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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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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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10:42 PM Sat, Dec 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots placed LB Pierre Woods on injured reserve today, ending his season due to a broken jaw suffered against the Steelers a few weeks ago. Woods was a starter for the first time in his career due to Adalius......
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6:32 PM Fri, Dec 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots Out LB Tedy Bruschi -- DNP, knee LB Pierre Woods -- DNP, jaw Doubtful S James Sanders -- DNP, abdomen Questionable CB Ellis Hobbs -- LP, shoulder LB Vince Redd -- LP, ankle DT Ty Warren --......
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6:07 PM Fri, Dec 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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TE Benjamin Watson has been fined $10,000 for his pregnant belly touchdown performance against the Seahawks, the NFL confirmed. AFC information manager Corry Rush said Watson's fine was for unsportsmanlike conduct, specifically for using the ball as a prop. As......
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5:03 PM Fri, Dec 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has held its final practice of the week at San Jose State, and once again the players were in shells (light pads) and shorts/sweatpants. Matt Cassel practiced again, and there were the same three players missing who did......
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6:48 PM Thu, Dec 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not participate LB Tedy Bruschi -- knee S James Sanders -- abdomen LB Pierre Woods -- jaw Limited participation CB Ellis Hobbs -- shoulder LB Vince Redd -- ankle LB Mike Vrabel -- neck DT Ty......
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6:26 PM Wed, Dec 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not participate LB Tedy Bruschi -- knee QB Matt Cassel -- not injury related S James Sanders -- abdomen LB Pierre Woods -- jaw Limited participation RB Kevin Faulk -- not injury related CB Ellis Hobbs......
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5:20 PM Wed, Dec 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are conducting their first practice of the week, back on the fields at San Jose State University. The players were in shells and shorts/sweatpants. QB Matt Cassel, as expected, was not present. On the positive side for New......
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9:41 PM Sun, Dec 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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After the game, Mike Vrabel was answering my question about New England being tied atop the AFC East when Jerod Mayo came by and asked Vrabel if he said something nice about him. Without missing a beat, Vrabel wrapped up......
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5:57 PM Sun, Dec 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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It has just been announced that James Sanders suffered a rib injury, and his return is questionable as well. He apparently was hurt on the last Seattle possession of the first half; he did not play during their first two......
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5:00 PM Sun, Dec 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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Tedy Bruschi limped off the field earlier, and it has been announced as a knee injury. His return is questionable. Bruschi has been limited in practice the last two weeks because of a knee injury; it is unknown if this......
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4:56 PM Sun, Dec 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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After Benjamin Watson's 2-yard touchdown reception, he put the ball under his jersey and rubbed it. I'll assume it was in tribute to wife Kirsten, who is pregnant with the couple's first child. But the refs apparently thought it was......
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4:35 PM Sun, Dec 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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Vince WIlfork has left the field, with an apparent shoulder injury;his return has been announced as questionable. Without him, Mike Wright has moved to the nose tackle spot, and Le Kevin Smith is at left end.......
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2:58 PM Sun, Dec 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England QB Matt Gutierrez -- third quarterback WR Kelley Washington LB Vince Redd LB Pierre Woods T Wesley Britt G Billy Yates TE David Thomas DT Ty Warren For Seattle QB Matt Hasselbeck -- third quarterback K Brandon......
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2:02 PM Sun, Dec 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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Ty Warren and Kelley Washington are running and doing drills under the watchful eye of strength and conditioning coach Mike Woicik. Warren did not practice this week due to a groin injury, but said on Friday he's 50-50 to play.......
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1:36 PM Sun, Dec 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Good morning (or afternoon) from Seattle and Qwest Field, where in true Seattle fashion, it is overcast and there's rain in the forecast. This is the first time New England is playing in the Emerald City since......
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6:01 PM Fri, Dec 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Out LB Pierre Woods -- DNP, jaw Doubtful LB Vince Redd -- DNP, ankle WR Kelley Washington -- DNP, thigh Questionable LB Tedy Bruschi -- LP, knee CB Ellis Hobbs -- LP, shoulder RB LaMont Jordan --......
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9:53 AM Fri, Dec 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just announced the signing of LB Junior Seau; to make room for Seau on the roster, fellow LB Adalius Thomas was placed on injured reserve. Seau worked out for New England yesterday evening, and will be asked......
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5:11 PM Thu, Dec 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not participate LB Vince Redd -- ankle LB Adalius Thomas -- forearm DT Ty Warren -- groin WR Kelley Washington -- thigh LB Pierre Woods -- jaw Limited participation LB Tedy Bruschi -- knee CB Ellis......
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1:12 PM Thu, Dec 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are on the breezy upper practice fields behind Gillette Stadium for today's practice session, and the players are in shells and sweatpants (though Sam Aiken is in shorts). The same five players were missing today that were not......
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7:18 PM Wed, Dec 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots Did not participate LB Vince Redd -- ankle LB Adalius Thomas -- forearm DT Ty Warren -- groin WR Kelley Washington -- thigh LB Pierre Woods -- jaw Limited participation LB Tedy Bruschi -- knee CB Ellis......
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1:25 PM Wed, Dec 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are on the upper practice fields behind Gillette Stadium beginning their on-field preparations for Sunday's game with Seattle. The players were in shells (light pads) and shorts/sweatpants. There were five players not spotted during the media-access window: DE......
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10:36 AM Wed, Dec 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just announced the signing of LB Rosevelt Colvin. The 31-year old veteran spent the 2003-07 seasons with New England before being released at the start of the offseason; he signed spent training camp this year with Houston......
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6:55 PM Tue, Dec 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Boston Globe reported this afternoon that the Patriots are hosting LB Rosevelt Colvin at Gillette Stadium today for a tryout. Colvin's potential return could mean that the injury Pierre Woods suffered against the Steelers -- announced as a mouth......
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6:40 PM Tue, Dec 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots' secondary took another hit today, as New England placed veteran CB Jason Webster on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury. Webster was only recently re-signed by the Patriots. The 31-year old was originally signed by New England......
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12:15 PM Mon, Dec 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick just wrapped up his press conference for today, and began by reiterating that New England missed a lot of opportunities against Pittsburgh yesterday, adding that after looking at the film there were even more than he had first......
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6:50 PM Sun, Nov 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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Pierre Woods, who left the game after a hit on TE Heath Miller, has been announced as questionable with a mouth injury.......
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3:16 PM Sun, Nov 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England QB Matt Gutierrez -- third quarterback WR Kelley Washington RB LaMont Jordan T Wesley Britt G Billy Yates TE Tyson DeVree DL Ty Warren LB Adalius Thomas For Pittsburgh QB Dennis Dixon -- third quarterback CB Bryant......
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12:15 PM Sun, Nov 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Welcome to Gillette Stadium, where a lovely frozen rain is falling on tailgaters and the skies are a drab grey. It's about four hours until kickoff, so there isn't much going on in the stadium or on......
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5:29 PM Fri, Nov 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots Out LB Adalius Thomas -- DNP, forearm Doubtful WR Kelley Washington -- DNP, thigh Questionable LB Tedy Bruschi -- LP, knee CB Ellis Hobbs -- LP, shoulder RB LaMont Jordan -- LP, calf DT Richard Seymour --......
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3:29 PM Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots Did not participate DT Richard Seymour -- knee LB Adalius Thomas -- forearm WR Kelley Washington -- thigh Limited participation LB Tedy Bruschi -- knee CB Ellis Hobbs -- shoulder RB LaMont Jordan -- calf DT Ty......
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10:53 PM Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Tom Brady and girlfriend Gisele Bundchen made an unannounced appearance at a Boston-area Thanksgiving charity event today, and the quarterback said he's "doing well" as he rehabs from his major knee injury. Brady and Bundchen served Thanksgiving dinner at the......
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5:07 PM Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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From the press release: While the New England Patriots are preparing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, their wives will be facing an even bigger challenge-- keeping low income and homeless children warm for the winter. On Nov. 28 at 11:45 a.m.,......
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4:08 PM Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not participate DT Richard Seymour -- knee LB Adalius Thomas -- forearm WR Kelley Washington -- thigh Limited participation LB Tedy Bruschi -- knee CB Ellis Hobbs -- shoulder RB LaMont Jordan -- calf DT Ty......
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1:21 PM Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are on the upper practice fields behind Gillette Stadium for their first on-field practice of the week as they get ready for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The good news is that RB LaMont Jordan, who has not played in......
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12:29 PM Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The NFL has announced that Matt Cassel is the AFC offensive player of the week for Week 12, after his 415-yard, three touchdown performance against the Dolphins on Sunday. It is the second time that Cassel has claimed the honor;......
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12:02 PM Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- The Patriots got some good news, as left tackle Matt Light will not be suspended by the NFL for his smackdown of Dolphins' LB Channing Crowder; instead, both players will be reportedly be fined $15,000. Both players......
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4:01 PM Sun, Nov 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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A couple of weeks ago, after his meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about his repeated unsportsmanlike actions after the whistle, Vince Wilfork vowed that he had learned his lesson. He just proved that he indeed has. As Matt Light......
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3:53 PM Sun, Nov 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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Matt Cassel currently has 415 yards passing, and combined with his 400 yard effort last week, becomes the first quarterback in Patriots history to throw for 400 yards or more in back to back games. Also, with New England topping......
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2:20 PM Sun, Nov 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss' touchdown reception was the 130th of his career, tying him with former teammate Cris Carter for third-most all-time. Moss now has 131 touchdowns for his career.......
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11:59 AM Sun, Nov 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England QB Matt Gutierrez -- third quarterback RB LaMont Jordan CB Mike Richardson T Wesley Britt G Billy Yates TE Tyson DeVree LB Adalius Thomas **That means that LB Vince Redd, promoted from the practice squad yesterday when......
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11:53 AM Sun, Nov 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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Oscar Lua quickly became a fan favorite in his one year with the Patriots; the seventh-round draft pick out of USC suffered a knee injury in preseason that ended his season. Combined with previous knee issues he had dealt with,......
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11:02 AM Sun, Nov 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Good morning from Dolphins Stadium, where it is a gorgeous day and there's something of an orange-and-aqua party going on outside, with some Patriots fans mixed in (rather well, too). A number of players are on the......
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12:16 PM Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are holding their final practice session of the week inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, and the good news is that Vince Wilfork was back on the field. Given that his absence yesterday was termed as non-injury related, however, it......
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8:26 PM Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots Did not participate LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring RB LaMont Jordan -- calf LB Adalius Thomas -- right forearm NT Vince Wilfork -- not injury related Limited participation LB Tedy Bruschi -- knee DT Richard Seymour --......
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1:07 PM Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are once again inside the cozy confines of the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, and are wearing shells and sweatpants/shorts for the session. CB Jonathan Wilhite, listed as not having practiced yesterday with flu-like symptoms (the second time in about a......
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4:55 PM Wed, Nov 19, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not participate LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring RB LaMont Jordan -- calf LB Adalius Thomas -- forearm CB Jonathan Wilhite -- flu Limited participation DT Richard Seymour -- toe Full participation CB Mike Richardson -- concussion......
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1:05 PM Wed, Nov 19, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are once again inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse for today's practice, not outside in the frigid temperatures. There were four players not spotted during the media access portion of the session: CB Jonathan Wilhite RB LaMont Jordan LB Eric......
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1:18 PM Tue, Nov 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are practicing inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse today, likely because it will be so warm in Miami this weekend -- the current forecast calls for it to be partly cloudy and 76 degrees on Sunday. The team is in......
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4:26 PM Mon, Nov 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has announced that CB Terrence Wheatley has been placed on injured reserve, ending his rookie season. Wheatley injured his left wrist in the first half against the Colts on Nov. 2; he underwent surgery on Nov. 7 in......
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10:27 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England just punted again, and the game clock was on "00" for at least two seconds before Lonie Paxton snapped the ball to Chris Hanson, but the game officials didn't catch it. It should have been a five-yard penalty......
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8:29 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Pats' Ray Ventrone was on the receiving end of a nasty helmet-to-helmet hit on the opening kickoff, and clearly suffered a concussion. It has been announced that he has a head injury and his return is questionable.......
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7:42 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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Troy Brown penned a letter to Patriots fans, and it appears in tonight's game program. Here is the text of what he wrote: A few words for the New England Patriots faithful, As you may have heard, earlier this season,......
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5:23 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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According to this entry in the Denver Post's University of Colorado sports blog, Patriots rookie Terrence Wheatley underwent surgery last Friday to repair ligaments in his left wrist. He was injured in the first half against Indianapolis on Nov. 2,......
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4:46 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Welcome to Gillette Stadium, where the threat of rain may add an extra element (no pun intended) to tonight's game between the Patriots and Jets. The NFL Network set just past the north end zone is ringed......
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4:34 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots Out LB Adalius Thomas -- DNP, right forearm CB Terrence Wheatley -- DNP, left wrist Doubtful RB LaMont Jordan -- DNP, calf CB Lewis Sanders -- DNP, hamstring Questionable LB Eric Alexander -- LP, hamstring RB Sammy......
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1:24 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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It was a short day for media here at Gillette Stadium, as only Bill Belichick and Matt Cassel met with media in the workroom. One of the topics that got a lot of attention is that the Jets are the......
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5:30 PM Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did Not Participate RB LaMont Jordan -- calf CB Lewis Sanders -- hamstring LB Adalius Thomas -- forearm CB Terrence Wheatley -- wrist Limited Participation LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring RB Sammy Morris -- knee G Stephen......
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1:29 PM Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots moved their practice today inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, and with good reason: it was a walkthrough. The players were in sweats and shorts; as such, it was difficult to take attendance and see who was out there and......
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5:20 PM Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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A line of fans snaked through the Reebok store at Patriot Place and out into the chilled evening air, all waiting to meet Laurence Maroney, who is holding an autograph session at the store currently. But before stepping out to......
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3:58 PM Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- We've just been kicked out of the Patriots' locker room. The players were in meetings today, wrapping up their win over the Bills yesterday and reviewing film from that game (mostly the things they can correct), before......
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3:30 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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Patriots' rookie RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis now has 24 carries for exactly 100 yards. It is the first 100-yard game of his young career and the second time this season that a New England back has topped the century mark. Sammy......
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3:24 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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The NFL has confirmed that the Patriots' Randy Moss was hit with a $20,000 fine this week for his comments after New England's loss to the Colts last Sunday. Moss actually tried not to be critical of the officials, but......
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2:32 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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Wes Welker's first catch in this opening drive of the second half is his sixth of the day, making him the first player in NFL history to record six or more catches in each of the first nine games of......
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2:07 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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When the Patriots host the Jets for their first Thursday night game since 2005, they will also celebrate Troy Brown, giving fans the chance to celebrate the recently-retired receiver/returner/cornerback. There will be a ceremony for Brown at halftime, and all......
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1:58 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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Adalius Thomas has left the field with what was announced as an arm injury. His return in questionable.......
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1:29 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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With successive catches on New England's second possession of the first quarter, Randy Moss now has 815 career receptions. The first -- his 814th -- tied him with Henry Ellard and Keyshawn Johnson for 18th all-time. His second, number 815,......
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1:14 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots got a couple of breaks on that opening drive -- it wasn't shown on television, but Bills coach Dick Jauron did throw the red challenge flag after Wes Welker's 21-yard sideline grab. Only the officials didn't see it.......
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12:55 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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The 2008 Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick New England championships were held on the field here at Gillette Stadium this morning, and a local girl, Cumberland's Mikaya Bowerfind, won the girls' 8-9 year old group. Bowerfind totaled 150 feet, 2......
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12:03 PM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots QB Matt Gutierrez -- third quarterback CB Terrence Wheatley CB Lewis Sanders RB LaMont Jordan RB Sammy Morris LB Eric Alexander T Wesley Britt G Billy Yates For the Bills QB Gibran Hamdan -- third quarterback S......
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9:58 AM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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This isn't meant to get you excited, as it still would seem doubtful that they would play, but Sammy Morris and Lewis Sanders are on the field right now with assistant strength and conditioning coach Harold Nash, stretching and running.......
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9:25 AM Sun, Nov 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Welcome to Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots will host their AFC East rivals from Buffalo at 1 o'clock. Today the Patriots will honor war veterans before the game, as the Kraft family has chosen a wounded veteran......
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1:05 PM Fri, Nov 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are on the upper fields behind Gillette Stadium today for practice; they are once again in shells (light pads) and shorts/sweatpants. Not spotted during the media access portion: CB Terrence Wheatley CB Lewis Sanders RB LaMont Jordan RB......
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4:06 PM Thu, Nov 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not participate RB LaMont Jordan -- calf RB Sammy Morris -- knee CB Lewis Sanders -- hamstring CB Terrence Wheatley -- wrist Limited participation LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring CB Ellis Hobbs -- shoulder WR Matthew......
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1:09 PM Thu, Nov 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are practicing inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse today thanks to the wet, windy weather, and are once again in shells and sweatpants. One concern for New England is that RB LaMont Jordan, who has been working his way back......
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4:18 PM Wed, Nov 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not Participate RB Sammy Morris -- knee CB Lewis Sanders -- hamstring CB Terrence Wheatley -- wrist Limited Participation LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring CB Ellis Hobbs -- shoulder RB LaMont Jordan -- calf WR Randy......
