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Spread Eagle: Week 17 NFL Picks
December 28, 2008 by
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SUNDAY,
Panthers (-2.5) over
Bears (-3.5) over
Steelers (-10.5) over
Lions (+10.5) over
Bengals (-2.5) over
Vikings (-6.5) over
Pats (-6.5) over
Bucs (-12.5) over
Falcons (-14.5) over
Colts (+2.5) over
SUNDAY,
Eagles ...
Spread Eagle: Week 16 NFL Picks (1-0)
December 20, 2008 by
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(home team in bold) THURSDAY, 8:30 Colts (-6.5) over Jaguars [WIN] SATURDAY, 8:15 Cowboys (-4.5) over Ravens SUNDAY, 1:00 Cardinals (+7.5) over Pats Browns (-3.5) over Bengals Dolphins (-3.5) over Chiefs Saints (-6.5) over Lions Titans (+1.5) over Steelers Bucs (-3.5) over Chargers...
Spread Eagle: Week 15 NFL Picks
December 11, 2008 by
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(home team in bold) THURSDAY, 8:30 Bears (-3.5) over Saints The Saints score nearly 11 less points when on the road, and they're going into a foreign climate which will slow down their quick-strike offense in Chicago.A Look for a lot of action from Matt Forte when the Bears have...
Cassel Loses His Father
December 10, 2008 by
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In a tragic turn of events, the father of Patriots QB Matt Cassel has passed away, according to the Boston Herald. Our thoughts and prayers are with Matt and his family.
Bruschi Done For Year? Career Over?
December 09, 2008 by
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One of the cornerstones of the Patriots defense was hurt last Sunday after taking a blow from teammate Mike Richardson in their game against the Seahawks. After the game, the Pats stayed out on the west coast, but sent LB Tedy Bruschi home to have tests taken on his knee. Although league ...
Brady & Bundchen To Wed In March
December 05, 2008 by
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Ultra-Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is reportedly making plans to marry All-Universe QB Tom Brady in March, according to reports. An insider told In Touch magazine that "there will be no engagement, just a small wedding in mid-March." The wedding is supposedly taking place in...
Adalius to the IR; Seau signs
December 05, 2008 by
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The Patriots announced the signing of LB Junior Seau today, and Belichick claims the veteran 'backer will travel with the team for their two-week stay in California this week. To clear space for Seau, the Patriots placed OLB Adalius Thomas on the Injured Reserve list, ending his...
Spread Eagle: Week 14 NFL Picks
December 04, 2008 by
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Chargers (-9.5) over Raiders Sure, the Bolts are 4-8, but there ain't no way they'll lose to the lowly Raiders this week, right?A RIGHT??
Welcome Back, Rosevelt
December 03, 2008 by
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The Patriots announced the re-signing of OLB Rosevelt Colvin today. The deal is reported to be of the one-year variety. Colvin was released by the team in the offseason and landed in Houston for the preseason before being released again. With the arm injury to Adalius Thomas and the mouth ...
Pats to play in London
December 02, 2008 by
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The NFL has announced that the New England Patriots will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in London next season in the NFL's yearly game at Wimbley Stadium. The Bucs will be the home team, so the Patriots will not miss any games at Gillette. With Tampa Bay QB Jeff Garcia in a [...]
Spread Eagle: Thanksgiving Day NFL Picks
November 27, 2008 by
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(Home team in bold) THURSDAY: 12:30 Titans (-11.5) over Lions Even though the Jets handed the Titans their first loss of the season last week, we're still talking about a top-3 team in the league squaring off against the absolute worst team.A At this point, I would be surprised...
Matt Light: Not Suspended
November 26, 2008 by
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After being ejected from the week 12 game versus the Dolphins, Patriots LT Matt Light was notified by the league that he will not be suspended. This is extremely important to the Patriots, as they prepare to play the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend. Matt Cassel seemed exceited, "As a ...
