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Pats promote linebacker Vince Redd to active roster

8:53 PM Sat, Nov 22, 2008 | | Write a comment
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--- The New England Patriots promoted rookie linebacker Vince Redd from the practice squad today to the active roster, and placed linebacker Eric Alexander on the injured reserve list. Here is the press release that the Patriots sent out. FT.......

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Pats downgrade Jordan and Richardson

8:50 PM Sat, Nov 22, 2008 | | Write a comment
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The New England Patriots downgraded running back LaMont Jordan and cornerback Mike Richardson to "out" for tomorrow's game against Miami, meaning that they will not play.......

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Pats-Dolphins Friday injury report

5:31 PM Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Robert Lee    Email

FOXBORO -- First the good news. Vince Wilfork was back at practice today. So what's the bad news? Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi (knee) and defensive end Richard Seymour (toe), who both had limited participation in practice today, are listed as......

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Pats-Jets postgame: Bruschi says injuries no excuse for giving up 34 points to Jets

12:50 AM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | | Write a comment
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FOXBORO -- The Patriots were without several key components to their defense last night, including linebacker Adalius Thomas (broken forearm), defensive lineman Ty Warren (groin), and defensive backs Terrence Wheatley (wrist) and Lewis Sanders (hamstring), but linebacker Tedy Bruschi said......

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Pats-Jets postgame: Mayo is now the NFL leader in tackles

12:30 AM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | | Write a comment
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Patriots rookie linebacker Jerod Mayo had another phenomenal game last night, this time in a losing effort against the New York Jets. He recorded a game-high 20 tackles, including 16 solo tackles......

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Pats-Jets: Inactivies -- Morris in, Warren out

7:18 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | | Write a comment
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New England Patriots: QB Matt Gutierrez -- third quarterback CB Terrence Wheatley CB Lewis Sanders RB LaMont Jordan LB Eric Alexander OT Wesley Britt DL Ty Warren LB Adalius Thomas New York Jets: QB Brett Ratliff -- third quarterback K......

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Colts Thursday practice report

5:21 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
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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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Pats Thursday practice report: Moss full participation

4:18 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
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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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Pats may face Pro Bowl running back on Sunday

1:25 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
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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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Belichick conference call recap

12:25 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008 | | Write a comment
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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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Patriots-Broncos in-game: Rodney Harrison injured

11:08 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | | Write a comment
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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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Patriots-Broncos pregame: Can the Pats get to Jay Cutler tonight?

6:42 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | | Write a comment
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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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Dolphins dedicate win to Sparano

7:19 PM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | | Write a comment
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BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Miami first-year coach Tony Sparano couldn't hold back the tears in the locker room during his postgame speech with the Dolphins after they dismantled the Patriots, 38-13. "I'm happy for the guys......

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Miami felt disrespected

7:15 PM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | | Write a comment
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BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- One little known rule to NFL fans is the fact that NFL teams must stay on their own side of the 45-yard line during pre-game warmups. The Patriots, Miami defensive end Vonnie......

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Joey Porter backs up words

6:55 PM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | | Write a comment
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BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Miami linebacker Joey Porter gave the Patriots plenty of bulletin-board material for yesterday's game. Talking about Matt Cassel, Porter said, "I just know he's not a Tom Brady. So if it's not......

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Patriots' red-zone woes continue

2:42 PM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | | Write a comment
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BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- The Patriots' offensive red-zone woes continued in the first half, and their play on the defensive side of the ball inside the red-zone was even worse. The Patriots were hoping to improve......

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O'Neal moving up depth chart

12:35 PM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | | Write a comment
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BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- There was a lot of interest surrounding who would start opposite Ellis Hobbs at the left cornerback position during the preseason. Lewis Sanders earned the starting job in Week One, but two-time......

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Inactives list: Jordan in, Maroney out

11:53 AM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Inactive players for the Patriots today: WR -- Kelley Washington FB -- Kyle Eckel RB -- Laurence Maroney LB -- Eric Alexander C -- Dan Connolly T -- Wesley Britt LB -- Shawn Crable Inactive players for the Dolphins today:......

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Patriots are good at overcoming adversity

11:31 AM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | | Write a comment
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BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- The Patriots are a team that pride themselves on overcoming adversity. Losing veteran quarterback Tom Brady is just the latest adversity that the Patriots will have to overcome. They have vowed that......

