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9:20 AM Thu, Jul 30, 2009 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots kick off their 50th season in earnest in about 10 minutes, with training camp session number one. Despite thick grey clouds and a threat of rain, everything is a go for the morning session right now.......
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12:28 PM Wed, Jul 29, 2009 | Permalink |
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The long-awaited first day of Patriots Training Camp 2009 begins tomorrow morning at 9:30 for the first of two sessions on the day. New England currently is scheduled for two-a-days for each of the first seven days of camp. Here......
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6:02 PM Tue, Jul 28, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced that they have signed DB Herana-Daze Jones and released OL Jermail Porter. The 6-foot-5 Porter was an undrafted rookie trying to make the transition to football after a career at Kent State as an All-America wrestler.......
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10:22 PM Mon, Jul 27, 2009 | Permalink |
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According to the Boston Globe's Chris Gasper, LB Shawn Crable and DE Ty Warren will begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Citing a league source, Gasper writes that Crable, Warren, rookie OL Rich Ohrnberger, T Mark......
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6:28 PM Sun, Jul 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Boston Globe's Chris Gasper reported today that the Patriots' first draft pick, safety Patrick Chung, reported for duty with the rest of the team's rookies today, which means that the 34th overall selection has signed his contract. Veterans are......
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5:46 PM Thu, Jul 23, 2009 | Permalink |
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There had been rumblings for some time that the NFL was considering moving the opening rounds of its annual draft to prime-time, and today that move became official for next year's event. The seven-round affair will now also be stretched......
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5:40 PM Thu, Jul 23, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England has officially announced the signings of second-round draft picks Ron Brace and Sebastian Vollmer, third-rounder Brandon Tate, fifth-rounder Geroge Bussey, sixth-rounder Myron Pryor and Julian Edelman, chosen in the seventh round. That leaves the team's top draft pick,......
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8:02 PM Wed, Jul 22, 2009 | Permalink |
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Earlier today, an article in a Louisiana newspaper quoted New England DE Jarvis Green as saying "this is my last year as Patriot. I'd love to come home and finish off as a (New Orleans) Saint." But this afternoon, Green......
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5:33 PM Mon, Jul 20, 2009 | Permalink |
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Former Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe was a guest on Phoenix sports radio station KTAR last week, and spoke for one of the first times about his feelings on losing his job to Tom Brady after the devastating 2001 hit from......
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8:48 PM Thu, Jul 16, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Boston Globe's Chris Gasper is reporting that New England has reached four-year contract agreements with WR Brandon Tate and QB/athlete Julian Edelman. Tate was the first of the Pats' two third-round draft picks, while Edelman was one of two......
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9:14 PM Wed, Jul 15, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Boston Globe's Christopher Gasper is reporting that the Patriots and seventh-round draft pick Darryl Richard agreed to a four-year contract earlier this week. The defensive lineman had the highest score of the Patriots' 12 draft picks on the Wunderlic......
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9:39 AM Fri, Jul 10, 2009 | Permalink |
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Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for Patriots' second-round draft pick Darius Butler, has announced that the team and the former UConn cornerback have agreed to contract terms. Rosenhaus wrote that it is a four-year deal, which is the maximum length second-rounders......
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8:41 PM Tue, Jun 16, 2009 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Just as the Patriots players are getting a five-week break or so before the start of training camp, so am I. From now until about July 20th, I'll be enjoying some down time, leaving any updates to......
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7:52 PM Tue, Jun 16, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England today announced the signing of rookie OL Rich Ohrenberger, confirming an earlier report. From the Pats: The New England Patriots signed fourth-round draft choice Rich Ohrnberger today. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Ohrnberger, an offensive lineman......
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4:20 PM Fri, Jun 12, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England has just announced that 2009 training camp will begin on July 30 -- 48 days from today. More details on camp will come as it gets closer.......
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11:08 PM Thu, Jun 11, 2009 | Permalink |
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According to Adam Caplan of scout.com, the Patriots have inked the first of their 12 draft picks, offensive guard Rich Ohrnberger. Ohrnberger was New England's fourth-round draft pick, the 123rd overall selection. According to Caplan, it is a four-year deal......
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2:01 PM Thu, Jun 11, 2009 | Permalink |
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Today's practice, particularly at the beginning, was high-spirited and done at a high tempo... * During positional drills, as the offensive linemen were doing footwork around cones, Randy Moss ambled over and started shouting, "I like that coach! Get those......
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1:36 PM Thu, Jun 11, 2009 | Permalink |
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Sammy Morris, who had not been present for any of the OTA sessions or the opening day of camp yesterday, was back on the field, but Patrick Pass was not spotted, so there were still 13 players absent today: DL......
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4:54 PM Wed, Jun 10, 2009 | Permalink |
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Nothing gets clicks like a list, and FoxSports.com has a doozy today -- the top 99 players in the NFL for 2009. There are six Patriots on the list, though not necessarily the six you'd think, and not in the......
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2:40 PM Wed, Jun 10, 2009 | Permalink |
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There were 13 players not spotted, and all have been regulars on this list: DL Ty Warren LB Jerod Mayo RB Sammy Morris DL Jarvis Green S Brandon Meriweather CB Mike Richardson DB Ray Ventrone S Brandon McGowan T Mark......
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2:22 PM Wed, Jun 10, 2009 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick was asked today about new Jets' coach Rex Ryan's recent comments that he "never came here to kiss Bill Belichick's rings" and isn't intimidated by the Patriots. Not surprisingly, Belichick wasn't about to engage in a war of......
