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Ravens' Friday injury report

7:00 PM Fri, Nov 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Out QB Steve McNair - left shoulder WR Demetrius Williams - ankle Questionable TE Todd Heap - thigh (dnp) CB Chris McAlister - knee (dnp) S Gerome Sapp - thigh (lp) Probable DT Justin Bannan - ankle (lp) T Jared......

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Friday injury report: All systems go

4:03 PM Fri, Nov 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The Patriots have released their Friday injury/participation report, and only one player is on it (guess who?) - Tom Brady, probable, right shoulder. Much like last week, when Jarvis Green practiced only on Friday and played Sunday, Kevin Faulk (thigh)......

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Transcript: Bill Belichick's Friday press conference

2:11 PM Fri, Nov 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Ron Jaworski this week had comments about Randy Moss and a perceived, on his part, lack of effort against Philadelphia running complimentary routes. How would you characterize his effort against Philadelphia, specifically in that category? I think, like all of......

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Transcript: Defensive coordinator Dean Pees' Friday press conference

2:06 PM Fri, Nov 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Mike Vrabel has 9.5 sacks, one of the top marks in the league. When you look at his performance do you see him playing better than he has in the past seasons that you’ve been here? It’s always hard to......

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Friday: perfect practice attendance

12:34 PM Fri, Nov 30, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The Patriots are holding the day's practice in shells and sheatshirts and sweatpants, and there is perfect attendance. That means Kevin Faulk, who has missed the last two days of practice with a bruised thigh, is on the field.......

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JIM DONALDSON: Cowboys - Patriots Super Bowl

11:22 PM Thu, Nov 29, 2007 | | Comments (2)
By Jim Donaldson    Email

If the Patriots-Colts game in Indianapolis was Super Bowl XLI-1/2, then let's call last night's Packers-Cowboys game in Dallas Super Bowl XLI-1/4. Why XLI-1/4? And why not XLI-3/4, since we're getting closer to Super Bowl XLII in Phoenix in February?......

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Go to the Super Bowl on Ty Warren

9:08 PM Thu, Nov 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

All-around good guy Ty Warren recently re-launched his personal website, and in addition to audio blogs from Ty and slick graphics, he's going to feature monthly giveaways like autographed items. But from now until Dec. 12, you can logon to......

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Ravens Thursday practice report

5:30 PM Thu, Nov 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Out QB Steve McNair - left shoulder WR Demetrius WIlliams - ankle Did Not Participate T Jared Gaither - illness Limited Participation DT Justin Bannan - ankle TE Todd Heap -thigh OLB Jarrett Johnson - thumb CB Chris McAlister -......

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Thursday participation report

3:39 PM Thu, Nov 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

For the Patriots: Did Not Participate RB Kevin Faulk - thigh Limited Participation QB Tom Brady - right shoulder WR Wes Welker - team decision S Eugene Wilson - groin **Stephen Neal (shoulder), Randall Gay (back) and Mike Vrabel (team......

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A subdued Ray Lewis

2:19 PM Thu, Nov 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Hey all -- Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis just held his conference call with the New England media, but it was not the energetic, talkative Ray Lewis most of us expected to talk with. Lewis is mourning the death of Sean......

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Thursday practice peek

1:23 PM Thu, Nov 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Thankfully, we're back inside after being kicked off the practice field on what is just a raw day here in Foxboro -- cold, cloudy, yuck. Once again, Kevin Faulk (thigh) was the only player not on the field for practice,......

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Transcript: Bill Belichick's Thursday press conference

12:39 PM Thu, Nov 29, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Art Martone    Email

We’re moving along here on Baltimore. [This is our] situation day [when] we start to get into all the situations that -- One-play type situations or shorter ones, like red area, third down, short yardage, goal line, all of those......

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Thursday at Gillette

12:05 PM Thu, Nov 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Hey all -- We've just been kicked out of the Pats' locker room, where it was a funny day -- a lot to observe, but not a lot of players talking. Injured tight end David Thomas chatted briefly with a......

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Download today's sports cover

10:34 AM Thu, Nov 29, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

On today's sports cover, Patriots writers Shalise Manza Young and Jim Donaldson discuss the potential impact of the loss of Rosevelt Colvin. Paul Kenyon reports on URI's victory over Northeastern, and Joe McDonald gets Jon Lester's reaction to winning the......

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Jets claim K. Brown

8:40 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | | Comments (2)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Hey all -- The New York Jets have claimed rookie Kareem Brown off waivers. The defensive lineman was released by the Patriots yesterday to make room for Troy Brown; he had not been active for any of the team's games......

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Tippett chosen Hall semifinalist

6:55 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

After coming close to being voted in last year, former Patriots LB Andre Tippett has once again been chosen as a semifinalist for the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class. Tippett is one of 26 modern era semifinalists......

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Samuel named AFC defensive player of the week

4:51 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The hardware keeps rolling in for the Patriots, as Asante Samuel has been named AFC defensive player of the week for his two interception performance against the Eagles. Samuel returned his first pick of the night 40 yards for a......

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Wednesday participation report

4:25 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The first participation/injury report of the week has been released, and there are a couple of new names for New England. Did Not Participate RB Kevin Faulk - thigh Limited Participation QB Tom Brady - right shoulder CB Randall Gay......

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Belichick offers condolences on Sean Taylor

2:48 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Bill Belichick opened his press conference this morning with the following statement: "First of all I’d like to on behalf of our team extend our condolences, thoughts and prayers to Sean Taylor’s family and his extended families with the Redskins......

