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October 2008 Archives
8:31 PM Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Doubtful RB Sammy Morris -- DNP, knee CB Lewis Sanders -- DNP, hamstring LB Shawn Crable -- DNP, shin Questionable LB Eric Alexander -- LP, hamstring DE Jarvis Green -- LP, ankle CB Ellis Hobbs -- LP,......
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2:19 PM Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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Click the play button below to hear Shalise Manza Young's comments, recorded this morning. She discusses why Patriots-Colts is still a big game to the players who will be on the field, the Patriots' keys to victory on offense and......
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12:44 PM Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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Vince Wilfork spoke with a small group of beat reporters today in light of the news that he'd been fined $35,000 by the NFL for his display of unnecessary roughness on Denver's Jay Cutler on Oct. 20. "I'm happy it......
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12:32 PM Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots moved back outdoors today for their final practice of the week, and things were basically the same as they were yesterday in terms of who was and wasn't on the field during the media access portion. The players......
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11:53 AM Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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GRASPING FOR ANSWERS: If Peyton Manning's knee is still bothering him following offseason surgery, the Colts aren't saying, but they don't have any other answers for Manning's inconsistency at quarterback this season (Boston Globe). Manning's stats are not good --......
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5:21 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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-- Here is the breakdown of who participated in practice for the Colts and who did not. Full Participation RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) DB Bob Sanders (knee) RB Dominic Rhodes (ankle) DE Robert Mathis (not injury related) DB Tim Jennings......
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4:18 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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-- After seeing only limited action in practice on Wednesday, Patriots All-Pro receiver Randy Moss participated fully in practice this afternoon, and cornerback Ellis Hobbs, who did not practice on Wednesday, returned to practice with limited participation today. Patriots linebacker......
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3:08 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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How is the preparation for the Indianapolis Colts going this week? We are getting there. We are in the second day of preparation and we have our work cut out for us. We are just going out there and......
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1:38 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indianapolis Colts could lose starting cornerback Marlin Jackson for the rest of the season after he injured his knee in practice. Coach Tony Dungy said Jackson was injured during Wednesday's workout when he tried to stop.......
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1:25 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By ROBERT LEE JOURNAL SPORTS WRITER FOXBORO - The Indianapolis Colts expect to get one key offensive weapon back Sunday night when the Colts host the Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium - Pro Bowl running back Joseph Addai. Addai, who......
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1:05 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England is once again practicing inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, where the conditions inside Lucas Oil Stadium can best be simulated. The players are in shells and sweatpants. Ellis Hobbs (shoulder) was back on the field after missing yesterday's session,......
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12:13 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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Patriots' LB Jerod Mayo, the team's first-round draft pick out of Tennessee, has been selected as the league's defensive rookie of the month for October. Atlanta QB Matt Ryan, who played at Boston College, is the offensive rookie of the......
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12:06 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England's Stephen Gostkowski has been named the AFC's special teams player of the month for October. It is the first such honor for the former fourth-round draft pick from Memphis. Houston's Andre Johnson was selected as offensive player of......
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11:55 AM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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First, it occurred to everyone what you've been reading here for a couple weeks: When you compare Matt Cassel in 2008 to Tom Brady in 2001, the numbers aren't that different at all, despite the widespread concern that the Patriots......
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9:59 AM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Injured Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders, running back Joseph Addai and cornerback Kelvin Hayden all practiced Wednesday. They could be healthy enough to play Sunday against archrival New England. "I expect that they will all be out......
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5:48 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots Did Not Participate LB Shawn Crable -- shin CB Ellis Hobbs -- shoulder RB Sammy Morris -- knee CB Lewis Sanders -- hamstring Limited Participation LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring DE Jarvis Green -- right ankle RB......
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3:41 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY DANIEL BARBARISI Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- The Indianapolis Colts are in unfamiliar territory. At this time of year, the strong-starting team is normally locking up their hold on the division, and the starters are looking forward to getting......
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2:44 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Shalise Manza Young reports from Foxboro that Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork, who met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell yesterday about repeated incidents of unsportsmanlike conduct, doesn't think he'll be suspended by the league. Two media outlets are already reporting......
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2:33 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Well it almost feels like we are back in the division playing Indianapolis. We have had so many games with them and so much history with this team the scouting report looks like a phone book. But, they look as......
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2:07 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Just before media members were escorted out of the Patriots' locker room today, NT Vince Wilfork appeared to talk about his meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell yesterday. "The meeting was productive. I think both sides were happy," Wilfork said.......
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1:52 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Former Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett will receive a special honor for his recent Hall of Fame induction from Providence Mayor David Cicilline at 5:15 tomorrow afternoon, during the Providence Afterschool Alliance Police Activities League flag football tournament. Tippett will receive......
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1:49 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Terrence Wheatley stood at his locker and thought back on his first seven weeks in the NFL. High points, yes, like seeing the field in the first week, but low points too. Week Five against the Chargers brings back bad......
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1:29 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Daniel Barbarisi Journal Sports Writer Bill Belichick and the Patriots staff may stick to the line that no player is irreplaceable, but Dallas Clark knows better. The Colts tight end has faced off against safety Rodney Harrison for the......
