Examining who faces the most challenging season for the Patriots and why. It's hard enough to replace a New England Patriots legend. It's even harder when you're stepping into one of the most important jobs on the team. That is the situation facing the...
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There has been a lot of talk in recent weeks pertaining to who's the best team coming out of free agency and the NFL Draft. Since Kansas City resides in the AFC, let's stick to that subject for the time being. Many pundits have given that mantle to Houston,...
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They got more than they were expecting.
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Late last year, Cincinnati came to grips with the limits of their young offense. By the end, it seemed they had pulled all the rabbits from their hat. Now, in their second year together, Jay Gruden and Andy Dalton must widen the scope of their mutated...
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Single Elin Nordegren Looking For Stable Man For Kids A source tells Us Weekly that the ex-wife of Tiger Woods, who began dating wealthy finance investor Jamie Dingman in early 2011, has called things off with her beau. “He’s...
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According to ESPN Boston, the New England Patriots hosted former Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark for a workout at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Clark is currently looking for a new team as it's clear that the Colts have moved...
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One of the free agent safeties that the Patriots reportedly had expressed interest in is now off the market. According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com, former Miami Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell has decided to sign with the New York Jets: A league...
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The New England Patriots are loaded at the tight end position. There is no sense in wasting time by explaining how valuable Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez are to the 2011 AFC Champions. Bill Belichick has revolutionized the way tight ends can be...
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The New England Patriots have absolutely no problem playing hard ball with their biggest stars. They also have no problem saying goodbye to them when the time comes.Wes Welker is well aware of this and it is the No. 1 reason why he finally signed his...
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The NFL is a harsh, cut-throat business. Sometimes, even spectacular production doesn't get rewarded with a lavish, multi-year contract that we see many players receive across the league on an annual basis. These four superstars aren't exactly hurting...
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Forbes recently released its list of the world’s most powerful celebrities for 2012, and Tiger Woods remained the top athlete on the list. The list is based on entertainment-related earnings plus media visibility (exposure in print, television, radio...
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If you had to bet on two current NFL players to make it to the Hall of Fame, who would you pick?While paying my respects to LaDainian Tomlinson and Ray Lewis, I think the majority of people would answer Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Recently, these two...
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The New England Patriots' offensive machine is engineered by Tom Brady, and nothing will change that as long as he's in a Patriots uniform.But if there's a player besides Brady that is key to the offense's success in 2012, who is it?To debate this topic,...
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Dallas Clark spent nine-years with the Indianapolis Colts, but the veteran tight end still might have some left in the tank and Bill Belichick wanted to see it for himself. Clark reportedly worked out for the Patriots Tuesday.
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While the NFL Network has been rolling out its list of the Top 100 players of 2012, CBS Sports columnist Pete Prisco has done the same this week, and he has five Patriots on his list. Here’s his take, with his comments on each one of the New England...
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Field Yates checks in with FB Spencer Larsen's college coach Mike Stoops for some background. "He was very quick. He was quick to the football and quick at the line of scrimmage," said Stoops, who now serves as defensive coordinator at Oklahoma. "Certainly...
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Earlier this week, I had mentioned Dwayne Bowe's holdout and whether or not it should be a concern. While holdouts are common among players who receive the franchise tag, teams cannot afford their players to miss OTAs. It would be crucial after not having...
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During my chat with Wes Welker yesterday, along with signing his franchise tender and contract situation, we talked a bit about the offense and the embarrassment of riches at receiver. We also hit on the importance of Tom Brady having trust in all of...
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The 2012 NFL draft is now squarely in the rear-view mirror, and as free agency winds down over the next few weeks and we approach the beginning of training camp, another fantasy football season will get rolling as leagues across the land gather in person...
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The skill level is there, the diversity is there and the attitude is there. The New England Patriots look ready to rock and roll. Welcome to the calm before the storm.Now that the free agency frenzy has quelled and the draft has concluded, how do you...
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It's that time in the offseason where NFL fans need something to argue about. We've done the power rankings both pre and post-draft. Speaking of the draft, we've argued about who would draft whom as well as who had a good draft and who didn't.With OTAs...
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It would appear the "Call Me Maybe" parody video phenomenon has finally run its course. Thank you, Zack Murray. You've done your nation a great service. (Frankly, we're surprised those Harvard guys didn't think of this first.) More »...
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There was a time not long ago when the debate surrounding Tom Brady was whether he was the best active quarterback in the NFL. Now, though, Brady has moved on to much grander discussions....
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Now that Tom Brady has a fun new ‘do just in time for summer, all we have to do to now is find the perfect breezy pop song to blast [...]