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Pats injury report

5:17 PM Fri, Sep 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
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FOXBORO -- Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (shoulder) returned to practice yesterday which is good news for the Patriots. But he is listed as questionable for tomorrow's game against Miami, meaning that there is a 50 percent chance that he......

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Troy Brown is one of Belichick's favorite players

3:06 PM Fri, Sep 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
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FOXBORO -- At today's press conference, Patriots coach Bill Belichick called Troy Brown one of his favorite players. It's always good to see Troy and have Troy around," Belichick said. "He's been a great player for this organization and he's......

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Watson targeting his return

12:55 PM Fri, Sep 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
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FOXBORO -- Tight end Benjamin Watson is hoping to play in his first game this season on Sunday, which could be a big lift for the Patriots offense. Watson, who was missed the first two games with a knee injury,......

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Harrison's advice for Tom Brady

1:37 PM Fri, Sep 12, 2008 | | Comments (1)
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By ROBERT LEE JOURNAL SPORTS WRITER FOXBORO -- Tom Brady won't be suiting up for the Patriots this season, but that doesn't mean he can't help in other ways. His appearance at practice on Thursday gave the Patriots morale a......

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Topics from today's Bill Belichick conference call

12:39 PM Tue, Sep 09, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Hey all -- Bill Belichick just had his conference call with the media and the topics of discussion were the new-look New York Jets with quarterback Brett Favre now leading their team, Matt Cassel stepping in for Tom Brady......

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Patriots have not worked out a quarterback

3:39 PM Mon, Sep 08, 2008 | | Comments (1)
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FOXBORO -- Contrary to what has been widely reported, New England coach Bill Belichick said that the Pats have not worked out a quarterback as of yet. "In spite of what some people are putting out there we haven't worked......

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Update: Belichick talks about Brady's injury

3:33 PM Mon, Sep 08, 2008 | | Write a comment
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FOXBORO -- Moments ago, Patriots coach Bill Belichick spoke about Tom Brady's season-ending knee injury, which will require surgery. While he did not set a date for when Brady will be back, he did reveal how he feels about......

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Cassel is ready to take over for Brady

11:21 AM Mon, Sep 08, 2008 | | Write a comment
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Yesterday was a bitter-sweet day for Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel. He finally got to play significant time in a meaningful NFL game, but it came at a cost - a reported season-ending......

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Pats contain Kansas City's ground game

7:17 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | | Write a comment
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Kansas City running back Larry Johnson said that he wasn't surprised that New England limited him to 74 yards on 22 carries (3.4 yards per rush). "Those guys are real good, [Adalius]......

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Kansas City backup QB Damon Huard fills in

6:59 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | | Write a comment
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- If there were any jitters for Kansas City quarterback Damon Huard, who was thrown into the game with 2:54 remaining in the third quarter and his team trailing 14-3 after starting quarterback......

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Patriot running backs step up to challenge

6:48 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | | Write a comment
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BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO - Welcome back Sammy Morris. Morris and Laurence Maroney provided an effective 1-2 punch last season in the running game before Morris suffered a season-ending chest/collarbone injury last October. And that came after......

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In-game update: Patriots 7, Chiefs 0

1:50 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | | Write a comment
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Matt Cassel failed to lead the Patriots on a touchdown drive during the preseason, but yesterday when it mattered more, Cassel did exactly that, leading the Patriots on an improbable 10-play, 98-yard......

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Stephen Gostkowski looks sharp

12:14 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | | Write a comment
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- New England place-kicker Stephen Gostkowski, who missed practice on Thursday due to a non-injury related incident, has looked sharp in his pre-game field goal session. He has made several field goals in......

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First half summary

9:23 PM Sun, Aug 17, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Tampa -- The Patriots depleted secondary simply could not stop Tampa Bay's offense. Led by backup quarterbacks Brian Griese and Luke McCown, Tampa Bay went on scoring drives of 80, 59, and 86 yards to take a 17-3 lead at......

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Bucs strike first

8:36 PM Sun, Aug 17, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Tampa -- New England won the coin toss and deffered until the second half, resulting in Tampa Bay getting the ball first. Tampa Bay made New England pay for that decision. Backup quarterback Brian Griese seemed like he could do......

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Meriweather injured

8:20 PM Sun, Aug 17, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Tampa -- Patriots second-year defensive back Brandon Meriweather went down with an apparent leg injury with 6:55 remaining in the first quarter. Meriweather tried to limp off the field on his own power but ultimately he had to be helped......