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1:53 PM Wed, Nov 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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Patriots' DE Jarvis Green will hold his second annual Wine Tasting Gala to benefit the Jarvis Green Foundation on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Johnson & Wales Inn in Seekonk. Green's foundation helps victims of Hurricane Katrina in his home......
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1:31 PM Wed, Nov 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are on the upper practice fields behind Gillette Stadium on an unseasonably warm afternoon for their first session of the week as they prepare for Buffalo. The players were once again in shells and sweatpants/shorts, as the team......
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9:05 PM Sun, Nov 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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CB Terrence Wheatley has just headed back to the locker room with members of the Patriots' training staff. The rookie corner hurt his left hand/wrist breaking up a pass intended for Marvin Harrison. Wheatley earned his first career start tonight;......
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9:01 PM Sun, Nov 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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Right guard Stephen Neal, who had been splitting snaps with Billy Yates the previous two games, started tonight's game. It is the first start of the season for the veteran, who began the year on the physically unable to perform......
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7:29 PM Sun, Nov 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England QB Matt Gutierrez -- third quarterback WR Matthew Slater CB Lewis Sanders RB LaMont Jordan RB Sammy Morris LB Eric Alexander T Wesley Britt LB Shawn Crable For Indianapolis DB Dante Hughes DB Kelvin Hayden RB Clifton......
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5:58 PM Sun, Nov 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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The roof has been opened, and it was remarkably quick, so at least taxpayers got an efficient facility for their money. As colleague Mark Farinella tells me, this will be the first time since 1983 that the Patriots will play......
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5:30 PM Sun, Nov 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Welcome to Lucas Oil Stadium, which is just a stone's throw from the RCA Dome in downtown Indianapolis. The Dome is slated to be demolished next month. The roof here is currently closed, which is surprising since......
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7:05 PM Sat, Nov 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just announced that five players have been downgraded to out for tomorrow's game with the Colts: RB Sammy Morris -- knee RB LaMont Jordan -- calf CB Lewis Sanders -- hamstring WR Matthew Slater -- ankle LB......
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8:31 PM Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Doubtful RB Sammy Morris -- DNP, knee CB Lewis Sanders -- DNP, hamstring LB Shawn Crable -- DNP, shin Questionable LB Eric Alexander -- LP, hamstring DE Jarvis Green -- LP, ankle CB Ellis Hobbs -- LP,......
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12:44 PM Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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Vince Wilfork spoke with a small group of beat reporters today in light of the news that he'd been fined $35,000 by the NFL for his display of unnecessary roughness on Denver's Jay Cutler on Oct. 20. "I'm happy it......
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12:32 PM Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots moved back outdoors today for their final practice of the week, and things were basically the same as they were yesterday in terms of who was and wasn't on the field during the media access portion. The players......
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1:05 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England is once again practicing inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, where the conditions inside Lucas Oil Stadium can best be simulated. The players are in shells and sweatpants. Ellis Hobbs (shoulder) was back on the field after missing yesterday's session,......
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12:13 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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Patriots' LB Jerod Mayo, the team's first-round draft pick out of Tennessee, has been selected as the league's defensive rookie of the month for October. Atlanta QB Matt Ryan, who played at Boston College, is the offensive rookie of the......
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12:06 PM Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England's Stephen Gostkowski has been named the AFC's special teams player of the month for October. It is the first such honor for the former fourth-round draft pick from Memphis. Houston's Andre Johnson was selected as offensive player of......
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5:48 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots Did Not Participate LB Shawn Crable -- shin CB Ellis Hobbs -- shoulder RB Sammy Morris -- knee CB Lewis Sanders -- hamstring Limited Participation LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring DE Jarvis Green -- right ankle RB......
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Just before media members were escorted out of the Patriots' locker room today, NT Vince Wilfork appeared to talk about his meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell yesterday. "The meeting was productive. I think both sides were happy," Wilfork said.......
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1:20 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse for practice today, and the good news is that RB LaMont Jordan returned to the field. He was injured against San Francisco and then suffered a setback last Wednesday which delayed his return......
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7:13 PM Tue, Oct 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the release of T Oliver Ross. The 33-year old veteran, in his 10th season, had not yet played in a game this season; signed June 2, he began his tenure with the Patriots on the reserve/non-football......
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3:53 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Ellis Hobbs suffered a shoulder injury breaking up a pass. His return is questionable.......
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3:46 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss now has 102 receiving yards for this game, the 58th career 100-yard game for him in his career. It is the third-most all time; the Colts' Marvin Harrison is second with 59.......
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1:26 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss' first catch of the day, a 10-yard grab over the middle, marked the 800th of his career. He is the 20th player in NFL history to reach that mark. This is Moss' 11th season in the NFL. --......
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1:20 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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With Sammy Morris and LaMont Jordan unavailable for today's game, rookie RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis has gotten his first career start. His first carry was a three-yard gain. -- SHALISE MANZA-YOUNG......
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1:17 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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It's been announced that New England CB Deltha O'Neal suffered a head injury in his collision with the Rams' Donnie Avery on the opening drive of the game. His return is questionable.......
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12:07 PM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots WR Matthew Slater CB Lewis Sanders RB LaMont Jordan RB Sammy Morris LB Eric Alexander T Nick Kaczur DL Jarvis Green LB Shawn Crable For the Rams QB Brock Berlin (third quarterback) CB Tye Hill S Todd......
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9:50 AM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New York Times has a story yesterday discussed a survey the NFL asked the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School to conduct last season which polled players about their coaches, a first for the league. Roughly 80 percent of players......
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9:22 AM Sun, Oct 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Good morning from Gillette Stadium, where the rains have stopped but the skies remain gray. As the fall weather has settled in, the heated benches and heaters are being set up on both sidelines. We'll be back throughout the morning......
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6:28 PM Fri, Oct 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Doubtful LB Eric Alexander -- DNP, hamstring LB Shawn Crable -- DNP, shin RB LaMont Jordan -- DNP, calf RB Sammy Morris -- DNP, knee CB Lewis Sanders -- DNP, hamstring Questionable DE Jarvis Green -- LP,......
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12:54 PM Fri, Oct 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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In an interview with good friend Albert Breer of Sporting News, Bill Belichick said today that there is no friction between the team and quarterback Tom Brady over his choice of surgeon for his left knee reconstruction. "I've been in......
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12:49 PM Fri, Oct 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are holding their final practice of the week on the upper fields behind Gillette Stadium, and it's interesting to note that they are once again in shells (light pads), meaning they did not wear full pads this week.......
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9:31 PM Thu, Oct 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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NFL Network reporter Adam Schefter reported tonight that New England running back Sammy Morris will miss two to three weeks due to the knee injury he suffered against Denver on Monday night. Morris rushed for a career high 138 yards......
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7:39 PM Thu, Oct 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots have just released a statement to rebut an ESPN story which said today that the organization was upset with Tom Brady for having his knee surgery in Los Angeles rather than in Boston with the Pats'......
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5:58 PM Thu, Oct 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did Not Participate LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring LB Shawn Crable -- shin DE Jarvis Green -- right ankle RB LaMont Jordan -- calf T Nick Kaczur -- right ankle RB Sammy Morris -- knee CB Lewis......
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1:10 PM Thu, Oct 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are back outdoors for today's practice session, and are wearing shells and sweatpants/shorts after yesterday's walkthrough. There were seven players not spotted during the media access period: RB Sammy Morris RB LaMont Jordan DE Jarvis Green T Nick......
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1:22 PM Wed, Oct 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England QB Matt Cassel has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his 18-for-24, 185 yard, three touchdown, zero turnover performance against Denver on Monday night. Cassel had a career-high passer rating of 136.3, which the fifth-highest......
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1:11 PM Wed, Oct 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are holding today's practice inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse due to the wet conditions. Perhaps due to the team having had four practices last week or because of the tough Monday night game or maybe as a bit of......
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11:00 AM Wed, Oct 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just announced that Rodney Harrison has been placed on injured reserve, ending his 15th NFL season. Harrison suffered an injury to his right leg -- reportedly a torn quadriceps -- on the final play of the third......
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11:32 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England currently has 260 rushing yards as a team, the most in a single game for the franchise since Dec. 22, 1985, when the Pats totaled 281 yards against the Bengals.......
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10:52 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Not sure when it happened, but Stephen Neal has entered the game for New England at right guard. Neal was removed from the PUP list and activated to the 53-man roster today; Billy Yates, who had been playing at right......
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10:37 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss' 27-yard touchdown catch, his second of the night, was the 129th of his career, and the 128th receiving touchdown of his career. The 129 total scores ranks him 8th all-time in NFL history; his 128 receiving TDs is......
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10:30 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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It has been announced that Sammy Morris has a knee injury and is questionable to return to the game. That explains why undrafted rookie BenJarvus Green-Ellis started the second half; he got his first career carry on New England's first......
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10:18 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Undrafted rookie BenJarvus Green-Ellis started at running back for the second half and got his first NFL carry on the Pats' first play, gaining three yards.......
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9:58 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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With about a minute left to play in the first half of this game, Sammy Morris has established a new career high for rushing yards. Morris has 16 carries for 138 yards, putting him past his previous best of 123......
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9:31 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Sammy Morris' two-yard run on first-and-10 from the Denver 13 gave him 102 yards for the night. He is the first Patriots' back to top 100 yards rushing this season.......
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7:58 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots QB Matt Gutierrez -- third quarterback WR Kelley Washington CB Terrence Wheatley RB LaMont Jordan LB Eric Alexander T Nick Kaczur DE Jarvis Green LB Shawn Crable For the Broncos WR Brandon Stokley RB Selvin Young RB......
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6:04 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- New England has just sent out a press release confirming that RB Laurence Maroney has been placed on season-ending injured reserve; additionally, G Stephen Neal, who just began practicing this week......
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4:39 PM Mon, Oct 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Welcome to Gillette Stadium, where New England is hosting its first Monday Night Football game in nearly three years -- the last time MNF was here, it was still on ABC (not ESPN, as it is now),......
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7:55 PM Sun, Oct 19, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England quarterback Tom Brady has confirmed a report in Friday's Boston Globethat he underwent a second surgery on his left knee via his personal website. Yesterday on TomBrady.com, the quarterback posted a message: "I would like to thank everyone......
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4:35 PM Sat, Oct 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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Due to the Monday Night game, New England held a fourth practice this afternoon. Notable were the return of Jonathan Wilhite, who missed the last two days with flu-like issues, and Kelley Washington, who returned to practice for the first......
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4:19 PM Fri, Oct 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has listed all seven of the players who missed practice today as doubtful: LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring DE Jarvis Green -- ankle LB LaMont Jordan -- calf T Nick Kaczur -- ankle RB Laurence Maroney -- shoulder......
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1:14 PM Fri, Oct 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots changed things up a bit today, and are in full pads for practice after wearing shells (light pads) on Wednesday and Thursday. The same seven players who were missing yesterday were not spotted today: WR Kelly Washington (ankle)......
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6:54 PM Thu, Oct 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not participate LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring DE Jarvis Green -- ankle RB LaMont Jordan -- calf T Nick Kaczur -- ankle RB Laurence Maroney -- shoulder WR Kelley Washington -- ankle CB Jonathan Wilhite --......
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1:57 PM Thu, Oct 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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There were once again seven players missing during the media-access portion of practice today, but they were a slightly different seven: T Matt Light (knee), who missed yesterday's session, was back on the field today but CB Jonathan Wilhite was......
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4:19 PM Wed, Oct 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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Did not participate LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring DE Jarvis Green -- ankle RB LaMont Jordan -- calf T Matt Light -- knee T Nick Kaczur -- ankle RB Laurence Maroney -- shoulder WR Kelley Washington -- ankle Will update......
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1:38 PM Wed, Oct 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced that WR Maurice Price, who was released from the 53-man roster on Saturday to make room for RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, has been re-signed by the team. He will take Green-Ellis' spot on the practice squad.......
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12:31 PM Wed, Oct 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots are currently on the upper practice fields behind Gillette Stadium for their first practice of the week. The players are in shells and shorts/pants, the first time we have not seen them in pads on a......
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8:14 PM Tue, Oct 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Foxborough, Mass. - Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 16 and continuing through Monday, Oct. 20, legendary Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett's Pro Football Hall of Fame bust will be on display at The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon. The five-day......
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12:32 PM Tue, Oct 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick just wrapped up his Tuesday conference call and said in no uncertain terms that Matt Cassel is the New England Patriots' quarterback. Asked if he's confident Cassel can lead the Pats going forward, Belichick quickly said "yes." Asked......
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1:28 AM Mon, Oct 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer SAN DIEGO - The result of every NFL game can usually be traced back to just a handful or so of plays which, upon reflection, made all the difference, whether it was for......
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9:01 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Ellis Hobbs has returned to the field for New England. He was on the field for second down during the Chargers' last possession.......
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8:55 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England right guard Nick Kaczur was just carted off the field with an apparent right leg injury. With Kaczur out and Wesley Britt inactive, Mark LeVoir will likely play at right tackle.......
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8:46 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Ellis Hobbs has also been announced as questionable, with a leg injury. He must have been hurt on his last kickoff.......
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8:39 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Pats' DE Jarvis Green was injured on the Chargers' third-and-goal play. It has been announced as an ankle injury; his return is questionable.......
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7:19 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots QB Matt Gutierrez -- third QB WR Kelley Washington RB LaMont Jordan RB Laurence Maroney LB Eric Alexander C Dan Connolly T Wesley Britt LB Shawn Crable For the Chargers QB Charlie Whitehurst -- third QB LB......
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6:33 PM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- So it was a frustrating journey, but Jim Donaldson and I are finally in our (cramped) seats at Qualcomm Stadium. The weather is absolutely beautiful, as we're less than two hours now from kickoff. Media were treated......
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5:31 PM Fri, Oct 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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We didn't get a chance to post earlier, but TE David Thomas, who missed yesterday's practice with the flu, was back on the field today, leaving the same three players -- Eric Alexander, LaMont Jordan and Kelley Washington -- as......
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6:55 PM Thu, Oct 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not participate LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring RB LaMont Jordan -- calf TE David Thomas -- flu WR Kelley Washington -- ankle Limited participation K Stephen Gostkowksi -- right thigh RB Laurence Maroney -- shoulder CB......
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4:40 PM Thu, Oct 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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San Jose, Calif. -- Another day of full-pads practice for New England today as the team continues to work out under sunny skies at San Jose State University. Today there were four players not spotted during media access: WR Kelley......
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7:00 PM Wed, Oct 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England Did not Participate LB Eric Alexander -- hamstring RB LaMont Jordan -- calf WR Kelley Washington -- ankle Limited Participation CB Lewis Sanders -- hamstring Full Participation RB Laurence Maroney -- shoulder For San Diego Did not......
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6:28 PM Wed, Oct 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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Came across this today and thought it was pretty funny -- it's a story about CNBC reporter Darren Rovell, Randy Moss, and a pair of Moss' custom-made Pony game cleats. You can read it here.......
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5:13 PM Wed, Oct 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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San Jose, Calif. -- First of all, my apologies to those of you back in Rhode Island -- I hear it's cold. There is no such thing here today, as it is a gorgeous, sunny day in San Jose. Funny......
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5:25 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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It has just been announced that LaMont Jordan's return is questionable with a leg injury. -- SHALISE MANZA YOUNG......
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5:18 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- Running back LaMont Jordan is headed back to the locker room after injuring his right leg on this Patriots' drive. On first down from the San Francisco 45, Jordan got......
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4:55 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal SPorts Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- Former Pats' seventh-round draft pick Tully Banta-Cain leveraged a solid 2006 season into a lucrative free-agent contract with his hometown 49ers but has been a disappointment since. Due to injuries,......
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4:41 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- So for much of last season, Pats fans saw Tom Brady drop back and Randy Moss blow past defenders on his way to 23 touchdown receptions. That hadn't been the......
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3:22 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- Ok, ok, I know I said that I had posted my last entry about Al Davis' charge of the Patriots tampering with Randy Moss last year, but unfortunately, some things......
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3:04 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots QB Matt Gutierrez - 3QB WR Kelley Washington WR Maurice Price CB Lewis Sanders LB Eric Alexander C Dan Connolly T Wesley Britt LB Shawn Crable For the 49ers QB Jamie Martin - 3QB CB Reggie Smith......
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1:16 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- We are here in San Francisco, where it is a sunny late morning and cheerleaders are practicing spelling "STEVE" on the field in honor of former 49ers quarterback Steve Young, whose jersey will be retired at halftime......
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7:01 PM Fri, Oct 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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OUT T Jonas Jennings -- shoulder CB Shawntae Spencer -- knee DOUBTFUL LB Manny Lawson -- hamstring......
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11:25 AM Fri, Oct 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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It was an upbeat atmosphere inside the Patriots' locker room today, as the players played music, told jokes and packed their travel bags for the week out west. LaMont Jordan fielded questions about his time out in the Bay Area......
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11:18 AM Fri, Oct 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are on the windy upper practice fields behind Gillette Stadium, going through their final session before they board the plane later this afternoon for San Francisco. For the media portion, we saw the players do extra sprints the......
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1:18 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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The rains have finally ended, so the Patriots are back outside for today's practice. The same three players were missing today that were missing yesterday: WR Kelley Washington CB Lewis Sanders LB Eric Alexander......