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1:23 PM Wed, Jun 10, 2009 | Permalink |
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AP photo / Stephan Savoia Vince Wilfork at Gillette Stadium today, stretching next to Randy Moss. Number 75 was present for day one of mini-camp today, making an on-field appearance with the Patriots for the first time since the......
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1:50 PM Mon, Jun 08, 2009 | Permalink |
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Tedy Bruschi edged Tom Brady and several other teammates this morning during the players' long drive contest at New England's charity golf event. Bruschi's best effort was 287 yards; Brady went last and his first drive went 281 yards. Emcee......
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1:41 PM Mon, Jun 08, 2009 | Permalink |
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Near the end of the players' long-drive contest at the Patriots' charity golf event this morning at The International in Bolton, Mass., Vince Wilfork arrived. Before reporters could ask why the player, who has stayed away from voluntary organized team......
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8:29 PM Wed, Jun 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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As a reminder from the Patriots: Patriots fans who wish to purchase tickets to individual games in 2009 will have the opportunity on Thursday (June 4) at 10:00 a.m. The New England Patriots annually cap their season ticket sales, leaving......
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9:37 AM Wed, Jun 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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Rodney Harrison just wrapped the conference call in which he announced his retirement from the NFL after 15 seasons, which took him from San Diego to New England and four Super Bowl appearances. He began the call with a joke,......
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9:18 AM Wed, Jun 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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Though he opened with a joke, saying he was happy to announce that he had just spoken to Bill Belichick and had signed a two-year deal to return to the field, Rodney Harrison quickly turned serious and said he was......
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6:33 PM Tue, Jun 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have sent out an email announcing that a 9 a.m. conference call will be held tomorrow morning for Rodney Harrison; just moments ago, the Boston Globe's Christopher Gasper, citing a source, reported what has already been assumed for......
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3:11 PM Tue, Jun 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Boston Herald's Karen Guregian reported this morning that she'd received a text message from Rodney Harrison telling her that the Patriots would be holding a conference call on Wednesday during which he'd discuss his future. For the last six......
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2:33 PM Tue, Jun 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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Here are the 13 players not spotted at today's OTA session: NT Vince Wilfork DL Ty Warren DL Jarvis Green LB Jerod Mayo RB Sammy Morris S Brandon Meriweather T Mark LeVoir DB Ray Ventrone CB Mike Richardson LB Tyrone......
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1:27 PM Tue, Jun 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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Today was the second (mostly) full-team organized team activity the media were allowed access to, and Tom Brady was once again back on the field, while Vince Wilfork was not. In all, there were 78 of the 91 players on......
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5:41 PM Fri, May 29, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that free agent LB Pisa Tinoisamoa has decided to sogn with the Chicago Bears. Released by the Rams earlier this offseason, Tinoisamosa repportedly visited New England this week, after previously visiting with Chicago and Buffalo.......
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4:37 PM Thu, May 28, 2009 | Permalink |
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Courtesy of the Pats' PR department: Q: How are you feeling? Do you want to give us an update on the progress of your knee from the last two months or so? TB: Yeah. I've been feeling really positive. You......
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1:56 PM Thu, May 28, 2009 | Permalink |
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So now that we've had a chance to thaw out a bit (I still can't believe it's May 28 and I was wearing a winter coat!) from a chilly late-spring practice, here's a bit more on the circus that was......
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8:55 AM Wed, May 27, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England has signed LB Paris Lenon, late of Detroit, to add depth to the inside backer group. The move was first reported by PatriotsInsider.com, which is part of the scout.com network. The Boston Globe is also reporting the signing.......
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6:23 PM Tue, May 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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Free agent LB Pisa Tinoisamoa visited with the Patriots today. The news was first reported by the Chicago Tribune and has since been confirmed by the Boston Globe. Tinoisamoa was released by the Rams this offseason despite leading the team......
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5:55 PM Tue, May 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced that tight end Brad Listorti and offensive lineman Damane Duckett have been released. Both were considered long shots to make the roster. NFL teams are currently allowed to have 80 players under contract; since New England......
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7:49 AM Sat, May 23, 2009 | Permalink |
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Former Dallas Morning News Cowboys beat writer Calvin Watkins, now with AOL's Fanhouse, has reported that Dallas has approached New England and Cincinnati about a possible trade for veteran OLB/DE Greg Ellis. A former first-round draft pick, Ellis had eight......
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7:46 AM Sat, May 23, 2009 | Permalink |
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Vince Wilfork and Adalius Thomas have some charity events going on: Wilfork's foundation is holding an online raffle with a grand prize of not only two season tickets for the 2009 season, but also a BBQ for the winner and......
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1:39 PM Wed, May 20, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots began their on-field organized team activity sessions this week, and today was the first time that media were able to have a look. By our count, 49 players were out there, with the biggest name being running back......
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12:37 PM Sun, May 17, 2009 | Permalink |
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Laurence Maroney was one of several Patriots players playing in Kevin Faulk's charity softball game last night at Campanelli Stadium in Brockton, and told the Boston Globe's Christopher Gasper that his mystery shoulder injury was a broken bone. Maroney broke......
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9:10 PM Wed, May 13, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England director of player personnel Nick Caserio took part in the Speakers Series at the Hall at Patriot Place this evening, explaining the draft process as well as discussing the Pats' 2009 draft class with a rapt audience in......
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11:46 AM Tue, May 12, 2009 | Permalink |
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Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano appeared on Miami's 790 AM this morning, and one of the topics that came up was Jason Taylor and whether the Dolphins are interested in bringing back the free agent defensive end/linebacker. "Yeah, we're talking.......
