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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...
New England Patriots Will not Give Wes Welker the Franchise Tag
February 18th, 2013 at 9:33 PM
Ron Borges of the Boston Herald reported that the Patriots will not use the franchise tag on Wes Welker. Placing the tag on Welker would have cost the Patriots $11.4 million for tagging him in a second straight season.
If the Patriots do use the franchise tag they will likely...
Rob Gronkowski Offered $3.75 Million to Star in Porno Film with Bibi Jones
February 7th, 2013 at 12:13 PM
***PHOTO1*** Chalk this story up to one you never thought you'd ever hear, but New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has been offered a $3.75 million deal to shoot a sex scene with popular porno actress Bibi Jones for Sex.com.
“[He has] the attitude to be a hugely popular male...
Vote of Confidence for Ridley, Remains Patriots’ Top Back Despite Fumbles
December 29th, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Stevan Ridley carried the ball on each of the first six Patriots' running plays on Sunday against the Jaguars, quieting those who were predicting a reduced workload due to his recent ball security issues.
Ridley had fumbled three times in the previous two games. Last season, he was benched in...
Stallworth Placed on IR, Branch Signed, Shiancoe Cut
December 14th, 2012 at 11:23 AM
The Patriots ended Donte Stallworth's season by placing him on injured reserve after he suffered a high ankle sprain during his 63-yard one handed touchdown reception Monday night against the Texans. Stallworth had just re-signed with the Patriots for the third time in his career last week. Veteran Deion Branch has...
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...
Patriots Place Edelman on Injured Reserve
December 6th, 2012 at 12:42 AM
The Patriots have placed Julian Edelman on injured reserve after he suffered a foot injury against the Dolphins. Edelman's season is over.
Despite missing multiple games due to injury, Edelman finished the year with a 15.5 yard punt return average, which ranks second in the NFL, as well as 21 catches for...
Vollmer and Connolly Return to Practice
November 30th, 2012 at 1:47 AM
Patriots' T Sebastian Vollmer and G Dan Connolly both returned to practice on Thursday. Although both were limited, this is great news for an offensive line that has been plagued by injuries throughout the season. Vollmer missed the Thanksgiving game against the Jets and Connolly had to come out in...
Julian Edelman Suffers Concussion Against the Jets
November 26th, 2012 at 11:31 AM
WR Julian Edelman suffered a concussion in the Thanksgiving game against the Jets. He took a hard hit on a wide receiver reverse during the third quarter and did not return to the game. He will have to undergo a series of tests over the next couple of days to...
Patriots Tight End Aaron Hernandez Will Play Thursday Against the New York Jets
November 21st, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Aaron Hernandez has been ruled active for the Thanksgiving showdown with the New York Jets. He had been out with an ankle injury since Oct. 21 after aggravating a high ankle sprain sustained in week two against Arizona.
He was a late scratch from the lineup last week against the Colts, a...
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....
Silver Medalist Jeff Demps Makes His Transition Back to Football
August 22nd, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Rookie New England Patriots running back/special teamer Jeff Demps made his debut today in a state he's rather familiar with.
In Day 1 of the Patriots' joint training with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the recent silver medalist got in on the action after waiting the NFL allotted three days after signing. To throw...
New England Patriots Waive Lineman Kyle Hix
August 20th, 2012 at 10:11 PM
In a move similar to the waiving of linebacker Dane Fletcher, the New England Patriots waived second-year offensive lineman Kyle Hix after he was injured during the August 5 practice.
Like Fletcher, Hix can be claimed by any team over a 24 hour period, but will rejoin the team on their...
Daniel Fells and Sebastian Vollmer to Come Off PUP List
August 19th, 2012 at 10:45 PM
The news seems to be getting better for Tom Brady. Two players with considerable blocking ability are set to resume on-the-field duties as tackle Sebastian Vollmer and tight end Daniel Fells will come off the active/physically unable to perform list.
Fells was signed as a third tight end because of his...
New England Patriots Pick up Olympic Sprinter Jeff Demps
August 17th, 2012 at 1:21 PM
Former University of Florida Gator Jeff Demps may not have had the kind of April he wanted, but he sure is having a heck of a July.
After not getting picked up in the 2012 NFL Draft, Demps quit football momentarily to focus on track and the upcoming Olympics in London. Combined...
Stevan Ridley Suffers Knee Injury During Practice
August 16th, 2012 at 1:50 PM
Second-year running back Stevan Ridley suffered a knee injury during practice on Thursday, August 16. Unfortunately, nothing has been released by the New England Patriots about the severity or how long he'll be sidelined.
Ridley, who appeared to be next in line for the Patriots after the exit of BenJarvus Green-Ellis,...
Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez and Brandon Lloyd Sit Out Practice as Dane Fletcher Clears Waivers
August 14th, 2012 at 10:13 PM
The New England Patriots were missing significant offensive weapons for Tuesday's practice, as tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez and wide receiver Brandon Lloyd sat on the sidelines.
Gronkowski has a knee injury that does not appear serious, but has missed three practices. He worked out on the side with...
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...
New England Patriots Work Out Wide Receiver Plaxico Burress
August 12th, 2012 at 5:25 PM
Bill Belichick will always keep you guessing.
With a stockpile of wide receivers already on his roster sheet, Belichick and the New England Patriots held a workout for free agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress today.
The addition of Burress would be a head-scratcher given the depth of their ranks at the position,...