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8:00 PM Wed, Oct 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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San Francisco's first report for this week: Out T Jonas Jennings -- shoulder CB Shawntae Spencer -- knee Did not participate RB Frank Gore -- coaches' decision LB Manny Lawson -- hamstring......
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7:07 PM Wed, Oct 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots Alumni Club (NEPAC) will host its second-annual "Game With the Greats" event in Gillette Stadium's Fidelity Investments East Clubhouse on Sunday, October 5 when the Patriots travel to San Francisco. "Game With the Greats" will give......
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5:37 PM Wed, Oct 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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So hopefully this is our last entry on Al Davis' claim that the Patriots tampered with Randy Moss before last year's trade. We emailed NFL spokesman Greg Aiello today and asked if the Raiders ever filed charges with the league.......
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5:22 PM Wed, Oct 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has released its first participation/injury report of the week: Did not participate LB Eric Alexander - hamstring CB Lewis Sanders - hamstring WR Kelley Washington - ankle There were no other players listed on the report.......
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1:08 PM Wed, Oct 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots moved today's practice inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, and it's a good thing they did: no sooner was it beginning that the skies around Gillette Stadium opened up, causing waterfalls to cascade down the sides of the practice facility.......
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12:17 PM Wed, Oct 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Randy Moss took a few minutes today to chat with reporters, which was a pleasant surprise -- though he doesn't really like doing it, Moss is always thoughtful and candid with his answers when he does get......
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1:17 PM Mon, Sep 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Two-plus days of heavy rains probably did a number on the Pats' practice fields -- or at the very least, they are still quite slippery -- and as a result, the team is practicing inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse today. The......
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11:56 AM Mon, Sep 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots players have returned to Gillette Stadium after a three-day weekend and are beginning preparations on their next opponent, the San Francisco 49ers. Bill Belichick, who was at the stadium yesterday with his coaching staff as it began crafting......
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AP photo / Robert E. Klein Troy Brown speaks today at Gillette Stadium. With his wife and two young sons sitting front and center, Troy Brown this morning announced his retirement after 15 memorable years with the New England......
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11:54 AM Thu, Sep 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are on the field for their final practice of the week, as they'll have tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday off for the bye week. The session, held again in full pads, is on the upper practice fields. Rodney Harrison......
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9:52 AM Thu, Sep 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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We are in the media workroom at Gillette Stadium, where all-time Patriot great Troy Brown is set to announce his retirement in a 10 a.m. press conference with Bill Belichick and Bob Kraft. Brown's wife, Kimberly, and their sons, Sir'Mon......
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7:03 PM Wed, Sep 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have sent out a media advisory, alerting outlets that there will be a press conference at 10 a.m. tomorrow with Troy Brown, Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick at the media workroom at Gillette Stadium. The release says only......
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12:59 PM Wed, Sep 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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Santaluces Community High School will retire Vince Wilfork's number 75 jersey in a ceremony on Friday night. As we were being kicked out of the locker room, we mentioned it to Wilfork and he said it should be a "pretty......
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12:42 PM Wed, Sep 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are holding practice today and tomorrow to fine-tune and work on deficiencies on their own team. Today they are on the upper practice field, where they generally are for training camp, and in full pads. As for who......
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7:53 PM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Playing against a secondary that had been pretty porous through its first two games, the New England offense didn't seem to take advantage yesterday. Quarterback Matt Cassel, starting his second game,......
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7:16 PM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- The New England offense had a short field to work with for much of the day, thanks in large part to Ellis Hobbs, but wasn't able to do a whole lot......
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3:41 PM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Rookie third-round draft pick Kevin O'Connell has been brought into the game for the first regular-season action of his young career. He promptly completed his first pass attempt, a four-yard try......
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2:22 PM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- As one final event, the Patriots Hall of Famers who were inducted and re-inducted yesterday are now being walked onto the field at Gillette Stadium. They are wearing their custom red......
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1:59 PM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Sam Aiken, who missed much of the preseason with a knee injury and was signed by the Patriots primarily for his special teams abilities, had a nine-yard reception on third down......
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- The Dolphins' touchdown, which gives them a 7-0 lead, represents the first time this season that New England has been in the hole. Miami's drive began on their own 26 after......
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10:59 AM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Here's some stats and notes, culled from this week's Patriots' pre-game notes: **Today is Matt Light's 100th career regular-season game. The Pro Bowl left tackle was a second-round draft pick in......
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10:25 AM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Hey all -- Welcome to Gillette Stadium, where we are about 2 1/2 hours from kickoff of today's game against the Dolphins. A number of players are on the field beginning......
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7:41 PM Sat, Sep 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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No one is saying what's happening next for Troy Brown. Earlier this week, Brown said "we'll see" when asked if he was done playing football. There were rumors that he would be announcing his retirement on a local television show,......
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2:17 PM Wed, Sep 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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Dolphins' quarterback Chad Pennington is holding his conference call with members of the Patriots' media corps, and he was asked a couple of questions about his former Marshall teammate, Randy Moss. Among the questions, Pennington was asked if he was......
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1:53 PM Wed, Sep 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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When the 2009 NFL draft comes around next April, don't be surprised if a couple of Alabama players end up with the Patriots. Bill Belichick's friend and former assistant Nick Saban is the coach of the Crimson Tide; back when......
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1:24 PM Wed, Sep 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England is holding practice today in full pads on the lower practice field behind Gillette Stadium. There were four players not spotted during the media-access portion of practice: WR Kelley Washington RB LaMont Jordan RB Laurence Maroney LB Eric......
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12:29 PM Wed, Sep 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced that rookie TE Tyson DeVree has been re-signed to the practice squad. The 23-year old has been back-and-forth several times this season.......
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10:28 PM Sun, Sep 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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New York co-captain Kerry Rhodes, who had two tackles for loss among his five tackles, said the game was a "tough loss" for a team that began the day confident. Asked about the Patriots' offense without Tom Brady, Rhodes indicated......
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10:15 PM Sun, Sep 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Here are some selected quotes from Jets' coach Eric Mangini's post-game press conference: Opening statement It was a very disappointing loss. We had some excellent opportunities throughout the course of the game to make a lot of plays and do......
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10:10 PM Sun, Sep 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Heath Evans knows the drill when it comes to the Pats: Don't talk about how a teammate did his job. So when the fullback was asked to assess Matt Cassel's play against the Jets, he wisely declined. But he did......
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6:13 PM Sun, Sep 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Laurence Maroney suffered a first-half shoulder injury, and at the time it was announced that his return is questionable. He is on the sidelines with his helmet on, but with the third quarter gone by, he has not returned to......
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For the Patriots QB Matt Gutierrez -- third quarterback CB Terrance Wheatley LB Eric Alexander C Dan Connolly T Wesley Briit TE Benjamin Watson WR Sam Aiken LB Shawn Crable For the Jets QB Brett Ratliff -- third quarterback K......
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We are here at the Meadowlands, where Jim Donaldson reports his drive in from Rhode Island this morning was made in record time; I came in from just across the bridge in lovely Secaucus. Anyway, it's pretty warm here today,......
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The Patriots have downgraded the following players to OUT for tomorrow's game: WR Sam Aiken LB Eric Alexander TE Benjamin Watson......
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8:02 PM Fri, Sep 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots Questionable WR Sam Aiken -- LP, knee LB Eric Alexander -- LP, calf WR Jabar Gaffney -- LP, knee CB Lewis Sanders -- LP, head TE Benjamin Watson -- LP, knee Notice that Randy Moss (back) is......
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The news first: Randy Moss (back) and Jabar Gaffney (knee) were both on the field for the media-access portion of practice today, though we will have to wait until the team releases its participation/injury report after the session to see......
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Former Hendricken all-starter and Boston College standout Will Blackmon was named the NFC special teams player of the week for Week 1. With the Packers ahead 10-6 in the third quarter, Blackmon increased the lead with a 76-yard punt-return touchdown......
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For New England Did not participate WR Sam Aiken -- knee TE Benjamin Watson -- knee Limited participation LB Eric Alexander -- calf WR Jabar Gaffney -- knee CB Ellis Hobbs -- shoulder WR Randy Moss -- back CB Lewis......
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New England is once again in full pads for today's practice on the lower practice field behind Gillette Stadium. Randy Moss (back) and Jabar Gaffney (knee), both of whom were listed as having limited participation yesterday but were not present......
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5:57 PM Wed, Sep 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots Did not participate WR Sam Aiken -- knee TE Benjamin Watson -- knee Limited participation WR Jabar Gaffney -- knee WR Randy Moss -- back For the Jets Out WR David Clowney -- shoulder K Mike Nugent......
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The Patriots are holding practice today in full pads on the lower field behind Gillette Stadium. There were four players missing during the media-access portion: WR Randy Moss, WR Jabar Gaffney, WR Sam Aiken, TE Benjamin Watson. C Dan Connolly......
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11:56 AM Wed, Sep 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the following practice squad transactions: QB Matt Gutierrez and P Tom Malone were re-signed; DB Mark Dillard was released. Having Gutierrez and familiarity with New England's offense on the practice squad "changes options," likely meaning that......
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While there's word out that Tom Brady will undergo an MRI tomorrow on his left knee, various media reports are saying that he has suffered a serious injury, likely a tear of his ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). If that's true,......
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Ellis Hobbs has said on many an occasion that as a cornerback, it's best to have a short memory. If you give up a big play on one snap, forget it and move on, because chances are you'll be called......
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Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Tom Brady will miss the rest of the season. Citing a Patriots' team source, Silver also says Brady has an ACL tear in his left knee. "It's bad," the source said. "We're......
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Randy Moss was on the receiving end of the pass Tom Brady was injured on, but said after the game that he had watched a replay of Bernard Pollard's hit. While......
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- During his postgame press conference, Bill Belichick said there was no update on Tom Brady's status, adding that the team medical staff was still looking at him and running tests. "I......
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3:17 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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From Jim Donaldson FOXBORO _ The crowd was roaring, but Deltha O'Neal didn't hear a thing. "I didn't hear anything but my heartbeat," he said. Hearts were pounding in Gillette Stadium with the Kansas City Chiefs five yards away from......
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3:08 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- With Brodie Croyle at QB, the Chiefs could manage only a field goal. After Damon Huard took over when Croyle suffered a shoulder contusion in the third quarter, KC proceeded to drive......
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3:05 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Late in the third quarter, the Patriots announced that Tom Brady would not -- surprise, surprise -- be returning to the game......
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2:07 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Having used Laurence Maroney and Sammy Morris earlier, the Pats turned to Lamont Jordan to handle the ball-carry chores on their latest series. With Matt Cassel at QB, in place of the......
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Randy Moss' 10-yard touchdown catch from Matt Cassel was the 126th touchdown of his career, tying him with Jim Brown for eighth all-time. It was the 125th receiving TD of Moss'......
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Journal photo / Mary Murphy Matt Cassel throws for a second-quarter touchdown to Randy Moss. BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Matt Cassel, who didn't throw a single touchdown pass in the preseason -- and who hadn't......
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1:38 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- The 51-yard reception from Matt Cassel to Randy Moss gives Moss 101 yards for this game (the first quarter). Moss now has 13,014 career receiving yards, 13th most in NFL history,......
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Here's a "shocker" . . . moments after saying on the phone to sports editor Art Martone that the Pats would announce Tom Brady had a knee injury and his return would......
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1:27 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- Ready or not, it appears Matt Cassel will be coming off the bench to take over at QB for Tom Brady, who twisted his left knee when he was tackled by blitzing......
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1:21 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- The one player the Patriots can't afford to lose -- quarterback Tom Brady -- went down with an apparent left knee injury with 7:27 left in the first quarter. It was twisted......
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1:11 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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Billy Yates started at right guard for New England, not Russ Hochstein, who was listed as questionable for the game as he comes back from a groin injury. Lewis Sanders started at right cornerback opposite Ellis Hobbs; it was believed......
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12:02 PM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots QB Kevin O'Connell (third quarterback) WR C.J. Jones C Dan Connolly T Wesley Britt TE Benjamin Watson WR Sam Aiken DL Le Kevin Smith LB Shawn Crable For the Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen (third quarterback) WR Maurice......
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11:57 AM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Charlie Weis, seen as a savior at Notre Dame after taking the Fighting Irish to back-to-back BCS bowl games his first two seasons, is being looked at much differently these days in South Bend. Last year's......
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10:54 AM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson FOXBORO -- While the Patriots begin the defense of their AFC championship, as well as their bid for a franchise-record, sixth straight AFC East title, this afternoon at Gillette Stadium, their game against the Chiefs is......
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10:25 AM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have released P Reggie Hodges from the practice squad. Hodges was signed earlier this week.......
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9:51 AM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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Just noticed a new banner here inside Gillette -- in the north end zone, opposite where the three blue Super Bowl banners hang, the team has put up a white banner honoring the undefeated 2007 regular season. It says "New......
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9:26 AM Sun, Sep 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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Good morning from a very quiet Gillette Stadium, where it seems obvious that Mother Nature is a football fan -- after it seeming for several days that Hurricane Hanna's effects might impact this game, she blew in last night and......
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5:40 PM Sat, Sep 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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Kansas City has declared the following players to be out for tomorrow's game with New England: WR Will Franklin -- knee LB Napoleon Harris -- knee WR Maurice Price -- thigh......
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4:58 PM Fri, Sep 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots held voting for this season's team captains, and the eight players who received the honor were announced a short time ago. Tom Brady, Randy Moss and Matt Light will serve as captains on offense; Tedy Bruschi, Mike Vrabel,......
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3:21 PM Fri, Sep 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the first time in over 60 game weeks, Tom Brady is not listed on the Patriots' injury report. Not for his sore foot, and not for his ever-troublesome (wink, wink) right shoulder. Here is who is on the list......
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12:26 PM Fri, Sep 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England is in the midst of their final practice of the week, again in shells and shorts. DL Le Kevin Smith returned to practice for the first time since Aug. 11, which meant that there were only four players......
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9:48 PM Thu, Sep 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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With the NFL's regular season kicking off tonight, now is the time that experts are making their predictions on what's going to happen around the league in 2008. With that in mind, here are some opinions on how things will......
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7:09 PM Thu, Sep 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots removed Tom Brady from the practice participation report today, further confirming that the quarterback will be just fine come Sunday. Russ Hochstein (groin), who was listed as having limited participation on Wednesday, had full participation today. Also, Stephen......
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12:59 PM Thu, Sep 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has flip-flopped tight ends today, releasing Jason Pociask, who was claimed off waivers on Sunday, and re-signing Stephen Spach. It's not a good week for Pociask, who said that he was surprised to be released by the Jets......
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12:38 PM Thu, Sep 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England is holding today's practice in shells and shorts on the lower practice field behind Gillette. There were six players missing from the media access portion: K Stephen Gostkowski RB Kevin Faulk (suspended) C Dan Connolly TE Benjamin Watson......
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3:57 PM Wed, Sep 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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For New England: Did not participate WR Sam Aiken - knee OL Dan Connolly - knee DL Le Kevin Smith - knee TE Benjamin Watson - knee Limited participation OL Russ Hochstein - groin Full participation QB Tom Brady -......
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1:22 PM Wed, Sep 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are holding practice on the lower field behind Gillette Stadium currently and are in full pads. DB Brandon Meriweather returned to the field today for the first time since being injured against Tampa Bay on Aug. 17. After......
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7:51 AM Wed, Sep 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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One day after releasing him from the 53-man roster, the Indianapolis Colts signed rookie S Jamie Silva to its practice squad. Silva, a former All-Stater at East Providence, is one of six players on the Indy squad.......
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7:23 PM Mon, Sep 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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According to Adam Caplan of scout.com, former Pats WR Chad Jackson will visit with the Raiders. Jackson cleared through waivers without any teams making a claim on him, so he is now a free agent. Oakland signed WR Ashley Lelie......
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2:08 PM Mon, Sep 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots' practice today is in full pads, once again on the lower practice field behind Gillette Stadium. Tom Brady was on the field and what we saw -- one set of drills, high knees over the bags -- he......
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12:41 PM Mon, Sep 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick opened his press conference this morning with something of an understatement: "It's been a busy few days since we last got together." The last time those of us in the media saw Belichick was on Thursday night after......
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12:29 PM Mon, Sep 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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In today's Pats notebook, I made a mistake. In the item about Matthew Slater, I wrote that Jake Long is the son of Howie Long; it is Chris Long. My apologies...sometimes the fingers work faster than the brain. shalise......
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10:47 AM Mon, Sep 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots hosted veteran cornerback Deltha O'Neal for a workout at Gillette this morning and didn't let him leave the building as they have announced the signing of the 31-year old two-time Pro Bowler. Also, the team released TE Stephen......
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3:50 PM Sun, Aug 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are currently holding practice on the lower practice field behind Gillette Stadium in shells and shorts. Wes Welker returned to practice today after leaving the Aug. 22 game against Philadelphia with a rib injury. Here is who was......
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3:35 PM Sun, Aug 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have made another surprise announcement, as they've cut safety John Lynch. The team also officially announced the release of WR Chad Jackson. Of Lynch, Bill Belichick said in a statement, "It goes without saying but John is an......
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In trying to get all of my Patriots' roster work done yesterday, I neglected to mention that East Providence's own Jamie Silva had secured himself a spot on the Indianapolis Colts' 53-man roster to open the season. Silva went undrafted......