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11:10 AM Tue, May 12, 2009 | Permalink |
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Kevin Faulk's now-annual celebrity softball game will be played Saturday evening at Brockton's Campanelli Stadium, home of the Brockton Rox. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m.; gates open at 6. Last year, Randy Moss, Matt Cassel, Ty Warren, Jarvis......
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8:34 PM Mon, May 11, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots announced today that it had signed undrafted rookie WR Michael Nunn out of Nebraska. The 6-foot, 190-pound wide receiver appeared in 49 games with 37 starts for the Cornhuskers and caught 136 passes for 1,762 yards and 11......
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7:55 PM Tue, May 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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From the Patriots: Patriots fans who wish to purchase tickets to individual games in 2009 will have the opportunity on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. The New England Patriots annually cap their season ticket sales, leaving a limited......
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6:42 PM Tue, May 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the signing of free agent safety Brandon McGowan, and have released punter Tom Malone. A bit on each from the team's release: Brandon McGowan, 25, has played in 25 career games with 13 starts over four......
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4:32 PM Tue, May 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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From the Patriots: The American Association of Museums (AAM) Media and Technology Committee on Thursday awarded The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon a prestigious 2009 MUSE Award for outstanding achievement in museum media. The Hall received a Gold......
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7:07 PM Mon, May 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England has just announced the signing of eight players, including veteran LB Vinny Ciurciu, who spent the last two years as a reserve in Minnesota. Several of the players were those believed to have been in the weekend's rookie......
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12:08 PM Sat, May 02, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots rookies have wrapped up their third on-field practice session, and the news of the morning is that third-round draft pick Tyrone McKenzie suffered an injury to his right knee. McKenzie was working in a skeleton drill in coverage......
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4:40 PM Fri, May 01, 2009 | Permalink |
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The publicist for Pats' DE Richard Seymour has just sent an email announcing that Tanya Seymour has been cleared of all charges against her tied to her Jan. 29 arrest. Tanya Seymour was arrested on charges that she participated in......
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4:15 PM Fri, May 01, 2009 | Permalink |
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The day's on-field work is done for New England's rookies, who had a spirited second practice session under gray skies. Some observations from the 75-minute session, for what they're worth: * Julian Edelman had a rough go of things. Playing......
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2:30 PM Fri, May 01, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Kansas City Chiefs have just announced several changes/additions to their scouting department, and not surprisingly two scouts who most recently were working with New England -- Jim Nagy and Jay Muraco -- have now joined the Chiefs' staff. From......
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1:08 PM Fri, May 01, 2009 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick's latest group of "eager beavers" as he called them gathered behind Gillette Stadium this morning for a first taste of NFL life on the field. The Patriots' 12 draftees, five undrafted rookies and 13 other players in on......
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7:49 PM Thu, Apr 30, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots announced the signing of five rookie free agents today; the players, as well as the team's 12 draftees and likely some players being brought in on a tryout basis, will take part in rookie mini-camp this weekend. A......
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11:49 AM Thu, Apr 30, 2009 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Patrick Chung poses at Gillette Stadium with Jonathan and Robert Kraft, and a throwback Patriots jersey. With black beads on the end of his small cornrows peeking out from underneath his brand-new Patriots hat,......
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7:59 AM Thu, Apr 30, 2009 | Permalink |
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NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith appeared on ESPN's "Mike & Mike" radio show a short while ago and was asked about the idea of there being a rookie wage scale. Last week, the Detroit Lions signed number-one overall pick Matthew......
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8:46 PM Wed, Apr 29, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots today announced that they released LB Bo Ruud. A sixth-round draft pick out of Nebraska last year, Ruud spent the entire season on IR.......
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12:08 AM Tue, Apr 28, 2009 | Permalink |
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This is just my opinion, but Minnesota coach Brad Childress (whose team is 24-24 in his tenure) might want to focus on making sure he doesn't lose his job instead of taking shots at Bill Belichick. In a column by......
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8:09 PM Mon, Apr 27, 2009 | Permalink |
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Ellis Hobbs appeared on "The Monty Show" on Sporting News radio this morning, and said he felt that he wasn't fully appreciated in New England. Asked is there was a lack of appreciation for what he had done on the......
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6:40 PM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England's 12th and final pick of the 2009 draft, 234th overall, is Georgia Tech defensive tackle Darryl Richard. Listed at 6-foot-3, 303 pounds, he was a three-year starter and is noted for his size, strength and intelligence.......
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6:31 PM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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With their penultimate selection in this year's draft, the Patriots picked QB/WR Julian Edelman from Kent State. Edelman would seem to be a slash/wildcat type; he isn't quite 6-feet and weighs 195 pounds.......
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5:49 PM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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Ellis Hobbs took part in a conference call with Eagles' media members after being traded from New England to Philadelphia for two fifth-round draft picks. Here is a transcript of that call, courtesy of the Eagles' PR staff: On what......
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5:38 PM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots' 10th pick of the weekend is Kentucky DL Myron Pryor, a 6-foot-1, 310-pounder who projects as a nose tackle. Pryor was the 207th overall pick; a second-team All-SEC pick last fall, he was a three-year starter who recorded......
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5:22 PM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots selected Hawai'i long snapper Jake Ingram with the 25th pick in the sixth round, 198th overall. Ingram is 6-foot-4, and according to an article written about him in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin before the Rainbow Warriors' bowl game this......
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5:22 PM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots selected Hawai'i long snapper Jake Ingram with the 25th pick in the sixth round, 198th overall. Ingram is 6-foot-4, and according to an article written about him in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin before the Rainbow Warriors' bowl game this......
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3:41 PM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have selected Louisville OL/TE George Bussey with the 170th pick in the draft, a compensatory selection that could not be traded. There seems to be debate over Bussey's position -- nfl.com has him listed as a tight end,......
