James Hughes
@jimbohughes.bsky.social
Everton, Patriots & Wigan Warriors
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The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
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This was it. This was the Patriots' big test against a real team. Unless something very strange happens, they passed it.
Best game all year for defense given quality of opposing offense.
Best game all year for defense given quality of opposing offense.
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This was it. This was the Patriots' big test against a real team. Unless something very strange happens, they passed it.
Best game all year for defense given quality of opposing offense.
Best game all year for defense given quality of opposing offense.
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Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (Stefon Diggs at 900; defense limits opponents' plays; shortened practices; football in Terrell Jennings' carry-on luggage; tix to Bucs' game most expensive for NE road tilt; 17th in cash spending etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
'There's an energy and a competitive spirit to Stef': Why Diggs has boosted Patriots
Receiver Stefon Diggs earns high marks from coaches and teammates for his leadership and desire to win.
www.espn.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (Stefon Diggs at 900; defense limits opponents' plays; shortened practices; football in Terrell Jennings' carry-on luggage; tix to Bucs' game most expensive for NE road tilt; 17th in cash spending etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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I’ll keep pushing this line of analysis because I’m increasingly convinced the clearest path out of this mess is for Dems to adopt a relentless anti-corruption, anti-inequality, anti-oligarchy, pro-democracy platform. The Dem leadership hasn’t realized it yet, but they’re now a reform party.
November 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I’ll keep pushing this line of analysis because I’m increasingly convinced the clearest path out of this mess is for Dems to adopt a relentless anti-corruption, anti-inequality, anti-oligarchy, pro-democracy platform. The Dem leadership hasn’t realized it yet, but they’re now a reform party.
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so the Cowboys essentially traded Micah and Mazi Smith for Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark and a move up roughly 20 spots into the back of the first round of the '26 draft.
they got no extra picks out of it
they got no extra picks out of it
November 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
so the Cowboys essentially traded Micah and Mazi Smith for Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark and a move up roughly 20 spots into the back of the first round of the '26 draft.
they got no extra picks out of it
they got no extra picks out of it
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Blue expires next march. Yellow expires the following march. Jets are basically an expansion team now. They have 11 picks in the first two rounds over those two years, and 11 starters to replace. Can you yahtzee?
November 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Blue expires next march. Yellow expires the following march. Jets are basically an expansion team now. They have 11 picks in the first two rounds over those two years, and 11 starters to replace. Can you yahtzee?
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The Patriots have agreed to terms with standout CB and All-Pro punt returner Marcus Jones, per me and @tompelissero.bsky.social, with Jones getting three new years.
A big-time reward for the homegrown star.
A big-time reward for the homegrown star.
October 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The Patriots have agreed to terms with standout CB and All-Pro punt returner Marcus Jones, per me and @tompelissero.bsky.social, with Jones getting three new years.
A big-time reward for the homegrown star.
A big-time reward for the homegrown star.
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Drake Maye deserves a damn statue
October 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Drake Maye deserves a damn statue
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NE, CAR, and IND have all been surprising success stories, but it's been against 3 of the 4 easiest schedules
BUF has faced the easiest schedule by far, with their opponents having won <30% of their games
CLE is the only team with a losing record vs opponents with a combined win% below 50%
BUF has faced the easiest schedule by far, with their opponents having won <30% of their games
CLE is the only team with a losing record vs opponents with a combined win% below 50%
October 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
NE, CAR, and IND have all been surprising success stories, but it's been against 3 of the 4 easiest schedules
BUF has faced the easiest schedule by far, with their opponents having won <30% of their games
CLE is the only team with a losing record vs opponents with a combined win% below 50%
BUF has faced the easiest schedule by far, with their opponents having won <30% of their games
CLE is the only team with a losing record vs opponents with a combined win% below 50%
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Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (ties that bind DTs Milton Williams and Jeffery Simmons on display today; will Titans get interim bump?; tale of tape w/ Dan Moore Jr. vs. Will Campbell; Patriots' pass D lags; Drake Maye's week etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Milton Williams' strong start to season drawing Titans' Jeffrey Simmons comparisons
Williams has been as important for the Patriots as Jeffery Simmons has been for the Titans.
www.espn.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (ties that bind DTs Milton Williams and Jeffery Simmons on display today; will Titans get interim bump?; tale of tape w/ Dan Moore Jr. vs. Will Campbell; Patriots' pass D lags; Drake Maye's week etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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I did not expect the Patriots to be in first place after Week 6.
