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1:53 PM Tue, Nov 14, 2006 | Permalink |
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Less than a month ago, the National Football League -- in the person of director of game operations Tim Davey -- said the Patriots would not be able to replace their cow-pasture-like field with the synthetic surface FieldTurf duing the......
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7:51 PM Sun, Sep 17, 2006 | Permalink |
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Over the next few hours, we'll be adding the following material to the projo.com/patriots page: -- Game story by Shalise Manza Young -- Game analysis by Joe McDonald -- Feature story by Shalise Manza Young -- Key play of the......
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7:39 PM Sun, Sep 17, 2006 | Permalink |
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-- The Patriots wound up with 147 yards rushing, on the heels of a 183-yard performance against the Bills in the opener. -- Seven different players caught passes from Tom Brady, six of them wide receivers and tight ends. Troy......
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6:22 PM Sun, Sep 17, 2006 | Permalink |
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-- The Patriot defense has not held the Jets to a three-and-out series all afternoon. New York has recorded at least one first down in every offensive series. -- The Jets more than doubled their number of total yards in......
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5:05 PM Sun, Sep 17, 2006 | Permalink |
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AP photo Eugene Wilson and Ellis Hobbs break up a pass intended for the Jets' Laveranues Coles. Because of coverage like this, the New York offense went nowhere in the first two quarters of play. -- The Patriots had......
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4:46 PM Sun, Sep 17, 2006 | Permalink |
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-- The Patriots had eight first downs in the first quarter to the Jets' two, and controlled the ball for 9:45 of the 15 minutes. -- Corey Dillon and Laurence Moroney rushed for 39 yards, putting the Pats on pace......
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5:28 PM Thu, Sep 14, 2006 | Permalink |
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PATRIOTS INJURY LIST QUESTIONABLE LB Tedy Bruschi (wrist) S Artrell Hawkins (thigh) WR Chad Jackson (hamstring) T Nick Kaczur (shoulder) HB/TE Garrett Mills (flu) PROBABLE QB Tom Brady (probable) WR Doug Gabriel (hamstring) S Rodney Harrison (flu) JETS INJURY LIST......
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4:12 PM Fri, Sep 01, 2006 | Permalink |
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The Patriots, getting a jump on tomorrow's 6:30 p.m. deadline to reduce their roster to 53, rid themselves of 11 players this afternoon. Rookie running back Patrick Cobbs, who made a name for himself with an impressive showing in the......
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3:43 PM Fri, Sep 01, 2006 | Permalink |
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NBCsports.com's Tom E. Curran, formerly the Journal's Patriots beat writer, is reporting that holdout wide receiver Deion Branch has filed a grievance against the Patriots with the players union (the National Football League Players Association) and is requesting an emergency......
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2:56 PM Mon, Aug 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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FOXBORO -- He's baaackk . . . Rodney Harrison, who hasn't played since last September because of a severe knee injury suffered in the third game of the season, at Pittsburgh, was removed from the Patriots' PUP list today (Physically......
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7:03 PM Fri, Aug 04, 2006 | Permalink |
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Planning on attending Patriots' practice tomorrow? Change your plans. The team announced late this afternoon that tomorrow's scheduled session has been canceled. The team thus will have the weekend off, and won't return to the practice field until Monday. --......
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10:28 AM Fri, Jul 28, 2006 | Permalink |
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FOXBORO -- Training camp is under way, and a very, very big crowd is on hand for the Patriots' first workout of the 2006 season. News nuggets from the morning: -- No. 1 draft pick Laurence Moroney has agreed to......
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6:44 PM Mon, Jul 10, 2006 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced times for the first four days of training camp at Gillette Stadium (all sessions open to the public): FRIDAY, JULY 28 Morning: 9:00am - 10:30am Afternoon: 2:30pm - 4:30pm SATURDAY, JULY 29 Morning: 8:30am - 10:45am......
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4:58 PM Wed, Jun 14, 2006 | Permalink |
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The transcript of Bill Belichick's press conference on Wednesday:......
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6:53 PM Tue, Jun 13, 2006 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Patriots' head coach Bill Belichick, in his trademark sweatshirt style, gives instruction today, the team's first day of mini-camp in Foxboro. The transcript of Coach Bill Belichick's press conference after the morning workout today:......
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10:53 AM Tue, Jun 13, 2006 | Permalink |
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FOXBORO -- For what it's worth, here's the personnel the Patiots used -- and the positions in which they used them -- at various points in the first 7-on-7 drill: OLB: Mike Vrabel, Rosevelt Colvin ILB: Monty Beisel, Tedy Bruschi......
