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Defense Should Be the Patriots Number One Offseason Priority
March 1st, 2013 at 12:32 AM
“Anquan Boldin, Anquan Boldin, Anquan Boldin, that Ravens team won with a big receiver like Anquan Boldin, that’s what the New England Patriots need.”
I am not quite sure why this is not a moot point. But when I listen to people talk about the Patriots off-season agenda it feels like...
Alfonzo Dennard Convicted of Assaulting an Officer
February 20th, 2013 at 11:33 PM
New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was found guilty of felony assault of a police officer and misdemeanor resisting arrest stemming from an event in Lincoln Nebraska last year. He was acquitted of a third charge, third degree assault of another man.
Dennard faces up to six years in prison....
Charles Woodson Maybe not a Good Fit for New England Patriots
February 17th, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Yes the Patriots are weak at safety. Yes Tom Brady and Charles Woodson are friends having played at Michigan together. Yes Bill Belichick is an admirer of Charles Woodson. Yes Woodson won Defensive player of the year award just a few seasons ago in 2009. Yes he says he...
Could Ed Reed Be a Patriot?
February 10th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Future hall of fame safety Ed Reed will be one of the most sought after free agents on market when his contract expires in March.
"I could definitely play for coach Belichick" Reed Said. "He is a great coach. I'm sure he can help me to even more as a player...
New England Patriots Sign Armond Armstead from CFL
January 30th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
Did Bill Belichick just do it again? Tom Brady, drafted in the sixth round, Alfonzo Dennard in the seventh, and Armond Armstead, signed from the Canadian Football League (CFL).
As a young USC Trojan, Armstead's NFL future was bright. The hybrid defensive end/tackle recorded 59 tackles over 3 college seasons and his draft stock soared. But that...
Injuries Piling up as Patriots are Once Again Thin in the Secondary
December 28th, 2012 at 9:28 AM
Aqib Talib grabbed his hip after seeing just one play on defense and missed the entire second half with a hip injury that had been ailing him since he hurt it against the San Francisco 49ers. With Alfonzo Dennard also down and Marquice Cole suffering an injury against the Jaguars, the...
CB Aqib Talib Injures Hip in Victory Over Texans
December 11th, 2012 at 7:02 PM
CB Aqib Talib left the game late in the second quarter on Monday night after suffering a hip injury while diving to break up a pass intended for Houston WR Andre Johnson. Talib never returned to the game.
At this point there is no update on Talib's condition, however, he looked...
Football Helmet? Get This Guy a Tennis Racquet
December 7th, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Staying true to the classic basketball film Space Jam, Bill Belichick took the advice originally bestowed upon Michael Jordan to heart and made his team practice using racquetball rackets to simulate J.J. Watt and the Houston defensive line.
Although he's no Serge Ibaka, Watt, who stands at 6 ft 6...
DE Jermaine Cunningham Suspended Four Games
November 28th, 2012 at 1:31 AM
DE Jermaine Cunningham has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. He will be eligible to return before the final regular season game against the Miami Dolphins.
After being drafted in the second round of 2010 NFL draft Cunningham was on the roster bubble entering training camp...
Patriots Secondary Showing Signs of Improvement
November 26th, 2012 at 12:35 AM
After years of turmoil with a pass defense that at times looked like it would struggle to stop anything apart from a mediocre middle school passing attack, it finally seems like the Patriots secondary is beginning to stabilize. Although still giving up 289.4 passing yards per game, good for 29th...
Patriots Cornerback Kyle Arrington Fined $21,000
November 25th, 2012 at 6:43 PM
Patriots Cornerback Kyle Arrington was fined $21,000 for his helmet to helmet hit during week 11 against Colts quarterback Andrew Luck.
Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star reports that hitting Luck has come at a hefty price this year with fines for hitting the 2012 number one draft pick now...
Aqib Talib Meets with Coach Belichick
November 13th, 2012 at 11:03 PM
Aqib Talib met with Coach Bill Belichick on Monday, the first time he was allowed inside the Patriots' facility following a four game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Talib cannot get on the field fast enough for the Patriots who's secondary again made an average NFL quarterback look...
A Guess on Which New England Patriots Won’t Play Against Bucs
August 24th, 2012 at 4:26 PM
The Boston Herald's Jeff Howe, as he usually does, put together a quick post about likelihood of participants in tonight's New England Patriots - Tampa Bay Buccaneers match up.
Quite a few who look to start the first game of the season most likely won't see action in south Florida tonight....
New England Patriots Cut Injured Dane Fletcher and Britt Davis as Logan Mankins Returns
August 13th, 2012 at 9:46 PM
The last two days have featured a lot of comings and goings for the New England Patriots.
Integral left guard Logan Mankins, one of Tom Brady's best protectors, finally returned to the practice field after recovering from offseason ACL surgery. He is expected to join the team in full pads workouts...
Offensive and Defensive Linemen are the Main Story in New England Patriots’ First Preseason Game
August 11th, 2012 at 8:46 PM
The New England Patriots played their first preseason game against the New Orleans Saints Thursday, eking out a meaningless 7-6 victory at Gillette Stadium.
The main take-away from the game was the play of the offensive and defensive lines for the Patriots. The Patriots are usually known for a solid offensive...
New England Patriots Lose Veteran Linebacker to Injury
August 10th, 2012 at 1:25 PM
Third-year New England Patriots linebacker Dane Fletcher tore his ACL in the left knee in Thursday night's preseason win over the New Orleans Saints.
Fletcher, who started five games and made 10 appearances in 2011, suffered the season-ending blow during punt coverage in the first quarter.
Head coach Bill Belichick, in a...
Top New England Patriots Possibly Out for First Preseason Game Against New Orleans Saints
August 9th, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Ah, football season. You are finally here, and it's about time!
The New England Patriots square off against the New Orleans Saints this evening. And with teams not having to submit an injury report, it's tough to say who's going to spend time still recovering during this early preseason match up.
Jeff...
New England Patriots Sign Running Back Kareem Huggins and Defensive Back Derrick Martin, Release Huggins a Day Later
August 5th, 2012 at 10:45 PM
Well that was quick. A day after adding Kareem Huggins and Derrick Martin to fill the roster spots of Robert Gallery and Tony Fiammetta, the New England Patriots released Huggins.
The veteran had played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the past, and had missed a year due to a knee...
More Fights in New England Patriots Camp
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:41 PM
It's not too often a New England Patriots fan hears about his or her beloved team fighting amongst itself during training camp.
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Maybe tough competition that goes a tad overboard or a heated discussion between bubble players fight for positions. Sure, no big deal; however, as recent as today, players got...
