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New England Patriots hold third practice
The New England Patriots held their third practice of the 2012 season on Thursday. This early on things are obviously still being figured out, but here is a quick head count, as compiled by The Boston Globe's Greg Bedard.
Seven players were not present, five were present but in the process of rehabbing injuries.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski is still coming back from his ankle injury...
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Matthew Slater Still Waking Up to Harsh Reality After Dreaming of Patriots' Victory in Super Bowl XLVI
FOXBORO, Mass. -- Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater didn't really get to choose how he'd cope with the loss to the Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. Instead, his father, Hall of Fame tackle Jackie Slater, forced him to sit down and watch the game with him. ''I watched a little bit of it, only because my dad made me watch it," Slater said Tuesday. "But...
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April 10, 2012
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April 10, 2012
Matthew Slater Says His Heart Was Always With the Patriots
FOXBORO, Mass. -- Special teams captain Matthew Slater said his heart with always with the Patriots, which made the contract extension an easy agreement. Slater, a free agent for the first time, signed a three-year deal last month to remain in New England. He didn't discuss whether or not he had conversations with other teams, but he wasn't exactly peering around the corner...
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April 10, 2012
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April 10, 2012
Patriots Finalize Slater Contract; Sign Harrison
What has been reported and rumored for a few days now is official the New England Patriots have signed WR and special teams captain Matthew Slater to a new contract. Terms have the deal have yet to be disclosed.
Slater also played some safety for team this past season when the defense was decimated by injuries. He played in all 16 games and was elected to the Pro Bowl for the...
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March 15, 2012
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March 15, 2012
Pro Bowler Matthew Slater Officially Re-Signs With Patriots
The Patriots made it official Thursday by announcing the signing of special teams captain Matthew Slater. Slater led the team with 17 special teams tackles in 2011, and he earned his first Pro Bowl nod, too. Slater, a fifth-round draft pick out of UCLA in 2008, has been a wide receiver by trade, but his major contributions have always been in the kicking game. He also made a brief...
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March 15, 2012
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March 15, 2012
Patriots re-sign WR Slater, sign DT Harrison
The New England Patriots have re-signed special teams captain Matthew Slater and signed defensive tackle Marcus Harrison.
Slater, selected to his first Pro Bowl last season, also has played wide receiver and safety in his four seasons since being drafted by the Patriots in the fifth round out of UCLA in 2008. Last season, he had one reception for 46 yards, 10 defensive tackles and...
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March 15, 2012
Reports Indicate Slater to Stay a Patriot
According to several published reports this afternoon, the New England Patriots have signed WR Matthew Slater to a new contract. Terms at this time are not available.
Slater was the Patriots special teams captain and led the squad in tackles and earned his first Pro Bowl selection. He also saw some time at wide receiver and is expected to compete for spot as New England’s deep...
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March 14, 2012
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March 14, 2012
Matthew Slater appreciates his situation with the Patriots
Matthew Slater earned his first Pro Bowl selection this season, worthy recognition for his consistently solid work on special teams. While Slater is a relatively unheralded player, the Pro Bowl selection indicates that the former fifth round pick’s peers consider him one of the best in the league at what he does.
In that respect, it’s similar to the way Tom Brady is regarded...
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January 24, 2012
Pats special teamer Slater makes 1st Pro Bowl
Matthew Slater lost a costly fumble as a rookie. He missed two games with an elbow injury in his second season. Before his third season he wasn't sure the Patriots would keep him.
Now, in his fourth season with New England, he's made the Pro Bowl as the AFC's special teams player.
Slater said Wednesday it's been a long journey and his selection is a humbling honor...
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December 28, 2011
Can Matthew Slater Be the Answer at Safety for the New England Patriots?
I guess this expression comes into play right now: Desperate times call for drastic measures.
This past week against the Indianapolis Colts, the New England Patriots were forced to start wide receiver and special teams captain Matthew Slater at safety. Entering the game, the Patriots had five defensive backs on the injury report, which ultimately opened the door for Slater...
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December 07, 2011
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December 07, 2011
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