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10:51 AM Tue, Jun 13, 2006 | Permalink |
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FOXBORO -- We can't seem to find tight end Daniel Graham on the practice field. We have no idea why, or even if, Graham is missing. We'll investigate further and get back to you with more details. -- TOM E.......
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10:39 AM Tue, Jun 13, 2006 | Permalink |
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FOXBORO -- Quick hits from the beginning of Patriots' mini-camp on Tuesday morning: -- Deion Branch, as expected, is a no-show. The veteran wide receiver is upset with the status of his contract negotiations, and is staying away in protest.......
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4:19 PM Thu, May 04, 2006 | Permalink |
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Like the groundhog that pokes his head out one February morning to play meteorologist then goes into hiding, Tom Brady made himself available to the media Thursday. And, like Punxsatawney Phil, he drew a crowd. The All-Pro signal caller has......
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2:17 PM Wed, Apr 19, 2006 | Permalink |
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The transcript of Wednesday morning's press conference with Bill Belichick, courtesy of the New England Patriots: BB: Good morning. I think we're kind of sailing along here, a normal type of offseason. We had a little bit of transition on......
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4:39 PM Wed, Apr 12, 2006 | Permalink |
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ESPN News is reporting that the New England Patriots have reached agreement on a contract extension with All-Pro defensive end Richard Seymour. Seymour's contract would have expired at the end of the 2006 season. The Patriots have lost veterans David......
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2:33 PM Thu, Apr 06, 2006 | Permalink |
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Tebucky Jones is back with the Patriots. And they also finally have a replacement for departed kicker Adam Vinatieri. Veteran kicker Martin Gramatica, who last kicked in the National Football League in 2004, has agreed to contract terms with the......
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2:17 PM Thu, Apr 06, 2006 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots will welcome Adam Vinatieri back to Foxboro on Sunday night, Nov. 5, when they host Vinatieri's new team, the Indianapolis Colts, in a nationally televised game, one of at least three prime-time appearances for the Patriots......
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11:50 AM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 | Permalink |
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As expected, Willie McGinest became a salary-cap casualty today. The Patriots announced this morning they have released the 12-year veteran, who was scheduled to earn $3.5 million in salary in 2006 and would also have received a $3.5 million roster......
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2:05 PM Fri, Jan 20, 2006 | Permalink |
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How much responsibility did you have in this past year in terms of carrying out the coordinator duties? Did it grow as the season went on? Our offensive staff has been together for a while. We split up the......
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1:59 PM Fri, Jan 20, 2006 | Permalink |
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I was just wondering if you could walk us through how this all went down? It obviously happened very, very quick. Bill [Belichick] had come in and told us that Eric [Mangini] had accepted the job. I think it was......
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5:16 PM Tue, Jan 17, 2006 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots announced that they have named Dean Pees as the team's defensive coordinator today. Pees, who served as New England's linebackers coach for the past two seasons (2004-05), will fill the role previously held by Eric Mangini,......
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11:46 AM Tue, Jan 17, 2006 | Permalink |
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The Patriots will move quickly to replace defensive coordinator Eric Mangini, who was hired today as head coach of the New York Jets. Leading candidates include Dean Pees, the team's linebackers coach, and Jim Bates, who stepped down earlier this......
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7:22 PM Sat, Jan 14, 2006 | Permalink |
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WR Bam Childress WR Bethel Johnson LT Nick Kaczur DT Dan Klecko OL Gene Mruczkowski RB Patrick Pass DL Santonio Thomas Matt Cassel is the third quarterback......
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5:32 PM Sat, Jan 14, 2006 | Permalink |
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Temperature in Denver currently sits at 58 degrees. The forecast is for the temperature to be at about 54 degrees for the 6 p.m. MST kickoff, and it will drop into the 40s as the night progresses. Still, the average......
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9:58 AM Fri, Jan 13, 2006 | Permalink |
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ROSEVELT COLVIN, LINEBACKER Do you get antsy during the week? RC: For me it's an exciting time because you know you're playing for something different than what everybody else is playing for in the regular season. We have eight teams......
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3:36 PM Thu, Jan 12, 2006 | Permalink |
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Does having two kickers the caliber of Jason Elam and Adam Vinatieri change the equation at all with your offense and how you prepare? I think I've said this before, I'll put it this way. I think when you......
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5:42 PM Wed, Jan 11, 2006 | Permalink |
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(Opening statement) One thing I've really been impressed with watching Denver the last few days is how well they play together as a unit. All of the different units. Of course, the offensive line functions very well together. They truly......
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5:01 PM Wed, Jan 11, 2006 | Permalink |
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You didn’t play at all during the preseason. Here after 16 regular season games and a playoff game, would you say that helped or hindered you? How do you feel about having that break early on? I think it helped.......