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The Boston Globe is reporting that the Patriots informed Chad Jackson this morning that he has been released. UPDATE: We have had it confirmed that Jackson was released, but as yet have no reason why. It is certainly a surprise......
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11:40 AM Sun, Aug 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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Good morning all -- In a surprise move for us in the media, the Patriots had open locker room access today, and will have practice later this afternoon. It was fairly quiet in the locker room, as many of the......
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6:24 PM Sat, Aug 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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With the Patriots' 53-man roster decided (for now), here's what the team looks like: Quarterbacks Tom Brady Matt Cassel Kevin O'Connell Running backs Kevin Faulk Heath Evans LaMont Jordan Sammy Morris Laurence Maroney Wide receivers Randy Moss Wes Welker Jabar......
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6:12 PM Sat, Aug 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the roster moves that get them down to the NFL-mandated limit of 53 players: Moved to reserve/non-football injury T Oliver Ross Placed on Injured Reserve LB Bo Ruud DL Kenny Smith Released DL Titus Adams CB......
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12:44 PM Sat, Aug 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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The NFL has announced that Patriots running back Kevin Faulk will be suspended without pay for one game -- the season opener -- and docked another game check for violating the NFL's Substance Abuse Policy. His suspension begins today and......
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5:37 PM Fri, Aug 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Houston Texans released 21 players in advance of tomorrow's 53-man deadline, and a familiar name is among them: Rosevelt Colvin. Released by the Patriots in February in part because of his salary cap number (around $5.6 million for 2008)......
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11:31 PM Thu, Aug 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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These are provided by the Patriots' media relations department: HAPPY RETURNS Big returns by C.J. Jones set up short fields that led to two touchdowns for the Patriots as they rattled off 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. Following......
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7:33 PM Thu, Aug 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have pulled their starters on both sides of the ball, after each was on the field for two drives. Matt Cassel once again failed to pick up many yards under center; for the preseason, he ran the offense......
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7:19 PM Thu, Aug 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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Ten of the Patriots' projected starting 11 on defense tonight, with only Adalius Thomas (wrist) missing time. Pierre Woods started in his place at outside linebacker. Bill Belichick can't be too pleased with what he saw from his top unit......
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6:36 PM Thu, Aug 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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Nearly all of the Patriots' regular starters were on the field in full uniform for full-team warmups, but as we recall, the same thing happened last year, and when the game kicked off, many simply remained on the sidelines. Here's......
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5:31 PM Thu, Aug 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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The folks at online betting site Bodog sent along some Pats-related odds earlier this week. Here's a few we found interesting: Odds New England wins Super Bowl XLIII: 7/2 Odds New England wins the AFC Championship: 2/1 Over/under passing yards......
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4:41 PM Thu, Aug 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- We're here at the Meadowlands -- aka the world's highest press box. There are three cranes visible over the top of the stadium, helping to construct the new stadium just a few dozen yards from the current......
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8:46 PM Tue, Aug 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are wrapping up their annual Kickoff Gala to benefit the organization's charitable foundation, and when emcee Rich Eisen introduced every member of the team, there was one noticeable omission: Tom Brady. Eisen later told the crowd that Brady......
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4:45 PM Tue, Aug 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just announced their five roster moves that get them to the NFL roster limit of 75 players: G Stephen Neal has been moved to the reserve/PUP list; T Ryan O'Callaghan was placed on season-ending injured reserve with......
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1:47 PM Tue, Aug 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are once again on the lower practice field behind Gillette Stadium, going through their final tuneup before Thursday's game with the Giants -- and also their last practice of the preseason. When next they gather to practice, it......
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12:30 PM Tue, Aug 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots today announced the date for their first induction weekend at the Hall at Patriot Place. The actual induction, in which the team's first 12 Hall of Famers are re-inducted and the 13th member, Ben Coates, is inducted, will......
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1:21 PM Mon, Aug 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are holding their first on-field practice of the week on the lower practice field, and are wearing shells and shorts. The story today is about who was on the field that hasn't been for a while, as T......
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12:03 PM Mon, Aug 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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Some of the topics Bill Belichick touched on during this morning's press conference: ** This year's rookie class is developing well, he said, calling them "as good a working group as we've had." Belichick said there have been no problems......
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8:34 PM Fri, Aug 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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In the days before New England's preseason opener against Baltimore, Bill Belichick made it abundantly clear that the Patriots would not be using the new defensive helmet radio system. In fact, Belichick sounded as though he couldn't care less. But......
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8:31 PM Fri, Aug 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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It has been announced that WR Wes Welker has suffered a rib injury; his return is questionable. Given that it's the preseason, don't expect to see Welker again tonight.......
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7:19 PM Fri, Aug 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just sent around the list of players not expected to play tonight: For New England: QB Tom Brady CB Jason WEbster DB Brandon Meriweather RB LaMont Jordan CB Mike Richardson FB Kyle Eckel G Stephen Neal (PUP)......
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7:01 PM Fri, Aug 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have come out of the locker room, and are stretching in uniform -- and unison. But Tom Brady isn't on the field, so it's safe to say he won't be playing tonight.......
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6:10 PM Fri, Aug 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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Tonight's game is dedicated to former New Bedford Standard-Times beat writer Dan Pires, who died June 25 after collapsing at a track near his home. He was 52. There will be a moment of silence here in the press box......
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5:20 PM Fri, Aug 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- It is a beautiful evening here in Foxboro, and there's about two hours to kickoff for preseason game number three. The big story tonight is whether or not Tom Brady plays. The quarterback was on the practice......
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12:41 PM Thu, Aug 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the signing of veteran OL Mike Flynn, a Massachusetts native who played his college ball at Maine before spending 10 years with the Ravens. To make room for Flynn, CB Ade Jimoh was released. More on......
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11:23 AM Thu, Aug 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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Benjamin and Kirsten Watson are raffling off a pair of season tickets for the 2008 season to raise funds for their charity, One More. Tickets are $2 each, with a minimum purchase of five. The drawing will be held on......
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1:06 PM Wed, Aug 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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As previously mentioned, Tom Brady and his sore right foot are out at practice today, wearing full pads like the rest of the Patriots players. The media portion of practice today was stretching, kickoffs and some positional work, and Brady......
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12:00 PM Wed, Aug 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Bill Belichick noted this morning that "the week is flying by quickly" due to the five-day turnaround between preseason games, and he's right. Today is the second and last day of on-field practice for the Patriots, as......
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4:15 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 | Permalink |
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With training camp and media access to the entire practice session now over, it's the return of practice peek, which is really Beat the Clock for those of us in the media -- with the limited access time we get......
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2:33 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots filled their open roster spot quickly, signing undrafted rookie Tyson DeVree. DeVree was originally signed by New England on May 5 but released June 11. The 6-foot-6, 245 pounder finished his career at Colorado after transferring from Western......
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12:44 PM Tue, Aug 19, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots announced this morning that veteran TE Marcus Pollard has been released. Asked about Pollard's release relative to the performance of New England's other tight ends, Bill Belichick said the team felt things wouldn't work out with the 14-year......
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11:37 PM Sun, Aug 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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Former New England owner James Busch Orthwein, who sold the franchise to former season ticket holder Robert Kraft, died Friday after a long battle with cancer. He was 84. Kraft issued this statement upon learning of Orthwein's passing: "I didn't......
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5:56 PM Sat, Aug 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Boston Globe is reporting that Tom Brady is not making the trip to Tampa Bay for tomorrow's game with the Buccaneers due to a foot injury. It is unknown if it is the same foot/ankle as the one that......
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4:35 PM Fri, Aug 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots held their last public-access training camp session today, and were able to get it in before a strong thunderstorm and accompanying heavy rains settled in here in Foxboro. John Lynch was on the field, and got his number......
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3:15 PM Fri, Aug 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss surprised those of us in the media corps today, making his first comments since the Super Bowl, and though he limited the interview to three questions, he offered some insightful comments: Q: What made you decide to re-sign......
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10:33 PM Wed, Aug 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced that Friday's camp practice will now be open to the public; it had earlier been announced that tomorrow would be the last day. Here's the schedule for the next two days: Thursday: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Friday: 12:00-2:00......
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1:48 PM Wed, Aug 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just announced the signing of veteran CB Ade Jimoh, who was most recently with the Bears. To make room for Jimoh, first-year OL Pete McMahon was released. A bit about Jimoh from the press release: Ade Jimoh......
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10:41 PM Tue, Aug 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Former Patriots corner Asante Samuel gave his first extended interview with members of the Eagles' media corps today, and among his comments, he took a swipe at Bill Belichick. Asked to compare Belichick's personality to that of his new head......
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5:49 PM Tue, Aug 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots' afternoon training session is completed, and here are a few notes from the two-hour practice, which was held in full pads: ** S James Sanders returned to the field for the first time since July 28. However, today......
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2:10 PM Tue, Aug 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Earlier this year, New England hosted Carolina LB Adam Seward, a restricted free agent, though the Pats never made a offer that might have gotten the former UNLV player here. Now it's sounding like he wishes they had. Seward called......
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BB: We had practice in the stadium last night and we got some work in the rain, which is good. We kept working on some situations. As I said earlier, these first couple of days of this week will be......
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12:59 PM Tue, Aug 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England owner Robert Kraft, who was making an appearance as part of the Foreclosure Prevention Workshop here at Gillette Stadium this afternoon, took a few minutes to talk about Brett Favre's move to the AFC East and his team's......
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11:41 AM Tue, Aug 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick has just wrapped his press conference for the morning, and there was a funny moment when he admonished some bankers in the room for this afternoon's foreclosure prevention workshop for being rude -- they didn't end their conversation......
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8:28 PM Mon, Aug 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are wrapping up their 20th training camp session, held in full pads and in the rain inside Gillette Stadium; it is Friends and Family Night, meaning team employees and their guests are on hand. Some notes: ** While......
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6:34 PM Mon, Aug 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are just getting underway in their full pads evening practice session, and there are two new faces on the field: defensive linemen Jarvis Green and Mike Wright. Both players had been on the physically unable to perform list......
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2:45 PM Mon, Aug 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced that the team will have practice each afternoon this week from 2:30-4:30 p.m. However, the last day of public access to training camp is Thursday. Also, tomorrow afternoon, there will be a free foreclosure prevention workshop......
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7:18 PM Sun, Aug 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced a change to Monday's training camp schedule. It is now as follows: 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. -- Team Walkthrough (Open to the Public) 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- In-Stadium Practice (Closed to the public) The schedule......
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4:42 PM Sun, Aug 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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Junior Seau, who is enjoying his "semi-retirement" in his native San Diego, conducted an interview with XX Sports Radio recently and said he's enjoying the peaceful life he's living currently, surfing, spending time with his kids, working with his charitable......
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4:14 PM Sat, Aug 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced that S Tank Williams has been placed on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury. He was hurt during Thursday night's preseason opener against Baltimore, on a first-half kickoff return by the Ravens' Yamon Figurs. Williams,......
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8:58 PM Thu, Aug 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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It has been announced that Tank Williams has a knee injury. He will not return. Williams was hurt during Yamon Figurs' kickoff return at the start of Baltimore's last drive.......
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8:12 PM Thu, Aug 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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It has been announced that WR/ST Sam Aiken has a knee injury and will not return to the game. During New England's punt after its first possession, Aiken lay face down on the turf, his right knee bent. He was......
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7:10 PM Thu, Aug 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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Tom Brady is in uniform for the Patriots; whether he plays more than one offensive series or not certainly remains to be seen... The Patriots are not dressing: CB Mike Richardson FB Kyle Eckel G Stephen Neal T Matt Light......
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5:32 PM Thu, Aug 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Welcome to Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots and Ravens will kick off the first preseason game for both in about two hours. It isn't raining right now, but there could be thunderstorms later, according to weather reports.......
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5:26 PM Thu, Aug 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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ESPN has sent out a release on the upcoming episode of their newsmagazine E:60, and among the stories there will be a "behind the scenes look" at Randy Moss' foray into NASCAR. The program will air Tuesday, Aug. 12 at......
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8:39 PM Mon, Aug 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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Tonight's session, also in full pads, was held inside Gillette Stadium as a special event for season ticket holders. Some notes from the practice: * James Sanders, Rodney Harrison, Jason Webster, Matt Light, Ryan O'Callaghan and Kyle Eckel missed both......
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5:09 PM Mon, Aug 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the signing of veteran offensive lineman John Welbourn. To make room for Welbourn, the team released undrafted rookie DL Chris Norwell. A bit on Welbourn from the press release: Welbourn, 32, is a veteran of nine......
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12:04 PM Mon, Aug 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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This morning apparently was a time of rest for many of the Patriots' veteran, as players like Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Tedy Bruschi and Richard Seymour were not on the field for practice. New England will have another session tonight......
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5:30 PM Sun, Aug 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Today is Tom Brady's birthday, which meant there were a couple of serenades of "Happy Birthday" rained down on the quarterback. The first, and best effort, earned a wave from Brady. After yesterday appearing to tweak his lower left leg,......
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11:58 AM Sun, Aug 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick just wrapped his press conference in front of a sparse crowd -- apparently there weren't a lot of us willing to roll out of bed this Sunday morning -- and touched on a few topics of interest. **......
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9:04 PM Sat, Aug 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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With apologies for my tardiness, here are some notes from today's session: ** There was a scary moment about midway into the two-hour practice, when Tom Brady completed a pass to Jabar Gaffney and then immediately bent over and grabbed......
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6:42 PM Sat, Aug 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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Nick Kaczur spoke with the media today for the first time since the news of his legal difficulties came to light, and the first thing he said was "I definitely made a mistake." On April 27, Kaczur was pulled over......
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2:59 PM Sat, Aug 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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With the threat of rain in the area, the Patriots moved today's practice session inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse. In the good news arena, three players have been removed from the physically unable to perform list: WR Wes Welker, CB Ellis......
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4:14 PM Fri, Aug 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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Patriots All-Access will air a special program tomorrow night at 10 p.m., after Andre Tippett and the rest of the Class of 2008 are inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It will be broadcast on WCVB, but for......
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11:15 PM Wed, Jul 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced that the second session for tomorrow (Thursday) will run from 4-5:15 p.m. It has been pushed back from the originally scheduled 2:30 p.m. start. The opening session will still run from 8:45-10:30 p.m.......
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5:35 PM Wed, Jul 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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Today's practice ended on a special note, with the Patriots players, including many of those on the PUP, surrounding Andre Tippett on the field as he received the cheers of the fans and thanked them for their support. Bob Kraft......
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5:25 PM Wed, Jul 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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Apparently, in the Journal's Patriots training camp schedule that has been published over the last couple of days, it says that the practice times for tomorrow are 8:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. However, the second session tomorrow will begin at......
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1:59 PM Wed, Jul 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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After Bill Belichick left the podium, Andre Tippett stepped in front of the microphone this morning to talk about his emotional morning with the Patriots players and staff and his emotions since learning he was selected to the Hall during......
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11:06 AM Wed, Jul 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots' Oct. 20 game against Denver may be Andre Tippett Night at Gillette Stadium but today is something of an Andre Tippett Day, as the linebacker felt the love from the current New England players this morning and will......
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8:03 PM Tue, Jul 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have activated veteran S Rodney Harrison off the physically unable to perform list. He took part in this evening's training camp session.......
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10:52 AM Tue, Jul 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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This morning's practice drew a relatively thin crowd to the stands behind Gillette Stadium, which is probably a good thing -- those who were on hand were treated to a walkthrough. While they are certainly integral for the Patriots, they......
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2:14 PM Mon, Jul 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- It might be a little late, but if you're on your way to training camp today, the Patriots, Revolution and Bob's Discount Furniture are holding a Red Cross blood drive today until 6 p.m. Former Pats safety......
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11:37 AM Mon, Jul 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick just wrapped up his daily press conference, and here are some highlights from the chat: ** Belichick mentioned that tomorrow is the day that a crew of NFL officials will be with the team, to explain the new......
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6:14 PM Sun, Jul 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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Thanks to the strong thunderstorm and monsoon that quickly descended upon the area, this evening's practice session has been moved indoors. Benjamin Watson, who missed practice this morning, is back on the field, but the rest of the players who......
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6:08 PM Sun, Jul 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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The 80th roster spot has been filled by OL Pete McMahon, who played for former Bill Belichick assistant Kirk Ferentz at Iowa. McMahon is now with his fifth team since being drafted by Oakland in 2005, but he has never......
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3:57 PM Sun, Jul 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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Some of the highlights from Bill Belichick's press conference this morning: On LaMont Jordan's versatility: Absolutely. Like I said, he's a big kid. He can run inside, run outside and he can catch the ball. He is a good pass......
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11:49 AM Sun, Jul 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have once again waived OL Lav Bauta; there was no corresponding move made, meaning the team is now at 79 men on the roster, one below the limit. The team also officially announced the removal of Nick Kaczur......
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11:11 AM Sun, Jul 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- When I left my house outside Boston it was raining, and when Pats' PR maven Stacey James left his house in North Attleboro it was raining, but somehow it wasn't raining in Foxboro at 8 a.m., meaning......
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5:38 PM Sat, Jul 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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There's not much to share in regards to this afternoon's session -- it was a walkthrough, with the players in shorts and shirts (no jerseys) for the 75-minute practice. New England's first four camp practices were in full pads, so......