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1:20 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse for practice today, and the good news is that RB LaMont Jordan returned to the field. He was injured against San Francisco and then suffered a setback last Wednesday which delayed his return......
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11:58 AM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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According to a story first reported by ProFootballTalk.com and later confirmed elsewhere, Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork will not be suspended by the NFL for illegal hits. The unnamed source who spoke to ProFootballTalk said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was......
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9:15 AM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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BOSTON (AP) - The Kraft family, owners of the New England Patriots, have completed a new agreement that makes them the title sponsor of the Israel Football League. The league, which will now be called the Kraft Family IFL, is......
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7:13 PM Tue, Oct 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the release of T Oliver Ross. The 33-year old veteran, in his 10th season, had not yet played in a game this season; signed June 2, he began his tenure with the Patriots on the reserve/non-football......
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11:58 AM Tue, Oct 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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THE TREND WAS SET: The Patriots are getting a lot of attention for playing Sunday's game without committing a single penalty, but in reality they have been very stingy about committing penalties all season. The Pats are now first in......
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4:41 PM Mon, Oct 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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By DANIEL BARBARISI Journal Staff Writer FOXBORO -- Some games are won with long drives or spectacular pass plays, and afterwards the toasts go to the quarterback or the running back who broke the big gain. Then there are field......
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3:27 PM Mon, Oct 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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After watching the film you get an appreciation for the swings back and forth that took place in that game. First of all I thought that, as I said going into the game, St. Louis is playing good football......
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1:21 PM Mon, Oct 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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Patriots Coach Bill Belichick is known as a bit of perfectionist. And certainly not as someone who shies away from giving his players a lesson -- occasionally, quite forcefully. But there wasn't much he could say after his team failed......
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1:15 PM Mon, Oct 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY DANIEL BARBARISI Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- The Patriots will visit their old foes the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday, but Peyton Manning and crew have relocated to some new digs since the last time the Patriots came to town.......
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11:10 AM Mon, Oct 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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Last season, the Patriots plowed through the NFL like an unstoppable force, until they ran into New York Giants in the Super Bowl. This year, after losing quarterback Tom Brady to injury, they are scrappy overachievers again. The Herald's John......
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9:11 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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FOXBORO -- The Patriots weren't called for a single penalty yesterday, and Bill Belichick was asked for his reaction. "That was outstanding, really," he said. "I can't remember how many of those we had, but we haven't had many." Many?......
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7:26 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY DANIEL BARBARISI Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Rams backup running back Antonio Pittman came to work today unsure if he'd see the field. Soon, he was told that he would be starting in place of injured starter Steven Jackson,......
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7:16 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY DANIEL BARBARISI Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Rookie wide receiver Donnie Avery came into Gillette Stadium yesterday as the little-known second option behind veteran wideout Torry Holt. He left with every Patriots fan well aware of exactly who he......
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6:58 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY DANIEL BARBARISI Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Cornerback Ellis Hobbs came out of the game in the fourth quarter after landing on his left shoulder, and never came back. But he vows he'll be back in action next week......
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6:38 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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PATRIOTS TURN IN FRANCHISE'S FIRST PENALTY-FREE PERFORMANCE The Patriots were not flagged for any accepted penalties against St. Louis, marking the first penalty-free game in the franchise's 731-game history. The Patriots have been called for just one penalty in a......
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6:38 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Like I told the team after the game, this is a good example of having to play 60 minutes like we always have to do in this league. Those guys really stepped up and made some big plays in......
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6:35 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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How big a part of your game is confidence, and were you able to build on that today? I think for any QB, if you play with confidence you play well because you're confident in what you're doing; you're......
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6:34 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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(On stepping up Sunday in the place of injured players) "I think that's what you come in for. You don't have a lot of opportunities sometimes, but the thing is, you always have to be ready because you don't know......
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6:34 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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(On the performance of Matt Cassel) "He played really well today. He made all the right reads and was seeing the defense really well. I think there were some plays that we need to be better on that he was......
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6:33 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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(On running back Kevin Faulk's performance today) "Nothing he [Kevin Faulk] ever does surprises me. He amazes me at times. You know he is capable of so much. You see him make catches and pick up linebackers that outweigh him......
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6:32 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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(On cornerback Deltha O'Neal getting an interception after being injured earlier in the game) "That was a big play on him [Deltha O'Neal]. To be out most of the game and come in cold and clinch the game for us,......
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6:32 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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(On the absence of Steven Jackson and if it changed their game plan as a result) "It kind of did just because we didn't know what to expect and if they were cooking up a few new things. When one......
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6:31 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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(On how the defensive front seven helped make the secondary's jobs easier) "Obviously it helps tremendously because it shortens the time we have to cover the receivers. By them getting to the quarterback it rushes him and doesn't allow him......
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6:30 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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(On Matt Cassel handling the pressure) "He's not the only one out there. There's 11 guys on offense and we all have a job to do. He has a big responsibility and he's doing a great job. He's getting better......
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6:29 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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(On the play in the fourth quarter in the game that caused him to leave the game) "I just hit the ground kind of funny. Too funny, actually. I didn't feel right [but] we'll get better though." (On how important......