Squashing The Fish - Week 12 Wrapup
November 25, 2008 by
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What an incredible game. High scoring, lots of emotion, and a fight to boot! After getting completely and utterly annihilated in their first meeting of the season, the Patriots came out with one goal: stop that #@$#$^* Wildcat formation! Mission Accomplished. Entering the week, the Patriots ...
Spread Eagle: Week 12 NFL Picks
November 20, 2008 by
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THURSDAY, 8:15 Steelers (-11) over Bengals The Bengals could have shocked the world by defeating the Eagles in Week 11, but instead they couldn't close out any of the several opportunities they had, so they were forced to settle for "raising a few eyebrows" after tying...
Spread Eagle: Week 10 NFL Picks (7-6)
November 19, 2008 by
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(home team in bold) THURSDAY, 8:15 Broncos (+3.5) over Browns [WIN] Welcome back to Thursday night football, where millions of fans are stranded between Time Warner and Cablevision and are forced to watch the 17th season of ER. Well, at least you can watch "live coverage"...
David Thomas Fined $7,500
November 19, 2008 by
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The NFL, which is becoming a "soft" league according to some players, issued a fine of $7,500 for TE David Thomas' late hit at the end of the Pats/Colts game. The hit, which was not dangerous in the slightest bit, cost the Patriots a chance to tie the game by pushing them out of [...]
MPB Gets a Facelift
November 19, 2008 by
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At MPB, we pride ourselves in being your source for all things Patriots. As a fan, you know that this year's Pats team looks completely different from that of years past - no Tom Brady, undrafted rookies who contribute, a questionable secondary, etc. With that in mind, we thought...
Pats Knock Off Bills: Week 10 Wrapup
November 19, 2008 by
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And then there were two. Entering week 10, the AFC East was completely up for grabs, with three teams tied for first place and the fourth-place Dolphins only one game back. This game, although not a must-win for either team, had huge implications for both clubs. The Pats were coming off [...]
Adalius Thomas Gone for the Year?
November 19, 2008 by
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ESPN.com is reporting that several team sources have claimed OLB Adalius Thomas broke his forearm in the first half of the Bills game and is most likely gone for the season. Thomas, who has been extremely effective this season while being used only at the OLB spot, is tied for the team lead ...
Moss' Fine Rescinded
November 19, 2008 by
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After the Patriots' loss to the Colts in week 9, WR Randy Moss mentioned that "there were some real iffy calls out there." A couple days later, the NFL slapped the All-World wideout with a $20,000 fine - a total greater than the fines to other players making similar comments...
Jets Sign CB Ty Law
November 19, 2008 by
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After flirting with a return to the Patriots, veteran CB Ty Law agreed to a contract with the New York Jets. Law, who played 10 seasons in New England, was once considered the best cornerback in the league. During his short stints in New York and Kansas City, Law seemed to lose more [...]
Steelers Sign Ex-Patriots CB Bryant
November 19, 2008 by
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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran CB Fernando Bryant to a one-year deal. Bryant was signed by the Patriots in the offseason with the expectation of replacing Asante Samuel. However, in a shocking move at the time, he was released shortly before the start of the regular season (the Pats ...
Brady's Back At Gillette
November 19, 2008 by
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After several detours along his road to recovery, Tom Brady has now begun rehabbing his multiple knee surgeries. According to reports, the All-Universe quarterback has been working out at Gillette Stadium with his teammates since last week. Fans, media, and teammates alike are excited to see ...
Spread Eagle: Week 11 NFL Picks (0-1)
November 19, 2008 by
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Quick picks for Week 11.A As always, home team is listed in bold. THURSDAY, 8:30 Pats (-3.5) over Jets [LOSS] SUNDAY, 1:00 Chiefs (+4.5) over Saints Packers (-5.5) over Bears Giants (-6.5) over Ravens Dolphins (-10.5) over Raiders Eagles (-8.5) over Bengals Panthers (-14.5) over Lions...
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