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Big time for Bobo: Growing up in North Andover as Pats fan, Seahawk player on other side now

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jake Bobo is unlike any of his 60-plus teammates on the NFC champion Seattle Seahawks here in the Bay Area.

He was born and bred in New England, growing up in North Andover on the Brooks School campus where his mom was a top school administrator.

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By Bill Burt bburt@eagletribune.com

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February 5, 2026
Worst to first: Vrabel, Maye prove it isn’t a dream

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This has always felt like a free season. At some point, the shoe would probably drop, the kid quarterback would eventually fall on his face, midnight would strike, and New Englanders could get on with their lives.

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January 26, 2026
Check out Bill Burt’s weekly picks on video

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North of Boston Media Group executive sports editor Bill Burt has been picking pro football games for nearly three decades in his popular “I Beat Burt” Contest.

Beginning this week, every Friday through the NFL regular season, he will be posting a video discussing his picks, the big games of the weekend, and of course, breaking down the Patriots chances.

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November 6, 2025
Raining on Mike Vrabel’s parade

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FOXBOROUGH — The rain, a constant, nagging drizzle all day here, was a metaphor for Mike Vrabel’s big day, his first official game as head coach of the New England Patriots.

His Patriots slogged their way to a disappointing loss, 20-13, against a decent, yet unimpressive Las Vegas Raiders team.

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September 8, 2025
Happy New Year!: New coach, talent bring hope and energy back to historic franchise

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FOXBOROUGH — Mike Vrabel earned his degree from Ohio State in exercise science, graduating in 2005, just months after picking up his third Super Bowl ring as a linebacker with the New England Patriots.

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July 23, 2025