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4:58 PM Wed, Jan 11, 2006 | Permalink |
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Talk about the Denver defense and the problems that they cause. The defense has been playing great all year. They give you multiple looks, different types of looks. They put a lot of pressure on the quarterback, get to him......
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4:55 PM Wed, Jan 11, 2006 | Permalink |
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ROSEVELT COLVIN Is it tough to play the perimeter with all the bootlegs Denver does? It’s not difficult if you’re just doing your job. Whoever’s job it is to contain the quarterback then he has to contain the quarterback. Whoever’s......
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2:26 PM Tue, Jan 10, 2006 | Permalink |
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The playoffs . . . do you sense that it is a different situation? Do you feel different? Is what required of you different? Probably more so during the week. I think the biggest difference is the level of competition......
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1:06 AM Sun, Jan 08, 2006 | Permalink |
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Pats' postgame reaction: Corey Dillon, RB (On the game) The outcome is what is important and we won the game. Whenever I get the opportunity to go in there I want to be productive and me and Kevin (Faulk) we......
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12:59 AM Sun, Jan 08, 2006 | Permalink |
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-- The Patriots broke the NFL record for consecutive playoff victories, with 10. The old record, 9, was set by the Green Bay Packers between 1961 and '67. - David Givens has caught a touchdown pass in six consecutive playoff......
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12:44 AM Sun, Jan 08, 2006 | Permalink |
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Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio liked what he saw from the Patriots . . . although ``liked'' is probably a relative term. The Patriots he said, ``are clearly a good football team, a championship football team . . . They......
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12:26 AM Sun, Jan 08, 2006 | Permalink |
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In his press conference, Bill Belichick noted that last night's game started out bearing a striking resemblance to the Tennessee playoff game in January, 2004. ``The first half was very much like the Tennessee game in '03, very much like......
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12:03 AM Sun, Jan 08, 2006 | Permalink |
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Hang in. There's more coming from Gillette Stadium momentarily . . .......
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11:48 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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Highlights of Tom Brady's press conference: OVERALL IMPRESSIONS: -- Defense played terrific, as usual. Ben Watson made the biggest play of the game. ON WINNING TEN STRAIGHT GAMES: -- I think playing at home's been a great advantage, I think......
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11:32 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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Highlights of Willie McGinest's press conference: ON PASSING BRUCE SMITH AND REGGIE WHITE ON THE POSTSEASON SACK LIST: -- It's an honor to be in the same company as those guys. They're great football players. IF THIS WAS HIS BEST......
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11:15 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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Highlights from Bill Belichick's press conference: ON THE GAME: -- A solid effort in all three phrases. Certainly we can play better, we can coach better, but it was a good win. ON NEXT WEEK: -- [Both potential semifinal opponents]......
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11:05 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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The revolutionary muskets have gone out, The Who are singing, ``Meet the new boss / Same as the old boss,'' and the players are shaking hands at center field. The game is over, and the Patriots are moving on. We'll......
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7:59 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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Temperature at gametime is 24 degrees. The Patriots are 24-3 when the temperature is 35 degrees or colder since 1993. John Rooke, the Pats' normal P.A. announcer, is unavailable tonight because of his job as main play-by-play radio announcer for......
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7:49 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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7:45 P.M.: The Patriots are now off the field, as well. The stands are filling, the music is playing, the field is empty and the pregame videos on the message board have begun. The scoreboard clock, as I write this,......
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7:39 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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7:40 P.M.: The Jaguars have left the field. The Patriots, however, are still practicing down in the north end zone as a full squad. Because the Redskins-Bucs game ended on time, the kickoff for this game -- 8:07:30 p.m., according......
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7:30 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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7:30 P.M.: Tedy Bruschi is in uniform and leading the team in its pregame stretches, along with fellow co-captains Larry Izzo, Troy Brown and Tom Brady. Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich is also on the field and appears ready to play,......
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7:10 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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7:10 P.M.: The inactive list for tonight's game is out . . . and Tedy Bruschi isn't on it. The Pats' inactives are wide receivers Bam Childress and Bethel Johnson, offensive linemen Billy Yates and Ross Tucker, defensive linemen Dan......
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6:53 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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6:50 P.M.: The first uniformed players -- Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri and punter Josh Miller -- are on the field.......
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6:15 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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Nose tackle Mike Wright, who suffered an ankle injury last weekend against Miami, has been placed on the injured-reserve list. Santonio Thomas, a 24-year-old defensive lineman, was added to the active roster and is eligible to play tonight. Thomas, who......
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6:00 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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6 P.M. UPDATE: Several members of the Jaguars, all dressed in sweats, are walking the field, checking out conditions . . . The field was resodded down the middle but, unlike the last few seasons, appears to be in reasonable......