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3:22 PM Sat, Jul 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just announced the signing of RB Lamont Jordan. The NFL Network is reporting it as a one-year deal. To make room for him, WR Robert Ortiz was released. Jordan, 29, is a veteran of seven NFL seasons.......
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2:58 PM Sat, Jul 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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NFL Network's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Patriots have signed free-agent running back Lamont Jordan. Jordan was released by the Raiders yesterday; he had spent the prior three years with Oakland, but as the team drafted Darren McFadden, Jordan......
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11:40 AM Sat, Jul 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Training camp session number four, the first of today's two practices, is in the books. With no fans (the day is closed to the public due to the New England Country Music Fest inside Gillette), we were able to hear......
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8:44 AM Sat, Jul 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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After missing Thursday evening and yesterday's practices, Richard Seymour is back on the field for this morning's session. The Patriots are once again in full pads. We'll offer more updates shortly.......
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8:26 AM Sat, Jul 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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So now we have a reason why OL Gene Mruczkowski wasn't at practice yesterday: the Patriots have just announced that the 28-year old guard/center has retired. Mruczkowski, who came to New England from Purdue as a rookie free agent, played......
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5:14 PM Fri, Jul 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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The rains moved out and the heat returned, making it feel more like a training camp practice should. The two-hour session was held in full pads. ** In one of the early drills, Tom Brady tried to make a one-handed......
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3:22 PM Fri, Jul 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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The bleachers lining the fields are packed with fans as the Patriots are holding their third training camp session but first to be open to the public. Undrafted rookie RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis is on the field, meaning he has been......
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11:48 AM Fri, Jul 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick just held his daily press conference; and here are some key points from the chat: Getting Jerod Mayo signed: "It's good to have every player in camp. But we worked with him in the spring, and he learned......
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11:44 AM Fri, Jul 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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With the rain finally having stopped and the sun making more than a cameo appearance today, Patriots officials have confirmed that today's training camp session will be open to the public. It begins at 2:30 p.m.; parking lots open one......
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8:23 PM Thu, Jul 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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Some observations from the evening session: * Players were again in full pads. * Tom Brady seemed to throw the ball a bit more than he did in the morning. Earlier in the day, Brady addressed his lack of throws:......
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3:03 PM Thu, Jul 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the signing of first-round pick Jerod Mayo. The 10th overall pick, out of Tennessee, Mayo can now get down to the business of learning the inside linebacker position. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Since......
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12:45 PM Thu, Jul 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots inadvertently left S Rodney Harrison off the physically unable to perform list that we posted earlier. Harrison is the 12th man on the list.......
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12:00 PM Thu, Jul 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Training camp session number one is officially in the books. Held inside the somewhat cramped (and definitely steamy) quarters of the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, the players took part in full pads during the two-hour workout. Some observations: **......
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9:01 AM Thu, Jul 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots announced their camp-opening physically unable to perform list, and it includes 11 players: DL Jarvis Green RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis DB Ellis Hobbs T Nick Kaczur G Stephen Neal T Oliver Ross LB Bo Ruud LB Mike Vrabel WR......
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7:27 AM Thu, Jul 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just announced that due to the weather and field conditions, today's training camp sessions have been moved indoors and thus are not open to the public. If conditions permit, the evening session may be moved back outdoors. Always check patriots.com for updates. ...
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7:15 AM Thu, Jul 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Boston Globe reported just after 6 a.m. that the Patriots and first-round pick Jerod Mayo had come to terms on a contract. Mayo is expected on the field this evening for the team's second training camp session. ...
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10:03 PM Wed, Jul 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just sent out an advisory which says that due to the rain forecast throughout the day tomorrow, one or both of the team's opening training camp sessions may be forced inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse. If that happens,......
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4:58 PM Tue, Jul 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has announced the signing if CB Terrence Wheatley, the club's second-round draft pick. The 62nd overall selection, Wheatley played at the University of Colorado. The 5-foot-9, 183 pound corner recorded 14 career interceptions, second-most in school history, and......
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1:51 PM Tue, Jul 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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FOXBORO (AP) - The New England Patriots have signed offensive lineman Lavdrim Bauta, a free agent who formerly played at Villanova. Bauta spent his final collegiate season with Villanova in 2006 after playing the previous three seasons at Duke. He......
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5:36 PM Mon, Jul 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the list of presenters for this year's class of eight inductees, and former Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett has asked New England owner and chairman Robert Kraft to serve as his presenter. Tippett,......
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4:30 PM Mon, Jul 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the signing of 10-year veteran tackle Anthony Clement and first-year receiver Chris Dunlap. The 32-year old Clement spent the last two seasons with the rival Jets, starting at right tackle for New York in every game.......
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10:54 AM Mon, Jul 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots announced the signing of two more rookies today -- third round picks LB Shawn Crable and QB Kevin O'Connell. That leaves first-round pick LB Jerod Mayo and second-round pick CB Terrence Wheatley to get signed before training camp......
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9:58 AM Sun, Jul 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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The NASCAR Craftsman Truck series Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway had at least one famous fan in attendance last night, as the number 81 truck owned by Randy Moss Motorsports made its debut. Moss, who entered into a......
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5:13 PM Thu, Jul 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the signing of fourth-round draft pick Jonathan Wilhite. It is a four-year deal, though financial terms are currently unknown. The cornerback out of Auburn was the 129th overall selection in April, and one of two corners......
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4:08 PM Tue, Jul 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have released DB Willie Andrews, one day after his arrest for illegal possession of a large-capacity firearm and assault with a dangerous weapon. Andrews allegedly was waving a gun around during an argument with his girlfriend at his......
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12:03 PM Tue, Jul 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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With training camp little more than three weeks away, several Patriots players have returned to their hometowns to put on football clinics and events for children. Last weekend, Bryan, TX native Ty Warren held a two-day Life, Skills and Drills......
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5:11 PM Sun, Jun 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Patriots receiver Randy Moss had some famous friends on hand this weekend for his Links for Learning/Randy Moss Foundation Golf Tournament in his native West Virginia. A story in today's Charleston Gazette, says Moss was reunited with his friend and......
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3:16 PM Fri, Jun 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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A reminder that voting for this year's inductee into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame closes at midnight next Friday, July 4. This year's nominees are TE Ben Coates, OL Jon Morris and RB Jim Nance. There is a......
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10:48 AM Fri, Jun 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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Pete Prisco of cbssports.com has done his annual ranking of the top 50 players in the NFL, and five Patriots have made the list, topped by Tom Brady at the number one spot. Prisco seems like he reluctantly elevated Brady......
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7:56 PM Thu, Jun 19, 2008 | Permalink |
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Since the announcement in April that he's forming Moss Motorsports LLC to run a truck in the NASCAR Craftsman series, there hasn't been a lot of news on Randy Moss' newest venture. But in a mailbag posting on espn.com yesterday,......
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9:33 AM Thu, Jun 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has announced the release of 38-year old punter Scott Player, leaving Chris Hanson as the only punter on the team's roster. The Patriots had gone though the offseason camps with Hanson, Player and then undrafted rookie Mike Dragosavich......
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7:33 PM Wed, Jun 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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From the release: The New England Patriots re-signed exclusive rights free agent linebacker Eric Alexander today. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Additionally, the team released three players signed as rookie free agents this spring -- tight end Tyson......
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4:25 PM Mon, Jun 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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Pats' backup quarterback Matt Gutierrez is a native of the Oakland, Calif. area, as is Celtics forward Leon Powe, who had a breakout game last night against the Lakers. Though the two haven't really met, Gutierrez is glad to see......
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4:10 PM Mon, Jun 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots held their 11th annual Charitable Foundation golf tournament today at The International in Bolton, Mass., which is about 60 miles from downtown Providence. All of the players and coaches attend, and one of the highlights is......
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5:22 PM Sun, Jun 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots moved up and shortened today's final mini-camp session, and the 45-minute practice was essentially a walkthrough: players were in shorts and jerseys, but without helmets. The defense stayed with the defense and offense with offense the entire time.......
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1:37 PM Sat, Jun 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have wrapped up day 2 of their three-day mini-camp, and with the summer weather that arrived today, the team was able to use the fields behind Gillette Stadium rather than being forced inside as they were yesterday. Today's......
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5:28 PM Fri, Jun 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has announced the signing of G/C Gene Mruczkowski. The 6-foot-2, 305 pounder, who celebrates his 28th birthday today, isn't a stranger to the Patriots: this is the seventh time he has signed with the team. Originally brought aboard......
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11:18 AM Fri, Jun 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have begun day one of their three-day mini-camp, and while T Nick Kaczur is present, he is off-limits to the media this weekend. Randy Moss has also made it known that he will not speak to the media......
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1:22 PM Thu, Jun 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have today released rookie free agent punter Mike Dragosavich. The lanky North Dakota State product had quickly become the sentimental favorite among fans and some media to make the New England roster for his booming punts and now-removed......
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7:47 AM Wed, Jun 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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According to a story in today's Boston Globe, Patriots offensive lineman Nick Kaczur was arrested in April on a charge of illegal possession of prescription painkillers, and a month later wore a hidden recording device to help the federal Drug......
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12:43 PM Wed, May 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all - Unlike last week's Patriots passing camp, which had nearly 100 percent attendance, the sessions the team is holding this week are more sparsely attended. In all, we counted 36 players on the field (if you really want......
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6:06 PM Sat, May 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England wide receiver Wes Welker is being honored tonight by Pop Warner Little Scholars Inc. (PWLS), the largest national youth football and cheerleading organization in the U.S. Welker is receiving the 2008 Pop Warner Inspiration to Youth Award for......
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7:05 PM Fri, May 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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Former Pittsburgh linebacker Joey Porter, who is now with the Dolphins, taped an interview with ESPN's "NFL Live" today and went off on the Patriots, saying that when it comes to Spygate, the team deserves an asterisk next to its......
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1:17 PM Tue, May 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots just finished up the second day of a four-day passing camp on the fields behind Gillette Stadium, with nearly 100 percent participation. Some observations from the session, which lasted about an hour and 45 minutes: * Missing were:......
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8:04 PM Sat, May 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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We've just left Campanelli Field in Brockton, home of the Brockton Rox, where Kevin Faulk is holding his second annual Celebrity Softball game to raise funds for the United Way. More than two dozen of his teammates lent their support,......
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1:34 PM Sat, May 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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CBS News has posted an extended version of reporter Armen Keteyian's Friday interview with Pats coach Bill Belichick. The nearly 15-minute video gives more of Belichick's comments and explanations than the three-minute report on last night's CBS Evening News. As......
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6:44 PM Fri, May 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England head coach Bill Belichick spoke exclusively with CBS reporter Armen Keteyian this afternoon, and the interview was just broadcast on the CBS Evening News. Belichick spoke on camera for the first time about Matt Walsh, the former video......
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8:12 PM Thu, May 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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During his interview with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday, former Patriots employee Matt Walsh confirmed that he did not tape the St. Louis Rams' walkthrough before Super Bowl XXXVI, but mentioned that he did talk to then-New England assistant......
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4:19 PM Thu, May 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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From the release sent by the team: Patriots fans who wish to purchase tickets to individual games in 2008 will have the opportunity on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. The New England Patriots annually cap their season ticket......
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9:59 PM Wed, May 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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HBO has just sent out an announcement saying that it will have the first interview with former Patriots' video assistant Matt Walsh on this Friday's edition of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. Andrea Kremer snagged the interview with Walsh, who......
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5:41 PM Wed, May 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Here's the statement: "We respectfully disagree with Senator Specter’s characterization of the investigation conducted by our office. We are following up after yesterday’s meeting with Matt Walsh."......
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12:19 AM Wed, May 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Boston Herald has issued an apology for its publication of a Feb. 2 story that stated a member of the New England Patriots video staff had videotaped the St. Louis Rams' walkthrough before Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002. The......
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4:18 PM Tue, May 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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Colleague John Mulligan calls in to report that the Matt Walsh-Arlen Specter press conference has been postponed until sometime tomorrow. The meeting between Walsh, attorney Michael Levy and the Pennsylvania Senator is still going on presently, and the decision was......
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3:30 PM Tue, May 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just released the following statement: "We want to address the allegation that the Patriots taped the Rams’ walkthrough prior to Super Bowl XXXVI. For the past three-and-a-half months, we have been defending ourselves against assumptions made based......
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2:29 PM Tue, May 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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Here are more points from this morning's press conference/circus with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell: ** Before the commissioner arrived at the Intercontinental Hotel, excerpts from seven of the eight tapes Matt Walsh submitted to the league were shown. On the......
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1:08 PM Tue, May 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell just wrapped his press conference and said much of what Matt Walsh told him during their three hour, 15 minute meeting was consistent with what the Patriots had admitted as far as videotaping opponents' signals. Due......
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11:38 AM Tue, May 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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We have now relocated back to the Astor room at the Intercontinental The Barclay, just a block from NFL headquarters. As we wait for commissioner Roger Goodell to arrive, league PR officials have begun playing the eight tapes Matt Walsh......
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11:02 AM Tue, May 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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After waiting an hour and 40 minutes outside NFL headquarters on Park Avenue for Matt Walsh and attorney Michael Levy in the hopes Walsh would take a few questions, the pair came out of the building without Walsh saying a......
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9:17 AM Tue, May 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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AP photo / Louis Lanzano Matt Walsh, left, arrives at NFL headquarters for his meeting this morning with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. This is the status of the Matt Walsh situation: I and a couple dozen other reporters are......
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7:45 PM Sat, May 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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In today's article summing up the Cameragate saga to this point, I made a mistake, referring to the Patriots' bid for the NFL's first undefeated season since 1971. It was, of course, 1972 when the Miami Dolphins went 17-0. I......
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2:54 PM Fri, May 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's much-anticipated meeting with former Patriots video assistant will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the league's offices in New York City. Following that, there will be a press conference with Goodell at the Intercontinental Hotel,......
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8:23 AM Thu, May 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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Pats' veteran Kevin Faulk will hold a celebrity softball game to benefit the United Way on May 17 at 6 p.m. at Campanelli Stadium, the home field of the Brockton Rox. Teammates including Ty Warren, Vince Wilfork, Ellis Hobbs, Jabar......
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12:50 PM Mon, May 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the signing of three of the players in for a tryout during the rookie mini-camp held over the weekend, as well as the release of two players who had already signed undrafted rookie deals before the......
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12:11 PM Sat, May 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The media-access portion of rookie mini-camp has concluded, as Bill Belichick just wrapped up his second press conference. With three practices under their belt, Belichick said he and the coaching staff saw improvement from most of the players, which is......
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12:39 PM Fri, May 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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Rain forced the Patriots to move the first session of their rookie mini-camp indoors, to the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, and the 27 players on hand worked for more than an hour on the basics of New England's system. Some observations: *......
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10:16 AM Fri, May 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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Here is the full list of drafted and undrafted rookies taking part in New England's rookie mini-camp this weekend: 5 QB Kevin O'Connell - San Diego St 18 WR Matthew Slater - UCLA 22 CB Terrence Wheatley - Colorado 24......
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2:40 PM Thu, May 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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AP photo / Stephan Savoia First-round draft choice Jerod Mayo poses with Robert and Jonathan Kraft today at Gillette Stadium. Jerod Mayo arrived at Gillette Stadium today, and after meeting with team owner Bob Kraft in his office and......
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11:41 AM Thu, May 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the three men selected as finalists for this year's inductee into the franchise's Hall of Fame. Tight end Ben Coates, center Jon Morris and running back Jim Nance were chosen by a 23-person nomination panel made......
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5:03 PM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England will introduce first-round draft pick Jerod Mayo tomorrow at noon at Gillette Stadium, with Robert and Jonathan Kraft presenting Mayo with his ceremonial jersey. On Friday, Bill Belichick and the rest of the Pats' coaching staff will have......
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3:24 PM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the release of DB Tim Mixon and LB T.J. Slaughter. The veteran Slaughter had spent the 2007 season out of football, and was signed by New England earlier this year. Mixon spent much of last year......
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7:41 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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Already this offseason, Randy Moss has signed an endorsement deal with Pony, had his image on a commemorative U.S. Postal Service envelope , and was honored for his work with children in his native West Virginia. Now, he's apparently jumping......
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6:34 PM Tue, Apr 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Former Illinois DL Chris Norwell has signed with the Patriots, his agent Richard Katz has confirmed. The 6-foot-6 Ohio native says that his pre-game ritual is to do 400 pushups.......
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10:56 PM Mon, Apr 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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Glen Lansky, the agent for former East Carolina OL Josh Coffman has confirmed Coffman's signing by the Patriots as an undrafted rookie. Coffman is 6-foot-7, 310 pounds and "faster and stronger than ever," Lansky said in an email. He began......
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10:21 PM Mon, Apr 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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While we were emailing Joe Linta, the agent for rookie free agent Vince Redd, we asked him about former Patriots' offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma nearly a year ago. Linta reports that Andruzzi's cancer is......
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10:09 PM Mon, Apr 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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The names of the undrafted rookies signing with the Patriots are starting to trickle in. Agent Joe Linta confirms that Liberty DE/OLB Vince Redd has signed with New England. Redd is 6-foot-6, 264 pounds and transfered to Liberty from Virginia,......