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Transcript: Tom Brady's Wednesday press conference

2:15 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Are you happy to have Troy Brown back? It’s great. It’s great to see him. I know he’s excited. He’s been working very, very hard. [He’s] played a long time and it’s great to have him up and available. I......

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Transcript: Bill Belichick's Wednesday press conference

2:10 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

First of all I’d like to on behalf of our team extend our condolences, thoughts and prayers to Sean Taylor’s family and his extended families with the Redskins and the University of Miami. Of course, we have a number of......

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Wednesday practice peek

1:28 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The Patriots are holding practice outside today on the upper practice field behind Gillette Stadium. "New" guys Troy Brown and Chad Brown were out there for the full pads session; the only player who was missing was running back Kevin......

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JIM DONALDSON: Colvin's loss costly

7:04 PM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

It's not good news that, on the heels of a disappointing defensive effort against the Eagles -- who, with backup QB A.J. Feeley starting for the first time since 2004, put together four long scoring drives Sunday night -- the......

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Troy Brown activated; Colvin to IR

6:00 PM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Hey all -- The New England Patriots today activated veteran Troy Brown off the physically unable to perform list and placed linebacker Rosevelt Colvin on season-ending injured reserve. Additionally, the Pats re-signed linebacker Chad Brown and released rookie Kareem Brown.......

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Projo PatsTalk with Shalise Manza Young

12:46 PM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Here is this week's edition, in pictures and audio.......

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Download today's sports cover

7:28 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The Patriots had a tough fight on their hands against the Eagles, but they pulled it out to go to 11-0. Today's sports cover is all about the game. Download a copy of the page in PDF format......

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Gaffney and Stallworth get revenge against Eagles

2:03 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

FOXBORO – Jabar Gaffney and Donte Stallworth had extra motivation for beating the Eagles last night, as both had been dismissed by the team. Gaffney signed with Philadelphia as a free agent before last season, only to be released at......

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Stallworth's Stall of Blues

2:03 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

FOXBORO – Donte Stallworth was one of the last players out of the Patriots’ locker room last night, and as he dressed and walked between his stall and the trainers’ room, songs from Alicia Keys’ newest album was coming from......

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Squib kicks

1:49 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

FOXBORO – Asante Samuel got things off to a rousing start for the Patriots last night, intercepting the Eagles’ A.J. Feeley on the third play of the game and returning the pick 40 yards for a touchdown. The interception......

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After a Bunch of Blowouts, Pats Almost Blew It

1:29 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

Nine of the Patriots' first 10 wins this season were blowouts. Although they won again Sunday night against the upset-minded Eagles, the Pats almost blew the game because of their inability to contain Philly's backup quarterback, A.J. Feeley, who......

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Game story: Remember the Eagles

1:26 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – Tedy Bruschi wants his youngest teammates on the New England Patriots to remember last night. Wants them to file away that feeling of having to scratch and claw, to embrace that......

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Little Wes Welker Comes Up Huge For Patriots

1:20 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – Little Wes Welker continues to come up, not just big, but huge, for the New England Patriots. The Pats would not still be undefeated this morning if not for what Welker did......

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Jabar Gaffney has a breakout game

1:16 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Robert Lee    Email

By ROBERT LEE JOURNAL SPORTS WRITER FOXBORO – After last season’s explosive performances in the playoffs where he led New England in receptions and receiving yards (21 catches, 244 yards, two touchdowns), becoming the only player in NFL history to......

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Asante Samuel shines in Pats win

12:47 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

By ROBERT LEE JOURNAL SPORTS WRITER FOXBORO – Asante Samuel played like a franchise defensive back last season, intercepting an NFL-best 10 passes during the regular season and then two more passes in the playoffs. So with a new contract......

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Scoring record

11:11 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

Laurence Maroney's 4-yard TD run midway through the fourth quarter not only regained the lead for the Patriots, 31-28, but also enabled the Pats to set a franchise record for points scored in a season -- 442, with five......

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Photo: Feeling the heat

10:47 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Journal photo / Glenn Osmundson Philadelphia quarterback A.J. Feeley is pressured by Mike Vrabel and Richard Seymour.......

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Pats Trail

10:40 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

When the Eagles scored on their fourth, long touchdown drive 13:36 into the third quarter to take a 28-24 lead, it marked the latest that the undefeated Patriots have trailed in a game this season.......

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Gostkowski Misses

10:35 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

When second-year kicker Stephen Gostkowski hooked a 32-yard field-goal attempt wide left late in the third quarter, it was only his second miss of the season in 14 attempts. He'd made a 23-yarder in the second quarter. Earlier, the......

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Maroney finally gets the ball, but no yards

10:12 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

FOXBORO -- Laurence Maroney finally got his first carry of the game, four minutes into the second half, but didn't gain any yards and promptly went to the sidelines. He did return to the field, however, after Brady scrambled for......

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A score of Patriots have scored TDs in '07

10:06 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

FOXBORO -- Asante Samuel became the 20th -- that's right, 20th -- New England player to score a touchdown this season when he returned an interception 40 yards for a score in the opening minutes against the Eagles. He joins......

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No running game for Patriots

10:01 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

FOXBORO -- Of the Patriots' 207 net yards in the first half, only 13 came on the ground, and 12 of those were on a scramble by QB Tom Brady. The Pats' only "real" carry was a 1-yard TD plunge......

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Photo: Brady at the helm

9:48 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Journal photo / Mary Murphy Tom Brady sets up a play at the line of scrimmage during the first half.......