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1:37 PM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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So the Patriots took the two fifth-rounders they just received from the Eagles and traded with Baltimore again -- they got picks 123 (fourth round) and 198 (sixth) from the Ravens for picks 137 and 141. They used the 123rd......
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1:31 PM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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Before the 2007 season, it seemed that the Patriots were stockpiling wide receivers. This year, there's been a run on cornerbacks, and between the free agent signings of Shawn Springs and Leigh Bodden, the drafting of Darius Butler and the......
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1:21 PM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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This one is a bit stunning -- the Patriots have traded CB Ellis Hobbs to Philadelphia for two fifth-round picks later today, the 137th and 141st picks. More to come.........
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12:01 PM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England is selecting South Florida OLB Tyrone McKenzie with its final pick in the third round, a compensatory pick they could not trade. McKenzie finished his career with Bulls, but also played for Michigan State and Iowa State. The......
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11:37 AM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick wasn't kidding when he said late last night that Pats fans and observers should expect more movement by the team today -- New England has traded once again, sending the 89th pick to the Titans for a second-round......
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11:14 AM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England has selected North Carolina receiver/kick returner Brandon Tate with the 83rd pick, the 19th selection of round 3. Tate was named honorable mention All-ACC last year despite missing the final seven games of his senior season after tearing......
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10:45 AM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have begun the morning with a trade, sending pick number 73 to Jacksonville in exchange for a seventh-round pick (232nd overall) today and the Jaguars' second-round pick next year. Raise your hand if you, like me, wonder what......
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10:38 AM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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The ProJo team is back at Gillette Stadium for Day 2 of the NFL Draft; we will be blogging, tweeting and writing from here all day. The Patriots currently have seven draft picks today: Round 3 73rd overall -- from......
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10:12 AM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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Here is the transcript from last night's conference call with OL Sebastian Vollmer, New England's fourth second-round pick (58th overall): Q: Can you just talk a little bit about your start in football? I think you're kind of a unique......
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9:57 AM Sun, Apr 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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Here's the transcript from Saturday night's conference call with Pats' second-round draft pick (41st overall) Darius Butler, provided by the team PR department: Q: What are your initial thoughts about being drafted by the Patriots? DB: It's great. I'm going......
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11:46 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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Transcript of tonight's conference call with DL Ron Brace (selected 40th overall): Q: Congratulations, Ron. Can you tell us, being a guy from Springfield, Mass., what's it like not only to be selected to play in the NFL, but to......
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10:53 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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A transcript of this evening's conference call with S Patrick Chung, the Patriots' first draft pick today (34th overall) as provided by the team's PR department: Q: Are you surprised at all? PC: Yeah. I'm just happy for the opportunity......
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9:21 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have made their final pick of the day (as far as we know) and it is in the person of Houston OL Sebastian Vollmer. Vollmer, a native of Germany, is 6-foot-7 1/2 and 312 pounds. He could barely......
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8:11 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots selected Massachusetts native and former Boston College standout Ron Brace with the 40th pick, and UConn cornerback Darius Butler at the 41st.......
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8:06 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England made a trade with Oakland and will now pick at numbers 40 and 41. M More to come.........
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7:38 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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Patrick Chung, listed at 5-foot-11, 212 pounds, was the Patriots' choice with the second pick of the second round, number 34 overall. Chung was born in Kingston, Jamaica and move to California with his family when he was a child.......
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7:34 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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It has just been announced that the Patriots have chosen Oregon S Patrick Chung with the 34th overall pick in the draft. More to come.........
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7:05 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick has a history of bouncing around the board on draft weekend, but today may take the cake. With two trades, New England currently does not have any picks in the first round, but has a whopping four picks......
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6:38 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are trading again, this time to Green Bay. The Packers' next pick was at 41, in the second round.......
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6:33 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have traded the 23rd pick in the draft, according to their twitter entry...more to come.........
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6:26 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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Whomever it is that is tweeting today for the Patriots just posted that the "Patriots draft room is abuzz, fielding multiple calls for trades. Stay tuned." (I cannot believe I just blogged a twitter entry...)......
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5:52 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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Those who believed Northern Illinois' Larry English was a good fit to play OLB in a 3-4 defense were correct -- one of my favorites to end up here in New England, English was instead drafted at #16 by the......
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4:49 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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There will be a new QB on the block in the AFC East, as the New York Jets traded up from number 17 to number 5 to acquire former USC quarterback Mark Sanchez. Old friend Eric Mangini, now with the......
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4:13 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- After being slowed by kites -- kites!!! -- on the way here (if you really want to know I'll share the full story), I've settled into the press box at Gillette Stadium with Jim Donaldson and Paul......
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1:14 PM Thu, Apr 23, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England announced today that it has re-signed DL Kenny Smith. The 31-year old is a seven-year veteran who spent all of last season on the Pats' injured reserve. Listed at 6-foot-4, 303 pounds, Smith is a former third-round pick......
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7:15 PM Tue, Apr 21, 2009 | Permalink |
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BB: Pretty big day for Boston sports yesterday. It was a 11-run win by the Red Sox, the Celtics, the Bruins and [the Boston] Marathon. Congratulations [to Sporting News reporter Albert Breer, who ran the Marathon]. I know how hard......
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2:08 PM Tue, Apr 21, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England has just announced the three men fans will select from for entry into the Patriots Hall of Fame this year. The finalists for the 2009 one-man induction class are: defensive tackle Houston Antwine, center Jon Morris and running......
