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NFL Free Picks 04-05 Week 17
Lucky was too generous for Christmas going 5-10-1 which brings the season record to 116-111-7. This is a very tricky week with so many meaningless games. Stay tuned for Playoff Winners next week. Here goes crazy week seventeen.
Cincinnati ( -3.5 ) at Philadelphia – The Bengals should easily trump the Eagles who played third stringers most of last weeks loss to the St. Louis Rams. Damn them! Lost me money. Wouldn't it be funny if the Rams made the playoffs, snuck out a win in the first week, and then upset Philly at home in week 2? Just a thought. Karma's a son of a bitch, Andy Reid. Okay, so maybe I'm being a little harsh. Andy is obviously more confident in his offense minus Terrell Owens than I am, but that's why he eats like I do but still gets paid about 1000 times what I do. Livin' larger in week 17, the Eagles will relax and let the Bengals play themselves into a lower draft pick.
Game Date: 01/02/05 13:00 ET
Cleveland at Houston(-10.5) – The Texans should win and get to 8-8 to finish the year against the horrendous Browns. Unfortunately, this will do nothing for their team. I take that back, it gives them something to build on, a step in the right direction, and those are two good things for a team that was brand spanking new just three years ago. David Carr has some off-season improvement strides to make, though he did show some promise earlier in the year. The Browns, well, they have a lot to think about. Cleveland has a positive in Lee Suggs, and might look to unload William Green. This game should be a good old fashion lashing, leaving the Browns wincing in pain from another season spent at the bottom of the barrel.
Detroit at Tennessee(+3) – Billy Volek should rediscover the tricks that made him a fantasy stud for all those risk takers out there. He had a tough time of it against a possessed Denver defense, but should find open "Billy Volek" style pastures against the (yawn) Lions Roaring Defensive Unit. Look for Detroit to head into the off season limping, questioning their quarterback situation, and praying that Charles Rogers can make it a year without a broken collar bone. At least the Lions have found a running back worth keeping around, in Kevin Jones. Game Date: 01/02/05 13:00 ET
Green Bay(+3) at Chicago – Green Bay should beat the hapless Bears in Chicago. With the playoffs only a week a way, look for Green Bay to get back to what they do best, feed Ahman Green, and this week Najeh Davenport, the ball. Brett Favre will start, then give way to his back up who has played well this year. The Packers will be too much for a Bears team that has been flipped, powdered, and whooped every which way this year. The Packers are +3, and though this might seem like a useless game for the Pack, they won't be excited about going into a big game after a loss to the Bears. Look for the Pack to win here. Game Date: 01/02/05 13:00 ET
Miami at Baltimore(-10) – The Dolphins have been an admirable foe of late, but will find a tough go at a ticked off Baltimore defense. AJ Feely will have his problems, and the Dolphins' running game won't do anything to help his cause. The Ravens will need some help from some AFC teams even if they win, a feat they should take care of easily against the visiting Dolphins. Let the Nick Saban coaching carousel begin. Game Date: 01/02/05 13:00 ET
Minnesota ( -3.5 ) at Washington – Minnesota should be able to corral another over priced, under productive Redskins bunch that still reflects the failure that was Steve Spurrier. This win is important to the Vikings, which could be a bad thing, if you remember last years last second debacle to the Cardinals. This year I see the finale being a little different for the Vikings, who could cause waves in the weak NFC playoff race. Minnesota will come out with guns blazing against a good Redskins D. The Vikings D will be able to slow a pathetic Redskin offense without Clinton Portis, and take this game with ease.
New Orleans at Carolina(-8) – Carolina takes this game, because it means something to the Saints. Unfortunately for New Orleans, that doesn't bode well for their chances. Sure, the Saints have pulled off some wins lately, when they were all but dead. And now, at 7-8, a win could very well get them in. So that settles it. The Saints need to win so they won't. Plus, there is no way their defense, which is horrible, could halt anything the Panthers will throw at them. Mushin Muhammed has done well for himself in this contract year, and I imagine he alone will put an end to New Orleans playoff hopes, in turn lighting the way for the once 1-6 Panthers. Amazing!
