice. Moses returns. (Lowe and Bradbury are likely illness-related, as Vrabel indicated Wednesday.)
Wilson still in the red non-contact jersey.
Landry working off to the side after stretches at the start of the workout.
Wilson still in the red non-contact jersey.
Landry working off to the side after stretches at the start of the workout.
January 8, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Lowe, Bradbury, Mumford, and Tonga not spotted at the start of practice. Moses returns. (Lowe and Bradbury are likely illness-related, as Vrabel indicated Wednesday.)
Wilson still in the red non-contact jersey.
Landry working off to the side after stretches at the start of the workout.
Wilson still in the red non-contact jersey.
Landry working off to the side after stretches at the start of the workout.
Jeremy Springer is here.
January 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Jeremy Springer is here.
It’s Thursday in Foxborough. What’s the latest with the Patriots? @bostonglobe.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
It’s Thursday in Foxborough. What’s the latest with the Patriots? @bostonglobe.com
I asked Hogan if there was a possible path to victory for Los Angeles on Sunday night in Foxborough. He was quick to answer.
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Full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
January 8, 2026 at 2:40 PM
I asked Hogan if there was a possible path to victory for Los Angeles on Sunday night in Foxborough. He was quick to answer.
Full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
For Drake Maye, his first career postseason start Sunday night will be defined in many ways by how he deals with the guy he used to use when he picked up the controls to play Madden.
“He’s relentless.”
“He’s relentless.”
Drake Maye used to choose Chargers safety Derwin James in ‘Madden,’ but he’ll face the real thing on Sunday night - The Boston Globe
The last time Maye faced the Chargers, last season, he was 12-for-22 passing for 117 yards and absorbed took four sacks (two by James).
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January 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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Robert Spillane said Wednesday he’s ready for the postseason
“No doubt,” said the 30-year-old, who missed the final four games of the regular season with foot and ankle issues. “It was always a goal to be ready for Week 1 of the playoffs.”
“No doubt,” said the 30-year-old, who missed the final four games of the regular season with foot and ankle issues. “It was always a goal to be ready for Week 1 of the playoffs.”
Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane eager for playoffs after missing last four games - The Boston Globe
The Patriots were stout throughout the first nine weeks of the season, allowing an average of 75.4 rushing yards per game, but injuries to Spillane and others caused those numbers to dip.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
ICYMI
Good times talking Patriots and NFL with Mannix & Mannix of 96.3 FM in Portland this morning. Check out the complete segment here.
Middays with Mannix & Mannix: Christopher Price 1/7/26
Christopher Price from the Boston Globe joined us to preview the Patriots Wild Card matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers and other NFL headlines, including the firing of Baltimore Ravens coach Joh…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Good times talking Patriots and NFL with Mannix & Mannix of 96.3 FM in Portland this morning. Check out the complete segment here.
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Robert Spillane said Wednesday he’s ready for the postseason
“No doubt,” said the 30-year-old, who missed the final four games of the regular season with foot and ankle issues. “It was always a goal to be ready for Week 1 of the playoffs.”
“No doubt,” said the 30-year-old, who missed the final four games of the regular season with foot and ankle issues. “It was always a goal to be ready for Week 1 of the playoffs.”
Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane eager for playoffs after missing last four games - The Boston Globe
The Patriots were stout throughout the first nine weeks of the season, allowing an average of 75.4 rushing yards per game, but injuries to Spillane and others caused those numbers to dip.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Robert Spillane said Wednesday he’s ready for the postseason
“No doubt,” said the 30-year-old, who missed the final four games of the regular season with foot and ankle issues. “It was always a goal to be ready for Week 1 of the playoffs.”
“No doubt,” said the 30-year-old, who missed the final four games of the regular season with foot and ankle issues. “It was always a goal to be ready for Week 1 of the playoffs.”
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For Drake Maye, his first career postseason start Sunday night will be defined in many ways by how he deals with the guy he used to use when he picked up the controls to play Madden.
“He’s relentless.”
“He’s relentless.”