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5:39 PM Mon, Apr 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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From the Patriots' PR department: FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots are saddened to learn that former punter Charles Michael “Mike” Patrick passed away suddenly Sunday morning in his hometown of Biloxi, Mississippi at the age of 55. Patrick......
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1:38 PM Mon, Apr 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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Just finished a long conversation with Jerod Mayo's high school coach, Tommy Austin. Austin coached Mayo at Kecoughtan High in Hampton, Va. from his sophomore season on, and had some great things to say about his former star. It remains......
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12:56 PM Mon, Apr 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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East Providence native Jamie Silva, who surprisingly did not hear his name called yesterday during Day 2 of the NFL draft, has signed a contract with the Indianapolis Colts. One AFC scout told us last night that Silva would likely......
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10:39 AM Mon, Apr 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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Good friend Dan Pires of the New Bedford Standard-Times slipped an important note about Junior Seau into one of his draft stories this weekend. Namely, that Seau wants to come back to the Patriots for a 19th NFL season. The......
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6:10 PM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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Before Bill Belichick began his wrap-up of the Patriots' draft picks, he took time to mention Bucko Kilroy, the longtime executive and former player who passed away last July at age 86. "We were definitely missing the presence of Bucko,"......
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5:50 PM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick just met with the media to wrap up draft weekend and discuss the picks made -- and not made -- by the Patriots. "Who ever thought you'd be covering a Bill Belichick draft with no offensive linemen, no......
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4:58 PM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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As we type, the Kansas City Chiefs are on the clock with the 210th pick in the draft, and East Providence native and Boston College star Jamie Silva has yet to get the call from an NFL team. Why? Several......
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4:51 PM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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Former Hendricken all-stater Matt Sherry was just drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals with one of the final picks of the sixth round, 207th overall. A Rumford native, Sherry played at Villanova, where the 6-foot-4, 255 pounder was a standout tight......
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4:26 PM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Pats have made their final pick of the day, and it is Nebraska LB Bo Ruud. Ruud is a 6-foot-4, 234 pound outside linebacker and was the sixth member to play for the Huskers, joining his father, brother Barrett......
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2:48 PM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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Other than now being a member of the New England Patriots, Matt Slater's other claim to fame is that he is the son of Hall of Fame offensive lineman Jackie Slater. Slater's career with the Bruins apparently never really took......
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2:40 PM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has selected corner Jonathan Wilhite, who played at Auburn, with its fourth-round pick. Wilhite is 5-foot-10, 185 pounds.......
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2:38 PM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England gave the Buccaneers the fifth-round (160th overall, received from San Diego earlier today) and seventh-round (238th overall) picks, and received the 153rd pick in return. As of now, the Pats have one pick left, the 197th. When Stacey......
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2:30 PM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has made a trade with Tampa Bay, and is now on the clock at pick 153. Thanks to its trade with New Orleans yesterday, the Pats did not have a fifth-round selection. Details of the trade coming shortly.......
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1:34 PM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has selected San Diego State quarterback Kevin O'Connell with its third-round pick at number 94. O'Connell is 6-foot-5, 225 pounds and his arrival in Foxboro is a clear sign to backup Matt Cassel that he's facing a challenge......
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10:43 AM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have drafted Michigan LB Shawn Crable with the 78th pick. Listed at 6-foot-5, 241 pounds, Crable is an outside linebacker and has long arms, good for shedding offensive linemen when he's rushing the passer. He had 28.5 tackles......
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10:24 AM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots come out ahead once again: San Diego will give New England their second-round pick in 2009 as well as their fifth-round pick today, which is number 160. The Chargers did not have a third-round pick before the trade,......
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10:22 AM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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Surprise! (If you're still sleepy, this is me being funny...) The Patriots have just traded their first third-round pick, number 69, to San Diego. The Chargers chose LSU fullback Jacob Hester with the spot. Details on the trade to come.......
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9:44 AM Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- We are back here at Gillette Stadium, waiting for Day 2 of the 2008 NFL Draft to get underway at 10 o'clock. The Miami Dolphins will pick first in round three, and New England currently has the......
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10:19 PM Sat, Apr 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have provided this quote from Bill Belichick on second-round pick Terrence Wheatley: "Terrence Wheatley was a really good player for Colorado. He is smart. He has played multiple positions, both inside and outside. He returns kicks. I think......
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8:51 PM Sat, Apr 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have selected Colorado cornerback Terrence Wheatley with the 62nd overall pick in the draft. Wheatley measured in just under 5-foot-9 at the Combine and weighs 178 pounds. The nfl.com scouting report on him says he is comparable to....Ellis......
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5:44 PM Sat, Apr 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Media members just took part in a conference call with the newest Patriot, Jerod Mayo, and I think I can say without hesitation that Mayo is excited -- he said so at least five times during the 13-minute call. And......
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4:55 PM Sat, Apr 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick -- looking surprisingly dapper in a gray suit with pink (!) tie -- just met with the media to chat about New England's first-round draft pick, Jerod Mayo. "We're excited to have Jerod join our organization," Belichick said,......
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4:13 PM Sat, Apr 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have selected Tennessee linebacker Jerod Mayo with the number 10 pick in the draft. Mayo was a first-team All-SEC pick with the Volunteers last season; he is listed at 6-foot-1, 242 pounds. He becomes the first linebacker ever......
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3:54 PM Sat, Apr 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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It has just been announced that New England gave the number seven and 164th (which is in the fifth round) to New Orleans and the Patriots received the number 10 pick and the 78th pick, which is in the third......
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3:49 PM Sat, Apr 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have traded the number seven pick to the Saints, and now New Orleans is on the clock. New Orleans owned the 10th pick in the first round.......
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3:19 PM Sat, Apr 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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As a longtime member of Bill Belichick and Scott Pioli's staff, new Atlanta general manager Thomas Dimitroff was part of an organization that strongly believes in building its roster from the trenches out. But Falcons owner Arthur Blank, trying to......
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3:02 PM Sat, Apr 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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NFL Network reporter Adam Schefter just said that the "buzz" around Radio City Music Hall is that the New England Patriots are interested in moving up in the draft to select LSU defensive lineman Glenn Dorsey. We thought this could......
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9:40 PM Tue, Apr 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have reportedly signed veteran tight end Marcus Pollard, according to the Boston Globe. Pollard joins a unit that includes Benjamin Watson, David Thomas and Stephen Spach. The 36-year old, 14-year veteran spent last season with the Seahawks, with......
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8:44 AM Mon, Apr 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick has just wrapped his annual pre-draft press conference, and was in a pretty chipper mood -- possibly because he is celebrating a birthday today. He touched on a variety of topics during the session, including the new 10-minute......
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12:53 PM Wed, Apr 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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Vince Wilfork also came to chat this morning, mostly to talk about his annual Draft Party, which raises funds for the Diabetes Research Institute. Wilfork's father died from the effects of the disease, so it is a cause that is......
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2:33 PM Tue, Apr 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots may have the easiest schedule in the league in 2008 when it comes to the numbers -- their opponents were a combined 99-157 last year, a .387 win percentage -- but it won't be that easy. With four......
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2:04 PM Tue, Apr 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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Here's the raw data; we'll be back with analysis after we take a better look: Sunday, Sept. 7 -- Kansas City Chiefs, 1:00 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Sept. 14 -- at New York Jets, 4:15 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Sept. 21 --......
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8:50 PM Mon, Apr 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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USC linebacker Keith Rivers (whom we mentioned in our list of prospective Pats' picks on Sunday -- plug! plug!) visited with the Patriots last week and blogged about the experience on the website yardbarker.com, which boasts numerous athlete-written blogs. Rivers......
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5:21 PM Mon, Apr 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have nailed down the dates and times of their four preseason games: Thu., Aug. 7 Baltimore Ravens 7:30 p.m. WCVB/Patriots Preseason Network Sun., Aug. 17 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8:00 p.m. NFL Network Fri., Aug. 22 Philadelphia Eagles......
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2:08 PM Mon, Apr 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Various media outlets are reporting that the NFL will release the 2008 regular-season schedule tomorrow at 2 p.m. Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was apparently first with the news. As we know, New England's opponents have already been decided......
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9:43 AM Tue, Apr 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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Troy Brown, who held his annual Fantasy Camp at Marshall University last weekend, told the Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, W.V. that he's still mulling his next move. The Patriots have informed the beloved veteran that he's not in their plans for......
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6:29 PM Mon, Apr 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have issued a press release on the signing of LB Victor Hobson. Included is the following quote from Bill Belichick: "Victor is a good young player with considerable playing experience. We are excited about his addition to our......
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3:40 PM Mon, Apr 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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We just got off the phone with Ken Sarnoff, the agent for Victor Hobson, who confirmed that Hobson has signed with New England. "He's very excited to be a member of the Patriots," Sarnoff said. There were other teams interested......
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3:13 PM Mon, Apr 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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According to NFL Network's Adam Schefter, the Patriots have signed former Jets linebacker Victor Hobson to a one-year deal. Hobson had a down year last season - likely part of the reason he's reportedly on a one-year contract - but......
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5:03 PM Thu, Apr 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has announced its four preseason opponents, and the teams are quite familiar -- three were regular-season opponents for the club last year. And as has now become an annual event, the team will close out its exhibition slate......
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8:50 AM Fri, Mar 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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In news first reported by the Boston Herald, tight end Benjamin Watson recently underwent left ankle surgery and may not be ready come training camp in late July. The surgery reportedly revealed cartilage damage and scar tissue; when asked about......
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10:41 AM Wed, Mar 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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Despite putting together a roster that came agonizingly close to an undefeated season, New England vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli was third in voting for George Young NFL Executive of the Year, the Sporting News announced. The Sporting......
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9:45 AM Wed, Mar 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots announced last night that they re-signed T Wesley Britt and LB Pierre Woods. Both were exclusive-rights free agents; ERFAs are players with two years' experience who basically can only be offered a deal by the team they played......
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5:24 PM Thu, Mar 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just announced the signing of corner Fernando Bryant. In a statement, Bill Belichick said, "Adding a cornerback with Fernando's experience and production is a good opportunity for us."......
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11:48 AM Thu, Mar 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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According to profootballtalk.com, the Patriots have signed free agent cornerback Fernando Bryant to a one-year deal. Bryant, a nine-year veteran, apparently also had an offer on the table from Denver but decided to join New England. A Georgia native, he......
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8:06 AM Thu, Mar 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Pats' linebacker Mike Vrabel was voted to the NFL Players' Association executive committee yesterday, on the same day that Titans center Kevin Mawae was selected as president. Mawae succeeds former Eagle Troy Vincent, whose term recently ended and who is......
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2:08 PM Tue, Mar 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all - We're out of hibernation and on a field trip to Boston College's Pro Day, where 22 NFL teams have sent at least one representative to keep an eye on the activities. Most of them - and many......
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8:28 AM Thu, Mar 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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According to an article in today's Boston Globe, the Patriots have informed beloved receiver Troy Brown that they will not be offering him a contract for the 2008 season. Brown played just one game last season, returning punts in the......
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6:18 PM Thu, Mar 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the signing of veteran cornerback Lewis Sanders. They also made official the signing of safety Tank Williams. Sanders, 29, has been in the NFL for eight seasons, playing for the Browns (2000-04), Texans ('05-'06) and Falcons......
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6:51 PM Wed, Mar 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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Both the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press are reporting that the Patriots have signed safety Tank Williams. Williams -- given name Clevan -- spent the last two seasons in Minnesota after beginning his career with Tennessee.......
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8:17 PM Tue, Mar 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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NFL Network's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Patriots and receiver Jabar Gaffney have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract.......
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6:34 PM Tue, Mar 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England added a cornerback today, signing eight-year veteran Jason Webster. Webster played just one game with the Bills last season, breaking his arm in the season opener against Denver. The 30-year old former second-round draft pick of San Francisco......
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6:11 PM Mon, Mar 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have just announced the re-signing of receiver Randy Moss. Moss reportedly has received a three-year, $27 million contract, which includes a $12 million signing bonus -- if true, that's $4 million less in guaranteed money than Bernard Berrian......
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9:25 PM Sat, Mar 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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According to this story on yahoo.com, Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor won't be with Miami much longer. An 11-year veteran and the 2006 NFL defensive player of the year, Taylor and Miami have apparently come to an amicable decision to......
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7:28 PM Fri, Feb 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has announced that linebacker Tedy Bruschi, receiver Kelley Washington and long snapper Lonie Paxton have been re-signed. This is from the team's release: Tedy Bruschi, 34, will enter his 13th season with the Patriots since being drafted by......
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7:13 PM Fri, Feb 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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In a bit of a surprising move, the Patriots have announced that tight end Kyle Brady has been released. Brady, who struggled with plantar fasciitis -- an inflammation of the tissue that connects the toes to the heel -- for......
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7:06 PM Fri, Feb 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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We saw this late last night, and in the busy-ness of today forgot to post it: according to this story, Kevin Faulk, who was cited for misdemeanor marijuana possession at a concert last Friday in his home state of Louisiana,......
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6:09 PM Fri, Feb 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Asante Samuel is now a Philadelphia Eagle. The cornerback has signed a six-year deal with the NFC East team, for a reported $57 million. The first three years -- the years that really matter in an NFL contract -- are......
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10:21 AM Fri, Feb 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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If the Philadelphia Eagles website is any indication, the team is excited to welcome free-agent Asante Samuel to the city today. We'll let you know if we hear anything more -- or if Samuel will be making the City of......
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7:39 PM Thu, Feb 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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Junior Seau told the Associated Press today that he had arthroscopic surgery on his left rotator cuff just days after the Patriots lost to the Giants in the Super Bowl. Seau said he was hurt in the fourth game of......
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7:30 PM Thu, Feb 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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The deadline to for teams to tender restricted free agents passed at 4 p.m., and New England tendered defensive lineman Mike Wright at the second-round level, meaning he has a one-year, $1.41 million deal with the team (unless the sides......
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7:03 PM Tue, Feb 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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According to Louisiana station KATC, Patriots running back Kevin Faulk was cited for misdemeanor marijuana possession on Friday night. (This is a correction of an earlier posting which said Faulk was arrested.) Faulk, a team captain last season, was at......
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5:10 PM Tue, Feb 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has announced that veteran linebacker Rosevelt Colvin as well as Oscar Lua have both been cut by the team. Colvin's release, first reported by the Boston Globe earlier today, is something of a surprise. Though he was set......
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12:31 PM Sun, Feb 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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East Providence native Jamie Silva just made his media debut here at the Combine, his shoulder-length dirty-blonde hair held back with a thin elastic headband, and wearing the week's uniform -- a dark gray sweatshirt with his critical information on......
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12:41 PM Sat, Feb 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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Say this for Drew Rosenhaus: the man knows how work a crowd. He held court just outside the media workroom here, and while his chat was mostly centered on Zach Thomas, he fielded questions about players he has around the......
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12:35 PM Sat, Feb 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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Agent Drew Rosenhaus just announced that linebacker Zach Thomas has signed with the Dallas Cowboys, uniting him with his hometown team. Rosenhaus said the financials were very close with the three teams Thomas talked with -- Dallas, New England and......
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12:21 PM Sat, Feb 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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More in a few minutes.......
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11:23 AM Sat, Feb 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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Before he was hired by Bill Belichick and the Patriots, Dom Capers had an offer from the Cowboys to serve as a "defensive consultant." But he turned it down after asking defensive coordinator Brian Stewart -- whom Capers hired as......
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2:59 PM Fri, Feb 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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Michigan wide receiver Mario Manningham just met with the media and it turns out he has something of a connection to the Patriots -- he played high school football for Thom McDaniels in Ohio. Thom is the father of New......
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2:52 PM Fri, Feb 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Philadelphia Eagles have signed Bam Childress to a two-year contract, the team announced today. Childress was originally brought to New England as an undrafted free agent out of Ohio State in 2005, and spent the majority of his time......
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2:19 PM Fri, Feb 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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New Patriots special assistant/secondary Dom Capers just wrapped up a conference call and indicated that his "special assistant" title is not something that's defined as of yet. "Anything that I can contribute to the staff," Capers said. "The first thing......
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1:09 PM Fri, Feb 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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We just spoke with Alonzo Shavers, one of the agents for Asante Samuel, and he said Samuel is excited to hit free agency on one week from today, but that no team has so far been ruled out of the......
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Hey all -- Welcome to Day 2 of the NFL Combine, which is the day receivers, running backs and quarterbacks are taken through their paces as far as measurements, physicals and the like are concerned. More team officials will also......
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6:51 PM Thu, Feb 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England has announced changes to its coaching staff: longtime coach Dom Capers has been brought on as a special assistant/secondary, Bill O'Brien was promoted to receivers coach from offensive assistant, and former receivers coach Nick Caserio has moved back......
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In news first reported by ESPN's John Clayton, the Patriots have not used the franchise tag on receiver Randy Moss; the deadline for teams to designate a franchise player was 4 p.m. The feeling is that Moss and the Patriots......
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This isn't the first time we've realized that Bill Belichick and Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher aren't exactly buddy-buddy, but Fisher made some comments today that seem like a shot at Belichick. The longtime Titans coach addressed the media with other......
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Bears head coach and former Rams defensive coordinator Lovie Smith was among the coaches and team officials to address the media today at the Combine, and was of course asked about Spygate. Smith was with St. Louis when the it......