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1:29 PM Tue, Apr 21, 2009 | Permalink |
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One other bit of news Bill Belichick slipped in at the end of his press conference: Pierre Woods has signed his contract tender. Belichick dubbed Woods, who broke his jaw against Pittsburgh last year, ending his season, "ready to go."......
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1:21 PM Tue, Apr 21, 2009 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick closed his press conference by letting us know that Tom Brady is "doing well." "He's doing his offseason work without limitation," the coach said of his quarterback. It was a short sentence, but it likely helps calm the......
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12:42 PM Tue, Apr 21, 2009 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick has just wrapped his annual pre-draft press conference, and toed the line of being revealing about the Patriots desires for this weekend's draft. Belichick said most the work on player evaluation is done -- a process that began......
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8:25 PM Fri, Apr 17, 2009 | Permalink |
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Former Patriot Kareem Brown, the team's fourth-round draft pick in 2007, was released by the team his rookie year -- without playing a snap -- to make room for Troy Brown to be elevated to the 53-man roster. The Florida......
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11:20 AM Thu, Apr 16, 2009 | Permalink |
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NFL.com writer Vic Carucci, who started a maelstrom of speculation last month when he wrote that the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers were discussing a trade for disgruntled DE Julius Peppers, wrote yesterday that New England is still "very......
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10:46 AM Thu, Apr 16, 2009 | Permalink |
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NBC Sports has just sent out an email announcing that Hall of Fame coach, legendary broadcaster and the man who has lent his name to the most popular franchise in video game history, John Madden, is retiring. Chairman Dick Ebersol......
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7:15 PM Tue, Apr 14, 2009 | Permalink |
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So we knew who the New England Patriots were going to play in 2009, we knew their eight home opponents, their eight road opponents, heck, we knew the dates of two of their games already. But the NFL wants us......
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3:57 PM Tue, Apr 14, 2009 | Permalink |
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This isn't news to most NFL fans, but the draft is coming up April 25-26. First-round mock drafts have become a cottage industry, as NFL experts try to predict where college players will make their professional home. It is an......
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10:28 AM Thu, Apr 09, 2009 | Permalink |
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Forbes magazine has compiled a list of the best- and worst-drafting teams in the NFL, and according to the article, the New England Patriots rank as the worst. Forbes looked at the last three years of drafts (2006-08), and New......
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6:30 PM Wed, Apr 08, 2009 | Permalink |
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In an interview with Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald, free agent defensive end/linebacker Jason Taylor said he doesn't expect to make a decision on where he'll play this season until after the draft on April 25-26. Taylor said there......
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1:21 PM Fri, Apr 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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Now that we've had a chance to transcribe the lengthy chat with Adalius Thomas this morning, here's more of what he had to say: On his right arm, which he broke vs. Buffalo last Nov. 9: I played two more......
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9:40 AM Fri, Apr 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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Who knew when we got the e-mail yesterday saying that Adalius Thomas would be available early this morning to chat that it would be so interesting? The veteran linebacker, who said his rehab for his broken right arm is on......
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7:30 PM Tue, Mar 31, 2009 | Permalink |
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So even though I'm a child of the internet generation, I had no idea what this Twitter thing was when the Bucks' Charlie Villanueva "tweeted" during halftime of a game against the Celtics earlier this month. But now I'm learning,......
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2:24 PM Tue, Mar 31, 2009 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- This morning brought me to Woonsocket Middle School for a charity event with Matt Light and Robert Kraft. Light's eponymous foundation runs a My Money Matters program with a small group of boys at the school, and......
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1:23 PM Mon, Mar 30, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England has announced its four opponents for the 2009 preseason: Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Washington and the New York Giants. The dates and times of three of the games have not yet been decided; the game in Washington with the Redskins......
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9:52 PM Sun, Mar 29, 2009 | Permalink |
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Lou Saban, who was the first coach of the then-Boston Patriots, died this morning at his home in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was 87. Saban was named coach of the new team on Feb. 8, 1960 -- about two......
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8:35 PM Thu, Mar 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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This is a couple of days old, but yahoo.com reported from the NFL meetings in Dana Point, Calif. that free agent Jason Taylor's top choice for his next team is the New England Patriots. The story cited two sources close......
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8:42 AM Thu, Mar 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick isn't in Dana Point, Calif. for the NFL meetings, opting instead to continue preparing for the draft, which will take place in one month. To that end, Belichick was in Storrs, Conn. yesterday, watching and taking part in......
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5:25 PM Tue, Mar 24, 2009 | Permalink |
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With the New England Patriots celebrating their 50th season this year, team chairman and CEO Robert Kraft has inducted Billy Sullivan, the original owner of the franchise, into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor. "Billy Sullivan made professional......
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6:27 PM Mon, Mar 23, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have signed OL Damane Duckett. A bit from the press release: Duckett, 28, has played in 20 games with one start for the Carolina Panthers (2004), New York Giants (2004-05) and San Francisco 49ers (2006). He was a......
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4:33 PM Mon, Mar 23, 2009 | Permalink |
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- It won't take long for the New England Patriots to face T.O. in a Buffalo Bills uniform. The NFL on Monday announced its prime-time matchups for the opening weekend of the 2000 season and the Patriots......
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4:35 PM Thu, Mar 19, 2009 | Permalink |
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According to this post on nfl.com, the Patriots hosted West Virginia quarterback Pat White at Gillette Stadium yesterday -- and had him spend the majority of his workout as a wide receiver. The first college QB to start and win......
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4:01 PM Thu, Mar 19, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the signing of WR Joey Galloway; Galloway's agent had confirmed that the veteran wideout had reached an agreement with New England on Sunday. A bit from the press release: Joey Galloway, 37, is a veteran of......
