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Rumor: Fred Taylor to Patriots?
February 21, 2009 by
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Finally something substantial.? Shalise Manza Young of the Providence Journal reports:
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...
Patriots, Wilfork, Re-Open Negotiations
February 21, 2009 by
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As any Patriots fan probably knows, Pats' nose tackle Vince Wilfork expires after the 2009 season.
Patriots to Re-sign Billy Yates; Peppers Update
February 19, 2009 by
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Mike Reiss breaks it
Offensive lineman Billy Yates, who was released by the Patriots on Tuesday, is set to re-sign with the club. A league source indicated that the contract will be for one
Why the quick change with
This is a situation that is directly related to the ...
Introducing Threaded Comments
February 19, 2009 by
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Even while I continue moving the website over to a new server, I'm still introducing new comments here.? Hoorah!
The newest: threaded comments.
Hopefully this will make the discussions here cleaner and better focused.
Now shoo.? Put on your Hoody and talk Patriots!
Rumor: Julius Peppers to Patriots?
February 19, 2009 by
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For the past month or so, Patriots fans have begged and pleaded for the Patriots to consider making a play with free agent or francise tagged to be defensive end / outside linebacker Julius Players.? At first I balked at the idea, epsecially at the idea of trading him for ...
Patriots Sign TBC, Listorti
February 18, 2009 by
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The Patriots have announced the signings of two players, outside linebacker Tully Banta-Cain and tight end Brad Listorti.
While many Patriots...
2009 Patriots Draft Prospects: Clint Sintim
February 18, 2009 by
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If the Patriots are looking to address the outside linebacker this draft, Clint Sintim will certainly be a name to watch. Sintim played outside lineback for Al Groh, who worked under both Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells, in the 3-4 system at Virginia.
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Patriots Free-Agency Preview 2009
February 17, 2009 by
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In 2009, the Patriots look to be rather limited in what they can do in free agency because of Matt Cassel and the franchise tag.? Still, this does not mean that they can't make any moves.? So here is a list of potential Patriots targets, as well as players up ...
Washington and Yates Sent Packing
February 17, 2009 by
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The Patriots have released two role players in wide receiver Kelley Washington and guard Billy Yates.? The two releases will free up a little more than $1.5 million.? While that may not seem like a lot of space, it could be the difference in say, retaining a James Sanders or ...
The Seau Effect
February 13, 2009 by
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Earlier this week, I read that Junior Seau wasn't ready to make a decision about retiring, so at this point, he would, at least in some sense, consider coming back for a 19th season.
When Bruschi went down with only four games in the season, and Seau was called upon, I ...
2008 Position Review: Offensive Line
February 11, 2009 by
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Matt Light
The Pro Bowl tackle started for the eigth straight year, going all 16 for the third year in a row.
Patriots Draft Prospects: Malcolm Jenkins
February 10, 2009 by
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A little bit before this time in 2008, I was salivating over the prospects of landing Ohio State cornerback Malcolm Jenkins at number seven.
Report: Cassel Accepts Franchise Tender
February 08, 2009 by
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Some more big news on the Cassel front. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports:
Matt Cassel has accepted the New England Patriots' non-exclusive franchise tender, guaranteeing the quarterback will receive at least $14.65 million next season, league sources told ESPN.
The...
Rodney Harrison is Awesome
February 01, 2009 by
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Rodney Harrison has been a favorite of mine since the Patriots first signed him in 2003.? This year, he was playing like a maniac, until he suffered an ugly torn quadricep in the sixth game of the year.? Since then, he has been working his way into sports broadcasting, and ...
Patriots Hire Floyd Reese
January 27, 2009 by
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In the first substantial news in quite some time, the Patriots have announced the hiring of Floyd Reese as a "senior football
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots have hired Floyd Reese as senior football advisor. Reese, whose 30-plus years of NFL experience have included a ...
2008 Position Review: Wide Receiver
January 21, 2009 by
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The third of the series, taking a look at how the wide receivers performed for the Patriots in 2008.
Randy Moss
All things considered, Randy Moss had a very good season in 2008.? While his numbers weren't 2007, he did pull in 11 touchdowns off of 1,008 yards and 69 receptions.? In ...
McDaniels to Denver
January 12, 2009 by
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This morning, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is flying high, a mile high specifically.? Last night, Josh McDaniels reached an agreement with the Denver Broncos to become their next head coach.
The loss of McDaniels will really hurt.? He may have been the best coordinator in ...
Rumor: Vikings to Target Cassel
January 11, 2009 by
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The Pioneer Press in Minnesota is reporting that it appears likely that the Vikings will pursue free agent quarterback Matt
It's looking more likely than ever that the quarterback the Vikings will target is the Patriots' Matt Cassel, who could cost $30 million in guaranteed...
2008 Position Review: Quarterback
January 11, 2009 by
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Tom Brady
Obviously, Brady's season was cut short by the knee injury he suffered in the season opener.
Source: Pioli Closer to Chiefs Job
January 08, 2009 by
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A league source has informed PatriotsBlog.net that the Kansas City Chiefs have offered Scott Pioli the G.M. job, and a deal could be struck at any time (meaning, a deal could be right around the
While I don't know the accuracy of this source (especially considering K.C.'s secrecy in ...
NBC: Cassel Decision Not Yet Final
January 08, 2009 by
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Right now, the whole Matt Cassel situation is creating a whirlwind of reports in the national media.
Position Review: Running Back
January 04, 2009 by
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In 2008, the Patriots used the runningback by committee approach to running the ball, and did a very good job, finishing sixth in the NFL in rushing.? While no running back even approached 1000 yards, the Patriots had a very good group of running backs.? Here are the candidates:
Laurence ...
Sources Confirm Pats Intend to Franchise Cassel
January 04, 2009 by
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ESPN.com's Chris Mortensen is now also reporting that the Patriots plan to franchise quarterback Matt Cassel.? He writes:
The New England Patriots have decided to ensure that quarterback Matt Cassel won't be an unrestricted free agent, as scheduled in March.
Sources told...
Report: Patriots to Franchise Matt Cassel
January 01, 2009 by
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ESPN/Mike Lombardi is/are reporting that the Patriots will franchise Matt Cassel:
Michael Lombardi, a former NFL executive with several teams, reported on this week's edition of Showtime's "Inside the NFL" the
Jerod Mayo is the Defensive Rookie of the Year
December 31, 2008 by
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Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo has had a name change; he will now be known as Defensive Rookie of the Year Jerod Mayo.
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