New England Patriots

Greg M. Cooper-US Presswire

Sammy Morris Interest Raises Questions About Patriots Confidence in Young Backs

The departure of New England Patriots starting running back BenJarvis Green-Ellis seemed to indicate that the team felt that their two young running backs were ready to take on a starring role. But with the signing of Joseph Addai and now reports that Sammy Morris could be making a return to Foxborough, questions have surfaced [...]

Ed Mullholland-US Presswire

Patriots-Giants Rivalry Runs Bitter Following Ballard Claim

By: Sean Rollins

Boston and New York rivalries have existed for decades. Teams in each sport have been bitter advisories and with the New England Patriots claiming Jake Ballard from the New York Giants this month, another bitter relationship is developing between two teams from these cities. The Patriots-Jets rivalry is well documented. Division foes that go about [...]

David Butler II-US Presswire

Rant Sports NFL Power Rankings: Patriots Deserve Top Spot

By: Sean Rollins

With Rant Sports publishing their 2012 NFL power rankings this week, they placed the New England Patriots right where they belong. Following a season in which the Patriots finished with the AFC’s best record, won a division championship, won a conference championship, and were one drive from winning the Super Bowl, there was little the [...]

Matthew Emmons-US Presswire

Patriots Rob Gronkowski May Be Misleading Fans

By: Sean Rollins

When asked about the status of his injured left ankle, New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski said it feels “great”. If that’s the truth about his ankle then that’s excellent news for the Patriots and their fans but the evidence seems to contradict that. While Gronkowski sounded positive Monday as he participated in [...]

David Butler II-US Presswire

Rival Troubles Could Help New England Patriots

By: Sean Rollins

Two of the New England Patriots division rivals are looking at tough times going into the 2012 season even before training camps open. The New York Jets and Miami Dolphins have both been dealt problems early into the NFL offseason which could benefit the Patriots as they begin their quest for another division title. The [...]

David Butler II-US Presswire

Lloyd’s Start Good Sign for New England Patriots

By: Sean Rollins

When the New England Patriots signed free agent wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, it was to replace outgoing receiver Chad Ochocinco. After a year in which Ochocinco having been brought in to lead the Patriots receiving corps had the worst season of his career, Lloyd looks to be getting off to a much better start. After [...]

David Butler II-US Presswire

Patriots-Saints Joint Practice Bad PR Move

By: Sean Rollins

New Orleans Saints interim coach Joe Vitt told the media Wednesday that he received a fax from New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick with the idea of holding joint practices during training camp. It would be the second time the two teams have done such an event having held joint practices in 2010 prior [...]

Ed Mulholland-US Presswire

New England Patriots Claiming Ballard Brings Insurance

By: Sean Rollins

On Tuesday the New England Patriots claimed former New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard after he was waived by the Giants on Monday. Ballard tore his ACL during Super Bowl XLVI and after microfracture surgery will likely miss all of the 2012 season. He won’t play for the Patriots in 2012 but his addition [...]

Greg M. Cooper-US Presswire

New Deal Might End Welker’s Tenure with New England Patriots

By: Sean Rollins

One of the biggest stories for the New England Patriots this offseason has been the contract negotiations between the team and free agent wide receiver Wes Welker. The Patriots decided to place the franchise tag on the pro bowler with negotiations reportedly not going well. With the Patriots giving tight end Rob Gronkowski a six-year [...]

David Butler II-US Presswire

Lloyd’s Success Will Determine New England Patriots Direction

By: Sean Rollins

With the release of New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco Thursday afternoon, it is official that his signing was a failure. Ochocinco was signed as a free agent before the 2011 season following the trade of star receiver Randy Moss in 2010. The six-time pro bowler was meant to be the replacement for Moss [...]