Simmi Buttar, Author at Greenfield Recorder

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick stands on the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. The Patriots have been fined 1.1 million by the NFL for inappropriately filming the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline during a game last season. On Sunday, June 28, 2020, the league also took away a third-round pick in the 2021 draft. “I personally have never viewed any video...

Patriots fined $1.1M, lose pick for filming game last season

by Simmi Buttar Associated PressJune 29, 2020June 29, 2020

NEW YORK — The New England Patriots have been fined $1.1 million by the NFL for inappropriately filming the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline during a game last season.On Sunday, the league also took away a third-round pick in the 2021 draft.Also, the…

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, talks to line judge Jeff Seeman (45) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Pats fined $1.1M, lose pick for filming game last season

by Simmi Buttar AP Pro Football WriterJune 28, 2020June 28, 2020

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Chris Long (56), Malcolm Jenkins (27) and Rodney McLeod (23) gesture during the National Anthem before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Philadelphia. Baltimore’s Ben Watson and Philadelphia’s Malcolm Jenkins have strong views toward anthem protests and those who oppose them, based on their religious beliefs. But even pastors can’t agree on the controversial topic that has enveloped the NFL this season. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Eagles remain No. 1; Pats No. 2

by Simmi Buttar Associated PressNovember 14, 2017

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Eagles, Steelers top 2; Patriots slip to No. 3

by Simmi Buttar Associated PressOctober 31, 2017

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gets a lift from center David Andrews to celebrate his touchdown pass to James White during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Eagles still No. 1, but Pats climb to second

by Simmi Buttar Associated PressOctober 24, 2017

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers gives Jordy Nelson (87) a thumbs up after a touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Packers take top spot; Pats drop to No. 4

by Simmi Buttar Associated PressSeptember 12, 2017

Patriots QB Tom Brady (12) congratulates wide receiver Michael Floyd (14) after Floyd scored a hard-nosed touchdown during the first half of a 35-14 win Sunday over the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Patriots finish regular season at No. 1

by Simmi Buttar Associated PressJanuary 3, 2017

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates his game-winning touchdown with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. The Cowboys won 35-30. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Cowboys own No. 1 spot; Pats drop to third

by Simmi Buttar Associated PressNovember 15, 2016

Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 31-13. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Vikings catapult to No. 1 status; Patriots not far behind at No. 2

by Simmi Buttar Associated PressOctober 11, 2016

Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of a win last week in Tampa, Fla.

AP Power Rankings: Broncos alone at No. 1

by Simmi Buttar Associated PressOctober 4, 2016