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Starting lineup changes

7:36 PM Sun, Aug 17, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Tampa -- It's only preseason so there is no surprise that there have been several lineup changes for tonight's game. For the Patriots, quarterback Matt Cassel will start in place of Tom Brady, who did not make the trip to......

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Welcome to Raymond James Stadium

6:33 PM Sun, Aug 17, 2008 | | Write a comment
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TAMPA -- Welcome to Raymond James Stadium where the New England Patriots visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tonight at 8 o'clock for their second preseason game. New England is coming of a disappointing 16-15 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. For......

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Today's Pats training camp now closed to the public

9:56 AM Mon, Aug 11, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Due to weather, this morning's team walkthrough has been moved indoors, canceling the public availability. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the team is scheduled to practice from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the training camp practice fields. Each of those practices......

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Topics from today's conference call with Bill Belichick's

5:06 PM Fri, Aug 08, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Patriots coach Bill Belichick just had a conference call with the media today. Among the topics he talked about were getting ready for their next preseason game against Tampa Bay, the impressive performance of place-kicker Stephen Gostkowski, the NFL new......

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Patriots announce ticket prices for 2008 season

5:46 PM Wed, Feb 13, 2008 | | Comments (4)
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Press release from the Patriots. FOXBORO – The New England Patriots have announced ticket prices for the 2008 season. The new ticket prices reflect the team’s first ticket price increase since the end of the 2004 season. Patriots season ticket......

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Moss's first Super Bowl ends in a loss

12:43 AM Mon, Feb 04, 2008 | | Write a comment
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GLENDALE, Ariz. – Randy Moss’s first visit to the Super Bowl as a player ended in a loss. The 10-year NFL veteran and Future Hall of Famer was looking forward to having a big game on the biggest stage –......

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Pats dejected after Super Bowl loss

12:08 AM Mon, Feb 04, 2008 | | Write a comment
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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Patriots were hoping to join elite company and become the first team in NFL history to complete a perfect 19-0 season, but the Giants turned that dream into a nightmare by beating the Patriots, 17-14, in......

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History on Pats side

7:55 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Teams leading at halftime in Super Bowls are 32-7 so history is on the Pats side to go 19-0.......

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Hochstein replaces Neal

7:49 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Patriots offensive lineman Russ Hochstein replaced right guard Stephen Neal after he injured his knee in the second quarter. The Giants continue to pressure and sack Brady with the Patriots offensive linemen banged up.......

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Super Bowl history in first quarter

7:00 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | | Write a comment
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The two possessions (one by each team) is the fewest in the history of the Super Bowl.......

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Brady's ankle appears fine

5:26 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Tom Brady just ran out onto the field and jumped up and down a few times. He was not running with a limp. His high-ankle sprain doesn't look like it will be a problem.......

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Super Bowl XLII is Belichick's biggest game of his career

1:48 PM Fri, Feb 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
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PHOENIX -- New England coach Bill Belichick is the only coach in the history of the NFL to win three Super Bowls in a four-year span (2001, 2003, 2004). He has a 15-3 (.833 winning percentage) winning percentage as the......

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Belichick not concerned about Brady's ankle

1:36 PM Fri, Feb 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Journal photo / Gretchen Ertl PHOENIX -- Bill Belichick is not concerned about star quarterback Tom Brady’s high-ankle sprain. When asked if he was worried about Brady’s ankle at his morning press conference, Belichick said, “No. Tom Brady is......

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Belichick rooting against old team

1:23 PM Fri, Feb 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
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PHOENIX -- Bill Belichick coached for the New York Giants for 12 years and he and he won two Super Bowls with them as their defensive coordinator (1986 and 1990). As much respect as he has for the Giants organization,......

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Belichick does what's best for the team

1:15 PM Fri, Feb 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
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PHOENIX -- Everyone has a role to play on Bill Belichick's team, he says. That role sometimes changes week-to-week depending on matchups. "I will put it this way: I think you try to do what is best for your football......

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Crunch time

1:21 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | | Write a comment
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- All three of New England’s Super Bowl victories this decade have been decided by a field goal. Four of the Patriots games this season have been decided by four points or less. Patriots veteran safety Rodney Harrison......