October 14, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I did not expect the Patriots to be in first place after Week 6.
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More fun with the Patriots. Here's a table with all the teams since 1978 that have been a top 3 passing game but a bottom 3 running game through the first 6 games of the season.
The 2003 Titans were the only team to do this for a full season: 1st passing, 31st rushing. Steve McNair was co-MVP.
The 2003 Titans were the only team to do this for a full season: 1st passing, 31st rushing. Steve McNair was co-MVP.
October 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
More fun with the Patriots. Here's a table with all the teams since 1978 that have been a top 3 passing game but a bottom 3 running game through the first 6 games of the season.
The 2003 Titans were the only team to do this for a full season: 1st passing, 31st rushing. Steve McNair was co-MVP.
The 2003 Titans were the only team to do this for a full season: 1st passing, 31st rushing. Steve McNair was co-MVP.
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We can argue about whether Caleb Williams is going to "get it" but the Patriots were definitely lucky to have the third draft pick in a year with multiple franchise quarterbacks. Commanders and Patriots both look golden off that.
October 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
We can argue about whether Caleb Williams is going to "get it" but the Patriots were definitely lucky to have the third draft pick in a year with multiple franchise quarterbacks. Commanders and Patriots both look golden off that.
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I generally don't believe in ref conspiracies but today there have been a lot of bad calls in New Orleans and most of them have gone against the Patriots. It's random, but it's a bummer.
October 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I generally don't believe in ref conspiracies but today there have been a lot of bad calls in New Orleans and most of them have gone against the Patriots. It's random, but it's a bummer.
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NFL | Record in Thursday games since 2016
10-1 PHI 👀
7-1 CLE
8-2 BUF
8-3 KC
8-4 LAR
6-3 BAL
12-7 DAL
8-5 GB
7-5 SEA, SF
5-4 LAC
6-5 NE
7-6 CHI
4-4 CIN, LV
5-6 DEN
4-5 ATL, HOU, MIN, PIT, TEN
3-4 IND, JAX
5-7 DET
4-6 NYJ
4-8 WAS
3-6 CAR, TB
2-6 AZ
2-7 MIA
2-9 NO
0-10 NYG 👀
Tonight: PHI at NYG
10-1 PHI 👀
7-1 CLE
8-2 BUF
8-3 KC
8-4 LAR
6-3 BAL
12-7 DAL
8-5 GB
7-5 SEA, SF
5-4 LAC
6-5 NE
7-6 CHI
4-4 CIN, LV
5-6 DEN
4-5 ATL, HOU, MIN, PIT, TEN
3-4 IND, JAX
5-7 DET
4-6 NYJ
4-8 WAS
3-6 CAR, TB
2-6 AZ
2-7 MIA
2-9 NO
0-10 NYG 👀
Tonight: PHI at NYG
October 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
NFL | Record in Thursday games since 2016
10-1 PHI 👀
7-1 CLE
8-2 BUF
8-3 KC
8-4 LAR
6-3 BAL
12-7 DAL
8-5 GB
7-5 SEA, SF
5-4 LAC
6-5 NE
7-6 CHI
4-4 CIN, LV
5-6 DEN
4-5 ATL, HOU, MIN, PIT, TEN
3-4 IND, JAX
5-7 DET
4-6 NYJ
4-8 WAS
3-6 CAR, TB
2-6 AZ
2-7 MIA
2-9 NO
0-10 NYG 👀
Tonight: PHI at NYG
10-1 PHI 👀
7-1 CLE
8-2 BUF
8-3 KC
8-4 LAR
6-3 BAL
12-7 DAL
8-5 GB
7-5 SEA, SF
5-4 LAC
6-5 NE
7-6 CHI
4-4 CIN, LV
5-6 DEN
4-5 ATL, HOU, MIN, PIT, TEN
3-4 IND, JAX
5-7 DET
4-6 NYJ
4-8 WAS
3-6 CAR, TB
2-6 AZ
2-7 MIA
2-9 NO
0-10 NYG 👀
Tonight: PHI at NYG
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Per sources: Bill Belichick has discussed buyout options with North Carolina’s hierarchy. Belichick has signaled a willingness to trigger his own $1 million buyout if he can find a soft landing with another team or in media
October 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Per sources: Bill Belichick has discussed buyout options with North Carolina’s hierarchy. Belichick has signaled a willingness to trigger his own $1 million buyout if he can find a soft landing with another team or in media
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Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (team embraces underdog role in "gauge" game vs. Bills; Drake Maye sizzles on 3rd down; slow starts on D; Will Campbell is Stefon Diggs' "little bro"; "Hot Rod" watches film w/ Mike Vrabel on visit etc.)