N.Y. Jets(-3) at St. Louis – The Rams have only won 3 games this year by more than a touchdown. That includes last weeks 20-7 win against the Eagles B-Team. While they managed a much-needed W against the Eagles last week, that possibility seems highly unlikely in the last week of the regular season. Mike Martz found last week that if he gives the ball to one of his two stud running backs, or both of them, he can win a game. This week he will be back to his old stubborn self, directing futile bombs downfield. It's also crucial that the Jets need to win this game to assure their spot in the playoffs. The Jets win this one easily, ending a year that might mark the end of Martz's coaching era in St. Louis. Game Date: 01/02/05 13:00 ET
Pittsburgh (+9) at Buffalo – I think the Steelers will start Tommy Maddox, and he'll be looking to make something happen. Unlike Philadelphia and Atlanta, the Steelers' backup quarterback could start for at least 10 teams; Buffalo being one of those teams. The Bills have gotten so far and it would be a shame to see them lose to a Steelers team that has nothing more to play for. But that doesn't mean it won't happen. The Steelers have a lot of talented guys on their team, and should put up a good fight against a Bills team that will be doing everything they can to win. On a positive note for the Bills, Drew Bledsoe showed off those young legs last week with a 7-yard trot down field. I almost choked on my bratwurst. Speaking of choke, plan on watching Bledsoe do a lot of it in his last game as starter for the Bills. Game Date: 01/02/05 13:00 ET
San Francisco(+14) at New England – I'm going to take San Francisco here. My only explanation is, why should New England play anybody worth a donkey's ass? As the game has made clear, any injury can happen at any time, and why would a brilliant football mind like Bill Belichick make the mistake of playing anyone important to his title hopes? I believe the Patriots will win. But in a game where 14 points could easily win the game, I don't see the Pats winning by 14. I hate picking a team that will share snaps between Cody Pickett and Ken Dorsey, but that's my bet. Game Date: 01/02/05 13:00 ET
Atlanta at Seattle (-6 ) – Seattle should take care of the Falcons. I read that Vick would start but only play a couple of series against the Hawks. The article said; they just wanted Vick sharp for the playoffs. Okay. They need to do a hell of a lot more to than give him a couple series to do that. He hasn't been sharp for two games in a row, this year. I'm a huge Vick fan, but he's got some serious consistency issues. I also think his contract might be a little ridiculous, and think there are at least 5 better quarterbacks than him. (Culpepper, Manning, McNabb, Favre, Brady, and Drew Bledsoe) Okay just kidding about the last one. And I know, I've heard it all, Vick is more than just a quarterback, "he's a playmaker". Sure he is, and he's a damn good one, but he needs to be a little more "quarterback" a little more often. Take the Hawks here, they haven't mailed it in yet, they still have a lot to improve on before next week.
Tampa Bay at Arizona(-3) – I like the Cardinals this last weekend. They've been learning the game under one of the game's great coaches, and he knows how important it is to end the season on a good note. Gruden, a younger less experienced coach, just likes to make some good faces on the last day. Tampa Bay came up short the last few weeks, and will do it again in Arizona. Boldin's getting yards and Fitzgerald is catching touchdowns, a combination that should flourish in the next few years. Green has coached a feisty team all year, I can't wait to see them improve in the off season. Take the Cards in Arizona against a team that folded it up a week ago.
Indianapolis(+9) at Denver – Look for mighty Joe Hamilton, or whoever plays for the Colts to light it up against Denver. Though Denver is fighting for their playoff lives, the prospect of them getting beat by a Colts team that has nothing to play for is too good to pass up. Give Peyton a solid 50 TDs, that's a good number to finish the season on. The Colts have good back ups at all positions on offense, from Dominic Rhodes to a young wide receiver crew. Tony D isn't one who appreciates ending the season on a loss to someone they might face in week one of the playoffs. Look for the Colts to jump out quick and then hold on by capitalizing on one of Jake Plummer's 20+ interceptions. Game Date: 01/02/05 16:15 ET
Jacksonville ( no line ) at Oakland – The Jags showed their first signs of how young they are last week, when they had a diarrhea attack against Houston. Houston has played tough all year, but had nothing to play for, so c'mon Jag's you've got to put in a better effort if you want to go to the playoffs. The Raiders are done, and looking for another high pick for the second year in a row. Al Davis can't be excited about that. Don't expect them to have the same problems next year. As for Sunday, expect Jacksonville to give the playoffs their best shot. They need help, but could get it, and they own some important tiebreakers. Fred Taylor needs to have a day for Jacksonville, and I believe he will. Game Date: 01/02/05 16:15 ET
Kansas City(-3) at San Diego – With the Chargers jumping on the "let your team rest" band wagon, properly led by the Eagles and Falcons a week ago, the Chiefs should pull this one off. I'd love to believe that the Chargers will keep their starters in all game, but LT has already been rumored to sit the second half off, if not more. Brees and Gates, and others will get the same treatment, and Larry Johnson will take advantage of the Charger second teamers on defense. Kansas City beats the spread, and ends a mediocre year. Watch out for them next year. Game Date: 01/02/05 16:15 ET
Dallas at N.Y. Giants(-3) – The Manning era has begun in NY, and he has done better lately. Everyone says he's going to be great, and I can't argue with that. Good genes will win out anyway. Tiki Barbar, will be looking to finish his great season off with a bang, and should get plenty of chances to do so against a weak Cowboy defense. Look for him to get involved in the passing game as well. The Giants gave their season away to train their future, and it might have paid off. The Giants will look to be back in the race next year, and it all starts with beating the Cowboys in week 17. Their first round pick goes to San Diego anyway, so there's nothing to lose there. For the Cowboys, the question looms, will Bill Parcels pull his head out of his ass and start Drew Henson? Either way, the Boys end with another L.