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Points aplenty for Philly

9:31 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- With 21 points in the first 27 minutes, the Eagles already have scored more points against New England than 8 of the Patriots' previous 10 opponents did in entire games. Oddly, it......

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No Maroney, no huddle

8:50 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

FOXBORO -- Finally getting on the field with 6:38 to play in the first quarter, the New England offense proceeded to score on its first possession for the 10th time in 11 games, driving 78 yards in 10 plays, culminating......

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Stopped 'em again

8:26 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

FOXBORO -- Not only did it take the Patriots just 1:22 to take a 7-0 lead -- Asante Samuel picking off a pass from A.J. Feeley intended for Philly running back Brian Westbrook and returning it 40 yards for a......

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Hot at home (and on the road, too)

7:58 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

FOXBORO -- The undefeated, 10-0, Patriots take a 13-game, regular-season winning streak into tonight's meeting with the 5-5 Eagles. It began with a 40-7 rout of Houston on Dec. 17, 2006, and is the second-longest winning streak in franchise history,......

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Photo: Welker warms up

7:57 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Journal photo / Glenn Osmundson Wes Welker catches a pass during pregame warmups at Gillette Stadium.......

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Prime time players

7:41 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Bill Parcells, who owns a home in Saratoga because he enjoys spending time at the track in the summer, once named one of his racehorses Sunday At One -- the time NFL......

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Infrequent visitors

7:35 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

FOXBORO -- This is the first time the Eagles have come to Foxboro for a regular-season game in 20 years. The last time Philly played at New England was in 1987, when the Pats lost in overtime, 34-31. Carolina now......

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Game inactives

7:02 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

For the Patriots: QB Matt Gutierrez - third QB WR Chad Jackson S Mel Mitchell DB Eugene Wilson G Wesley Britt G Billy Yates DL Le Kevin Smith DL Kareem Brown For the Eagles: QB Donovan McNabb S Quintin Mikell......

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AFC East champs -- again

6:02 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Hey all -- Welcome to a chilly Gillette Stadium, where we get to share some news: thanks to Buffalo losing in Jacksonville earlier today, the Patriots have won their fifth straight AFC East division championship. By clinching in the 11th......

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Pats win AFC East for fifth straight season

4:46 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

Buffalo's loss to Jacksonville enabled the Patriots to clinch their fifth consecutive AFC East title before they'd even taken the field for tonight's game against Philadelphia . . . and, indeed, before many of the players had even arrived at......

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Pass patterns and traffic patterns

10:48 AM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer When it comes to pass patterns, the New England Patriots are brilliant. When it comes to traffic patterns...not so much. Not since the infamous opening day of the old Schaefer Stadium has traffic been......

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McNabb, Mikell out for Eagles

3:54 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Philadelphia has downgraded quarterback Donovan McNabb (ankle, thumb) and safety Quintin Mikell (knee) from doubtful to out for tomorrow night's game in Foxboro. With McNabb on the bench, the Eagles will turn to A.J. Feely to start under center.......

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Friday injury report: And then there was one

8:21 PM Fri, Nov 23, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The Patriots released their Friday injury/participation report, and only one player was listed: Tom Brady. Brady, as he has every week for more than four seasons, is listed as probable-right shoulder. He is listed as having limited participation in practice......

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VIDEO: Pats get the nod in AP's NFL weekend preview

1:08 PM Fri, Nov 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

See Dave Lubeski's NFL preview, leading with the Pats and Eagles, here. (2:08 in duration)......

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Practice peek: perfect attendance

12:56 PM Fri, Nov 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Hey all -- The Patriots are practicing inside Gillette Stadium today, where it is quite chilly and very windy, and provides the opportunity for the kicking team especially to prepare for possible similar conditions on Sunday night. There is perfect......

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Thursday participation report

12:47 PM Thu, Nov 22, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Happy Thanksgiving!! The Patriots held practice this morning, and have a shortened participation report: Did Not Participate DL Jarvis Green - ankle Limited Participation QB Tom Brady - right shoulder **Adalius Thomas (did not participate, team decision), Stephen Neal (limited......

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Wednesday participation report

4:04 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

For the Patriots: Did Not Participate DL Jarvis Green - ankle LB Adalius Thomas - team decision Limited Participation QB Tom Brady - right shoulder G Stephen Neal - shoulder S Eugene Wilson - ankle **Despite returning to practice for......

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Moss named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

3:11 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Randy Moss has been named AFC Offensive Player of the week for the second consecutive game. Moss had 10 catches for 128 yards and four first-half touchdowns in New England's 56-10 win in Buffalo on Sunday. His four TDs were......

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Transcript of Bill Belichick's Wednesday press conference

2:45 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

We’re on to the Eagles today. We’ve had a couple of days after the late night Sunday to get on Philadelphia and, as usual, they seem to be playing their best football this time of year, November and December, like......

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Practice peek: Wilson, Alexander in; Green, Thomas out

1:13 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The Patriots are holding their first practice of the week on a wet and very chiily practice field. As the entry title indicates, Eugene Wilson and Eric Alexander returned to practice today, while Adalius Thomas and Jarvis Green were not......

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Wednesday at the Razor

12:20 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Hey all -- Injuries to both Kevin Faulk and Laurence Maroney in Sunday's game with Buffalo seemingly left the Patriots precariously thin at running back, but today Maroney said that he's not injured and expects to be available this Sunday......