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Moss dreamt of a Pats Super Bowl victory

12:43 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | | Write a comment
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Patriots Pro Bowl wide receiver Randy Moss has dreamt several times that not only do the Patriots win the Super Bowl on Sunday, but that he also has a big game. “I’m daydreaming every day, all day,”......

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Rodney Harrison's guarantee

12:33 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | | Write a comment
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- With Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress saying earlier this week that the Giants were going to beat the Patriots, 23-17, in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Patriots safety Rodney Harrison went on record today with a little......

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Moss dislikes being in the spotlight off of the field

12:23 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | | Write a comment
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- There is a lot of public interest in Randy Moss and for good reason. The Patriots Pro Bowl wide receiver set an NFL record for touchdown receptions in a season, 23, in helping lead the Patriots to......

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Burress stands by his statements

5:36 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Giants receiver Plaxico Burress predicted earlier this week that the Giants would beat the Patriots, 23-17, in the Super Bowl. Earlier today he said that he stood by those comments. "What I said is what I said," Burress said. "I......

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Moss's first impression of McDaniels

3:20 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Randy Moss was shocked to find out that Josh McDaniels, who is 32-years-old, was the Patriots offensive coordinator when he first met him. "When I first got to Massachusetts, I flew in to take my physical and Josh picked me......

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Hobbs respects Burress's Super Bowl upset prediction

1:29 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs respects guys like Pittsburgh safety Anthony Smith who guaranteed a victory over the Patriots, and Giants receiver Plaxico Burress who predicted that the Giants would beat the Patriots, 23-17, in the Super Bowl on Sunday. “I......

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Maroney doesn't need to change his running style

12:54 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
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There has been a lot of talk about Laurence Maroney’s running style and he doesn't like it. He runs upright instead of getting low to the ground like most NFL running backs, but Maroney believes that just because he runs......

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Stallworth interrupts Moss's Media Day

5:05 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Donte Stallworth was so upset when he heard that Randy Moss said that Moss, not Stallworth, was the fastest wide receiver that the Patriots have, that he interrupted Moss’s Media Day session to see if Moss would say it again.......

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Patriots respect Eli Manning

4:51 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Throughout his entire career, Giants quarterback Eli Manning has been perceived by many NFL experts as a bust. He grew up in the long shadows of his father Archie and his older brother Peyton and he hasn’t lived up to......

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Patriots excited to play in Super Bowl

4:11 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Maybe it’s the perfect season. Maybe it’s for future Hall of Famers like Randy Moss and Junior Seau who have never won a Super Bowl. Whatever the case, the Patriots are going for their fourth Super Bowl title in the......

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New England receivers don't fumble

8:50 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | | Comments (1)
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One remarkable stat that has gone overlooked this season is the fact that none of the Patriot receivers have lost a fumble this season. Patriots receiver Wes Welker said that the Patriots focus on the importance of ball security every......

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Patriots receivers take pride in blocking

8:30 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | | Write a comment
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New England coach Bill Belichick said that one of the reasons why the Patriots have been so successful running the ball lately is because of the exceptional downfield blocking by the Patriots’ wide receivers. “I think that our receivers have......

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Are the Patriots invincible?

2:37 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Even though the Patriots are 18-0 and are the favorites to win the Super Bowl, they don’t feel invincible. “Even ourselves – within this team – we don’t consider ourselves invincible,” Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi said. “The minute you......

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Tom Brady will continue to look to Moss

2:00 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Patriots Pro Bowl wide receiver Randy Moss only had a combined two catches for 32 yards in the Patriots two playoff games, but that doesn’t mean quarterback Tom Brady hasn’t been looking for him. “He is always a part of......

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Bill Belichick considers this Super Bowl his most important game

1:23 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | | Comments (1)
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With a perfect season and Super Bowl XLII on the line, New England coach Bill Belichick said that Sunday's game against the Giants will be the most important one of his career. "Of course it is an important game," Belichick......

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Super Bowl experience might not be an advantage for the Patriots

1:10 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | | Write a comment
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This is New England's fourth trip to a Super Bowl in the last seven years. The Patriots are 3-0 in those trips but coach Bill Belichick said that the experience that they have in Super Bowls won't necessarily help......

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Belichick enjoys talking to the media

1:01 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | | Write a comment
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The perception is that often times New England coach Bill Belichick appears frustrated when he has to talk to the media. But he says that’s not the case. When asked Saturday if he doesn’t like talking to the media,......

