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Belichick: "Nothing to really add" on Brady's shoulder
What, did you expect a full-fledged health discussion from Patriots coach Bill Belichick on the health of Tom Brady's shoulder. Please. The Pats coach just finished a 20 minute press call where he was asked - several different ways...
August 29, 2009 4:25 pm
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Pats-Redskins postgame: Slater -- "I have to be smarter"
For the second game in a row, Matthew Slater was flagged for fair catch interference on a punt, a 15-yard penalty. The second-year player out of UCLA, whose best shot to make the 53-man roster is as a special teams...
August 29, 2009 1:14 am
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Pats-Redskins postgame: Ochocinco says Brady is fine
Take it for what it's worth, but Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco posted on his Twitter account that Tom Brady returned his phone call and assured Ochocinco that he -- and his shoulder are ok. "Just got a call back from...
August 29, 2009 1:04 am
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Pats-Redskins: Brady & Moss' big night marred when Brady takes big hit
LANDOVER, Md. -- Tom Brady and Randy Moss were putting on a clinic reminiscent of their record-breaking 2007 season on Friday night against the Washington Redskins in the New England Patriots' third preseason game. Until Albert Haynesworth put an abrupt...
August 29, 2009 1:00 am
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Pats-Redskins: Brady has "sore shoulder"
I'd love to tell you more, but that's all we got. The word just came up from the Patriots sideline and was announced in the press box....
August 28, 2009 10:59 pm
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Pats-Redskins: O'Connell in at QB
Kevin O'Connell has taken over at quarterback to start the second half, which is something of a surprise given that it was believed that the Pats' starters would play into the third quarter. However, with Tom Brady landed on his...
August 28, 2009 9:57 pm
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Pats-Redskins: Brady hurts shoulder
Tom Brady was crushed by Albert Haynesworth on New England's final drive of the first half, and Brady landed on his throwing shoulder during the play. He walked off the field stretching the shoulder, but did not appear to receive...
August 28, 2009 9:43 pm
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Pats-Redskins: Chung struggles on punts
Rookie safety Pat Chung has been placed back deep a few times so far this preseason to return punts, and so far no good. On the Skins' first punt from Hunter Smith, Chung got under the ball and then put...
August 28, 2009 8:36 pm
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Pats-Redskins: Max protect
It isn't unusual for the Patriots to have six offensive linemen in for a play, but if I remember correctly, it is generally done from on the right side of the line, with the now-departed Russ Hochstein lining up outside...
August 28, 2009 8:29 pm
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Pats-Redkins: Slater again??
If Matthew Slater is going to make the Patriots' 53-man roster, it will be as a special teams player. But with the two miscues he's had on special teams in consecutive weeks, he's putting his chances in jeopardy. Slater, a...
August 28, 2009 8:11 pm
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Pats-Redskins: Game conditions
The conditions for tonight's game have just been announced, and they're not totally pleasant: it is currently 74 degrees, with winds out of the southeast at 13 MPH and gusts up to 24 MPH. Humidity is at 89 percent, and...
August 28, 2009 8:02 pm
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Pats-Redskins: Not expected to play
The Patriots have just Tweeted that the following players are not expected to play tonight: WR Julian Edelman CB Shawn Springs (who will not get to play against his former teammates) RB Kevin Faulk RB Sammy Morris WR Ray Ventrone...
August 28, 2009 6:53 pm
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Pats-Redskins: Pre-game notes
* This is the 20th time the Patriots are facing the Redskins in the preseason, making Washington New England's most frequent exhibition foe. New England has won the last four meetings between the teams in the preseason, and the Pats...
August 28, 2009 6:15 pm
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Pats-Redskins: Tarp coming off the field
With kickoff occurring two hours from now, the crew here at FedEx Field has begun removing the tarp from the field. Sebastian Vollmer is chatting with former Houston Cougars teammate Anthony Alridge, who is a running back for Washington. Pierre...
August 28, 2009 6:00 pm
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Pats-Redskins: Welcome to FedEx Field
Welcome to FedEx Field, where it seems as though Mother Nature -- or, more specifically, Tropical Storm Danny -- will play a role in tonight's preseason game between the Redskins and Patriots. Currently the tarp is on the field, and...
August 28, 2009 5:44 pm
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Randy Moss' former agent pleads guilty to loan charge
BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) - The former agent to New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of providing a false statement to a bank. Dante DiTrapano of Charleston faces up to 30 years in...
August 27, 2009 3:37 pm
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Football Today: Give Vick a chance, but don't make him a hero
Today is the big day for Michael Vick, who will play in his first NFL action since 2006 when the Eagles host the Jacksonville Jaguars. That is, if he can get to the stadium in time after a bankruptcy court...
August 27, 2009 10:31 am
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Former Patriot gets 2-year sentence for child rape
DEDHAM, Mass. -- A former NFL lineman has been sentenced to two years in jail after pleading guilty to raping a 15-year-old who attended the high school where he was a football coach. Daniel Villa was sentenced Wednesday in Norfolk...
August 27, 2009 9:39 am
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Transcript: Bill Belichick's Wednesday news conference
BB: First off, I would just like to say I have a lot of personal regret today on the passing of Senator Kennedy. I send the condolences on behalf of the team to his family. He was really a guy...
August 26, 2009 1:46 pm
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Football Today: On Brady's contract, and Jones' big board
-There is much focus today on the contract status of Tom Brady, who took less than market value when he last renegotiated his contract with the Patriots and is now underpaid when compared with the likes of Philip Rivers ($92...