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Everybody lost. Lehigh Valley's Joey Meneses had half of the team's hits. Reading's Franklyn Kilome was dominant after a lead off HR, retiring 12 batters in a row, but left soon after taking a line drive off his pitching hand. Clearwater's Sixto Sanchez was knocked around. Lakewood's Connor Brogdon pitched well before the bullpen imploded.
Lehigh Valley (14-13) lost to Rochester, 8-0.
Tom Eshelman gave up all 8 runs on 12 hits and 4 walks in 6.1 innings. Seranthony Dominguez stranded a runner in his 0.2 innings. Austin Davis (3.68) gave up one hit in 1.0 innings of work.
Joey Meneses (.361) had half of the IronPigs 4 hits. Mitch Walding (.279) went 0-1 with 3 walks.
Our old friend Willians Astudillo is hitting .241 with the Red Wings. He's up to his old tricks, 2 BB and 2 K in 61 PA.
#11 Seranthony Dominguez (1-0, 0.00): 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K.
#13 Enyel De Los Santos (3-0, 1.07):
#14 Tom Eshelman (1-3, 7.11): 6.1 IP, 12 H, 8 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 2 K
#15 Roman Quinn (.302): DNP
#17 Dylan Cozens (.297): went 1-3 with a double, BB
Reading (10-15) lost to Richmond, 8-4.
Franklyn Kilome gave up a lead off HR in the first then retired the next 12 batters he faced. He took a line drive off his pitching hand in the third and completed the inning and the fourth before being removed from the game.
Tyler Viza (0-1, 9.82) entered the game and got lit up in 2.0 innings. He gave up 4 runs on 7 hits. Tim Berry (20.25) made his first appearance and got creamed in 1.1 innings. He gave up 3 runs on 3 hits, walking two and striking out four. Luke Leftwich (3.60) struck out 3 in 1.2 innings.
The Phils scored 3 runs in the third on Zach Green's (.292) RBI single and Cornelius Randolph's 2-run single. They scored a run in the fifth on Malquin Canelo's (.303) solo HR (4).
Reports after the game were positive, and Kilome will likely NOT miss his next start, per Steve Shrenk (Mike Drago tweet).
#7 JoJo Romero (0-3, 7.18):
#8 Franklyn Kilome (1-0, 4.98): 4.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
#16 Cornelius Randolph (.200): went 3-4 with 2 doubles, 2 BB
Sixto Sanchez started and struggled as the Blue Jays adjusted to him after he held them to one run on four hits last Saturday. Tonight, Sanchez needed 74 pitches to complete 4.0 innings before rain brought a delay. He had given up 4 runs on 7 hits.
The Threshers' bullpen was terrible again. After the rain delay, the Threshers pulled within 4-3. Felix Paulino (4.91) walked the first batter he faced and handed the Blue Jays back two of the runs we had made up. He walked the lead off batter next inning, too. Alberto Tirado, yeah he's still around, came in to pitch following Paulino and did what he does – walk (of course), K, HBP, F8, walk, K. No runs or hits, but 3 base runners. Blake Quinn (4,11) pitched the final two innings and gave up 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 walks.
While the Blue Jays adjusted to Sanchez, the Threshers didn't adjust to Angel Perdomo whom they faced six days ago in Dunedin. On Sunday, he held the Threshers to Darick Hall's leadoff HR in the second inning and 3 other hits in a five inning appearance that he lost to Bailey Falter, 1-0.