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Asante Samuel intercepts fifth career playoff pass

9:26 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | | Write a comment
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- San Diego coach Norv Turner said that New England "franchise" defensive back Asante Samuel's interception of a Philip Rivers pass intended for Chris Chambers in the second quarter was the difference in......

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Pats excited to play in Super Bowl XLII

9:21 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | | Write a comment
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – The New England Patriots will be going for their fourth Super Bowl title since 2001 in Arizona at Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3. What does that mean to the Patriots? “It’s......

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Moss held to one catch but still going to first Super Bowl

8:18 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | | Write a comment
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – Randy Moss had been in the NFL for 10 years and has been one of the best wide receivers in NFL history over that time. He caught a record-setting 23 touchdowns during......

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Moss responds to battery allegations

12:26 PM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 | | Write a comment
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Journal photo/ Bob Breidenbach Patriots' wide receiver Randy Moss talks to the media today at Gillette Stadium about a restraining order filed against him. By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- It was reported this morning that Patriots......

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Welker Rises To First Playoff Challenge

1:32 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | | Write a comment
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – Wes Welker made his first playoff appearance a memorable one. Welker led the Patriot receivers with a game-high nine catches for 54 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown catch came on a......

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Laurence Maroney Has A Career Day

1:10 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | | Write a comment
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – After having the biggest postseason game of his career – 22 carries, 122 yards, and a touchdown – Laurence Maroney tried to sneak out of the Patriots locker room before a mob......

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Practice peek

1:48 PM Wed, Jan 09, 2008 | | Write a comment
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FOXBORO -- Once again, the Patriots are holding their practice inside the Dana-Farber Field House. They are in their shorts and shells. Defensive back Antwain Spann and tight end Stephen Spach were not present for the media-access portion of the......

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The Journey To Gillette Stadium

1:20 PM Sun, Dec 16, 2007 | | Write a comment
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FOXBORO -- The journey to Foxboro was an interesting one. I left my house at about 9:00 a.m., after an hour of shoveling my driveway and my street so that my car could make it to a major road that......

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Jabar Gaffney has a breakout game

1:16 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | | Comments (1)
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By ROBERT LEE JOURNAL SPORTS WRITER FOXBORO – After last season’s explosive performances in the playoffs where he led New England in receptions and receiving yards (21 catches, 244 yards, two touchdowns), becoming the only player in NFL history to......

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Asante Samuel shines in Pats win

12:47 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | | Write a comment
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By ROBERT LEE JOURNAL SPORTS WRITER FOXBORO – Asante Samuel played like a franchise defensive back last season, intercepting an NFL-best 10 passes during the regular season and then two more passes in the playoffs. So with a new contract......

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Patriots re-sign tight end Jason Rader

9:04 PM Tue, Nov 20, 2007 | | Write a comment
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---The Patriots today re-signed tight end Jason Rader. To make room for him on the roster, New England released quarterback David Greene from the practice squad. New England only had two tight ends on its roster -- Benjamin Watson......

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Are the Pats running up the score?

4:26 PM Tue, Nov 20, 2007 | | Comments (1)
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With their 56-10 blowout victory over the Bill Sunday night, the debate over the Patriots running up the score has been renewed. Cornerback Randall Gay said on ESPN Radio’s “GameNight” program that the Patriots are just doing their job......

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Moss honored

6:24 PM Wed, Nov 07, 2007 | | Comments (2)
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FOXBORO -- Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after catching nine passes for 145 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's win over the Colts. His 55-yard catch helped set up a touchdown......

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Season is over for Patriots running back Sammy Morris

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

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

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Brady on target for record season

10:20 PM Tue, Oct 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
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BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – Tom Brady’s career is like something right out of a Hollywood script. From being drafted in the 6th round, to being thrust into the starting lineup after quarterback Drew Bledsoe went down......

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Parking changes at Gillette Stadium

3:09 PM Tue, Oct 23, 2007 | | Write a comment
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FOXBORO -- If you're planning on going to Gillette Stadium this weekend and haven't yet been to a game this season, there have been some changes to changes to Gillette Stadium's parking configuration since last season that you should keep......

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Belichick named Coach of the Week

12:36 AM Sat, Oct 20, 2007 | | Comments (1)
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NFL fans voted New England coach Bill Belichick as the Motorola NFL Coach of the Week for games played on October 14-15. Bill Belichick coached the Patriots to a 48-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday in a battle......