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6:28 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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(On if the injuries in the secondary affected the guys up front) "Typically it does in a sense but at the same time you just have to go out there and deal with what you have. Due to some injuries......
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6:26 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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On injuries, Leonard Little pulled a hamstring. I don't know how bad it is. He'll be day to day and we'll get an MRI tomorrow and see how he is. Besides that, the game. The game really boiled down......
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6:23 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Marc Bulger, Quarterback (On wide receiver Donnie Avery) "I said it last week, the more and more time he gets, he gets a better feel for things. On his long touchdown today, he had an outside release, which isn't what......
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4:08 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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FOXBORO -- The Patriots moved into a tie for the AFC East lead this afternoon with a 23-16 victory over the St. Louis Rams at Gillette Stadium. New England is now 5-2 this season, which ties them with Buffalo. The......
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3:53 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Ellis Hobbs suffered a shoulder injury breaking up a pass. His return is questionable.......
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3:46 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss now has 102 receiving yards for this game, the 58th career 100-yard game for him in his career. It is the third-most all time; the Colts' Marvin Harrison is second with 59.......
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3:33 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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FOXBORO -- Stephen Gostkowski's 41-yard field goal tied the score at 16 with 8:22 left to play. The Pats would have taken the lead had Randy Moss been able to hang on to Matt Cassel's pass in the end zone.......
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3:10 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- The Patriots are in deep trouble here in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter. Which is to say, not only that they find themselves trailing the Rams by three points, but......
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1:39 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Clearly, the New England secondary's ability to defend against the deep ball remains highly suspect. Riddled by long passes in San Diego two weeks ago, the Patriots were burned again yesterday in......
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1:30 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- After the Rams' lengthy opening drive stalled in the shadow of the goal posts and ended with a field goal, the Patriots drove 73 yards in 13 plays and 7:06 to a......
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1:26 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss' first catch of the day, a 10-yard grab over the middle, marked the 800th of his career. He is the 20th player in NFL history to reach that mark. This is Moss' 11th season in the NFL. --......
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1:20 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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With Sammy Morris and LaMont Jordan unavailable for today's game, rookie RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis has gotten his first career start. His first carry was a three-yard gain. -- SHALISE MANZA-YOUNG......
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1:17 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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It's been announced that New England CB Deltha O'Neal suffered a head injury in his collision with the Rams' Donnie Avery on the opening drive of the game. His return is questionable.......
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1:11 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- The running games of both the Patriots and Rams are, literally, hurting this afternoon. The Pats are without Sammy Morris, who rushed for 138 yards on 16 carries in the first half......
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12:07 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots WR Matthew Slater CB Lewis Sanders RB LaMont Jordan RB Sammy Morris LB Eric Alexander T Nick Kaczur DL Jarvis Green LB Shawn Crable For the Rams QB Brock Berlin (third quarterback) CB Tye Hill S Todd......
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9:50 AM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New York Times has a story yesterday discussed a survey the NFL asked the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School to conduct last season which polled players about their coaches, a first for the league. Roughly 80 percent of players......
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9:22 AM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Good morning from Gillette Stadium, where the rains have stopped but the skies remain gray. As the fall weather has settled in, the heated benches and heaters are being set up on both sidelines. We'll be back throughout the morning......
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6:28 PM Fri, Oct 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Doubtful LB Eric Alexander -- DNP, hamstring LB Shawn Crable -- DNP, shin RB LaMont Jordan -- DNP, calf RB Sammy Morris -- DNP, knee CB Lewis Sanders -- DNP, hamstring Questionable DE Jarvis Green -- LP,......
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12:54 PM Fri, Oct 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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In an interview with good friend Albert Breer of Sporting News, Bill Belichick said today that there is no friction between the team and quarterback Tom Brady over his choice of surgeon for his left knee reconstruction. "I've been in......
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12:49 PM Fri, Oct 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are holding their final practice of the week on the upper fields behind Gillette Stadium, and it's interesting to note that they are once again in shells (light pads), meaning they did not wear full pads this week.......
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11:59 AM Fri, Oct 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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KNEE-JERK REACTION: The Patriots strongly took issue yesterday with any suggestion that there was a rift between the team and Tom Brady over Brady's choice of surgeons, after The Boston Herald reported yesterday that Brady had undergone three procedures since......
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11:28 AM Fri, Oct 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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Click the play button below to hear Shalise Manza Young's comments, recorded this morning. She discusses the challenges facing Brandon Meriweather and other defensive backs as they try to fill the void left by the injury to Rodney Harrison, how......
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9:31 PM Thu, Oct 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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NFL Network reporter Adam Schefter reported tonight that New England running back Sammy Morris will miss two to three weeks due to the knee injury he suffered against Denver on Monday night. Morris rushed for a career high 138 yards......
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7:39 PM Thu, Oct 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots have just released a statement to rebut an ESPN story which said today that the organization was upset with Tom Brady for having his knee surgery in Los Angeles rather than in Boston with the Pats'......
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5:58 PM Thu, Oct 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did Not Participate LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring LB Shawn Crable -- shin DE Jarvis Green -- right ankle RB LaMont Jordan -- calf T Nick Kaczur -- right ankle RB Sammy Morris -- knee CB Lewis......
