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February 1, 2009 - February 7, 2009 Archives


Handicapping the teams that might be in market for Cassel

2:15 PM Fri, Feb 06, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mark Divver    Email

Michael Lombardi of The National Football Post runs down the list of the teams that might have a need for a 26-year-old quarterback who made 15 starts, completed 63.4 percent of his passes and threw for 3,693 yards and 21......

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Patriots franchise Matt Cassel

5:03 PM Thu, Feb 05, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Art Martone    Email

From New England Patriots . . . The New England Patriots announced today that they have utilized their 2009 franchise designation on quarterback Matt Cassel. He becomes the first offensive player and just the fourth Patriot to be franchised by......

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No ticket price increase for the Patriots in 2009

3:30 PM Thu, Feb 05, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The New England Patriots, joining a growing list of sports franchises, will not increase ticket prices for next season. Prices will remain frozen at last season's levels, which range from $49 for standing room to $169 for lower-level sideline. Mike......

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Ex-Patriot Terry Glenn arrested in Texas

1:54 PM Thu, Feb 05, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mark Divver    Email

Terry Glenn, who has played in only one NFL game in the past two seasons because of knee injuries, reportedly was arrested in Texas on charges of public intoxication and possession of marijuana. Glenn, 34, also had four outstanding traffic......

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Sammy Morris visits U.S. troops in Iraq

10:49 AM Thu, Feb 05, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mark Divver    Email

New England Patriots running back Sammy Morris is visiting U.S. troops in Iraq with a small contingent of NFL players and cheerleaders and writing about it on NFL.com. Read his latest dispatch here.......

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Today could be 'franchise' day for Cassel

9:18 AM Thu, Feb 05, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mark Divver    Email

From today through Feb. 19, NFL teams can designate one franchise player. The New England Patriots are expected to slap that tag on quarterback Matt Cassel at some point and then look to trade him. Mike Lombardi of The National......

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Patriots face NFL's third-toughest schedule

11:25 AM Wed, Feb 04, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mark Divver    Email

Espn.com's Tim Graham has crunched the numbers and concluded that the New England Patriots will play the league's third most difficult schedule in 2009. The Miami Dolphins will play the toughest schedule, followed by the Carolina Panthers. Read about it......

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Patriots announce coaching appointments

11:55 AM Tue, Feb 03, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The New England Patriots have announced one new hire and two coaching changes to their staff: Scott O'Brien has been hired as special teams coach, Bill O'Brien moves from receivers coach to quarterbacks coach, and Josh Boyer is promoted from......

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A sympathetic portrait of Mangini

11:13 AM Tue, Feb 03, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mark Divver    Email

To hear Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal tell it, Eric Mangini is a lovable, misunderstood guy who fought his way up from the mean streets of Hartford. Read it here.......

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Super Bowl loss still leaves bitter taste in Harrison's mouth

10:07 AM Tue, Feb 03, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Mark Divver    Email

Rodney Harrison has often been called the dirtiest player in the NFL. Based on his performance on the Super Bowl pregame show, Harrison may be the most bitter player, too. Harrison's prediction: "Unlike last year's Super Bowl, this year's Super......

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