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Former Patriots DC Romeo Crennel: “I think (the Patriots) will be in it for the end.”

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Just got off the phone with former Patriots defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel, who was ousted as Browns coach in December of 2008. Crennel and I talked about Pats cornerback Leigh Bodden, a former Browns star who thrived under Crennel’s tutelage. That’s a spoiler alert...
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Romeo Crennel discusses Leigh Bodden’s journey from Cleveland… and links!

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Whenever Leigh Bodden would discuss coverages or his past or why he’s been able to learn how to do something, the talk always goes back to his time in Cleveland. The Browns signed Bodden (right, back in the day) as an undrafted, unknown free agent from Duquesne, and watched him...
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Patriots release injury report; Kaczur was limited

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The Patriots just released their practice report, and it did answer one lingering question from earlier. We mentioned that Mark LeVoir was at right tackle in some drills while Nick Kaczur was with the second group. Now, we find out, perhaps, why. Kaczur was limited with an ankle injury...
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Friday locker room: Fred Taylor sighting

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He didn't stop to talk to the media, but Fred Taylor was spotted in the locker room today for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery a few weeks ago. Wearing headphones, Taylor walked to his locker, stopped there for...
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Patriots @ Saints: Friday Injury Report

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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS   Practice Report      DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE   Thursday RB Fred Taylor (ankle)   Friday WR Julian Edelman (forearm), RB Fred Taylor...
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Week 12: Thursday (projected) practice report

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Since the Patriots did not practice today, the team has submitted a report that gives the "anticipated" level of participation for players had the team practiced. Did not practice RB Fred Taylor - ankle Limited participation WR Sam Aiken -...
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More from Practice: Musical O-Linemen?

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So I'd been thinking that this might be the week we get answers on just how the Patriots are going to deal with the Sebastian Vollmer/Matt Light issue at left tackle, with Light on the mend and looking likely...
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Patriots move practice indoors, as Matt Light slides back to left tackle with Sebastian Vollmer missing

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With rain coming down in Foxboro, and a (Super)dome awaiting in New Orleans, the Patriots were inside again today. Colleague Ian Rapoport made the trek over to the Dana Farber Field House. He reports that even though running back Fred Taylor was seen in the locker room, he was not...
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Week 12: Friday (non-hypthetical) injury report

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For the Patriots Did not practice WR Julian Edelman - forearm RB Fred Taylor - ankle T Sebastian Vollmer - head Limited participation WR Sam Aiken - hip LB Eric Alexander - groin TE Chris Baker - shoulder LB Tully...
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Patriots RB Fred Taylor makes a locker room cameo…

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For the first time since he went down with an ankle injury, running back Fred Taylor made an appearance in the locker room a few minutes ago. The veteran walked through without a limp and without a brace. He has been out since early October. He was with strength and conditioning coach...
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Randy Moss hands out turkeys at home: “Giving back to my people is something I like to be affiliated with.”

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Randy Moss is an enigma. While some Patriots players spent Tuesday resting and gearing up to play the undefeated Saints, Moss flew home to Rand, W.Va., to hand out turkey dinners to local families for Thanksgiving. Away from the spotlight, with only WSAZ TV watching. As Moss tells...
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Fred Taylor shows his face

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Injured running back breezes through the Patriots locker room.
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Patriots CB Leigh Bodden named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

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Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden will be named AFC Defensive Player of the Week when the awards are announced tomorrow. What, are you surprised? That’s what colleague Karen Guregian told me while she watched several Patriots give out food baskets filled with turkeys and other...
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Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

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The NFL has named Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden the AFC defensive player of the week. This is the first time in his career that Bodden has won a player of the week award. Bodden was on the receiving end of three Mark Sanchez passes on Sund...
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Tom Brady says records are made to be broken… except for Cal Ripken’s

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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady understands. When he helped his team set single-season records for most points with 589, largest point differential with +315 and most touchdowns with 75, he figured they may get challenged. “They’re always going to be broken,” Brady...
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Ten missing from the Patriots indoor practice

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Herald colleague Ian Rapoport headed indoors to the Dana Farber field house to check out practice today. There were ten players missing during the media viewing portion. They were: Julian Edelman, Fred Taylor, Pat Chung, Rob Ninkovich, Pierre Woods, Vince Wilfork, Sebastian Vollmer...
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“Cheap shot?” Patriots OL Mark LeVoir isn’t into discussing it

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If he read the comments by Jets defensive back Donald Strickland, Patriots offensive lineman Mark LeVoir wasn’t telling me about it. And if he was offended by them, he wasn’t discussing it, either. Anyway, LeVoir turned Strickland into, well, a pancake (right), and then...
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MNF Patriots @ Saints: Malcolm Jenkins' Baptismal by Fire

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by Bill Haber - AP View full size photo » I hope rookie first-round draft choice and cornerback Malcolm Jenkins enjoyed the first start of his career, covering a tough receiver in Antonio Bryant and facing a raw and mistake...
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Was Patriots offensive tackle Mark LeVoir's hit on Jets cornerback Donald Strickland dirty?

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Patriots offensive lineman Mark LeVoir doesn't get to play all that much. When the Patriots ran a bubble screen to Wes Welker on his side of the field, maybe he got a little over zealous seeing a defenseless cornerback just begging to be destr...
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Transcripts: Bill Belichick and Wes Welker conference calls with New Orleans media

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Bill Belichick Q: The last time you guys played here it was a pretty big win for you in the Super Bowl. Now the Patriots are coming back known as the team of the decade. Will you pause for a...
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Do the Patriots have the most dangerous receiver in the NFL?

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More photos » by Charles Krupa - AP Browse more photos » I know, Marima already used this picture in her Jets @ Patriots Postgame Thread, but it IS cool, isn't it? In our matchup with the New York Jets,...
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Looking at Welker's catches, situationally

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I'm gonna have some more on Wes Welker's big day a little later in Tale of the Tape, but for now, I thought I'd give you guys a rundown of the down, distance and field position for each of...
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Monday Night Key Matchups: Saints Offense vs. Patriots Defense

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  This article turned out to be a bit more difficult to write than I expected for two similar reasons. The Saints offense has more play makers on the field for any given play than many teams have on their entire roster. Similarly, the Patriots 3-4 defense has several play...
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Bodden named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

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Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden was named the AFC's Defensive Player of the Week following his three-interception game against the New York Jets on Sunday. Bodden returned his first pickoff 53 yards for the Patriots' first points in a 31-14 victory....
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Pats QB Tom Brady: “Where are all the mentally tough teams?” … and other stuff!

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Patriots QB Tom Brady wakes up early on Monday mornings, even after late-ish games like last night’s 31-14 win over the Jets. And that means we gotta wake up early, too. Brady did his weekly interview with WEEI Radio’s Dennis & Callahan Show a few minutes ago, hitting...
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