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Anti-Eagles: Jets Upset About Addition of Playmakers

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While much ado has been made of Eagles veterans Donovan McNabb, Brian Westbrook, Jon Runyan and others practically begging Eagles brass to improve their team with the addition of high profile players, the Jets have actually gone out and done so, having one of the most productive off...
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Fantasy Football Sleeper and Waiver Wire Watch Week 12

Hey it's a list of players that could provide your fantasy football team with some immediate help or depth on your bench. Go check it out.
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Fantasy Game of the Week: Jets at Bengals

Each week, FanProphet.com and FIO writer Aaron McGhee will take a look at one NFL match-up with huge fantasy implications. McGhee breaks down the contest and clues you in on how some of your fantasy players involved will perform this coming weekend. This Week: Jets at Bengals
>> www.fantasyinsideronline.com/view.as...
 

Patriots Bye Week Performance Review: Offense

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During the Patriot's bye week, we'd like to take a moment to check out the performance grades of the Patriots players. The rankings are courtesy of Pro Football Focus, where they do an amazing job tracking the performance of all the NFL players and teams. You really need...
>> www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2009/11...
 

Several NFL Veterans Should Be Looking Over Their Shoulders In 2008

With the 2008 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, it's an exciting time for rookies who were lucky enough to land a job. On the flip side, it can be a nervous time for veterans, even established ones. Just last summer, Donovan McNabb dodged reports that his days were numbered after...
>> fantasyfootballgoat.com/2008/05...
 

Watson doesn't feel crowded

Job security is fleeting with the Patriots. It would only be natural if tight end Benjamin Watson , entering the final year of his contract, was a little insecure after the Patriots imported veteran tight ends Chris Baker and Alex Smith during the offseason.
>> www.boston.com/sports/...
 

Last minute thoughts on Patriots v Bronco

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As always each week brings a new challenge and there is more news than just that Coach Belichick will face off versus his undefeated pupil Josh McDaniels. McDaniels knows om Brady and the Patriots offense well having coached them over the past four years, but that is not the only area...
>> mvn.com/thepatr...
 

Elementary, My Dear Watson: Why Benjamin Watson's Return Is a No Brainer

Benjamin Watson makes his long awaited return to the grid iron Friday, but you sure wouldn’t know that if most of your Boston sports knowledge comes from the radio dial.  That’s because No. 84 has been largely forgotten, replaced by No. 87.  No, not that No. 87...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Karma and the Jets | Baker Goes to Camp (mini camp anyways)

Karma plays a big role in the NFL. If you don't believe me just take a look at last year's Super Bowl. The Patriots (from here on we'll refer to them as The Cheaters) were close to going down in history as the best team ever. What happens? Out of nowhere Eli Manning morphs...
>> www.hotstovenewyork.com/2008/06...
 

Patriots Trim Roster to 53

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In a flurry of moves Saturday, the Patriots have made it under the league limit of 53 players on roster - releasing ten and trading one.David Thomas has been traded to the Saints for a 7th Round draft pick in 2011. With the release of TE Alex Smith, this leaves three TE's:...
>> www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2009/09...
 

New England Patriots PreSeason Watch - Tight Ends

Contiuing the position battles: (Previously QB WR RB) The Tight-Ends: NUMBER NAME POSITION HEIGHT WEIGHT DOB YEAR LAST YEAR 87 Chris Baker TE 6-3 258 11/18/1979 8 * Jets 85 Tyson DeVree TE 6-6 245 11/12/1984 2 80 Alex Smith ...
>> www.patspulpit.com/2009/8/...
 

Patriots Preseason Game 1 -- Standout Players

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Making note of the standouts among the familiar faces, new acquisitions and draftees we finally got to see in action tonight-- Tom Brady -- All eyes were on Brady, of course, as he made his return to the field following last year's knee injury. The same guy who didn't take...
>> mvn.com/thepatr...
 

Know Your Opponent: New York Jets

New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini took the reins of a team that had produced a 4-12 mark in 2005. Quickly making a significant difference, Mangini guided the Jets to an impressive 10-6 mark and a Wild Card playoff spot last season. More impressive is the fact that the Jets are...
>> extremeravens.com/gameday...
 

Pats tight end race too tight to call

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The competition to play tight end for the New England Patriots remains pretty tight. With the release of Tyson DeVree on Sunday, four veterans -- Benjamin Watson, David Thomas, Alex Smith and Chris Baker -- are battling for what could be three slots on the final 53-man roster.
>> feeds.boston.com/click.p...
 

Patriots win a wet one over Falcons

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Instead of saving a comeback for the final minutes, the Patriots regrouped after a somewhat lackluster first half to win decisively over the Atlanta Falcons on a gray and drizzly afternoon in Foxboro today. The win puts them back above .500 and kept the Patriots breathing down the...
>> mvn.com/thepatr...
 

TE Watch: Patriots Release Tyson DeVree

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The Patriots have released last year’s UDFA Tyson DeVree and Belichick spoke on his Tight Ends recently, speaking very highly of Chris Baker, according to the Boston Globe. “I think each player has their individual strengths and weaknesses. I think Chris, in particular...
>> www.thejetsblog.com/2009/08...
 

Patriots final 53 set to be a full course meal , not fast food

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>> mvn.com/thepatr...
 

Five Undrafted Free Agents To Watch For The Broncos

While top Bronco rookies battle it out during the preseason with top free agents to see who starts, there another battle raging among players. They are the afterthoughts, the players no one expects anything from. Undrafted free agents are usually training camp fodder, but every once...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Check-In With the New England Patriots: Tight End

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I guess this article on the New England Patriots’ group of tight ends could be considered an extension of the segment that I recently wrote on the offensive line. After all, I referenced numerous ways in which the tight end corps will be an essential component to the Patriots...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Patriots Ground the Falcons

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The rumors of the Patriots' demise were greatly exaggerated. In a day of near-misses by the superstars, the big men on the offensive and defensive lines proved to be the difference in the 26-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.The Patriots controlled both lines of scrimmage...
>> www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2009/09...
 

New England Patriots Tight Ends - the position grouping to watch?

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via cachemediasrv.patriots.com View full size photo uploaded August 4, 2009 Y'all know by now Wes Welker is my favorite Patriot.  I know, it's a little obsessive and bordering on a restraining order. ...
>> www.patspulpit.com/2009/8/...
 

Analysis: New England Patriots defeat Eagles, 27-25

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More photos » by Michael Perez - AP about 3 hours ago: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, in...
>> www.patspulpit.com/2009/8/...
 

Patriots TE Ben Watson Slips Further Down The Depth Chart

It’s unlikely the Patriots will keep four tight ends, and Chris Baker and David Thomas have emerged as the top two. So, that leaves Benjamin Watson...
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New England Patriots Links 8/15/09 - Patriots Back in Training Camp Mode After Win

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Patriots DL Richard Seymour pressures Eagles QB Donovan McNabb during the Patriots preseason game in Philly on August 13, 2009. View full size photo uploaded August 15, 2009 Bill Belichick Post-game follow-up: I...
>> www.patspulpit.com/2009/8/...
 

New England Patriots Links 8/14/09 - Patriots Over Eagles in First Exhibition Game

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Patriots WR Julian Edelman returns a punt for a touchdown during the Patriots preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles August 13, 2009. Photo by Keith Nordstrom View full size photo uploaded August 14, 2009 NFL...
>> www.patspulpit.com/2009/8/...
 
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