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7:54 PM Tue, Mar 17, 2009 | Permalink |
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Why do so many respected veterans choose to play in New England, often for less money than they could make for another team? Matt Bowen, who played in the NFL for seven years and now is part of the media......
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5:35 PM Mon, Mar 16, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England has just announced that it has signed veteran interior offensive lineman Al Johnson, who spent last year with Miami, as well as agreeing to new contracts with OL Wesley Britt, DL Mike Wright, S/LB Tank Williams and DB/WR......
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4:38 PM Mon, Mar 16, 2009 | Permalink |
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Courtesy of the Patriots' PR department: Q: Did you have any inclination that this trade was going to happen? Did you think you were going to be sent out of Philadelphia or did this catch you off guard? GL: It......
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3:21 PM Mon, Mar 16, 2009 | Permalink |
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Vic Carucci of nfl.com is reporting today that the Patriots and Panthers are in talks for a trade that would send Julius Peppers to New England in exchange for the second-round draft pick (34th overall) the Pats received from Kansas......
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3:09 PM Mon, Mar 16, 2009 | Permalink |
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Receiver Greg Lewis, whom the Patriots acquired via a trade with the Eagles recently, is conducting a conference call with media and was asked if he's met his new quarterback, Tom Brady, yet. "I met Tom today at a workout......
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5:19 PM Sat, Mar 14, 2009 | Permalink |
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Website profootballtalk.com has been following a story today involving former Patriots' receiver Donte Stallworth, who now plays for the Browns. Stallworth was detained and questioned by Miami Beach police this morning regarding his alleged involvement in an accident that killed......
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2:51 PM Sat, Mar 14, 2009 | Permalink |
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ESPN.com's John Clayton is reporting today that the Patriots have re-signed DL Mike Wright to a four-year deal worth $7.5 million. Undrafted out of Cincinnati four years ago, Wright has been a versatile performer for New England, seeing time at......
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5:53 PM Wed, Mar 11, 2009 | Permalink |
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One of the Patriots' two new cornerbacks, Shawn Springs, held a conference call Wednesday evening with members of the team's media corps, and touched on a couple of topics, including his "rivalry" with Terrell Owens and his excitement over signing......
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5:21 PM Wed, Mar 11, 2009 | Permalink |
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Longtime Pats' special teams stalwart and captain Larry Izzo has signed with the Jets, according to the Boston Herald's Karen Guregian. Izzo moves to his third AFC East team, having started his career with the Dolphins before signing with New......
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5:11 PM Wed, Mar 11, 2009 | Permalink |
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New England has sent out a press release announcing the signings of cornerbacks Shawn Springs and Leigh Bodden. Springs will be available on a conference call at 5:30 p.m. A bit on each from the release: Shawn Springs, 33, is......
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8:27 PM Tue, Mar 10, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have come to terms with free agent CB Leigh Bodden, according to the Boston Globe's Christopher Gasper. Bodden, 27, was brought to Foxboro for a visit on Feb. 27, but left without a deal. Now the former Detroit......
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8:28 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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The New Orleans Saints have announced the signing of FB Heath Evans to a two-year contract. Evans spent three-plus seasons with the Patriots, as a versatile fullback, top special-teams performer and was also one of the most cooperative players in......
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6:07 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced several transactions today: New England acquired WR Greg Lewis and an undisclosed 2010 draft pick from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for an undisclosed 2009 draft pick. Lewis has spent all six seasons of his career......
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2:29 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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Albert Breer of sportingnews.com reported this morning that both the Patriots and Chiefs (surprise, surprise!) are interested in the services of CB Travis Daniels. Daniels has played for the Dolphins and Browns. He played college ball for Nick Saban at......
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1:55 PM Thu, Mar 05, 2009 | Permalink |
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Veteran free agent CB Shawn Springs is expected to sign with the New England Patriots, after visiting with both the Pats and Eagles this week. (It was reported that Springs was to visit Foxboro on Sunday, but he was delayed......
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5:41 PM Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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Newly signed TE Chris Baker took part in a conference call with local media about an hour ago; here is the full transcript of that chat, courtesy of the Patriots' PR department: Q: Chris, how did this process take place?......
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7:37 PM Sun, Mar 01, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have reached a three-year deal with safety James Sanders which will keep the 2005 draft pick in New England. The Boston Globe first reported that the two sides had reached an agreement. The 25-year old California native started......
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9:03 PM Sat, Feb 28, 2009 | Permalink |
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Veteran cornerback Shawn Springs, released by the Redskins in a salary-cap move yesterday, will visit the New England Patriots tomorrow. The number three overall pick in 1997 out of Ohio State, Springs spent the last five seasons in Washington, and......
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3:23 PM Sat, Feb 28, 2009 | Permalink |
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In their announcement of today's trade that sent QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel to the Kansas City Chiefs for a second-round draft pick (34th overall), the Patriots included quotes from head coach Bill Belichick on both players: Belichick......
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7:55 PM Fri, Feb 27, 2009 | Permalink |
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As provided by the Patriots' PR department: Q: Were there other teams that were interested that you didn't meet with? And can you sum up how difficult this decision was, or maybe it was pretty easy? FT: The Patriots and......
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5:35 PM Fri, Feb 27, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just made an announcement on the signing of RB Fred Taylor. In the release, Bill Belichick said of Taylor, "I have tremendous respect for Fred Taylor, both as a person and as a player whose production is......
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10:05 AM Fri, Feb 27, 2009 | Permalink |
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According to nfl.com, the Patriots have signed TE Chris Baker, who was released by the Jets last week. Baker had 41 catches in 2007, but just 21 last year, when he was competing for receptions with rookie Dustin Keller.......