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Now that New England’s rookie mini-camp has wrapped up, it’s high time we put together the roster for 2012. (Is it really high time? No, not at all. But with all these players in Foxboro, the temptation proved too much.) OFFENSE Quarterback: Tom...
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Thanks to an endorsement from Justin Bieber and a catchy hook straight out of Disney Channel primetime, ‘Canadian Idol’ third place finalist Carly Rae Jepsen has the “song of the [...]
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New Orleans Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, has been one of the biggest bargains in the world of sports. For the past six years, he’s been playing under a contract that has paid him around $10 million a year. Contrast that with the contracts of New...
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Russ Michna, starting quarterback of the division-leading Chicago Rush, was criticized after missing a crucial game last weekend to attend a wedding. In his absence, the Rush lost 77-43 to the Arizona Rattlers. The 30-year-old veteran was ripped by...
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That's the question being debated on NFL.com based on the rankings of the two quarterbacks in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo came in at #91 while Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco was ranked 17 spots higher at #74. In the 2011...
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Erik Scalavino explains why the no-huddle offense isn't used more often during games - and it has nothing to do with the Patriots' lack of defense last year. I wrote a detailed analysis of the team’s no-huddle offense around mid-season last year and,...
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Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, who we last heard from ripping Bill Belichick and Tom Brady as "disrespectful," feels quite the opposite about new teammate Tim Tebow.read more...
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Welcome to Thursday’s Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories from our news wire. THURSDAY’S BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS: MLB: Red Sox at Rays, 7:10 p.m. (NESN; WEEI) MLB: Yankees at Blue Jays,...
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Our corporate cousin and good friend Tom Curran of CSNNE.com joined PFT Live on Wednesday to discuss a wide range of Patriots-related topics. The obvious starting point and biggest story surrounding the team at this point relates to the return of Wes...
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For the second straight year, New England Patriots left guard Logan Mankins has made Top 100 list of NFL players, as voted by the players, coming in at No. 64 overall in the 2012 ranking. He joins Vince Wilfork (No. 81 overall) as the only two Patriots...
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Patriots offensive lineman Logan Mankins checked in at No. 64 overall in the NFL Network’s list of Top 100 players of 2012, presented Wednesday night. The offensive guard, who just wrapped up his seventh season with the Patriots, was at No. 39 last...
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The New Orleans Saints' messy offseason continues to sully and frustrate everyone involved with the organization, including Drew Brees.According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, the Saints' Pro Bowl quarterback expressed his disappointment...
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When the Patriots offense takes the field on any given play, I used to firmly believe that quarterback Tom Brady was the best player on the field for New England. After watching them last season, I second guessed my prior judgement many times. After...
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In Dallas, where the Cowboys—America's Team!—have won only a single playoff game since the Clinton administration, there is indeed a problem. But the problem is not Antonio Ramiro Romo. I get it. It's easy to point a finger at the quarterback when...
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Manny Pacquiao is one of the world's most beloved sports figures, but his recent comments on gay marriage are sure to alienate some of his fans. I'm not here to judge whether or not Pac-Man is right or wrong in his beliefs, but I do know that sports...
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Mike Florio talks with Tom Curran of CSN New England about Wes Welker signing the Patriots $9.5 million franchise tag, the future of Ochocinco in the Patriots system, and how long Tom Brady has left in him? Mike also talks with Redskins head coach,...
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Forbes magazine today released their annual The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities, a top 100 list that ranks stars based on press coverage, social media buzz and whose agents paid Forbes [...]
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Who of us hasn't whined that if we had a fancy trainer like J.Lo we'd look flawless in a bikini, too?Well, despair no more! Gunnar Peterson, the man behind the hottest bodies in Hollywood (Angelina Jolie, Kim Kardashian, Sofia Vergara, Minka Kelly, and...
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Since he was 13, Tom Brady had one of the premier quarterback gurus helping him with his throwing mechanics in Tom Martinez. Under Martinez’ watchful eye, Brady’s delivery was impeccable. With the passing of Martinez in February, Brady needed to...
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Twitter / @WesWelker I signed my tender today. I love the game and I love my teammates! Hopefully doing the right thing gets the right results. #leapoffaith Mark Daniels notes Donte Stallworth considers himself a changed man. Stallworth felt 'surreal'...
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Now that Welker has officially signed on the dotted line, it's a good time to take a comprehensive look at the depth chart and try to guess which wide receivers will still be on the roster for Week 1....
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Drew Brees broke the record for passing yards in a single season in 2011, but Tom Brady could surpass that record in 2012. Despite throwing for more than 5,200 yards in 2011, Brady still has room to improve. Brady, who loves the game and is constantly...
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