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In talking with former Patriots safety Lawyer Milloy yesterday, he relayed a funny story about Tom Brady that didn't make it into our story this morning. Milloy and Brady became close when the former was with the Pats, and has......
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5:38 PM Wed, Feb 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell just stopped to answer a few questions with the small amount of media here at the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis and said the league is "making progress" in its talks with former Patriots video assistant Matt......
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7:42 PM Tue, Feb 19, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England players Kyle Brady, Troy Brown, Dan Koppen, Matt Light and Richard Seymour are among 114 players from around the league who will participate in the NFL's Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program this offseason. The program, now in its......
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The City Council of Huntington, W. Va. voted on Monday to name a street in honor of longtime resident and beloved Patriot Troy Brown. A section of 16th Street Road will be renamed Troy Brown way. Though Brown was raised......
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The NFL today opened a 10-day auction for the headset Pats' coach Bill Belichick wore on the sidelines last season, including for Super Bowl XLII. New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin's headset is also available. Though they are the headsets......
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7:00 PM Tue, Feb 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots' popularity -- or lack thereof, if you saw the Pro Bowl -- goes beyond ticket sales. The NFL released its list of the 20 best-selling player jerseys on nflshop.com for the 2007 season (April 1-Feb 8), and both......
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11:58 AM Tue, Feb 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced the signing of free agent LB T.J. Slaughter. A 6-foot-1, 233 pound, seven-year veteran, Slaughter spent last year out of football. But he has played in 78 career games (32 starts) since Jacksonville drafted him out......
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12:55 AM Mon, Feb 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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New York receiver Plaxico Burress drew national attention -- and the ire of his head coach -- when he predicted a 23-17 Giants victory. But though he had just two catches for 27 yards, Burress caught the game-winning touchdown with......
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12:43 AM Mon, Feb 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Giants' defensive performance in Super Bowl XLII certainly reflects positively on D-coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who will reportedly interview with the Redskins for their head coaching vacancy in the morning. Spagnuolo, who has worked with Philadelphia defensive coordinator Jim Johnson......
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12:36 AM Mon, Feb 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots, and in particular Rodney Harrison, wanted to win Super Bowl XLII for the glory, but also to give 18-year veteran Junior Seau the one thing that is missing from his Hall of Fame resume: a championship.......
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12:26 AM Mon, Feb 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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These are courtesy of the Super Bowl XLII media staff and Elias Sports Bureau: * The 33 minute, 52 second scoreless streak from the opening seconds of the second quarter to 3:55 remaining in the fourth is the longest in......
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12:18 AM Mon, Feb 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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One of the hallmarks of this Patriots team this decade has been their ability not to respond when others are talking, whether it be about them or to them. When players make guarantees or claims, New England replies that their......
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10:03 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New York Giants have pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history, preventing the New England Patriots from completing their undefeated season with a 17-14 come-from-behind win. Eli Manning led the Giants on the game-winning, 12-play......
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9:39 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss, a non-factor for much of the first half, got his Super Bowl moment. On third-and-goal from the six, Moss was lined up wide right with single coverage provided by Corey Webster. Webster backpedaled a few steps, turned and......
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9:32 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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That last catch by Wes Welker, a 10-yard gain on second-and-6, was his 11th reception of the game, tying him with three others players for the most ever in a Super Bowl game. Cincinnati's Dan Ross (SB XVI), San Francisco's......
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9:22 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Kevin Faulk returned to the field on New England's last drive.......
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9:02 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The 10 total points scored through three quarters is the second-lowest total score through three quarters in SB history. In Super Bowl IX, Pittsburgh led Minnesota, 9-0, though three and won 16-6.......
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8:49 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Kevin Faulk limped off the field after New England's previous drive. His injury has been announced as a leg and his return questionable, though Faulk was clearly grabbing his hamstring as he hopped off the field.......
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8:45 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Tom Brady's 13th completion tonight was his 84th in the Super Bowl, breaking the record of 83 completions set by Joe Montana. Montana played in four Super Bowls and was 83-for-122 without an interception.......
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8:37 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Ernie Adams strikes again. Adams, one of Belichick's most trusted advisers and the one who tells him whether or not he should challenge plays, advised him well as New England got new life when Belichick challenged whether or not Chase......
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7:54 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Clearly, first and foremost for New England is better protection for Tom Brady. In the team's last meeting on Jan. 29, Russ Hochstein and Ryan O'Callaghan filled in at right guard and tackle, respectively, due to injuries to Stephen Neal......
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7:45 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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On first down of New England's current drive, Tom Brady threw downfield for Randy Moss; it was the first time this game that Brady had looked for his Pro Bowl receiver. Brady was hit by safety Gibril Wilson as he......
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7:38 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Today's attendance at sold out University of Phoenix Stadium is 71,101.......
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7:34 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Stephen Neal was injured on the second sack Tom Brady absorbed on New England's last possession and limped off the field. His injury has been announced as a knee; his return is questionable.......
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7:19 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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AP photo / Chris O'Meara Ellis Hobbs runs back his second-quarter interception as Junior Seau looks to block. Perhaps stung by comments that he's a weak spot on the Pats' defense, Ellis Hobbs has turned it on a bit......
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7:07 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Since we know you were so concerned, FOX cameras just confirmed that Tom Brady's girlfriend, model Gisele Bundchen, is here at the game. Pamela Anderson, Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy are among the other celebrities on hand.......
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7:05 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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It has just been announced that New York's opening drive, which took 9 minutes, 59 seconds, is the longest drive, time-wise, in Super Bowl history. The two total possessions for the first quarter, one for each team, is also a......
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6:41 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Rodney Harrison and Randall Gay were injured on the same third-down play. Harrison returned after sitting out one play; it appeared that he had the wind knocked out of him. However, Gay left the field holding his right arm close......
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5:18 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Giants have announced that third-year corner Cory Webster will start at right cornerback in place of Sam Madison. Madison suffered an injury against the Patriots in Week 17 and he did not play in New York's first two playoff......
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5:02 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots QB Matt Gutierrez - 3QB WR Chad Jackson CB Antwain Spann T Wesley Britt G Billy Yates WR Troy Brown TE Stephen Spach DL Santonio Thomas For the Giants QB Jared Lorenzen - 3QB RB Danny Ware......
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5:00 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Some miscellaneous numbers about the Super Bowl: Super shares Each member of the winning team today will get $78,000; each member of the losing club gets $40,000. Those are the same amounts as last year; for Super Bowls I-XI, winning......
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3:28 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have arrived here at University of Phoenix Stadium; FOX just showed a clip of Bill Belichick walking in. Even though New England is technically the home team for this game, Belichick was wearing a suit, and he and......
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2:51 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Didn't get a chance to post this last night, as it was released quite late, but the Patriots did release a statement from owner and chairman Robert Kraft on Andre Tippett's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: "I......
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2:34 PM Sun, Feb 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- The Day is here, which for different reasons I'm sure we are both so grateful for. It's been a long week of work here in Phoenix, which began with the drama of The Ankle and ended with......
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7:38 PM Sat, Feb 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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This was submitted by Mike Mulligan of the Chicago Sun-Times: The atmosphere was more family picnic than Super Bowl preparation for New England on Saturday as the Patriots enjoyed a brief stop at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The team......
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6:52 PM Sat, Feb 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots have released a statement denying today's report that the team video taped the St. Louis Rams' final walkthrough before Super Bowl XXXVI: "The suggestion that the New England Patriots recorded the St. Louis Rams' walkthrough on......
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6:35 PM Sat, Feb 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have signed practice squad defensive lineman Santonio Thomas to the 53-man roster for tomorrow's Super Bowl against the Giants. New England had an open spot on the active roster after placing special teamer Mel Mitchell on injured reserve......
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4:36 PM Sat, Feb 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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It has just been announced that Andre Tippett has been voted as a member the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class. We'll have more shortly.......
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5:12 PM Fri, Feb 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots: Probable QB Tom Brady - right shoulder **Jabar Gaffney (shoulder) has been removed from the report.......
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5:06 PM Fri, Feb 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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From the pool reporter Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune: The Patriots concluded their preparations for Super Bowl XLII with a crisp workout in shorts and shells at Sun Devil Stadium that lasted an hour and 20 minutes Friday. "We're......
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell held his annual state of the league press conference today, and as can be expected, he was peppered with questions about the Patriots' Spygate scandal, especially in the wake of today's news in the New York......
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3:30 PM Fri, Feb 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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The relationship between Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells was strained in the wake of Belichick's resignation as head coach of the Jets in 2000; Parcells, who was moving to the front office for the first time, had named Belichick as......
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This was sent by the ESPN PR bunch: SUPER BOWL XLII PREDICTIONS FROM ESPN ESPN on-air personalities offer their predictions for Super Bowl XLII. Of the 30 ESPN picks, 25 chose the New England Patriots, while just five selected the......
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11:17 AM Fri, Feb 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Good morning from Phoenix, where we've begun our last day of media access before Super Bowl XLII. Patriots coach Bill Belichick has already held his final press conference, and Tom Coughlin will take the podium upstairs at......
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7:34 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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It remains the same as yesterday: Jabar Gaffney (shoulder) was limited; Tom Brady (right shoulder) had full participation. The following is the pool report filed by Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune: Quarterback Tom Brady's ankle injury continued to look......
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6:42 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick and Scott Pioli were both asked yesterday about New England's draft class this year, which initially saw just three players make the active roster: Brandon Meriweather, Kareem Brown and undrafted quarterback Matt Gutierrez. Oscar Lua and Mike Richardson......
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4:50 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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Many of the Patriots' assistant coaches have gotten attention this week, partly because they're never heard from, and some (Josh McDaniels) because the world is trying to figure out if they'd be a good coach for their franchise. Pepper Johnson's......
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4:40 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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From the Some Folks Just Don't Listen Dept.: During the Patriots' media-access period, Mike Vrabel was one of six players at risers ringing the tent outside the hotel. At one point, a television reporter asked what was the dumbest question......
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9:03 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE WR Jabar Gaffney (shoulder) FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE QB Tom Brady (right shoulder) NEW YORK GIANTS DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE CB Kevin Dockery (hip......
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7:43 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune, the Patriots' pool reporter for this week, has filed the following practice report for New England: Quarterback Tom Brady's injured ankle was not much of an issue during the Patriots practice Wednesday. Brady participated......
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7:20 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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He is quite possibly the quietest member of the Patriots' defense in the locker room, but James Sanders has announced himself to NFL opponents. The third-year safety out of Fresno State started 15 games this season, first in place of......
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6:59 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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The NFL today released the full roster of officials for Sunday's game. The referee will be Mike Carey, the first African-American to referee a Super Bowl. Carey, in his 18th season as an NFL official, was also the referee when......
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6:44 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick took to the podium for his press conference today in yet another different style of shirt: a red Rutgers lacrosse windbreaker with a number 23 on the arm. “It’s my son’s. He used to wear my stuff, so......
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Hey all -- It's only 10:30 a.m. here, but it's already been a full day for those of us following the Patriots during Super Bowl week. New England began its media access for the day at 8 a.m. with Bill......
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7:23 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Mike Vrabel was asked about Bill Belichick's now-iconic grey hooded sweatshirt today, and offered... "That is his little 'woobie.' That's his little security blanket. He has got that pouch and he keeps all his stuff in it. You would like......
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6:46 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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We've come to assume that Wes Welker is a pretty vanilla guy, not saying much during interviews, but with the bright lights of Super Bowl week tuned on him, he's dropping some pretty good lines. Yesterday, after at least the......
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6:16 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Tedy Bruschi, while not an Arizona native, is a legend in the state thanks to his exploits while playing for the Wildcats' football team. The All-American tied the NCAA record for sacks, with 52, and was a two-time finalist for......
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5:27 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Apparently, Plaxico Burress likes to talk. A lot. A few days ago, the Giants' wideout stirred the pot when he said New York's wide receiver contingent was better than that of the Patriots'. But now he's stepped into Anthony Smith......
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4:07 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Media Day brings all manner of characters and questions, and the players and coaches know to expect the unexpected. It might get crazy, but for some of the Pats' players, it beats the alternative. "It's definitely more to like," Richard......
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3:44 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Not surprisingly, the first question Tom Brady heard at today's Media Day was about his sprained right ankle, which he practiced on yesterday. "My ankle feels good. My ankle feels great," he said. "I practiced a full day yesterday. I......
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1:24 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all - We're here at the amazing University of Phoenix Stadium and have just wrapped the Patriots' portion of the circus known as Super Bowl media day. Any kind of character you can imagine is here, and most of......
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8:04 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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According to a release from the NFL, this year's Super Bowl has its largest media contingent ever. A record 4,786 credentials have been issued, topping the 4,516 credentials issued for last year's game between the Colts and Bears. The number......
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7:01 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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AP photo With his right ankle taped to just under his calf, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs a drill at the start of football practice at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., today. During his press conference,......
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5:45 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick is conducting his press conference for the day, and when asked about Tom Brady, he indicated that the quarterback and his tender ankle were at practice. "He was out there like everybody else," Belichick said. Asked how he......
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1:56 PM Sun, Jan 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots are saddened to learn that former head coach Mike Holovak passed away today at the age of 88. Holovak spent nearly eight seasons as the head coach of the Boston Patriots (1961-68) and led the franchise......
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5:34 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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In his brief time here in New England, it has become apparent that receiver Donte Stallworth is quite a character. He's admitted to having an on-field alter ego, whom he calls Nikko, is a student of psychology, and likes to......
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1:04 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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We are inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, where the Patriots are stretching before their practice session begins in earnest. Tom Brady and Ryan O'Callaghan are the players we didn't spot on the field. Rodney Harrison, who missed yesterday's session, is back......
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11:57 AM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Bill Belichick was asked about Tom Brady and his ankle about four different ways today, and none of the questions got any kind of answer that gave any indication about Brady's health. After declining to say how......
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6:03 PM Thu, Jan 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have placed safety/special teamer Mel Mitchell on injured reserve with a biceps injury. Things have not gone exactly as Mitchell likely planned since he signed with New England before last season -- last year, he missed the entire......
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1:07 PM Thu, Jan 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all - We are here inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, and Tom Brady is not stretching with the rest of his teammates. Rodney Harrison and Mel Mitchell are also currently not at the full-pads workout. Matt Gutierrez, Ray Ventrone, Matt......
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12:00 PM Thu, Jan 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- We are back here at Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots have reconvened after a couple of days off to start their preparations for Super Bowl XLII. Not surprisingly, Bill Belichick wasn't saying anything when it comes to......
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4:56 PM Wed, Jan 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora appears on HBO's Inside the NFL tonight and discusses Pats left tackle Matt Light and the battles the two had in the Dec. 29 meeting between New England and New York. These quotes were provided......
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9:55 PM Mon, Jan 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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INFDaily.com Tom Brady wears a cast on his foot as he walks to girlfriend Gisele Bundchen's apartment in New York. As expected, the paparazzi were waiting for Tom Brady when he returned to New York City with girlfriend Gisele......
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10:47 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Now in his third season, this is Ellis Hobbs' first Super Bowl appearance. He was so emotional after the Pats' loss in Denver two years ago that he had to take time to compose himself before he went into the......
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10:34 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Perhaps one of the few bittersweet things about today's game was that Mr. Everything Troy Brown was among New England's inactives and thus wasn't in uniform to help his Patriots teammates get back to the Super Bowl. But Brown was......
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10:09 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Make no mistake: the New England Patriots want to win the Super Bowl because that's been their goal since the season began in July. But winning it for Junior Seau is part of their motivation as well. An 18-year veteran,......
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8:21 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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One of the lingering questions from this game, especially from Chargers fans, will be the mysterious disappearance of All-Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Tomlinson hyper-extended his left knee early in San Diego's win over the Colts, and did not return......
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6:00 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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The New England Patriots have just clinched their fourth AFC Championship since 2001 and the sixth in franchise history with a 21-12 win over the San Diego Chargers. The story of the game was the play of the defense, which......
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5:19 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Antonio Cromartie's end zone interception of Tom Brady is the third pick Brady has thrown this game and the first time this season that Brady has been picked off three times in a game. The last time? When New England......
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5:11 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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These are courtesy of the Patriots' PR department: COLDEST PATRIOTS GAME SINCE 2004 AFC CHAMPIONSHIP The temperature at kickoff of today’s game was 23 degrees with a wind chill of nine degrees. It is the coldest kickoff temperature for a......
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3:34 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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It's quite interesting that LaDainian Tomlinson declared throughout the week that he'd be ready to play this week against the Patriots, and according to the Chargers' participation reports, participated fully in practice on both Thursday and Friday and was not......
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2:57 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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There was a moment of silence here for Georgia Frontiere, the St. Louis Rams owner who passed away on Friday. Frontiere, 80, had battled breast cancer for several years. Also, R&B star Ne-Yo sang the National Anthem (if you have......
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2:23 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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QB Charlie Whitehurst - 3QB K Dave Rayner CB Cletis Gordon CB Paul Oliver LB Anthony Waters WR Malcolm Floyd TE Scott Chandler DT Brandon McKinney......
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1:52 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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QB Matt Gutierrez - 3QB WR Chad Jackson S Mel Mitchell CB Antwain Spann T Wesley Britt G Billy Yates WR Troy Brown DL LeKevin Smith......