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9:21 AM Fri, Feb 27, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Boston Globe reports this morning that CB Leigh Bodden, late of the Lions, is visiting with the Patriots today. Bodden spent last year with the Lions but was with Cleveland for the first five seasons of his career, where......
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12:27 AM Fri, Feb 27, 2009 | Permalink |
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According to the Boston Globe, the Patriots have tendered restricted free agent LB Pierre Woods at the second-round level. The fourth-year former undrafted player will receive a one-year, $1.45 million deal; if Woods were to accept an offer sheet from......
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11:07 PM Thu, Feb 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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After visiting both the Patriots and Bills over the past few days, it is believed that free agent running back Fred Taylor will sign with New England. Both teams made contract offers to the 11-year veteran, but the Patriots' recent......
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6:52 PM Wed, Feb 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced two more hires: Chad O'Shea as receivers coach and Jason Licht as director of pro personnel. O'Shea arrives in New England from Minnesota, where he spent the last three years as offensive assistant/receivers coach for the......
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1:16 PM Sat, Feb 21, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Jacksonville Jaguars released all-time leading rusher Fred Taylor earlier this week in a salary-cap move, and it looks right now as if the veteran could be headed for the AFC East. Both the New England Patriots and the Buffalo......
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5:33 PM Wed, Feb 18, 2009 | Permalink |
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Apparently you can go home again -- at least if you're Tully Banta-Cain. The Patriots have just announced the signing of the team's former 2003 seventh-round draft pick, as well as the signing of TE Brad Listorti. Banta-Cain, 28, signed......
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1:27 PM Wed, Feb 18, 2009 | Permalink |
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Patriots QB Tom Brady just wrapped up an appearance at an Allston, Mass. Boys & Girls Club as part of the One Laptop Per Child program he supports, and was surprisingly candid -- though still a bit guarded -- when......
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11:07 PM Tue, Feb 17, 2009 | Permalink |
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Teams around the NFL have been cutting players -- some of them high-profile -- to save space under the salary cap, and today the Patriots joined that list, letting go of Kelley Washington and Billy Yates. Washington was signed as......
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11:44 AM Mon, Feb 16, 2009 | Permalink |
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According to this article on the San Francisco Chronicle's website, Patriots' linebacker Larry Izzo is expected to testify in the trial of baseball star Barry Bonds, who is accused of lying to a federal grand jury about steroid use. Izzo......
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11:55 AM Tue, Feb 03, 2009 | Permalink |
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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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9:43 PM Tue, Jan 27, 2009 | Permalink |
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According to a story tonight from the Boston Globe's Christoper Gasper and Shira Springer, New England quarterback Tom Brady's rehabilitation is on pace, and he has progressed to the point where he is dropping back and throwing passes. According to......
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4:23 PM Tue, Jan 27, 2009 | Permalink |
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Patriots' new senior football advisor Floyd Reese just wrapped a conference call with media members, and expressed his excitement at getting back into the NFL after two years in front of the cameras on ESPN, particularly with a team that......
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9:21 PM Mon, Jan 26, 2009 | Permalink |
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Patriots' safety Rodney Harrison has joined NBC's pre-game team for Sunday's Super Bowl XLIII, the network announced today. Harrison has been making the media rounds in recent weeks, though he has not said whether or not he will return to......
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5:15 PM Thu, Jan 22, 2009 | Permalink |
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Patriots running back Sammy Morris was selected by his teammates as the recipient of the 2008 Ed Block Courage Award. The honor is voted on by teammates and bestowed annually upon the player who best exemplifies the principles of courage......
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4:40 PM Thu, Jan 22, 2009 | Permalink |
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Patriots' tight end Benjamin Watson is raffling off his pair of tickets for next Sunday's Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Fla. The proceeds will benefit his One More foundation. In a press release Watson said, "I would have liked to......
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11:29 AM Thu, Jan 22, 2009 | Permalink |
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The Patriots today released a new logo in honor of their 50th season, which they will celebrate in 2009. The logo includes both of the team's historic logos: "Pat Patriot," which they used from their inception in 1960 through the......
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4:34 PM Wed, Dec 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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According to NFL Network's Adam Schefter, the Cleveland Browns want to leave New England with a new general manager. Schefter reports that Browns' brass are meeting with Pioli in the region today, and want an answer on whether he'd like......
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4:17 PM Wed, Dec 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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Patriots' punter Chris Hanson has been named AFC special teams player of the week for the final week of the NFL's regular season. In New England's 13-0 win in the blustering winds of Buffalo, Hanson punted three times for 135......
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9:53 PM Mon, Dec 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Mary Kay Cabot, the Browns beat reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reported earlier tonight that New England's Scott Pioli is "very interested" in the general manager's opening in Cleveland. She cited multiple NFL sources for the story. Just hours......
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5:37 PM Sun, Dec 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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One of the funniest lines of the day about the affect the weather had on the players came from soon-to-be-40-year old Junior Seau: "There was this one time I was running, and there was a gust of wind that was......
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3:12 PM Sun, Dec 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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It's been announced that Matt Light has a shoulder injury and his return is questionable. Not sure if it's the same shoulder he hurt against Oakland.......
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11:55 AM Sun, Dec 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots QB Matt Gutierrez -- third quarterback DB Lewis Sanders S Ray Ventrone RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis LB Tedy Bruschi T Wesley Britt G Billy Yates DT Richard Seymour For the Bills QB J.P. Losman -- third quarterback WR......