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Practice squad moves

10:47 PM Tue, Nov 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The Patriots today re-signed tight end Jason Rader to their practice squad; to make room for Rader on the eight-man unit, the team released quarterback David Greene. New England has only two tights ends on its 53-man roster, Benjamin Watson......

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Patriots re-sign tight end Jason Rader

9:04 PM Tue, Nov 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

---The Patriots today re-signed tight end Jason Rader. To make room for him on the roster, New England released quarterback David Greene from the practice squad. New England only had two tight ends on its roster -- Benjamin Watson......

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Are the Pats running up the score?

4:26 PM Tue, Nov 20, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Robert Lee    Email

With their 56-10 blowout victory over the Bill Sunday night, the debate over the Patriots running up the score has been renewed. Cornerback Randall Gay said on ESPN Radio’s “GameNight” program that the Patriots are just doing their job......

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Madden & Tiki talk Pats

4:01 PM Tue, Nov 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Hey all -- Earlier today, NBC had a conference call with members of its Sunday Night Football crew in advance of this week's New England-Philadelphia game, and as you'd expect, analysts John Madden and Tiki Barber had plenty of things......

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Projo PatsTalk, in audio and pictures

2:22 PM Tue, Nov 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Here it is at last, this week's edition of projo PatsTalk with Shalise Manza Young. This week, we premiere our new look: PatsTalk in audio and pictures.......

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Download today's sports cover

8:31 AM Tue, Nov 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

It was a busy day in sports, and there's lots of action on today's sports cover. Shalise Manza Young describes how Bill Belichick continues to drive his Patriots to greatness; Sean McAdam examines the Red Sox' deal with Mike Lowell;......

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See and hear the projo Play of the Week: Hobbs for the score

11:44 AM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Back after an absence is the projo Play of the Week. Click the play button below to see Bob Breidenbach's photos of Ellis Hobbs' crazy touchdown run in the fourth quarter, which followed a big hit by fellow defensive back......

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Download today's sports cover

9:52 AM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

It was a stampede. That about sums up the Patriots' devastating win over Buffalo last night, and that story is the highlight of today's sports cover. We also discuss PC's loss to Miami and URI's win over UAB. Download a......

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Rude comments from Buffalo fans

2:24 AM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | | Comments (3)
By Joe McDonald    Email

By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- With a New England Patriots victory clearly in hand late in the game Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills, the unbeaten Monster of the AFC East continued to do what......

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Record-breaking night

2:21 AM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Joe McDonald    Email

By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The first thing Patriots quarterback Tom Brady did after yesterday’s dominating win over the Buffalo Bills was kiss Myra Kraft. The young stud planted a huge one on the cheek......

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Talking points: The rich get richer

2:06 AM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | | Comments (3)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

With the San Francisco 49ers losing again and the Jets pulling off their upset of Pittsburgh, two things worked in New England's favor: * They are now firmly in control for home-field advantage in the playoffs; Indianapolis is 8-2 but......

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Talking points: Hobbs loses his shine

1:54 AM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Ellis Hobbs can light up a room with his smile, but after last night's win -- despite a nifty pluck-and-run that led to a 35-yard fumble-return touchdown -- Hobbs wasn't much in the mood to smile.......

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Talking points: Adalius returns

1:53 AM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – During New England’s win in Indianapolis, Adalius Thomas became a football version of “Where’s Waldo?,” as the high-priced free agent linebacker wasn’t spotted too often on the RCA Dome turf. Was he injured? In the dog......

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Squib kicks: Another week, another record

1:42 AM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – For Tom Brady, making history has become a near-weekly event this season, and he went into last night’s AFC East matchup with the Bills with a chance to make even more. With five touchdowns against the......

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Game story: Parity? What parity?

1:19 AM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Somewhere, Pete Rozelle must be spinning in his grave. The longtime late NFL commissioner worked throughout his career to make sure that there would always be parity in the league, that at the start of each......

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Stat of the night

12:37 AM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

We can't claim this as our own, but it's crazy nonetheless: The New England Patriots have scored 54 touchdowns this season. The other three teams in the AFC East have a combined 53.......

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Belichick's a player, too

12:32 AM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Joe McDonald    Email

By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. _ Bill Belichick’s name will never show up on the final score sheet. But after the New England Patriots completely dismantled the Buffalo Bills 56-10 Sunday night at Ralph Wilson Stadium,......

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FINAL: Patriots 56, Bills 10

11:33 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

BUFFALO -- The Patriots were almost completely unstoppable Sunday night as they destroyed the Bills, 56-10, and ran their record to 10-0. Tom Brady threw five touchdown passes — four to Randy Moss — as New England ran up more......

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Another record broken

10:47 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Joe McDonald    Email

The Patriots have scored eight touchdowns tonight against the Bills and now have a new franchise single-season mark of 53. New England scored 52 in 1961 and in 1980.......

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Maroney injury

10:23 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Laurence Maroney has a foot injury. His return is probable.......

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Photo: What a half for Moss

10:21 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Randy Moss celebrates one of his four first-half touchdowns, jumping into the arms of tackle Nick Kaczur.......

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Halftime notes

10:15 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

These are provided by the Patriots' PR department: BRADY SETS FRANCHISE CAREER TOUCHDOWN PASS MARK Tom Brady has passed Steve Grogan to become the Patriots’ career touchdown pass leader. With a 6-yard touchdown pass to Randy Moss in the second......

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Running Chad

10:11 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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We have a Chad Jackson sighting. The second-year receiver, activated off the PUP list last week, fielded the short second-half kickoff and returned it 15 yards.......