August 26, 2009 11:19 am
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Wednesday practice peek -- still no Welker, Faulk
The consensus today was that there are 12 players missing from practice: WR Julian Edelman CB Shawn Springs RB Kevin Faulk RB Sammy Morris WR Ray Ventrone WR Wes Welker DL Myron Pryor DL Ron Brace DL Richard Seymour LB...
August 26, 2009 11:02 am
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Belichick on personnel moves
After speaking about Ted Kennedy, Bill Belichick spoke about some personnel moves the team made yesterday and today. First, he announced that the Patriots have re-re-re-signed WR Robert Ortiz. Ortiz has been in camp with the team the last two...
August 26, 2009 10:14 am
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Belichick shares memories of Sen. Kennedy
Bill Belichick opened this morning's press conference by speaking about Sen. Ted Kennedy, who died late last night after a 15-month battle with brain cancer. Belichick said, "I have a lot of personal regret today on Sen. Kennedy...he was really...
August 26, 2009 10:07 am
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McKenzie signed, Tank released
The Patriots have just announced that that they have signed third-round draft pick Tyrone McKenzie and have also released S/LB Tank Williams. The team has confirmed the trade of Russ Hochstein as well. McKenzie reportedly suffered a torn ACL during...
August 25, 2009 4:55 pm
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Former Pats Mruczkowski, Gabriel resurface in UFL
The Orlando Tuskers, one of four teams who will play during the inaugural season of the UFL, announced 12 more players on its roster today, and there are two familiar names among them: Gene Mruczkowski and Doug Gabriel. Mruczkowski retired...
August 25, 2009 4:27 pm
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Tuesday practice peek -- more slip-n-slide
The Patriots are back on the upper practice fields continuing their preparation for Friday's game with the Redskins. On the plus side, LB Paris Lenon and QB Brian Hoyer returned; Lenon had missed several days with what appeared to be...
August 25, 2009 1:41 pm
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Tom Brady on list of 15 most dangerous celebrity searches
McAfee Inc. reports today that Tom Brady is the fourth most dangerous celebrity in cyberspace -- meaning that web searches for Brady tend to turn up web sites that can expose someone to spyware, viruses and other Internet threats. Brady's...
August 25, 2009 1:21 pm
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Report: Patriots trade Russ Hochstein
Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the Patriots have traded guard Russ Hochstein to the Denver Broncos for a late 2010 draft pick. Hochstein has been with the Patriots since joining the practice squad in 2002. He's primarily been...
August 25, 2009 1:07 pm
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Tuesday at Gillette -- Brady talks contract
As has been noted, this week leading up to New England's third preseason game, against Washington, has been treated more like a regular-season week for the players and coaches. So for today, Tuesday is like a usual Wednesday, which meant...
August 25, 2009 12:09 pm
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Football Today: Ex-Pat suspended, and Wilfork continues to distract the media
-Former Patriots linebacker Vince Redd, who was cut on Monday by the Kansas City Chiefs (the Patriots of the Midwest), was reportedly facing a four-game suspension from the league for an unspecified policy violation. The report is from Scout's Adam...
August 25, 2009 10:17 am
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Ingram hanging ten at Hampton Beach
Patriots rookie Jake Ingram has been taking an informal tour of New England. He says he's already been to Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. A native of Hawaii, he recently borrowed a friend's board and did some surfing at...
August 24, 2009 3:36 pm
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Watson back at practice, eager to join battle for tight end spot
Benjamin Watson was back out on the practice field for this afternoon's hot and steamy practice at Gillette Stadium. Having been a part of the Patriots' offensive system since 2004 has certainly helped the tight end keep up despite missing...
August 24, 2009 2:53 pm
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Bill Belichick's Monday news conference transcript
BB: OK, today we're starting our preparations on the Redskins -- sort of like a normal Wednesday for us -- it's not totally that, we're still in camp. The Redskins, this will be another good week for us in terms...
August 24, 2009 2:02 pm
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Football Today: Brady can admit a mistake, unlike Jerry Jones
-If Cowboys owner Jerry Jones really is, as he says, "very comfortable that the height on our scoreboard is OK," than he is delusional. It's not surprising, though, that Jones puffed out his chest after the embarrassing developments Friday night...
August 24, 2009 10:11 am
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NFL to attempt to cut down on binge drinking by fans
The National Football League, which reaps millions of dollars from beer makers, will attempt to limit binge drinking by fans attending games this season. For one thing, "Fans don't let fans drive drunk" will be printed on nearly every beer...
August 24, 2009 12:02 am
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Sunday practice peek: Wright returns, Faulk, Edelman among missing
The Patriots are on the upper practice fields behind Gillette Stadium for today's practice, and there were 14 players not spotted during the media-access window: QB Brian Hoyer WR Julian Edelman CB Shawn Springs RB Kevin Faulk RB Sammy Morris...
August 23, 2009 4:27 pm
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Pats release TE DeVree
The Patriots have released tight end Tyson DeVree, leaving four men left in the tight end battle. DeVree had missed a few days of training camp and did not play in the Pats' game against Cincinnati; listening to Bill Belichick...
August 23, 2009 3:57 pm
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Back in the locker room; Wilfork talks contract
With training camp technically now over, there are no more public practices, and that also means that media access is back to being a 45-minute open locker room period as well as press conferences with Bill Belichick. In the locker...
August 23, 2009 1:00 pm
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