Drake Maye used to choose Chargers safety Derwin James in ‘Madden,’ but he’ll face the real thing on Sunday night - The Boston Globe
The last time Maye faced the Chargers, last season, he was 12-for-22 passing for 117 yards and absorbed took four sacks (two by James).
www.bostonglobe.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:12 PM
For Drake Maye, his first career postseason start Sunday night will be defined in many ways by how he deals with the guy he used to use when he picked up the controls to play Madden.
“He’s relentless.”
“He’s relentless.”
Robert Spillane said Wednesday he’s ready for the postseason
“No doubt,” said the 30-year-old, who missed the final four games of the regular season with foot and ankle issues. “It was always a goal to be ready for Week 1 of the playoffs.”
“No doubt,” said the 30-year-old, who missed the final four games of the regular season with foot and ankle issues. “It was always a goal to be ready for Week 1 of the playoffs.”
Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane eager for playoffs after missing last four games - The Boston Globe
The Patriots were stout throughout the first nine weeks of the season, allowing an average of 75.4 rushing yards per game, but injuries to Spillane and others caused those numbers to dip.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Robert Spillane said Wednesday he’s ready for the postseason
“No doubt,” said the 30-year-old, who missed the final four games of the regular season with foot and ankle issues. “It was always a goal to be ready for Week 1 of the playoffs.”
“No doubt,” said the 30-year-old, who missed the final four games of the regular season with foot and ankle issues. “It was always a goal to be ready for Week 1 of the playoffs.”
Wednesday injury reports for Patriots and Chargers
January 8, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Wednesday injury reports for Patriots and Chargers
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For Drake Maye, his first career postseason start Sunday night will be defined in many ways by how he deals with the guy he used to use when he picked up the controls to play Madden.
“He’s relentless.”
“He’s relentless.”
Drake Maye used to choose Chargers safety Derwin James in ‘Madden,’ but he’ll face the real thing on Sunday night - The Boston Globe
The last time Maye faced the Chargers, last season, he was 12-for-22 passing for 117 yards and absorbed took four sacks (two by James).
www.bostonglobe.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:12 PM
For Drake Maye, his first career postseason start Sunday night will be defined in many ways by how he deals with the guy he used to use when he picked up the controls to play Madden.
“He’s relentless.”
“He’s relentless.”
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Great day to have functioning eyes and a working brain
January 7, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Great day to have functioning eyes and a working brain
• Jennings, Lowe, Bradbury, Moses (all illness, per Vrabel) Henry, and Tonga not spotted at the start of practice.
• Wilson is in a red noncontact jersey.
• Landry going through drills off to the side at the start of the workout.
• Wilson is in a red noncontact jersey.
• Landry going through drills off to the side at the start of the workout.
January 7, 2026 at 7:41 PM
• Jennings, Lowe, Bradbury, Moses (all illness, per Vrabel) Henry, and Tonga not spotted at the start of practice.
• Wilson is in a red noncontact jersey.
• Landry going through drills off to the side at the start of the workout.
• Wilson is in a red noncontact jersey.
• Landry going through drills off to the side at the start of the workout.
Vrabel is here.
January 7, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Vrabel is here.
• In 2024, the New England receivers had 1,718 receiving yards as a group.
• The Patriots receivers’ -- led by 1,013 from Stefon Diggs -- accounted for 2,845 receiving yards this past season.
• The Patriots receivers’ -- led by 1,013 from Stefon Diggs -- accounted for 2,845 receiving yards this past season.
January 7, 2026 at 5:52 PM
• In 2024, the New England receivers had 1,718 receiving yards as a group.
• The Patriots receivers’ -- led by 1,013 from Stefon Diggs -- accounted for 2,845 receiving yards this past season.
• The Patriots receivers’ -- led by 1,013 from Stefon Diggs -- accounted for 2,845 receiving yards this past season.
Rhamondre Stevenson is named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
January 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Rhamondre Stevenson is named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Wednesday in Foxborough. What’s up with the Patriots? It’s all about the health of some key defenders. @bostonglobe.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Wednesday in Foxborough. What’s up with the Patriots? It’s all about the health of some key defenders. @bostonglobe.com