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10:28 AM Sun, Dec 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- The goal posts here at Ralph Wilson Stadium are at full-tilt right now, as a steady wind is blowing here in Orchard Park. Don't expect many field goals today between the Patriots and Bills, and this might......
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6:19 PM Sat, Dec 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has downgraded DT Richard Seymour to out for tomorrow's game with the Buffalo Bills. He had been listed as questionable due to a back injury suffered last week against Arizona despite not taking to the practice field this......
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12:22 PM Fri, Dec 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are on the field inside Gillette Stadium for their final practice of the regular season, and it's actually on the warmer side for the day after Christmas. The players were in shells and sweatpants. The bad news for......
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6:15 PM Wed, Dec 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not participate LB Tedy Bruschi -- knee DT Richard Seymour -- back DB Ray Ventrone -- jaw G Billy Yates -- hand Limited participation LB Gary Guyton -- ankle CB Ellis Hobbs -- shoulder T Mark......
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1:01 PM Wed, Dec 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are back inside Gillette Stadium for today's practice session; there's a cold rain falling on the proceedings. The players were in shells and sweatpants, and Christmas music was blaring from the sideline speakers as the players stretched and......
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1:30 PM Tue, Dec 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are once again practicing inside Gillette Stadium, and the players were in shells, sweatshirts and sweatpants (no shorts that I noticed). There were four players not spotted during the media access portion of practice: DT Richard Seymour DB......
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3:19 PM Sun, Dec 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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Stephen Gostkowski's chip-shot 24-yarder was his 33rd field goal of the year, setting a new single-season team record. The Pro Bowler is 33-of-36 this year.......
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3:04 PM Sun, Dec 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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Stephen Gostkowski's 35-yard field goal to put New England up 41-0 was his 32nd field goal this season, tying him with Tony Franklin for the most in a single season in franchise history. Franklin converted 32 three-pointers in 1986.......
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2:51 PM Sun, Dec 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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It's just been announced that Richard Seymour, who went into the locker room with about two minutes left in the first half, has a back injury. His return, officially, is questionable, though it's highly unlikely given the score and conditions.......
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2:47 PM Sun, Dec 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss' 76-yard catch and sprint to open the second half was the 136th touchdown of his career, putting him in a tie with Marshall Faulk for seventh place all-time. Moss has 135 receiving touchdowns and one on punt return.......
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12:17 PM Sun, Dec 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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The flurries continue to fall in Foxboro, covering the field with a thin layer of snow, and the conditions certainly seem to favor the Patriots: New England is 9-0 in home games since 1971 when snow is falling during the......
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12:09 PM Sun, Dec 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots QB Matt Gutierrez -- third quarterback S James Sanders RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis LB Tedy Bruschi LB Gary Guyton G/C Dan Connolly T Wesley Britt G Billy Yates For Arizona QB Brian St. Pierre -- third quarterback RB......
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10:00 AM Sun, Dec 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Good morning from Gillette Stadium, where there's a loop of a yule log playing on the big screen, apparently to make all of us think that it's actually warm and toasty instead of ridiculously cold and snowing..........
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12:20 PM Fri, Dec 19, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are back inside Gillette Stadium for today's extremely cold practice, though that did not stop Sammy Morris and assistant equipment manager John Hillebrand from wearing shorts; Morris was also wearing short sleeves. As the entry title indicates, Matt......
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1:06 PM Thu, Dec 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are holding today's practice on the lower field behind Gillette Stadium, and are in shells and sweatpants, though brave souls Mike Vrabel, Sam Aiken and defensive line coach Pepper Johnson are all wearing shorts on this bitter cold......
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6:47 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not participate LB Tedy Bruschi -- knee T Matt Light -- shoulder S James Sanders -- abdomen Limited participation RB Kevin Faulk -- not injury related LB Gary Guyton -- ankle CB Ellis Hobbs -- shoulder......
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1:10 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are back on the practice field, and for the first time this regular season are practicing inside Gillette Stadium or a very cold, raw day. There were three players missing during the media-access portion: S James Sanders LB......
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5:34 PM Sun, Dec 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Matt Light, injured during New England's last possession, has left the field with members of the team's training staff. It appeared that he was favoring his right shoulder. It has been announced that his return is questionable.......
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5:08 PM Sun, Dec 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Wes Welker just pulled in his 100th reception of the season, the first New England receiver to pull in 100 passes in back to back seasons, and he took it in for his second touchdown of the season, though he......
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4:57 PM Sun, Dec 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Justin Fargas just picked up one yard on third-and-one, giving the Raiders their first first down of the day. The Coliseum crowd erupted at the minor victory. Of course, one play later Oakland scored on a 58-yard touchdown from JaMarcus......
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4:28 PM Sun, Dec 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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After practicing with his teammates Thursday and Friday, it seemed a safe assumption that Matt Cassel would start today's game. He did, and looked solid on New England's opening possession, which resulted in a seven-yard touchdown to Kevin Faulk. Cassel......
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4:12 PM Sun, Dec 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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OAKLAND -- I guess Raiders' fans fanaticism only extends so far -- with the captains on the field for the coin flip, at least 50 percent of the seats here at McAfee Coliseum are still empty. The rain has picked......
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3:42 PM Sun, Dec 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England QB Matt Gutierrez -- third quarterback S James Sanders RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis LB Tedy Bruschi G Dan Connolly T Wesley Britt G Billy Yates TE Tyson DeVree For Oakland QB Andrew Walter -- third quarterback WR Jonathan......
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1:28 PM Sun, Dec 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Hey all -- The nattily attired James Donaldson and I have settled in to the chilly press box at McAfee Coliseum on a chilly, gray day by the Bay in Oakland. It is very early warmup time, and LaMont Jordan......
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