Jose Pujols' (.267) bases-loaded triple accounted for the Threshers' offense. Darick Hall (.291) had 2 of the Threshers' 5 hits.
Sanchez threw 51 strikes in his 71 pitches (68.9%) and 12 of 20 first pitch strikes (60%). He ran three 3-ball counts and walked a batter. He struck out three, only one with his fastball.
Sanchez FB range was 92-101 mph. It sat 96-98, and he touched 100 or better just once. He didn't reach 99 after the first inning. His SL looked like 87-90, and his CH 81-85.
#1 Sixto Sanchez (1-2 4.71): 4.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
#4 Mickey Moniak: went 0-4
#5 Adam Haseley: DNP
#9 Arquimedes Gamboa: DNP
#18 Jose Gomez: went 0-4
Connor Brogdon (3.63) pitched five, one-run innings, allowing 6 hits, no walks, and 5 strike outs. The bullpen conceded 8 runs on 9 hits in 3.0 innings. Jonathan Hennigan (1.74) gave up an unearned run in 1.0 inning. Luis Carrasco (5.40) gave up 1 run in 1.0 inning. Luis Ramirez (0-4, 5.40) gave up 5 runs in 0.1 inning. Addison Russ (1.32) gave up 1 run in 0.2 innings.
Lakewood scored single runs on lead off HRs by Jake Scheiner (3) in the first inning and Danny Mayer (2) in the fifth. They scored 5 runs in the seventh to take a 7-2 lead on Josh Stephen's fielder's choice, Kevin Markham's 2-run triple, Scheiner's fielder choice, and Nick Maton's RBI single.
#12 Daniel Brito (.186): went 0-5
Kyle Young pitched 3.0 innings this morning against the Blue Jays in an XST game. He threw 60 pitches. He didn't have as much FB as he had Monday, touching 90 mph only once. But, his slider was as difficult to hit as ever. He gave up 5 singles, 2 ground balls and one infield. He struck out five – 3 in the first inning including the third out on his only 90 mph FB and the last 2 batters he faced in the third inning.
Jose Taveras started on the other field and was typical Taveras. He gave up few hits, even allowed a runner to reach third with less than two outs, but didn't allow a run. He mixed his pitches, and didn't touch 90 mph according to the pitch chart.
Nice game by 'C'. I noticed his splits and one popped out at me. He's hitting .271/.308/.417 at home but only .094/.147/.094 in away ballparks. Can we make sure Randolph brings some home cooking on the road?
Gregori Rivero has hit .333 in his last 9 games. He tossed in a HR and 4 RBIs during that stretch. He's a catcher with LKW, who will be 22 in late May. Behind the plate, in 10 games, he has no errors and 2 PBs. He's thrown out 1 of 3 base stealers. He's a switch hitter and is listed at 6′ 202 lbs. A guy I'll keep my eye on as he gets more playing time.
Luke Williams is not doing well. He's hitting .121/.250/.182 on the year and .094 in his last 10 games. The former 3rd rounder has not hit well except in the GCL in 2015. He's young. He'll be 22 in August but he hasn't shown any power or hit tool. He has 20 Ks in 20 games this year. He's not blocking anyone right now but if Scheiner could come on a bit, he could be playing 3B for CLW.
Sixto may not have his full strength and health back from last months' illness.
The results so far this season have been below expectations.
Fifth and Duncannon says:
When do we start getting concerned that Sixto is more hype than substance? Looks like he had electric stuff but the results haven't matched. Even his starts in Clearwater last year were below average at best. I want the kid to be great so bad but part of me tells me most special pitchers don't struggle like this in A ball. Just wondering.
He's 19 years old with a 2.95 FIP in a league populated by college players and older prospects. He's not struggling.
If you are concerned about Sixto, then you have no clue how to judge young pitching prospects. He is exceptional. Elite
V1 my man there is no reason to start a personal attack. I'm just saying I compared him at the same age as Pedro, Roy Halladay, Greg Maddux, etc and they "seemed" like they performed much better. Maybe I am basing too much on stats. I want to see the kid succeed in the worst way.
5th and D…..I am one to comp quite a bit for some projection.
And when it comes to Sixto…..based on his physical profile, RHPer, and Latin background the two pitchers that come to mind for me are, one Pedro Martinez as you mentioned…..and also Johnny Cueto.