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11:47 AM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- The sun is shining but it is bitter cold and windy here at Gillette. Given the magnitude of this game, everything has been ramped up: there's a greater police presence, bomb-sniffing dogs checking everyone's bags, and hundreds......
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6:59 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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Doubtful QB Philip Rivers - knee TE Antonio Gates - toe Questionable DT Jamal Williams - ankle Probable LB Shawne Merriman - illness * LaDainian Tomlinson (knee) has been removed from the list.......
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3:48 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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Out S Mel Mitchell - biceps Probable QB Tom Brady - right shoulder S Rodney Harrison - thigh * Harrison did not practice today; Matt Light (flu) was back on the field. Also, G Stephen Neal (shoulder) is off the......
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10:53 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss' agent, Tim DiPiero, sent an email to Boston Globe reporter Mike Reiss tonight, responding to what he called an inaccurate statement by Rachelle Washington's attorney, David McGill, made earlier today. The text of the email can be found......
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7:57 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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Did Not Participate QB Philip Rivers - knee TE Antonio Gates - toe DT Jamal Williams - ankle Limited Participation LB Shawne Merriman - illness Full Participation RB LaDainian Tomlinson - knee......
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5:13 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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Some of the details of the Randy Moss issue are coming to light, and it now appears that this is stemming from an intimate encounter gone wrong. In police documents requesting a temporary restraining order against Moss, 35-year-old Rachelle Washington......
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4:15 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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Did Not Practice T Matt Light - flu S Mel Mitchell - biceps Limited Participation QB Tom Brady - right shoulder G Stephen Neal - shoulder Ryan O'Callaghan (flu), who did not practice yesterday, practiced today and was removed from......
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1:26 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Coach Bill Belichick talks about how he hates the San Diego "Superchargers" song when asked during the press conference. Hey all -- One of the funniest moments we've had with Bill Belichick in recent......
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1:09 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Patriots linebackers Tedy Bruschi, left, and Mike Vrabel share a laugh during stretches today at Gillette. The Patriots are holding today's practice session inside a bitter cold Gillette Stadium, and are in lots of......
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7:32 PM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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Did Not Participate TE Antonio Gates - toe QB Philip Rivers - knee RB LaDainian Tomlinson - knee DT Jamal Williams - team decision Limited Participation LB Shawne Merriman - illness Full Participation FB Lorenzo Neal - fibula......
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4:39 PM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots: Did Not Participate T Ryan O'Callaghan - flu S Mel Mitchell - arm Limited Participation QB Tom Brady - right shoulder G Stephen Neal - shoulder WR Donte Stallworth - knee......
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1:16 PM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have re-signed DB Gemara Williams and LB Kyle Bissinger to the practice squad. The pair were on the field at practice today.......
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1:13 PM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are on the field inside Gillette Stadium, holding their first practice of the week as they prepare for Sunday's AFC Championship game against San Diego. The players are in full pads, and the only two missing for the......
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5:23 PM Tue, Jan 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett, who made it to the final 10 last year but fell short in the final vote, is once again among the finalists for this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class. Tippett, who......
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12:24 PM Tue, Jan 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Patriots receiver Donte Stallworth jokes with the press who swarmed around him in the locker room today. Hey all -- Bill Belichick has wrapped up his press conference for the morning, and there was......
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8:30 PM Mon, Jan 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is currently questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Rivers, who was already wearing a brace on his left knee from an injury suffered last month, sprained the medial collateral ligament......
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8:05 PM Mon, Jan 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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As one would expect, the Patriots will play a starring role in NFL Network's programming this week: * Tomorrow night at 8 p.m., the Pats' 31-20 win over Jacksonville on Saturday will be condensed to 90 minutes for NFL Replay;......
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7:57 PM Mon, Jan 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced that a limited number of tickets are available for Sunday's AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium, and will go on sale through Ticketmaster on Wednesday morning. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday morning at 9 a.m.......
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5:05 PM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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As most of you know by now, the San Diego Chargers -- behind backup quarterback Billy Volek -- upset the Indianapolis Colts, 28-24, in their AFC Divisional round playoff game, the final game at the RCA Dome. The win sends......
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2:07 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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It is not surprising that Bill Belichick says a few words to his team before each game. What may be a bit surprising is that after Belichick speaks, Junior Seau usually adds a few words as well. But given the......
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1:58 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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Kyle Brady won the chance to move on to the AFC title game with the New England Patriots last night, but he also won dinner on friend and former teammate David Garrard. Brady said he and Garrard, the Jaguars’ quarterback,......
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1:51 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – The New England Patriots’ three Super Bowl wins came by a combined nine points, so if there is one thing they know, it is this: come playoff time, it doesn’t matter......
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10:10 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Members of the Jaguars' staff are seated behind us here in the press box, and when it looked like Jacksonville was having trouble with its coach-to-quarterback radio system late in its last drive, one team official said: "They knocked it......
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9:55 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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These are courtesy of the Patriots' PR staff: BENJAMIN WATSON SCORES SECOND CAREER PLAYOFF TD Benjamin Watson caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady to tie the game at seven in the first quarter. The scoring catch was Watson’s......
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9:34 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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The press box here at Gillette Stadium is having massive internet problems -- in that there isn't any access right now, and hasn't been for much of the first half, hence our absence. But thanks to Rob Lee's air-card, we're......
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7:05 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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WR Charles Sharon RB LaBrandon Toefield CB Aaron Glenn S Lamont Thompson LB Shantee Orr LB Mike Peterson G Uche Nwaneri OL Tutan Reyes......
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6:56 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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QB Matt Gutierrez - 3QB S Eugene Wilson DB Antwain Spann RB Kyle Eckel DB Ray Ventrone OL Wesley Britt OL Billy Yates NT Rashad Moore......
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5:08 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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I can hear you asking, who is Thomas Dimitroff? And I can't say that I blame you for not knowing. The 40-year old Dimitroff is New England's director of college scouting, and to two sources, one being the Atlanta Journal......
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6:31 PM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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From the press release: The authority on pro football, Pro Football Weekly, along with the Professional Football Writers of America, are proud to announce their annual All-NFL team. Leading the way is QB Tom Brady, who also was voted as......
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3:47 PM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots Questionable DB Willie Andrews - elbow TE Kyle Brady - foot RB Kyle Eckel - stomach S Rodney Harrison - thigh CB Ellis Hobbs - groin T Nick Kaczur - foot T Stephen Neal - shoulder TE......
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4:44 PM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots Limited Participation S Willie Andrews - elbow TE Kyle Brady - team decision RB Kyle Eckel - stomach S Rodney Harrison - thigh CB Ellis Hobbs - team decision G Nick Kaczur - foot G Stephen Neal......
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12:39 PM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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Tiki and Ronde Barber have a weekly show on Sirius NFL Radio called "The Barber Shop," and the twins talked Pats-Jags on Tuesday night. Ronde, one of the best corners of this generation and the only current defensive back besides......
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12:26 PM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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In a positive sign for New England, all hands were on deck at practice, which is being held inside Gillette Stadium, including tight end Stephen Spach and defensive back Antwain Spann, both of whom did not participate yesterday. The players......
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12:02 PM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- With a Saturday game, today is the last day of practice this week for the Patriots -- and consequently, the last day of access we in the media have to the team -- though they will hold......
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3:57 PM Wed, Jan 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots: Did Not Participate TE Stephen Spach - knee DB Antwain Spann - hamstring Limited Participation DB Willie Andrews - elbow TE Kyle Brady - team decision RB Kyle Eckel - stomach S Rodney Harrison - thigh T......
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3:08 PM Wed, Jan 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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Another day, more honors for members of the Patriots, as today five players were named to the Associated Press All-Pro first team, and four more were named to the second team. Randy Moss was a unanimous choice at receiver, and......
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12:03 PM Wed, Jan 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Thankfully -- mercifully -- we're only three days from New England's Divisional round game with Jacksonville. Some Patriots players have said there's a sharpened focus and longer meetings as the team goes over its preparations for the......
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3:02 PM Tue, Jan 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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The question: Who was the one that didn't vote for Tom Brady for MVP? The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has identified Cooney, the founder of SportsXchange, an information provider for news organizations, as the one voter out of 50 who didn't select......
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2:40 PM Tue, Jan 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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Tom Brady won his second Associated Press postseason award today, claiming the league's Offensive Player of the Year. Brady got 35 1/2 (out of 50) votes, while teammate Randy Moss received 12 1/2. Wes Welker even drew one vote, as......
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1:15 PM Tue, Jan 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are holding their first practice session of the week today inside Gillette Stadium, and the players are in full pads. The only player missing was Kyle Eckel, who was spotted briefly in the locker room today. That means......
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12:14 PM Tue, Jan 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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Three members of the Patriots are up for fan-selected year end awards on nfl.com. Tom Brady is one of three nominees for FedEx Air Player of the Year; Mike Vrabel is one five choices for GMC Defensive Player of the......
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7:45 PM Mon, Jan 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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Q: Are you glad it’s Jacksonville? TB: Am I glad it’s Jacksonville? They’re a very good team. I said earlier today the teams that are in this position are the best teams in the league. There’s no doubt about it.......
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11:50 AM Mon, Jan 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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We've found goodness on the Jacksonville Jaguars' official site before, and today is no different. On his final regular season power rankings, site reporter Vic Ketchman lists the Patriots at number one -- with the comment "a masterpiece" next to......
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8:38 PM Sun, Jan 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick held a brief conference call with the media tonight to discuss the Patriots' Divisional round opponent, Jacksonville. He opened by saying he and his staff had spent the most time this weekend on the Jags, as they had......
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2:46 PM Sat, Jan 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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Tom Brady's record-setting regular season earned him the NFL's most valuable player award. Brady is the first Patriots player to earn NFL MVP honors; Gino Cappeletti and Jim Nance won AFL honors in the 1960s. "As I have learned over......
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1:27 PM Fri, Jan 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach The New England Patriots practice this afternoon in the practice bubble at Gillette. Junior Seau, Mike Vrabel (#50) and Tedy Bruschi stretch at the start of practice. The Patriots have a bye week this......
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12:10 PM Fri, Jan 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- We've wrapped up the chatty portion of the day here at Gillette, and are waiting to head out to the team's practice session, which once again will be held inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse. Bill Belichick opened his......
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8:06 PM Thu, Jan 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have released a statement from offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who reportedly had received interest from Baltimore and Atlanta for their head coaching openings: "I am very grateful for the chance to interview for NFL head coaching positions but......
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1:16 PM Thu, Jan 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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As we wrote earlier, the Patriots are practicing indoors today with the sub-zero temperatures outside and are in full pads. Five players were missing from media access: Asante Samuel, Ty Warren, Ellis Hobbs, Nick Kaczur and Kyle Eckel. Two players......
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12:12 PM Thu, Jan 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Bill Belichick and the Patriots are back to work today after the players had four days off to rest and enjoy their accomplishments during the regular season. Belichick called it a privilege to be involved in the......
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6:16 PM Wed, Jan 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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Tom Brady was today named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, the fifth time this season he has gotten the honor. It was also the 10th time a Patriots player won an AFC weekly honor during the course of......
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5:43 PM Tue, Jan 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced that a limited number of tickets are still available for the team's AFC Divisional round playoff game on Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. The tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m., but there are......
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7:20 PM Sun, Dec 30, 2007 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss's sense of comic timing is impeccable. At his press conference last night, Moss was asked what he thinks of the international coverage his team has received -- the questioner was a journalist who flew in from Japan. "I've......
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2:30 AM Sun, Dec 30, 2007 | Permalink |
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – It was one throw. One long, beautifully executed pass play. But its completion, aside from being a thing of beauty, was historic. In one pass from Tom Brady to Randy Moss, the New England Patriots......
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1:15 AM Sun, Dec 30, 2007 | Permalink |
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In the Giants’ locker room after the game, the buzz word was “momentum.” As in, New York feels it has good momentum going as it prepares for a first-round playoff game in Tampa Bay next weekend despite the loss to......
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12:57 AM Sun, Dec 30, 2007 | Permalink |
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Some things are just harder for some people to let go of than others. After New England’s win over Miami last night to seal an undefeated regular season, the always-outstanding Dolphins media relations staff sent out some quotes from members......
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10:48 PM Sat, Dec 29, 2007 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Gretchen Ertl Randy Moss makes the double-record-setting touchdown catch in the fourth quarter. So here's my question: who gets to keep the ball? With that amazing 65-yard touchdown pass to Randy Moss, both Moss and Tom......
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9:26 PM Sat, Dec 29, 2007 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Glenn Osmundson Tom Brady raises his arms after tossing his second-quarter touchdown to Randy Moss. Another one we forgot: with 158 passing yards on the day, Tom Brady has set a new franchise record for passing......
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9:08 PM Sat, Dec 29, 2007 | Permalink |
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In between writing and blogging other things, we forgot to mention one more record the Patriots have already set tonight: points scored. The Brady-to-Moss touchdown gave the Pats 560 points for the season, setting a new single-season record. The 1998......
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8:59 PM Sat, Dec 29, 2007 | Permalink |
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Domenik Hixon's 74-yard kickoff return for a touchdown was the first special-teams touchdown New England has allowed this season and the first kickoff return touchdown allowed by the Patriots since 2004. Hixon, then with Denver, is the player Bills tight......
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8:55 PM Sat, Dec 29, 2007 | Permalink |
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With Tom Brady's 4-yard touchdown pass to Randy Moss, the players each tied an NFL record: for Brady, it was his 49th touchdown pass, tying Peyton Manning's 2004 record, and for Moss, it was his 22nd touchdown catch of the......
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8:34 PM Sat, Dec 29, 2007 | Permalink |
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Wes Welker's first catch of the game was his 102nd of the season, breaking Troy Brown's franchise record for receptions in a season. In 2001, Brown had 101 catches.......
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7:15 PM Sat, Dec 29, 2007 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots: QB Matt Gutierrez (3QB) WR Chad Jackson DB Willie Andrews RB Kyle Eckel G Stephen Neal T Nick Kaczur WR Troy Brown TE Kyle Brady For the Giants: QB Jared Lorenzen (3QB) CB Kevin Dockery RB Ahmad......
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5:04 PM Sat, Dec 29, 2007 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- No thanks to Continental Airlines, we have arrived here at Giants Stadium, where you may have heard there's a big football game going on tonight. The field below is devoid of players, but that won't last long.......
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7:11 PM Fri, Dec 28, 2007 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have promoted practice squad cornerback Antwain Spann to fill the final spot on the 53-man roster after Thursday’s release of linebacker Chad Brown. Spann, who was one of three practice players of the week this week for his......
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5:54 PM Thu, Dec 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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New England has once again released veteran linebacker Chad Brown. Brown was signed last month after Rosevelt Colvin was placed on injured reserve. Brown appeared in one game in his most recent stint with the Pats, Dec. 16 against the......
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2:06 PM Thu, Dec 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Bill Belichick was in a pretty light mood today, and poked some fun at himself when asked about this week's Sports Illustrated cover, which has been photoshopped to show Belichick in a Santa hat and furry red......
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1:15 PM Thu, Dec 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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Thanks to the rain, New England moved today's practice inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse; after yesterday's walkthrough, today the players are in shoulder pads and shorts/sweatpants. Three players were not spotted at the session: Kyle Brady, Nick Kaczur and Kyle Eckel.......
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9:15 PM Wed, Dec 26, 2007 | Permalink |
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Laurence Maroney is one of three nominees for the FedEx Ground player of the week after his 14 carry, 156-yard, one touchdown day against the Dolphins. Maroney had two runs of over 50 yards against Miami, including a 59-yard touchdown.......
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6:59 PM Wed, Dec 26, 2007 | Permalink |
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Since the Patriots had a walkthrough and not a formal practice, they do not have a report. For the Giants: Did Not Participate RB Ahmad Bradshaw - calf CB Kevin Dockery - hip flexor WR Sinorice Moss - back DT......
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1:09 PM Wed, Dec 26, 2007 | Permalink |
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We're just in from the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, where the Patriots are not holding a practice, but rather a walkthrough despite the short week. Since no one was in jerseys, it was hard to take attendance, but it seemed like everyone......
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12:06 PM Wed, Dec 26, 2007 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- First off, belated holiday wishes and I hope everyone (who celebrates the day) enjoyed Christmas with family and friends. Personally, I had to wake up at 4:30 this morning to fly back here from Atlanta and drive......
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5:55 PM Sun, Dec 23, 2007 | Permalink |
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Wes Welker's catch on the first play of the second half is his 100th of the season, making him just the second player in franchise history to hit the century mark. Troy Brown had a franchise record 101 in 2001.......
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5:28 PM Sun, Dec 23, 2007 | Permalink |
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That Tom Brady-to-Jabar Gaffney (with the assist to Lance Schulters) touchdown was the 71st of the season for New England, breaking the record of 70, set by the 1984 Dolphins. The Pats are six points away from breaking the single-season......
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5:27 PM Sun, Dec 23, 2007 | Permalink |
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Tom Brady now has 48 touchdown passes this season, tying him with Dan Marino for second-most in a single season. In 1984, Marino also threw for 48 touchdowns.......
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5:13 PM Sun, Dec 23, 2007 | Permalink |
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Laurence Maroney's touchdown was the 70th of the season for New England, tying the NFL single-season record. In 1984, the season Dan Marino threw for a then-record 48 touchdowns, Miami also scored 70 TDs.......
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