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Underdog mentality: Patriots' SNF clash with 4-0 Bills is an aptitude test
The Patriots face a real test against their division rivals Sunday. How will Mike Vrabel's team respond?
www.espn.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (team embraces underdog role in "gauge" game vs. Bills; Drake Maye sizzles on 3rd down; slow starts on D; Will Campbell is Stefon Diggs' "little bro"; "Hot Rod" watches film w/ Mike Vrabel on visit etc.)
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Josh McDaniels is good at his job. Maybe not any other jobs for any other organizations but this job
September 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Josh McDaniels is good at his job. Maybe not any other jobs for any other organizations but this job
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This is the highest scoring Patriots game (42 points) since the 2021 season when they scored 54 points against the New York Jets
September 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This is the highest scoring Patriots game (42 points) since the 2021 season when they scored 54 points against the New York Jets
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Opinion/analysis: On LB Mark Robinson leaving the Patriots’ practice squad to sign with the Jets’ 53-man roster.
September 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Opinion/analysis: On LB Mark Robinson leaving the Patriots’ practice squad to sign with the Jets’ 53-man roster.
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PIT 21, NE 14
🤮🤬5️⃣ turnovers
💩that gets you beat
↩️ RB1 change? Stevenson plays just 2 snaps after 2nd lost fumble
🤯 3 passes from PIT 2 at end of 1H
⬇️ Elliss, Pop, Stevenson
⬆️ Chaisson, Henry, Landry, Spillane
🌶️ Peppers' revenge (FF & FR)
🐱 Next: vs. Panthers
🤮🤬5️⃣ turnovers
💩that gets you beat
↩️ RB1 change? Stevenson plays just 2 snaps after 2nd lost fumble
🤯 3 passes from PIT 2 at end of 1H
⬇️ Elliss, Pop, Stevenson
⬆️ Chaisson, Henry, Landry, Spillane
🌶️ Peppers' revenge (FF & FR)
🐱 Next: vs. Panthers
September 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
PIT 21, NE 14
🤮🤬5️⃣ turnovers
💩that gets you beat
↩️ RB1 change? Stevenson plays just 2 snaps after 2nd lost fumble
🤯 3 passes from PIT 2 at end of 1H
⬇️ Elliss, Pop, Stevenson
⬆️ Chaisson, Henry, Landry, Spillane
🌶️ Peppers' revenge (FF & FR)
🐱 Next: vs. Panthers
🤮🤬5️⃣ turnovers
💩that gets you beat
↩️ RB1 change? Stevenson plays just 2 snaps after 2nd lost fumble
🤯 3 passes from PIT 2 at end of 1H
⬇️ Elliss, Pop, Stevenson
⬆️ Chaisson, Henry, Landry, Spillane
🌶️ Peppers' revenge (FF & FR)
🐱 Next: vs. Panthers
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Patriots have now a) gone for fourth down four times, and converted all four, and b) fumbled four times, and lost all four fumbles to the Steelers.
September 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Patriots have now a) gone for fourth down four times, and converted all four, and b) fumbled four times, and lost all four fumbles to the Steelers.
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Five turnovers is a lotta turnovers.
Four turnovers is a lotta turnovers. #analysis
September 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Five turnovers is a lotta turnovers.
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Another back-breaking mistake from the Patriots.
Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled at the goal line, wiping off a should-be TD.
That's Stevenson's second fumble today. Last season, he had the most fumbles of any non-QB.
Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled at the goal line, wiping off a should-be TD.
That's Stevenson's second fumble today. Last season, he had the most fumbles of any non-QB.
September 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Another back-breaking mistake from the Patriots.
Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled at the goal line, wiping off a should-be TD.
That's Stevenson's second fumble today. Last season, he had the most fumbles of any non-QB.
Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled at the goal line, wiping off a should-be TD.
That's Stevenson's second fumble today. Last season, he had the most fumbles of any non-QB.