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Anything you can do...

9:53 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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...I can do better. Earlier today, Dallas' Terrell Owens -- aka the "original 81" -- scored four touchdowns in the Cowboys' win over Washington. In the first half tonight, New England's Randy Moss -- aka the "other 81" as Owens......

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Faulk's injury

9:43 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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It has just been announced that Kevin Faulk suffered a head injury and his return is questionable. In our experience, that generally means the player won't be back.......

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Photo: Maroney on the board

9:41 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Patriots teammates celebrate Laurence Maroney's first-quarter touchdown.......

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Check that last post. . .

9:26 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Tom Brady is the all-time franchise leader with 183 career passing touchdowns. The Pats' QB surpassed Steve Grogan for the mark, which took the former quarterback 14 seasons to reach. Brady has done it in seven. Brady connected with Randy......

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Brady ties all-time mark

9:11 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady just connected on a touchdown pass with Randy Moss to give New England a 21-7 lead over the Bills. The TD gives Brady 182 in his career to tie former QB Steve Grogan for the all-time......

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Moss sets franchise record

8:41 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Randy Moss' flat-out abuse of Buffalo safety George Wilson led to a 43-yard touchdown reception, and put New England up by two scored with less than seven minutes gone in the game. The reception was Moss' 13th touchdown of the......

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Message from Everett

8:23 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Injured tight end Kevin Everett recorded a message for Bills' fans that was just played on the big board here at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Everett, who suffered a severe spine injury in Buffalo's opening game, has made miraculous progress since......

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Photo: Ready to go for 10-0

8:12 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Donte Stallworth warms up for tonight's game in Buffalo.......

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Game inactives

6:59 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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For the Patriots: QB Matt Gutierrez - third quarterback S Mel Mitchell S Eugene Wilson LB Eric Alexander G Stephen Neal T Wesley Britt DL LeKevin Smith DL Kareem Brown For the Bills: QB Gibran Hamdan - third quarterback RB......

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Welcome to Buffalo

4:26 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Hey all -- We are in Ralph Wilson Stadium, where there isn't a whole lot happening just yet. Just a bunch of kids on the field throwing and punting, warming up for the Punt, Pass and Kick competition. It will......

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Two other injury changes

8:37 PM Sat, Nov 17, 2007 | | Comments (3)
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The Patriots have removed WR Wes Welker (questionable, team decision) from their injury list. LB Mike Vrabel remains questionable, but the reason is now his shoulder, not team decision as had originally been listed.......

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Three players downgraded

7:36 PM Sat, Nov 17, 2007 | | Comments (1)
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The Patriots have downgraded three players to out for tomorrow night's game with Buffalo: S Eugene Wilson (ankle) G Stephen Neal (shoulder) LB Eric Alexander (knee) With Neal out, the Pats will have Billy Yates or Russ Hochstein fill in......

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Friday injury/participation report

5:44 PM Fri, Nov 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Today's injury/participation report has been released, and it's not looking good for Buffalo's Marshawn Lynch: New England Questionable LB Eric Alexander -- knee (did not practice) CB Eddie Jackson -- knee (limited participation) G Stephen Neal -- shoulder (limited participation)......

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Practice peek: Mitchell yes, Wilson and Alexander no

12:17 PM Fri, Nov 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The Patriots are back outside for their last on-field practice of the week, and as the entry title indicates, special teamer Mel Mitchell was back on the field but Eugene Wilson and Eric Alexander were not. It is very windy......

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Download today's sports cover

9:45 AM Fri, Nov 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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On today's sports cover, Shalise Manza Young discusses Laurence Maroney's attempt to change his running style to suit the Patriots' plans for him. Kevin McNamara reports on PC's season-opening victory over Temple in Puerto Rico, and of course we have......

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Thursday participation report: No changes

3:53 PM Thu, Nov 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
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There are no changes to New England's participation/injury report for today. That means that Mike Vrabel and Wes Welker had limited participation due to a team decision.......

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Buy the 60-minute men t-shirt

2:44 PM Thu, Nov 15, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Blog reader "mary" just posted this, and we wanted to pass it on.. you can buy the Patriots/Jarvis Green 60-minute men t-shirt at this website.......

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Seven Pats lead Pro Bowl voting -- just not Brady

1:53 PM Thu, Nov 15, 2007 | | Comments (4)
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Hey all -- With a little more than a month until the AFC and NFC Pro Bowls are named, the NFL has announced early voting results. Seven New England players are the leading vote-getters at their respective position -- but......

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Lynch misses practice again

1:40 PM Thu, Nov 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Hey all -- According to the Bills' website, rookie running back Marshawn Lynch did not practice again today, so the chances of his playing are probably pretty slim.......

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Practice peek: New day, same three absent

1:06 PM Thu, Nov 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Thanks to the rain, the Patriots moved their practice today indoors, to the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse. Players today were in shells and shorts/pants. The same three players were absent as have been all week: Eugene Wilson, Eric Alexander and Mel Mitchell.......

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Projo PatsTalk with Shalise Manza Young: Back to the pursuit of perfection

11:13 AM Thu, Nov 15, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Click here to listen to this week's edition of projo PatsTalk with Shalise Manza Young. The topics: players coming off the bye week, lingering media hype, Wes Welker on the injury report, Buffalo's surprisingly successful season, the injury to running......