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2:15 PM Thu, Oct 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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Are you going to display your AFC Player of the Week award proudly on your mantle? I guess so. Do you feel like the game against the Denver Broncos was one of your better games? It was a good......
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1:10 PM Thu, Oct 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are back outdoors for today's practice session, and are wearing shells and sweatpants/shorts after yesterday's walkthrough. There were seven players not spotted during the media access period: RB Sammy Morris RB LaMont Jordan DE Jarvis Green T Nick......
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11:10 AM Thu, Oct 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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NOT WHAT WE WANTED TO HEAR: When we learned last week that Tom Brady had to have an additional surgical procedure done to help clear out an infection in his injured left knee, it didn't sound good. Now that we......
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8:08 AM Thu, Oct 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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Doctors are so concerned with the infection in Tom Brady's left knee that they have performed three procedures in an attempt to eliminate it, according to The Boston Herald, which quotes an unnamed West Coast source familiar with the Patriots......
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1:57 PM Wed, Oct 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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It is a short week but we have a lot of work to do. The Rams are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, playing very well. They had two big wins and they seem to......
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1:22 PM Wed, Oct 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England QB Matt Cassel has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his 18-for-24, 185 yard, three touchdown, zero turnover performance against Denver on Monday night. Cassel had a career-high passer rating of 136.3, which the fifth-highest......
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1:11 PM Wed, Oct 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are holding today's practice inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse due to the wet conditions. Perhaps due to the team having had four practices last week or because of the tough Monday night game or maybe as a bit of......
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11:18 AM Wed, Oct 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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The loss of safety Rodney Harrison to a season-ending quad injury will force the Patriots to make some significant changes on defense. Through the first five games of the season, only one other New England defender (linebacker Adalius Thomas) had......
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11:00 AM Wed, Oct 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just announced that Rodney Harrison has been placed on injured reserve, ending his 15th NFL season. Harrison suffered an injury to his right leg -- reportedly a torn quadriceps -- on the final play of the third......
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2:15 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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It was a good one and I think everyone kind of got a little energy burst here this morning heading into this afternoon after last night's game. It was certainly a good effort by our players to respond to......
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1:37 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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FOXBORO -- Patriots safety Rodney Harrison's season appears over after he was injured in Monday night's victory over Denver. He reportedly hurt the quadriceps muscle in his right leg. This could mean the end of Harrison's career. The 15-year veteran......
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12:25 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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-- Patriots coach Bill Belichick just held his conference call with the media today and among the topics discussed were how good the Pats played Monday night against Denver, injuries, running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis's performance, and the St. Louis......
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11:23 AM Tue, Oct 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Heath Evans Foundation, a charity started by the Patriots fullback to support sexually abused children, is sponsoring an online raffle in which one fan will win a chance to watch the Celtics' season opener from a luxury suite at......
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11:06 AM Tue, Oct 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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They're 4-2 now, and in a league that has been more confounding than usual this season, the Patriots are about as confounding as a team can be. If you believe (as I do) that the Chargers and the Broncos are......
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1:41 AM Tue, Oct 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
FOXBORO -- It was an emotional New England team that took the field last night against Denver, and then proceeded to take it to the Broncos for four quarters. "There was a lot of energy out there tonight," linebacker......
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11:32 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England currently has 260 rushing yards as a team, the most in a single game for the franchise since Dec. 22, 1985, when the Pats totaled 281 yards against the Bengals.......
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11:08 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Patriots safety Rodney Harrison injured his knee on the last play of the third quarter and will not return to the game. Harrison had five tackles in the game before the injury.......
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10:52 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Not sure when it happened, but Stephen Neal has entered the game for New England at right guard. Neal was removed from the PUP list and activated to the 53-man roster today; Billy Yates, who had been playing at right......
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10:37 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss' 27-yard touchdown catch, his second of the night, was the 129th of his career, and the 128th receiving touchdown of his career. The 129 total scores ranks him 8th all-time in NFL history; his 128 receiving TDs is......
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10:30 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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It has been announced that Sammy Morris has a knee injury and is questionable to return to the game. That explains why undrafted rookie BenJarvus Green-Ellis started the second half; he got his first career carry on New England's first......
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10:18 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Undrafted rookie BenJarvus Green-Ellis started at running back for the second half and got his first NFL carry on the Pats' first play, gaining three yards.......
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9:58 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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With about a minute left to play in the first half of this game, Sammy Morris has established a new career high for rushing yards. Morris has 16 carries for 138 yards, putting him past his previous best of 123......
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Sammy Morris' two-yard run on first-and-10 from the Denver 13 gave him 102 yards for the night. He is the first Patriots' back to top 100 yards rushing this season.......
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7:58 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots QB Matt Gutierrez -- third quarterback WR Kelley Washington CB Terrence Wheatley RB LaMont Jordan LB Eric Alexander T Nick Kaczur DE Jarvis Green LB Shawn Crable For the Broncos WR Brandon Stokley RB Selvin Young RB......
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6:42 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees hopes that he has figured out a way to get to Denver quarterback Jay Cutler tonight. Nobody has had that much success getting to him so far.......