Granted Pedro at the same age was well ahead of Sixto as to metrics….but that was 27 years ago and I can believe most hitters back then, did not regularly see many pitchers in the mid-to-hi 90s velo category. Today…..they see them almost every game at some point.
Now Johnny Cueto…..IMO, Sixto is ahead of him at the same age19 season….Cueto was still in the Reds' rookie league then briefly got jumped to Sarasota since they are right there in Florida together…like Phillies at the Complex……..then started the following year, age20 season, in low A Dayton, did well and then got the promo to hi-A Sarasota.
I like to think Sixto will come around to what is expected of him since his tools are plus and possibly higher.
And I still think there may be lingering effects from the sickness last month.
Sixto also gets the Carlos Martinez (TOR pitcher) comp. Sixto is already a half level ahead of where Martinez was at the same age. Martinez spent the first half of his age 19 season in low A, and the second half in high A. His combined WHIP was 1.42, and his K/BB rate was 2.23. So far, for Sixto at 19 (and already in high A) … WHIP 1.48, K/BB rate 2.29.
For me, the Sixto-Carlos Martinez comp makes the most sense because they are not only hard throwing, RH Latin pitchers, but they are from the same era and (most importantly) have almost identical frames (Sixto 5'11", 160 lbs vs CM 6'0″, 165 lbs).
Bottom line … if you're worried about Sixto Sanchez, IMO you're looking too hard for things to worry about. There's no guarantee Sixto (or any other top prospect) ever succeeds, but I'll take my chances with his tools.
Hinkie….yes, did not even think of that Martinez..and yet another comp that is somewhat revealing on what Sixto can perhaps project to..
….but is this the Martinez of the Cardinals?..
Romus … Yes, Carlos Martinez of the Cardinals. They are very similar. Cueto has the same body (although, he's gained about 20 lbs now that he's in his 30's), but Cueto is/has been more 93-95 (with a little funk). Martinez is a true 96-98, T-100. That's what I see for Sixto.
I gotcha. Thanks for the reply. I guess with all the off season hype I was looking for a couple dominating outings.
Fifth its based on his stuff. But that alone doesn't make him a pitcher. So far the result are he cant blow his stuff by people. But is young. and I think we wont know anything for another year. I Havent seen him so its all based on what I have read.
Thanks for the reply Rock….like you I haven't seen him pitch in person, just going by scouting reports and people that have seen him pitch. His stuff sounds great so I just thought I would compare him with other guys the same age. I remember Hamels at that same age and he was lights out.
Sixto is in his age 19 year at Clearwater – he is very advanced.
Also, we have no idea what they are working on with him in the minors – sometimes it looks like a guy is struggling and what's really going on is they are putting him through the paces working on a pitch or two. We really don't know.
I gotcha Catch…..although he will be 20 in a couple of months. Like i stated earlier, it just seems to me that "special, special" pitchers have shown more at that age.
What you are saying is not crazy – sometimes they do. I'd say lets see where he is in July. I also hope he will start to get more Ks.
Gator says:
I find it inordinately odd that you would pick Sixto as the guy to be concerned over. If you want to worry about something…look at bats that haven't hit in year and half.
By most accounts he is our number one prospect. I guess that's why.
I don't anticipate a lot of promotions this year. maybe hall to reading. Quinn to philly. let guys stay where they are at . at end of year, from philly down, we'll have a better feel for this organization in sept
I need to see Cozens continue to play well for another month to put him in the conversation. Pitchers will be Yo-Yoed between Philly and Lehigh all summer.
Some general observations from boxscores only:
Cozens. Even during his hot streak, he continues to be a strike out machine. K-rate 34 percent in past 10 games.
Seranthony Dominguez. So far, so good in AAA. Three outings and just one walk in 3.2 innings. 3Ks.
Malquin Canelo. Can this little guy continue to hit like this? 925 OPS and even four home runs. If he can, Phillies have another middle infielder to add to the bunch already there. One concern: 26 percent K rate.
Zach Green not getting much attention but 927 OPS, though 39 percent K rate.
Ditto Tomscha, though he'll turn 27 this season.
Edgar Cabral has just 45 PAs but OPS is 1008 so far.
In the ouch! department:
Andrew Pullin at 156 BA and 217 OBP.
Luke Williams.
Mickey Mo, Golden Sombrero Saturday to further depress dismal numbers.
The Box Score Recap is for recap discussion about the affiliates' games the night before not other Philadelphia sports. If those comments belonged anywhere they would belong in the Open Discussion. Thank you.