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Madden: "I think someone is going to beat the Patriots"

6:46 PM Wed, Nov 14, 2007 | | Comments (2)
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Last week the NFL and NBC announced that this week's Patriots-Bills game would be flexed from Sunday afternoon to Sunday Night Football, and today NBC forwarded some comments on the Pats from members of the SNF crew: John Madden on......

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Wednesday participation/injury report

4:02 PM Wed, Nov 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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New England and Buffalo have released the first participation/injury report of the week: Did Not Participate LB Eric Alexander - knee S Mel Mitchell - groin S Eugene Wilson - ankle Limited Participation QB Tom Brady - right shoulder CB......

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Jauron "not particularly optimistic" about Lynch

2:34 PM Wed, Nov 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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We've just wrapped our conference calls with Buffalo head coach Dick Jauron and quarterback J.P. Losman, and when Jauron was asked about rookie running back Marshawn Lynch, who sprained his left ankle Sunday in Miami. "He's really sore," Jauron said.......

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Practice peek: Same three absentees

1:20 PM Wed, Nov 14, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The Patriots are holding today's practice on the windy practice fields behind Gillette and are in full pads. The same three players absent on Monday were absent again today - Mel Mitchell, Eugene Wilson and Eric Alexander.......

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New England's 60 minute men

12:27 PM Wed, Nov 14, 2007 | | Comments (1)
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Hey all -- Our time in the locker room today saw the unveiling of a new t-shirt for the Patriots players -- and you'll be able to get your hands on this one as well, giving to a good cause......

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Practice peek

1:03 PM Mon, Nov 12, 2007 | | Comments (2)
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Hey all -- The Patriots are holding a rare Monday practice today, as the team re-assembled after their five-day bye week break. The session is being held inside Gillette Stadium. Troy Brown was in a practice uniform for the first......

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More Spygate: Goodell on "sweeping it under the rug"

4:04 PM Fri, Nov 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Hey all -- The NFL held its fall meetings a couple of weeks ago in Philadelphia, but the transcript of a Q&A league commissioner Roger Goodell held during the meetings has just today been made available. During the session, Goodell......

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Ventrone re-signed to practice squad

11:07 AM Fri, Nov 09, 2007 | | Write a comment
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As expected, the Patriots have re-signed defensive back Ray Ventrone to their practice squad. Ventrone had been released from the 53-man roster on Tuesday to make room for Chad Jackson or Eddie Jackson, who were activated off the PUP list......

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Moss honored

6:24 PM Wed, Nov 07, 2007 | | Comments (2)
By Robert Lee    Email

FOXBORO -- Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after catching nine passes for 145 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's win over the Colts. His 55-yard catch helped set up a touchdown......

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Jackson & Jackson activated; Ventrone released

6:12 PM Wed, Nov 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Hey all -- The Patriots had until today to make a decision on receiver Chad Jackson and cornerback Eddie Jackson -- whether they'd activate the players off the PUP list and onto the 53-man roster, or whether one or both......

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Projo PatsTalk with Shalise Manza Young: The noise didn't help

11:03 AM Wed, Nov 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Click here to listen to today's edition of projo PatsTalk with Shalise Manza Young. The topics: the gamesmanship of the Patriots-Colts rivalry; crowd noise conspiracy theory; the increasing chances of a perfect season; the toughest remaining tests; the wisdown of......

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Boston cameraman says Colts employee talked about manipulation of crowd nose

9:51 AM Wed, Nov 07, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McDermott    Email

Here's more fuel for the fire surrounding the Colts' alleged manufacturing of crowd noise at the RCA Dome. WBZ photojournalist Bryan Foley says in this video clip that he was on the sideline during Sunday's game, and asked a security......

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Belichick among choices for Motorola coach of the week

10:32 PM Tue, Nov 06, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

New England head coach is one of three nominees for the Motorola Coach of the Week award after the Patriots' 24-20 win over Indianapolis. Visitors to nfl.com select the winner. Here's a bit about each of the coaches and their......

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J. Green up for GMC Defensive Player of the Week

10:28 PM Tue, Nov 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Hey all -- Yet another Patriots' player has the chance to win a weekly award, as defensive lineman Jarvis Green is one of five nominees for the GMC Defensive player of the week. Fans can vote at nfl.com. Here's a......

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Pats-Steelers flexed to 4:15 p.m.

9:03 PM Tue, Nov 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
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One day after announcing that the Patriots' game in Buffalo on Nov. 18 would be flexed to Sunday Night Football, the NFL and CBS announced that New England's Week 14 home game with Pittsburgh will be flexed to 4:15 p.m.......

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Pats-Colts racks up viewers

8:47 PM Tue, Nov 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Hey all -- The Patriots-Colts game on Sunday, as expected, drew giant ratings for CBS. New England's 24-20 win drew an average audience of 33.8 million viewers, making it the largest audience for a Sunday afternoon regular season game since......

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M. Rivers cut again

7:03 PM Tue, Nov 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The Patriots have released tight end Marcellus Rivers again, in a move that shows that Benjamin Watson will be fully healthy by the time New England plays again, and leads one to believe that his spot on the 53-man roster......

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Opie, Anthony & Brady

9:35 AM Tue, Nov 06, 2007 | | Comments (5)
By Mike McDermott    Email

According to profootballtalk.com, the Opie and Anthony radio show has been pushing a rumor that Tom Brady failed a drug test. The site, which keeps a daily inventory on NFL rumors, throws cold water on the show's assertion. Click here......

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Download Tuesday's sports cover

9:30 AM Tue, Nov 06, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Today's cover goes into the latest allegations in the Patriots-Colts rivalry, as well as news that Curt Schilling is close to a deal with the Red Sox, and a report on URI's exhibition win over Concordia. Download a copy of......