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5:36 PM Sat, Jan 07, 2006 | Permalink |
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We have arrived at Gillette Stadium. The gates have yet to be opened, and the players have yet to take the field for pregame warmups. We'll be back with more information as soon as it becomes available. -- ART MARTONE......
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4:14 PM Thu, Jan 05, 2006 | Permalink |
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The highlights of Bill Belichick's daily press briefing on Thursday: How has Monty Beisel looked over the last few games? I think Monty has done a good job. I think he's done a good job. I think a lot of......
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3:43 PM Thu, Jan 05, 2006 | Permalink |
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New England Patriots (10-6) Injury Report (Thursday Report) Tues. Wed. Thurs. Name Position Status Injury Practice Practice Practice Bruschi, Tedy LB Questionable Calf missed portion missed portion missed portion Wright, Mike NT Questionable Ankle missed portion missed portion missed portion......
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11:47 AM Thu, Jan 05, 2006 | Permalink |
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What they were saying in the Patriots' locker room Thursday morning: COREY DILLON: On his season's statistics: ''I don't care about stats. I don't care about money; I have enough. I'm a team player.This game, and the way I see......
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11:34 AM Thu, Nov 10, 2005 | Permalink |
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The Patriots' depleted defensive secondary got even thinner this morning. Duane Starks -- whose play has been uneven at best this year, leading to his second-half benching on Monday night against the Colts -- was placed on the injured-reserve list,......
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2:08 PM Tue, Nov 08, 2005 | Permalink |
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Injured Patriots safety Rodney Harrison today called suspended Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens a ''selfish jerk'', and said he wouldn't have him on his team under any circumstances. ''Oh, no way,'' Harrison responded when asked on WEEI Radio's Dale and......
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4:06 PM Fri, Nov 04, 2005 | Permalink |
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Portsmouth's Mike Cloud is back with the Patriots. The Pats -- woefully thin at running back, what with Corey Dillon playing at less than full strength and Patrick Pass hobbled by a hamstring pull -- signed Cloud on Friday. To......
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3:01 PM Wed, Oct 19, 2005 | Permalink |
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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS LINEBACKER TEDY BRUSCHI Pool Report with Glen Farley of the Brockton Enterprise After Practice on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 Q: Tedy, what is your immediate reaction to coming off the field following your first practice in over......
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1:36 PM Wed, Oct 19, 2005 | Permalink |
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The Patriots concluded a short practice (75 minutes) at the outdoor fields in Foxboro. Tedy Bruschi participated and was involved in some very light running and hitting drills. The players were dressed in shorts, shoulder pads and helmets. He is......
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1:06 PM Wed, Oct 19, 2005 | Permalink |
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More Bruschi . . . -- Although it was only soft pads and light running, Tedy Bruschi did line up with several starters in a short 7-on-7 drill. He was paired with Mike Vrabel at inside linebacker. He also participated......
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12:53 PM Wed, Oct 19, 2005 | Permalink |
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Tedy Bruschi says he did not have to sign any waiver in order to get back on the practice field. Bruschi returned to Patriots practice today and said he wasn't hindered by any legal roadblocks. Asked if he'd been asked......
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12:39 PM Wed, Oct 19, 2005 | Permalink |
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Tedy Bruschi did return to Patriots practice Wednesday, as expected. After meeting with reporters in the locker room, Bruschi and his teammates hit the outdoor practice fields for a noon practice. The fields are the same ones the team uses......
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5:00 PM Wed, Sep 21, 2005 | Permalink |
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Here's this week's first injury list: PATS: Banta-Cain, Tully LB Questionable Knee Davis, Andre' WR Questionable Foot Gay, Randall CB Questionable Ankle Gorin, Brandon T Questionable Thigh Green, Jarvis DE Questionable Shoulder Johnson, Bethel WR Questionable Thigh Miller, Josh P......
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3:18 PM Wed, Sep 21, 2005 | Permalink |
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Running back Kory Chapman is on the verge of being signed by the Indianapolis Colts and added to their active roster. Chapman was on the Patriots' practice squad. His spot will be filled by defensive lineman Santonio Thomas.......
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1:54 PM Mon, Aug 01, 2005 | Permalink |
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My sincerest apologies, folks; the comments you've been filing with Tom's reports were inadvertently wiped out. (By me, because I hit the wrong button.) Please go back and comment on anything Tom writes, and I guarantee I won't push that......
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9:31 AM Fri, Jul 29, 2005 | Permalink |
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Richard Seymour was not seen on the field . . . I will update after Bill Belichick's press conference later this morning. Tom......
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