0-4 doesn't tell the story of Moniak's game last night. He had 4 strikeouts. He now has a 28% k rate and a 2% walk rate. I don't know who Joe Jordan thinks he is fooling putting Mickey in A ball, but it was an awful decision. He is completely overmatched. Doesn't belong in high A. I don't have confidence that he would hit the SAL either, but at least he would have a chance.
Gabe says:
Veagan..u sure know a lot. U play pro ball?
De Los Santos and Seranthony will debut in Majors before this season is out and I would wager Quinn does also. Very bright spots so far.
Nitpicking but Quinn debuted in the majors in 2016. Seranthony has an excellent chance to debut this year.
De los Santos isn't as much of a given but with Tavares and Anderson hurt and Eshelman struggling his would-be competition isn't breaking down the door. People aren't talking about him as much but Cole Irvin could put himself there too.
Matt – Optimism abounds!
RipCity says:
I can't remember a season where so many of the "top prospects" have gotten off to such slow starts. Kilome, Medina, Sanchez, Randolph, Romero, Ortiz, Moniak, Eshelman, etc.
Still early, so here's hoping things turn around soon.

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Trent Brown glad to be back in New England
The Super Bowl champ is proud to be able to put the Patriots jersey on again.
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Trent Brown had the best year of his football career with the Patriots in 2018 and it isn't that hard to see why. Brown played left tackle all season long, won a Super Bowl and cashed in on a monstrous free agency contract after the season. But from there, it's been a tough few years for the mammoth tackle.
"Ever since I left nothing has gone right for me," said Brown on Wednesday, speaking with the media for the first time since his return. "I felt like I wanted to be back somewhere where, I have worn a lot of jerseys in my life but I've never been more proud than when I put on a Patriots jersey."
With Isaiah Wynn at left tackle, it would appear that Brown would be headed to the right side, a spot he played both before he arrived and after he left New England. Brown joked that he could play either side and wanted to be the first tackle to change sides depending on where the best pass rusher lined up.
There was no question Brown was excited to be in New England again.
"I think when I became a Patriot, I have always loved football, but I think I began to appreciate what it takes," explained Brown. "The actual time and effort and sacrifices you have to make. Really it was fun to me. Some people don't like it but I loved it. I just think it's where I need to be.
"I've never had more fun playing football in my life. Glad to be back."
2021 Patriots Free Agent Tracker
Reintroducing formerly former Patriots: Kyle Van Noy, Ted Karras and Trent Brown
Patriots Acquire T Trent Brown in a Trade with Las Vegas; Trade T Marcus Cannon to Houston; Release DL Beau Allen and WR Marqise Lee
Tracking all of the Patriots transactions during the free agent signing period.
Can Judon and the pass rush lead the Pats to the playoffs?
The strength of the 2022 Patriots has been their 50-sack defensive front and if they're to knock off the Dolphins and Bills, the pass rush will have to play a big role.
Patriots get another crack at Miami's speedy receivers
With a major divisional matchup on tap, the Patriots are preparing to see one of the league's newest dynamic receiving duos for a second time.
What Josh McDaniels learned in his second Patriots stint
The long-time Patriots offensive coordinator will face his former team for the second time in his career this Sunday.
Belichick sums up former draft pick Kingsbury's Cardinals as "aggressive"
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Mac Jones readies for blitz-happy Cardinals
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Andrews sets tone for Cardinals week
Coming off two losses, Patriots captain David Andrews used an extended weekend break to refocus on building a strong season ending.
Hunter Henry eyes better late-game consistency for Pats offense
The Patriots tight end's production has increased in recent weeks and figures to play a key part in getting the team's red zone offense on track.
Pats begin Bills prep needing "best game"
Bill Belichick acknowledged the Patriots know they'll need to be at their best to take down Josh Allen and the Bills.
Pats defense readies for another tilt with Josh Allen, Bills
After two-straight losses to their divisional rivals, the Patriots lock in on another key clash against the Bills.
Slater, Belichick recall O'Connell's Patriots roots
The Patriots will see a familiar face on the sideline when they take on the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving night.
Urgency high as Patriots know what's at stake vs. Jets
The Patriots know what they have to do and what's at stake when they take the field against the Jets on Sunday.
Andrews' anticipated return should boost offensive line
With captain David Andrews appearing ready to return after missing two games, how much of an impact can he make for the protectors upfront?