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Belichick: Clock will start on Troy this week

4:39 PM Mon, Nov 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Patriots coach Bill Belichick said in his press conference this morning that the team will "start the clock" on veteran Troy Brown, meaning he will officially start practicing. Brown probably won't get a lot of on-field time this week, however:......

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NFL: No extra crowd noise; Colts release statement

4:19 PM Mon, Nov 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Since we were on a plane home for the early part of the day, we've been catching up on this whole artificial crowd noise issue. Apparently, Patriots' team president Jonathan Kraft approached NFL NFL Vice President of Security Milt Ahlerich,......

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Pats-Bills to be "flexed" to prime time

1:56 PM Mon, Nov 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The NFL just announced that the first game to be moved under "flexible scheduling" is the Nov. 18th Patriots-Bills game from Ralph Wilson Stadium. With New England undefeated and the idea that they could go 16-0 seeming less ridiculous in......

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Pats-Colts to be re-aired Wednesday

1:51 PM Mon, Nov 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Hey all -- NFL Network will re-air Sunday's Patriots-Colts showdown on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. on its "Replay" show, which condenses choice games down to 90 minutes. Tomorrow night at 8 p.m., the Network will feature Adrian Peterson's record-setting......

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Download Monday's sports cover

11:57 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The cover story is, of course, the Patriots' come-from-behind victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Download a copy of the page in PDF format......

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Pats' postgame notes

10:45 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Comments (1)
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These are courtesy of the New England media-relations department: BRADY SETS SINGLE-SEASON FRANCHISE TOUCHDOWN PASS MARK With three touchdown passes against the Colts today, Tom Brady raised his season total to 33 touchdown passes, setting a new franchise record and......

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Patriots come back for improbable win

7:23 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Comments (2)
By Mike McDermott    Email

They played poorly for much of the game and set a franchise record for penalty yards, but the New England Patriots still emerged undefeated from today's showdown with the Indianapolis Colts. The Patriots came back from a 20-10 fourth-quarter deficit,......

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Brady sets new team mark

6:56 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom Brady's three-yard touchdown pass to Wes Welker was his second of the game and his 32nd of the season, a new Patriots record. Brady surpassed Vito "Babe" Parilli's team standard of 31 TDs, which stood for 43......

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Brady picked AGAIN

6:33 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

INDIANAPOLIS -- After throwing just two interceptions all season, Tom Brady now has had two passes picked off this afternoon. Colts linebacker Gary Brackett grabbed an underthrown Brady pass in the first minute of the fourth quarter and returned it......

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Kaczur struggling, too

6:03 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

INDIANAPOLIS -- Not only do the Patriots have to be concerned about what Colts DE Dwight Freeney is doing against LT Matt Light, but RT Nick Kaczur is having all sorts of problems pass-blocking against Indy end Robert Mathis, who......

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Brady ties Parrilli, Moss ties Morgan

5:52 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Forgot to mention that Tom Brady's six-yard touchdown pass to Randy Moss tied him with Vito "Babe" Parrilli for the Patriots' single-season touchdown record. Brady now has 31 TDs, a mark Parrilli set in 1964. Moss' reception was......

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First halftime deficit

5:42 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
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This is the first time this season that New England has trailed at halftime. They were behind in the third quarter against the Cowboys briefly, but led at the half.......

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REALLY LOUD

5:20 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Patriots have the ball, the Colts fans are roaring on every play. It is, without question, the loudest, most-adverse conditions the Patriots have faced this season. I don't know what the decibel level is, but I've......

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Seymour credited with tip

4:46 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
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It has just been announced that Richard Seymour is being credited with tipping Adam Vinatieri's 50-yard field goal attempt earlier in the first quarter.......

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Time to re-think strategy?

4:43 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Pats have played only two linebackers on the Colts' first two possessions and Indy has taken advantage of it by carving up New England on the ground. Still, Indy has only 3 points, thanks to Anthony Gonzalez's......

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Vinatieri misses

4:37 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
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INDIANAPOLIS -- When Adam Vinatieri -- he of the the two, Super Bowl winning kicks when he was playing for the Patriots -- missed a 50-yard attempt on the Colts' first possession, it was only the second time in 16......

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First drive, no points

4:37 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
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INDIANAPOLIS -- This is the first time this season that New England has not scored on its opening drive of the game. They ended their first possession of every other game this season by putting points on the board --......

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Interesting alignment

4:20 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Pats opened defensively in a 4-2-5 alignment, using an extra defensive back, even on first down, in attempt to control the Colts' passing game.......

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You'd think it was a playoff game

3:50 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS -- The press box is more than full this afternoon. Not only is every seat taken, but the Colts have had to set up an auxiliary press area in what usually is the......

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Big break for the Patriots

3:27 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jim Donaldson    Email

BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS -- It's a huge plus for the Pats that both Marvin Harrison and Tony Ugoh will be inactive this afternoon -- and that TE Ben Watson will play. With Harrison out, the Pats......

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Game inactives: Watson to play; M. Harrison, Ugoh will not

3:17 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Here are the game inactives: For the Patriots: QB Matt Gutierrez - third quarterback S Mel Mitchell S Eugene Wilson LB Eric Alexander T Wesley Britt G Billy Yates TE Marcellus Rivers DL Kareem Brown For the Colts: WR Craphonso......

