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Patriots-Saints Joint Practice Bad PR Move
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 [...]
TweetNew England Patriots Claiming Ballard Brings Insurance
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 [...]
TweetNew Deal Might End Welker’s Tenure with New England Patriots
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 [...]
TweetLloyd’s Success Will Determine New England Patriots Direction
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 [...]
TweetFaulk Signing Would Benefit New England Patriots
The New England Patriots currently have three running backs on the roster for 2012 but one more signing would be beneficial. That signing is long time Patriots running back Kevin Faulk. Faulk told the media this week that he is “praying” and “hoping” for a return but bringing back the veteran would benefit both sides. [...]
TweetPatriots Troy Brown’s Hall Call Well-Deserved
On Monday it was revealed the former New England Patriots star Troy Brown would be inducted in the Patriots Hall of Fame. It’s a well-deserved honor for someone that was a true team player for the best teams in the franchise’s history. Brown spent his whole career in New England which lasted from 1993 to [...]
TweetNew England Patriots Biggest Fear is Brady Injury
One lesson learned last season in the NFL was the importance of the backup quarterback. Two teams who looked poised for a playoff run were cut down when their starting quarterbacks were injured. With that in mind, the biggest fear for the New England Patriots in 2012 is a season ending injury to Tom Brady. [...]
TweetNext New England Patriots Receivers to Go
The New England Patriots have too many wide receivers and not enough spots available to keep them all. With the release of newly acquired Anthony Gonzalez earlier this week, loosening the logjam has already begun. The Patriots have worked hard this offseason to fix the depth problem the team had in 2011. In doing so, [...]
TweetPatriots’ Julian Edelman Should Move to Defense
In an attempt to fix their problem at wide receiver this offseason, the New England Patriots have signed four free agent receivers. These signings have made that position over-crowded meaning that moves must be made. The Patriots made their first move Tuesday by releasing newly acquired Anthony Gonzalez but another move that should be made [...]
TweetNew England Patriots Get Praise from Rival
The New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts had one of the biggest non-traditional rivalries over the past decade. The two teams were dominant during their regular seasons each and every year. Beyond that, there were continual comparisons between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as to which was the best quarterback. One of the key members [...]
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