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BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Denver coach Mike Shanahan has a lot of respect for both Tom Brady and Matt Cassel. "We all know what Tom Brady has done and what he has meant to the Patriots......
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- New England has just sent out a press release confirming that RB Laurence Maroney has been placed on season-ending injured reserve; additionally, G Stephen Neal, who just began practicing this week......
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4:39 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Welcome to Gillette Stadium, where New England is hosting its first Monday Night Football game in nearly three years -- the last time MNF was here, it was still on ABC (not ESPN, as it is now),......
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When the Patriots take on the Denver Broncos tonight, all eyes will be on what happens when the visitors have the ball. Despite the fact that the offense's problems are arguably a bigger concern than the defense's, there is no......
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2:30 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Click the play button below to hear Jim Donaldson's comments, recorded this morning. He discusses the stakes of tonight's game for both teams -- the Broncos looking to take control of their division and the Patriots looking to keep pace......
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7:55 PM Sun, Oct 19, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England quarterback Tom Brady has confirmed a report in Friday's Boston Globethat he underwent a second surgery on his left knee via his personal website. Yesterday on TomBrady.com, the quarterback posted a message: "I would like to thank everyone......
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By Jim Donaldson Email
It doesn't bode well for the Patriots, on a variety of levels, that the Bills disposed of the San Diego Chargers, 23-14, Sunday afternoon in Buffalo, a week after the Bolts blasted the Pats in San Diego, 30-10. For......
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Due to the Monday Night game, New England held a fourth practice this afternoon. Notable were the return of Jonathan Wilhite, who missed the last two days with flu-like issues, and Kelley Washington, who returned to practice for the first......
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New England has listed all seven of the players who missed practice today as doubtful: LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring DE Jarvis Green -- ankle LB LaMont Jordan -- calf T Nick Kaczur -- ankle RB Laurence Maroney -- shoulder......
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By Art Martone Email
Did everyone get a good night sleep? What about you? I couldn't turn it [Red Sox playoff game] off. It didn't look too good there when it was 7-0. Then it was it was 7-1. Then it was 7-4......
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The Patriots changed things up a bit today, and are in full pads for practice after wearing shells (light pads) on Wednesday and Thursday. The same seven players who were missing yesterday were not spotted today: WR Kelly Washington (ankle)......
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SECOND SURGERY FOR BRADY: The injured Patriots quarterback was back in Los Angeles for treatment of an infection that resulted from his first knee surgery, back on Oct. 6, according to an unnamed West Coast source quoted in The Boston......
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6:54 PM Thu, Oct 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not participate LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring DE Jarvis Green -- ankle RB LaMont Jordan -- calf T Nick Kaczur -- ankle RB Laurence Maroney -- shoulder WR Kelley Washington -- ankle CB Jonathan Wilhite --......
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Q: Coach Bill Belichick said earlier this week that he was sticking with you as the starting quarterback. Was it ever in doubt in your mind? MC: No, unless told otherwise. I am just going to go out there and......
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There were once again seven players missing during the media-access portion of practice today, but they were a slightly different seven: T Matt Light (knee), who missed yesterday's session, was back on the field today but CB Jonathan Wilhite was......
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9:31 AM Thu, Oct 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
It could be the perfect storm -- an explosive Denver Broncos offense coming to Gillette Stadium to take on a reeling Patriots defense. But the Broncos and the Patriots are not two teams that have followed a script lately, so......
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4:19 PM Wed, Oct 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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Did not participate LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring DE Jarvis Green -- ankle RB LaMont Jordan -- calf T Matt Light -- knee T Nick Kaczur -- ankle RB Laurence Maroney -- shoulder WR Kelley Washington -- ankle Will update......
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2:36 PM Wed, Oct 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
After watching Denver over the last couple days, this is a real impressive football team. They have some familiar faces and a lot of new ones; some rookies are making a big impact for them. As usual, I think......
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The Patriots have announced that WR Maurice Price, who was released from the 53-man roster on Saturday to make room for RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, has been re-signed by the team. He will take Green-Ellis' spot on the practice squad.......
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12:31 PM Wed, Oct 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots are currently on the upper practice fields behind Gillette Stadium for their first practice of the week. The players are in shells and shorts/pants, the first time we have not seen them in pads on a......
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10:28 AM Wed, Oct 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
This past weekend taught us a lot about who is really good in the NFL. The answer: No one. Certainly not our New England Patriots, who looked helpless against the San Diego Chargers -- a team that might be considered......
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8:14 PM Tue, Oct 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Foxborough, Mass. - Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 16 and continuing through Monday, Oct. 20, legendary Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett's Pro Football Hall of Fame bust will be on display at The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon. The five-day......
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2:31 PM Tue, Oct 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
We started working on Denver last night and this morning. They look good, like they always do. They are a very fast starting team. They throw the ball well and they have some very good receivers - [Brandon] Marshall......
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Click the play button below to hear Shalise Manza Young's comments, recorded this morning. The topics: Was there anything positive that people associated with the Patriots saw on Sunday? How do the defensive backs avoid getting torched again this week?......