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Watson warming up

1:41 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The Patriots have started filtering on to the surface here at the Dome, and Benjamin Watson (questionable, ankle) is out there warming up. He is not being carefully watched by members of the training staff, which has shown to be......

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Welcome to the RCA Dome

1:17 PM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Hey all -- Praise be, the day is finally upon us. For three-plus hours, at least, there will be no debate, no speculation, no discussion about who is better, why they're better...the Pats and Colts will just get to play.......

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Showtime: When all's said and done, it'll be the Patriots who come out on top

7:42 AM Sun, Nov 04, 2007 | | Write a comment
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By Shalise Manza Young Journal Sports Writer It's time. After a week of hype and hyperbole, analysis and overanalysis, the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts face off today in one of the most highly anticipated regular-season games in......

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Wilson, Alexander downgraded

7:35 PM Sat, Nov 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Safety Eugene Wilson and linebacker Eric Alexander have been downgraded to out for tomorrow's game with Indianapolis. Wilson, who has been battling an ankle injury, practiced on Friday; Alexander, who has a knee injury, has not practiced since getting hurt......

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Ventrone promoted

7:03 PM Sat, Nov 03, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Hey all -- The New England Patriots yesterday filled the 53rd roster spot opened when they placed running back Sammy Morris on injured reserve with practice squad defensive back Ray Ventrone. Promoting Ventrone was not the move most assumed the......

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Colts injury report

8:08 PM Fri, Nov 02, 2007 | | Comments (1)
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Questionable WR Marvin Harrison - knee LB Tyjuan Hagler - neck LB Freddy Keiaho - ear T Tony Ugoh - neck Probable T Ryan Diem - buttock......

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Pats injury report

4:31 PM Fri, Nov 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
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New England has released its Friday injury/participation report: Questionable LB Eric Alexander - knee S Mel Mitchell - groin LB Mike Vrabel - shoulder TE Benjamin Watson - ankle S Eugene Wilson - ankle Probable QB Tom Brady - right......

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Morris to IR

4:17 PM Fri, Nov 02, 2007 | | Comments (2)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The Patriots have placed running back Sammy Morris on season-ending injured reserve with a chest injury. Morris, signed as a free agent in the offseason, was enjoying great success with the Patriots before suffering his injury, reported to be a......

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Season is over for Patriots running back Sammy Morris

4:10 PM Fri, Nov 02, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Robert Lee    Email

FOXBORO -- The Patriots placed running back Sammy Morris on season-ending injured reserve yesterday. Morris injured his chest on Oct. 14 against Dallas. Morris leads the Patriots in rushing with 384 yards and three touchdowns. Second-year back Laurence Maroney......

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A sampling of expert predictions

1:34 PM Fri, Nov 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Dave Goldberg, Associated Press: Colts 38, Patriots 34 Peter King, Sports Illustrated: Patriots 40, Colts 31 Paul Zimmerman, Sports Illustrated: Patriots 34, Colts 24 Scouts Inc.: Patriots 35, Colts 31 Pete Prisco, CBS SportsLine: Colts 41, Patriots 27 Indianapolis Star:......

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Practice peek: Wilson, Mitchell return

12:29 PM Fri, Nov 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
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The Patriots moved their practice inside at the last minute today, and are practicing inside the controlled atmosphere of the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse. The news of the day is that Eugene Wilson and Mel Mitchell returned to practice, while Benjamin Watson,......

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Friday at Gillette: Got it all figured out?

11:46 AM Fri, Nov 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Hey all -- Bill Belichick was once again in a pretty good mood today, starting his press conference with the question in the title of this entry: "Have you got it all figured out yet?" Asked if he had, Belichick......

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Download today's sports cover

10:59 AM Fri, Nov 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Today's sports cover examines the history of the Tom Brady-Peyton Manning rivalry as the two quarterbacks prepare to meet for the 10th time. Download a copy of the page in PDF format......

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McGinest: "New England is going to dominate"

8:23 PM Thu, Nov 01, 2007 | | Comments (5)
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Former Patriots' linebacker Willie McGinest appeared on NFL Network's "Point After" today and was asked about the Patriots-Colts matchup. McGinest, who now plays for Romeo Crennel in Cleveland, expressed a lot of confidence in his former teammates, according to quotes......

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Vrabel voted GMC defensive player of the week

7:55 PM Thu, Nov 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Voters at nfl.com selected New England linebacker Mike Vrabel as the GMC defensive player of the week for his performance against Washington. Vrabel, in case you didn't know -- and we're suspecting a good deal of you do and had......

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Colts' Thursday participation report

7:41 PM Thu, Nov 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
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Here is Indianapolis' Thursday report: Did Not Participate WR Marvin Harrison - team decision WR Aaron Morehead - team decision S Bob Sanders - team decision T Tony Ugoh - neck Limited Participation T Ryan Diem - team decision LB......

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Thursday participation report

3:56 PM Thu, Nov 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
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New England has released its second participation report of the week: Did Not Participate S Mel Mitchell - groin RB Sammy Morris - chest S Eugene Wilson - ankle LB Eric Alexander - knee Limited Participation TE Kyle Brady -......

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Practice peek - Asante returns

1:04 PM Thu, Nov 01, 2007 | | Write a comment
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As indicated by Bill Belichick this morning, the Patriots are practicing inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse today, where conditions are pristine and he can pump up the noise to simulate the RCA Dome atmosphere. Cornerback Asante Samuel returned to the practice......

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Dowload today's Sports cover

10:21 AM Thu, Nov 01, 2007 | | Comments (1)
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