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Patriots must focus on stopping Miami's Ronnie Brown

5:03 PM Thu, Oct 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

FOXBORO -- If New England is going to be successful on Sunday, the Patriots will need to find a way to slow down Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown, who Patriots coach Bill Belichick said is the "best player I’ve seen......

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Thursday's injury report

2:56 PM Thu, Oct 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

The Patriots released their Thursday injury report and there are no changes from Wednesday. Linebacker Eric Alexander (knee), running back Sammy Morris (chest), and tight end Benjamin Watson (ankle) did not participate in practice. Cornerback Randall Gay (thigh), running back......

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Thursday practice report

1:19 PM Thu, Oct 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

The New England Patriots held a walkthrough in the Dana-Farber Field House today. The players wore shorts and T-shirts. The media was present for a special teams drill.......

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Thursday locker room report: Maroney speaks; Welker dodges reporters

12:48 PM Thu, Oct 18, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

It was a typical Thursday in the Patriots locker room where few players were available to speak to the media. One big surprise was that injured running back Laurence Maroney (groin), who missed the last three games, was available to......

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Belichick nominated for the NFL Coach of the Week

4:56 PM Wed, Oct 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has been nominated for the Motorola NFL Coach of the Week for games played Oct. 14-15. Belichick's Patriots defeated the Dallas Cowboys 48-27 to remain undefeated at 6-0. Behind QB Tom Brady, who......

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Friday practice report

12:51 PM Fri, Oct 05, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

Hey all -- For the second day in a row, the Patriots had 100 percent attendance at practice, which consisted of stretching and special teams play (kickoff return) during the media portion of practice.......

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Sammy Morris nominated for award

7:10 PM Wed, Oct 03, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Robert Lee    Email

FOXBORO -- For his impressive 21 carry, 117 yard, one touchdown performance in New England's 34-13 victory over Cincinnati, Patriots running back Sammy Morris has been nominated for the FedEx Ground Player of the Week. The Colts Joseph Addai (136......

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Rosevelt Colvin has monster game

1:25 AM Mon, Sep 17, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – Rosevelt Colvin is living his dream. “It’s a great situation to be in . . . Where else are you going to get the opportunity to put, 60, 70, or 80,000 people......

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Adalius Thomas has a big game

1:09 AM Mon, Sep 17, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Robert Lee    Email

By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – Adalius Thomas doesn’t fit the mold of a sprinter. The Patriots linebacker is 6-foot-2 and 270 pounds. But none of the San Diego Chargers will likely challenge him to a race any......

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Robert Kraft statement on Patriots' punishment

9:59 PM Fri, Sep 14, 2007 | | Comments (6)
By Robert Lee    Email

FOXBORO – Patriots owner Robert Kraft released a statement today on the punishment that New England received as a result of the videotaping scandal -- $750,000 in fines and the loss of a first round draft pick in 2008. “This......

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Patriots players speak on videotaping scandal

1:10 PM Wed, Sep 12, 2007 | | Comments (2)
By Robert Lee    Email

Several players were asked inside the locker room about their feelings on the Patriots videotaping scandal. Here is what some of them had to say. “Whose fair share is it to say that it was a disadvantage for the other......

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Questions and answers with cornerback Asante Samuel

2:05 PM Fri, Sep 07, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

The New England Patriots have until tomorrow at 4 p.m. to activate cornerback Asante Samuel for Sunday's game versus the Jets. Samuel answered a few questons today at his locker. Here are some of them. Will you play Sunday? "I......

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CJ Jones shines in Pats victory

11:26 PM Thu, Aug 30, 2007 | |
By Robert Lee    Email

BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – C.J. Jones is one of several players on the bubble to make the Patriots' roster. But after Thursday night’s performance against the New York Giants, he might have played well enough to......

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Gostkowski is confident

1:41 PM Tue, Aug 21, 2007 | | Write a comment
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BY ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO, Mass. -- After going just 6-for-9 on field goals at practice one day last week -- and then missing a 33-yard field goal against Tennessee last Friday when he also booted a kickoff......

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Patriots work on special teams

11:33 AM Thu, Aug 02, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Robert Lee    Email

Today's morning practice was all about special teams. On the first punt return, Bam Childress ran it back for a touchdown. Kicker Stephen Gostkowski did not miss a field goal, as both Josh Miller and Danny Baugher, duking it out......

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