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12:32 PM Tue, Oct 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick just wrapped up his Tuesday conference call and said in no uncertain terms that Matt Cassel is the New England Patriots' quarterback. Asked if he's confident Cassel can lead the Pats going forward, Belichick quickly said "yes." Asked......
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1:30 AM Mon, Oct 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN DIEGO -- Although the Patriots spent the week practicing at San Jose State, rather than flying back to Foxboro after last Sunday's win at San Francisco, they said it didn't hurt their preparation......
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1:28 AM Mon, Oct 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer SAN DIEGO - The result of every NFL game can usually be traced back to just a handful or so of plays which, upon reflection, made all the difference, whether it was for......
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1:18 AM Mon, Oct 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN DIEGO -- When you've been coaching in the NFL as long as Norv Turner, you don't have to look at a whole lot of film to ascertain the Patriots' weaknesses. "We faced a......
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12:55 AM Mon, Oct 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN DIEGO -- Nobody misses Tom Brady more than Randy Moss. A year ago, the two hooked up on a league-record 23 touchdown passes. Moss caught 98 balls and averaged 15.2 yards per catch......
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12:13 AM Mon, Oct 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN DIEGO -- The Patriots chose not to pay Asante Samuel, the all-pro cornerback who led the team in interceptions the last three years. Now they're paying the price for allowing Samuel -- who......
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10:14 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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SAN DIEGO -- After the Patriots failed to score on four downs from the 1, it took the Chargers just five plays to drive 98 yards to a touchdown on their first possession of the second half. New England, instead......
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10:07 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN DIEGO -- The Patriots were on the brink of cutting their two-touchdown deficit to one after taking the second-half kickoff and driving to a first-and-goal at the Chargers' 1. Four plays later, the......
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9:40 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN DIEGO -- Not that the Patriots 'D' deserves any credit for giving up the touchdown just before halftime that gave the Chargers a 17-3 lead. But what set up the score was the......
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9:01 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Ellis Hobbs has returned to the field for New England. He was on the field for second down during the Chargers' last possession.......
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8:55 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England right guard Nick Kaczur was just carted off the field with an apparent right leg injury. With Kaczur out and Wesley Britt inactive, Mark LeVoir will likely play at right tackle.......
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8:48 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
SAN DIEGO -- Now we know why Deltha O'Neal wasn't wanted by the 0-6 Cincinnati Bengals. Not only was he burned for a 48-yard gain on the first play of the game by Vincent Jackson, setting up a San Diego......
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8:46 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Ellis Hobbs has also been announced as questionable, with a leg injury. He must have been hurt on his last kickoff.......
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8:43 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
SAN DIEGO -- Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski's streak of 17 consecutive field goals made came to an end in the first quarter, when he missed a 48-yarder on the Patriots' first possession. The kick would have tied the game, 3-3.......
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8:39 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Pats' DE Jarvis Green was injured on the Chargers' third-and-goal play. It has been announced as an ankle injury; his return is questionable.......
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8:04 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN DIEGO -- As the first-round draft choice of the Patriots in 2006, Laurence Maroney can't yet be described as a bust, but he's certainly been a disappointment. Neither his durability, nor his productivity,......
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7:34 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN DIEGO -- And pretty successful, too. The Chargers are wearing their powder-blue jerseys against the Patriots, hoping for the same results they had with them last season, when they were 2-0 in powder-blue.......
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7:19 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
For the Patriots QB Matt Gutierrez -- third QB WR Kelley Washington RB LaMont Jordan RB Laurence Maroney LB Eric Alexander C Dan Connolly T Wesley Britt LB Shawn Crable For the Chargers QB Charlie Whitehurst -- third QB LB......
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6:33 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- So it was a frustrating journey, but Jim Donaldson and I are finally in our (cramped) seats at Qualcomm Stadium. The weather is absolutely beautiful, as we're less than two hours now from kickoff. Media were treated......
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2:26 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN DIEGO -- It's a beautiful morning here. Not a cloud in the light-blue sky, temps in the 70s, so it should be a great night for football. Patriots fans looking for alternative investments,......
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8:08 PM Sat, Oct 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
The New England Patriots signed rookie running back BenJarvis Green-Ellis to the active roster from the practice squad today. Additionally, the Patriots released wide receiver Maurice Price from the active roster. Green-Ellis, 23, was signed by the Patriots as an......
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5:31 PM Fri, Oct 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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We didn't get a chance to post earlier, but TE David Thomas, who missed yesterday's practice with the flu, was back on the field today, leaving the same three players -- Eric Alexander, LaMont Jordan and Kelley Washington -- as......
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3:50 PM Fri, Oct 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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We brought in the cold weather. It's been a good week out here. We will try to wrap up today on some situational stuff, which is always important against the Chargers. Then, we will head down there tomorrow. It's......
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2:05 PM Fri, Oct 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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Click the play button below to hear Shalise Manza Young's comments, recorded this morning. The topics: the Chargers' defensive and offensive vulnerabilities, LaDainian Tomlinson's health and the threat posed by Darren Sproles, the revival of Philip Rivers, and the health......
