Drive for Five: The Remarkable Run of the 2016 Patriots
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.61 (770 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1427295034 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 514 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Christopher Price is an award-winning sportswriter who has worked as a contributor to ESPN, SI, WEEI, and Baseball America, as well as The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The Miami Herald and The Cape Cod Times. . He lives outside of Boston with his wife Kate, his son Noah and their cat Stretch. He’s the author of New England Patriots: The Complete Illustrated History, Baseball by the Beach and
In spite of becoming entangled in the national spotlight on several occasions, the Patriots won. Amid a season of controversy, turmoil, and the most tumultuous political climate of our lifetime, the Patriots won. They become larger than life and bigger than anyone ever thought possible, leaping off the field, the court, or the diamond and into the annals of not only history, but the very fabric of the American milieu. We all just witnessed such a moment on February 5th, 2017, when the New England Patriots battled back from the largest deficit in Super Bowl history to once again become world champions and secure Tom Brady’s legacy as the greatest quarterback of all time. And in spite of being faced with any number of circumstances that would sink almost every other franchise in the NFL, the Patriots won.The season began with the fallout around Deflategate and losing their MVP-caliber quarterback for the first four games of the season, but honestly, the Deflategate saga was just a small part of it all.This is the story of how the Patriots rallied together as a team to surpass their obstacles on and off the football field and how that
Bill Belichick might not be the most revealing coach, but Chris has always done a terrific job of tapping into what makes the most brilliant leader in the NFL tick. "The 2016 Patriots weren't just about the Tom Brady Revenge Tour. Chris was there every step of the way –watching on the hill at training camp, in the press box at games and in the locker room each day. He has a unique viewpoint to share, which is why Drive for Five is a must-have on a Patriots fan’s bookshelf.” Mike Reiss, ESPN“While the Patriots‘ improbable comeback against the Falcons began in the third quarter of Super Bowl LI, it was born of toughness and togetherness forged in the earliest hours of training camp. This is a book that Patriots fans, and football fans in general, should greatly enjoy." The Bleacher Report"A solid addition to the growing shelf of books on a remarkable team." Kirkus Reviews"Price delivers