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Trunk 16 is part of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia's system of Trunk Highways. The road runs from an intersection with Trunk 4 in Monastery to Canso, a distance of .

From Monastery, Trunk 16 follows the Tracadie River south to Boylston, where it crosses the Milford Haven River. The road then runs along the west bank of the river to its mouth at Guysborough, where it continues eastward along the coast of Chedabucto Bay to the road's end in Canso.

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Roads in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
Roads in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia

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Innovation through participation. This project is implemented by the Association of Working Parents and Patient Organizations (VSOP) and aims to promote the innovative impact of patient and disability organizations for rare diseases on policy, quality and research and creating the conditions necessary for that purpose. This is developed in three parts: "Having heard, seen and known" concerning participation in policy; 'care from 1.0 to 2.0 concern "regarding participation in quality improvement and quality and' Partner in perspective on participation in research. The subprojects include both activities focused on common interests and disease related activities that are more focused on the issues of the supporters of the project partner. The three-year project 29 project partners with the VSOP as main contractor.
Within our organisation we are active with a new project 'new patients!'.
Making people aware of vascular malformations such as CMTC ('Van Lohuizen syndrome'). Our ambition is the reason why we want to make people aware who are suffering from vascular malformations, and who are not aware about this, where they are suffering from and where they can get medical treatment and support.
Informing doctors and other medical professionals about vascular malformations in order to perform a proper diagnosis.
Reaching out to children and young adults to inform them about vascular malformations and to confront them with experiences and stories of companions.
Translation of the special kids kinderwebsite to other languages such as French, German and Spanish (currently available in Dutch and English).
Subtitles of a number of video films.
New folders and information material.


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This 10-month, 250-hour teacher training in the Luna Yoga Flo (or vinyasa-based) style incorporates a practical approach to yoga philosophy, history and mythology, with a strong emphasis on applying the teachings to a modern-day setting.


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Q: Inspecting other app webview using UIInspector or chrome I was using UIInspector to view the layout for amazon android app. But it contain webview in it. So how to inspect the inner content for this app. In UI inspector, its showing something like this :

In chrome://inspect also its not been able to detect this webview.
Actually , I want to sign up into the app using Appium. For that I need to have id for the text boxes and  sign up button.
Code :
AndroidDriver driver =  new AndroidDriver(new URL("http://127.0.0.1:4723/wd/hub"), capabilities);
By mywebView = By.className("android.webkit.WebView");
List<WebElement> mList = driver.findElements(mywebView);

A: Perform the following steps in the system where you connected the mobile.(make sure there is internet connection in system and In mobile open the page where you want to inspect i.e WebView)
1. Open Chrome browser
2. Type chrome://inspect and press Enter
3. It will list-up the device connected
4. There you can inspect the elements

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Alcohol Is Destroying More American Lives Than All So-Called "Drugs" Combined
ByTrace William Cowen
Trace William Cowen is a writer who also tweets with dramatic irregularity here.
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With weed slowly but surely entering the same mainstream acceptance territory as our dear friend alcohol, one omission in the general political discussion surrounding this continued widespread legalization has become strikingly apparent: all those other drugs people love. Whether or not one considers weed and/or alcohol a "drug," the science surrounding the impact of alcohol compared with the impact of other so-called "drugs" is relatively inarguable.
Heavy drinking among Americans enjoyed a 17.2 percent increase between 2005 and 2012, according to a study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. The study also revealed that binge drinking, the activity favored by your roommate who always ends up sleeping on the couch beneath the glow of Frasier reruns, has increased a startling 8.9 percent in the same time frame. According to an extensive report on related studies by Raw Story, at least 18 percent of Americans fit the general description of a "binge drinker," defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a man who downs five or more drinks or a woman who downs four or more drinks in one sitting.
While these so-called "drugs" still kill at least 38,000 people annually via overdose, alcohol far outpaces that estimate with at least 88,000 annual deaths between 2006 and 2010. Additionally, the Foundation for a Drug-Free World cites alcohol as far more deadly to American teenagers than "all other drugs combined," adding that it's a "factor" in the leading causes of death among those between the ages of 15 and 24.
So, where do we go from here? We can begin by ensuring the legalization of marijuana in more states across America, aiding in the battle against prison overcrowding and unfairly harsh sentences. The next battle, however, has already been established: decriminalization (at least!) of all substances. For more on that, consult below:
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