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11:29 AM Fri, Oct 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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In the San Diego Chargers, the New England Patriots will be facing a team that at first seems to be a riddle. They've outscored opponents by 19 points on the season, and yet they're 2-3. Add to this that quarterback......
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6:55 PM Thu, Oct 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not participate LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring RB LaMont Jordan -- calf TE David Thomas -- flu WR Kelley Washington -- ankle Limited participation K Stephen Gostkowksi -- right thigh RB Laurence Maroney -- shoulder CB......
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4:40 PM Thu, Oct 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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San Jose, Calif. -- Another day of full-pads practice for New England today as the team continues to work out under sunny skies at San Jose State University. Today there were four players not spotted during media access: WR Kelley......
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3:50 PM Thu, Oct 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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What has it been like being on the West Coast? You've said it's a business trip, is that what it's been like? Has it been productive? Yeah it's been great. It's been like we've talked about before; it's definitely......
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3:47 PM Thu, Oct 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Chargers have struggled offensively, particularly on third down. In that regard, that makes them like everybody else - right? No, I disagree with you. I don't look at them as really struggling offensively. Last year at this time......
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11:20 AM Thu, Oct 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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AFC POWER PLAY: This year, the Patriots and the Chargers enter their matchup in San Diego as just two teams in a crowded AFC pack, one in which the teams that are not in the race (Texans, Bengals, Chiefs, Raiders)......
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7:00 PM Wed, Oct 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not Participate LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring RB LaMont Jordan -- calf WR Kelley Washington -- ankle Limited Participation CB Lewis Sanders -- hamstring Full Participation RB Laurence Maroney -- shoulder For San Diego Did not......
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6:31 PM Wed, Oct 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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Is there a little bit of a training camp feel this week? It's all about football and no distractions? Well, we always try to make it about football. It's been good, though. I think it's good for the team......
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6:28 PM Wed, Oct 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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Came across this today and thought it was pretty funny -- it's a story about CNBC reporter Darren Rovell, Randy Moss, and a pair of Moss' custom-made Pony game cleats. You can read it here.......
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5:13 PM Wed, Oct 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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San Jose, Calif. -- First of all, my apologies to those of you back in Rhode Island -- I hear it's cold. There is no such thing here today, as it is a gorgeous, sunny day in San Jose. Funny......
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3:43 PM Wed, Oct 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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Do you feel the rivalry between the New England Patriots and San Diego Chargers has grown over the past few years and is it the same feel of facing the Indianapolis Colts where you guys play them every year?......
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9:58 AM Wed, Oct 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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ON THE HOT SEAT: Hobbled by turf toe, Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson is having some of the toughest times of his stellar career. Last week he picked up 35 yards on 12 carries as the Chargers lost to the......
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5:12 PM Tue, Oct 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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We are getting ready for San Diego here, it almost seems like this is a division game. We've played them so many times it is to the point now that we have so many games on them just against us,......
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3:57 PM Tue, Oct 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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Click the play button below to hear Shalise Manza Young's comments, recorded this morning. The topics: how the Patriots' defense turned around a poor start in San Francisco, Matt Cassel throwing the deep ball, Laurence Maroney hearing the criticism, and......
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10:20 AM Tue, Oct 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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CONTROLLING THE BALL: Players on the Patriots' defense gave a lot of credit for their success on Sunday to the offense's ability to control the ball for nearly 40 minutes of the game. (projo.com) Part of what the Patriots were......
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7:53 PM Mon, Oct 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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Watching Matt Cassel drive the offense down the field in the last two minutes of the half, how much confidence does that give you in Matt [Cassel] to be able to pull off that type of drive? I think......
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7:51 PM Mon, Oct 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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Do you think you will be the darling of fantasy football since you scored twice on the goal line yesterday against the San Francisco 49ers? I have no control over that. You passed former Patriots wide receiver Terry Glenn......
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7:50 PM Mon, Oct 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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Can you talk a little bit about the interceptions you guys had yesterday? You were involved in two of them and they were all on tip drills and came at key points in the game. Our point of emphasis......
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7:48 PM Mon, Oct 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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Can you talk about how you guys had more success with the passing game yesterday against the San Francisco 49ers, particularly with wide receiver Randy Moss? Yeah absolutely. Being able to stretch the defense out like that and having......
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7:12 PM Mon, Oct 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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It's good to wake up here this morning, get on the film and get working on finishing up the San Francisco game, [instead of traveling] back and forth across the country. I think we had a good meeting today. I......
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3:24 PM Mon, Oct 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- First, I must quote an item in Monday's San Francisco Chronicle: "The NFL is a copycat league and already teams are mimicking the Dolphins' 'Wildcat' offense featuring direct shotgun snaps to......
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12:02 PM Mon, Oct 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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We said it last week -- no one knew which Patriots team was going to show up on Sunday in San Francisco. What we ended up getting was a quarter's worth of the same team that gave up 38 points......
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7:46 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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Courtesy of the Pats' P.R. department: THREE OUR OF FOUR TO START THE SEASON The Patriots have begun the season with a 3-1 record, marking the third straight season in which they have won at least three of their first......
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7:22 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Matt Cassel and Randy Moss hooked up for their first long touchdown play of the season -- a 66-yard bomb in which Moss was able to get behind the San Francisco secondary -- Kevin Faulk ran for......
