DJ Bean
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Five intriguing destinations for Tom Brady if he decides to play football in 2022
Do you think Tom Brady will play football in 2022? Our DJ Bean thinks the door is still open and identifies five destinations that would create one final compelling chapter for the all-time great. → Read More
NFL QB Power Rankings 2021: Two future Hall of Famers battle for No. 1 spot
DJ Bean ranks all 32 starting quarterbacks ahead of a Week 15 schedule full of pivotal games in the AFC and NFC playoff races. → Read More
Bruins shouldn't sign Tuukka Rask if it means Jeremy Swayman demotion
Signing veteran goalie Tuukka Rask isn't a bad idea for the Bruins, writes DJ Bean, but it creates a potentially dicey depth chart in net that could compromise the development of Jeremy Swayman. → Read More
NFL QB power rankings 2021: Tom Brady reclaims No. 1 spot despite bye week
There's a new No. 1 in DJ Bean's updated QB power rankings entering Week 10 of the NFL season. → Read More
The keys to a successful 2021-22 Boston Bruins season
The Bruins have proven to be a successful regular season team, but can they make more headway in the postseason? Our DJ Bean previews the upcoming season and spotlights what could go right and what could go wrong. → Read More
These five names will make or break the Boston Bruins in 2021-22
If the Bruins overachieve this upcoming season, which players might be a big part of the reason why? Our DJ Bean shares five names who could make or break Boston's season. → Read More
Taylor Hall's new contract is fair for Bruins, but a steal? Not yet
Taylor Hall's new contract is money well spent for the Bruins, but is it a steal? Don't put it in the category of Brad Marchand or David Pastrnak's team-friendly deals just yet, writes DJ Bean. → Read More
What's your confidence in Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman?
While the Bruins' goaltending situation produces plenty of “what’s your confidence in Tuukka Rask?” talk, DJ Bean asks an equally important question: What’s your confidence in Jeremy Swayman? → Read More
Why next two wins will be a lot harder for Bruins than first two vs. Islanders
The Bruins are up 2-1 on the Islanders, but has D.J. Bean explains, the next two wins will be a lot harder for the B's to earn than the first two victories. → Read More
Bruins' depth is being tested after Game 2 loss to Islanders
The Bruins may be the better team in this series, but they still have some depth issues that proved costly against the Islanders in Game 2, writes DJ Bean. → Read More
Game 2 pivotal for the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders for many reasons
The Bruins had the upper hand in Game 1 of their series with the Islanders, but as DJ Bean writes, a potential injury and a talented group in the other room will challenge Bruce Cassidy's club in Game 2. → Read More
Bean: Why did we think Pastrnak wasn't a good postseason player?
David Pastrnak has carried a reputation as an underachiever in the playoffs. Our DJ Bean looks into how the Bruins star got that reputation -- and why it's not really applicable. → Read More
2021 NHL Playoffs: Bruins-Capitals series is way closer than it should be
The Bruins lead the Capitals 2-1 in their first-round playoff series, but as our DJ Bean writes, they still shouldn't feel great about how they've played -- and what may lie ahead. → Read More
Why Bruins-Capitals playoff series is breaking in Boston's favor
DJ Bean explains why the Bruins vs. Capitals first-round playoff series is breaking in Boston's favor. → Read More
2021 NHL playoffs: Capitals prove they're no pushovers in Game 1 win
It wasn't easy to find many people who predicted the Capitals to beat the Bruins in their first-round playoff series. But as D.J. Bean writes, Washington is no pushover, and we could see a long, close series. → Read More
2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs: How much do the Bruins miss Zdeno Chara?
How much do the Bruins miss Zdeno Chara? DJ Bean breaks down one of the most interesting storylines ahead of Saturday night's B's-Capitals Game 1. → Read More
When Mac Jones may start based off New England Patriots 2021 schedule
Now that the 2021 NFL schedule is set, it'll be interesting to see if and when Mac Jones makes his first NFL start. Our DJ Bean sees a few opportunities for the rookie to step in. → Read More
2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Capitals or Penguins for the B's in Round 1?
The Bruins have fared well against both the Capitals and Penguins this season and will face one of those two teams in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Our DJ Bean explains the pros and cons of either matchup. → Read More
Following the careers of these NFL draftees will be a fun experiment
Now that the dust has settled on the 2021 NFL Draft, our DJ Bean is looking forward to closely tracking not only the players the Patriots selected, but also those names they passed on or could have secured. → Read More
2021 NFL Draft: Mac Jones pick proves Patriots weren't as QB-needy as we thought
The Patriots drafted their quarterback of the future in Round 1, but the manner in which they selected Mac Jones sheds light on how they viewed this year's QB class, writes DJ Bean. → Read More