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7:07 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON journal Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- Pats kicker Stephen Gostkowski saved his best boot for last, nailing a season-long, 49-yarder with 4:42 left to play, giving New England a 30-21 lead and making it a "two-score" situation......
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6:38 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski continues to be outstanding, nailing a 40-yard field goal in the opening seconds of the fourth quarter that was his second of the game, and ninth of......
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5:25 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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It has just been announced that LaMont Jordan's return is questionable with a leg injury. -- SHALISE MANZA YOUNG......
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5:18 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- Running back LaMont Jordan is headed back to the locker room after injuring his right leg on this Patriots' drive. On first down from the San Francisco 45, Jordan got......
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4:55 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal SPorts Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- Former Pats' seventh-round draft pick Tully Banta-Cain leveraged a solid 2006 season into a lucrative free-agent contract with his hometown 49ers but has been a disappointment since. Due to injuries,......
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4:41 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- So for much of last season, Pats fans saw Tom Brady drop back and Randy Moss blow past defenders on his way to 23 touchdown receptions. That hadn't been the......
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3:33 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- For those football fanatics who may be wondering what other 49ers have had their jerseys retired, here's the list: quarterbacks Joe Montana (16) and John Brodie (12); running backs Hugh McElhenny......
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3:22 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- Ok, ok, I know I said that I had posted my last entry about Al Davis' charge of the Patriots tampering with Randy Moss last year, but unfortunately, some things......
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3:19 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- The Patriots played in the first pro sporting event held in the Bay Area after the devastating earthquake of October 17, 1989 -- taking on the 49ers five days later at......
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For the Patriots QB Matt Gutierrez - 3QB WR Kelley Washington WR Maurice Price CB Lewis Sanders LB Eric Alexander C Dan Connolly T Wesley Britt LB Shawn Crable For the 49ers QB Jamie Martin - 3QB CB Reggie Smith......
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2:36 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- The 49ers will be retiring Steve Young's jersey number 8 in ceremonies at halftime. 11 years after Joe Montana's jersey number 16 was retired. It's not as if Young isn't used......
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1:16 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- We are here in San Francisco, where it is a sunny late morning and cheerleaders are practicing spelling "STEVE" on the field in honor of former 49ers quarterback Steve Young, whose jersey will be retired at halftime......
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7:01 PM Fri, Oct 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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OUT T Jonas Jennings -- shoulder CB Shawntae Spencer -- knee DOUBTFUL LB Manny Lawson -- hamstring......
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2:23 PM Fri, Oct 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have no surprises on this week's injury report. Linebacker Eric Alexander, cornerback Lewis Sanders and wide receiver Kelley Washington -- each of whom has been held out of practice -- are all listed as doubtful. Wes Welker, who......
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12:16 PM Fri, Oct 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Click the play button below to hear Shalise Manza Young's comments, recorded this morning. The topics: which Patriots team will show up on Sunday? the heavy blitzes that Matt Cassel and J.T. O'Sullivan expect to see, getting Randy Moss more......
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11:25 AM Fri, Oct 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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It was an upbeat atmosphere inside the Patriots' locker room today, as the players played music, told jokes and packed their travel bags for the week out west. LaMont Jordan fielded questions about his time out in the Bay Area......
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11:18 AM Fri, Oct 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are on the windy upper practice fields behind Gillette Stadium, going through their final session before they board the plane later this afternoon for San Francisco. For the media portion, we saw the players do extra sprints the......
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9:02 AM Fri, Oct 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Mary Murphy A STATISTICAL FREE-FALL: That's what the folks at coldhardfootballfacts.com see when they look at the 2008 New England Patriots. The see a team that has fallen from first in the league in average passing......
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3:48 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
The Patriots' latest injury report adds a big name: wide receiver Wes Welker, who had limited participation in practice because of a groin injury. The injury list also includes wide receiver Kelley Washington (ankle), linebacker Eric Alexander (hamstring) and cornerback......
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2:34 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
What do you see out of San Francisco's defense? They are a very experienced defense especially in the secondary with [Nate] Clements, [Walt] Harris, [Michael] Lewis and [Mark] Roman. They are all very experienced. They have a lot of......
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1:18 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
The rains have finally ended, so the Patriots are back outside for today's practice. The same three players were missing today that were missing yesterday: WR Kelley Washington CB Lewis Sanders LB Eric Alexander......
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9:10 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
A TEAM TO TAKE SERIOUSLY: For most of this decade, the San Francisco 49ers have not been a very good team. How good they can be this year is still to be determined, but they do present a lot more......
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8:00 PM Wed, Oct 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
San Francisco's first report for this week: Out T Jonas Jennings -- shoulder CB Shawntae Spencer -- knee Did not participate RB Frank Gore -- coaches' decision LB Manny Lawson -- hamstring......
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7:07 PM Wed, Oct 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
The New England Patriots Alumni Club (NEPAC) will host its second-annual "Game With the Greats" event in Gillette Stadium's Fidelity Investments East Clubhouse on Sunday, October 5 when the Patriots travel to San Francisco. "Game With the Greats" will give......
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