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New England Patriots Risk Losing Star
As the 4:00 pm deadline came and passed Monday Wes Welker and the New England Patriots were unable to come to an agreement on a new long-term extension which means the four-time pro bowler will play this coming season on a one-year contract. By not coming to an agreement by the deadline, the Patriots run [...]
TweetNFL Rumors: Wes Welker, Patriots Negotiations Could Remain Until Deadline
Some of the biggest NFL rumors this offseason have been about New England Patriots Pro Bowl wide receiver Wes Welker and whether he would get a contract extension before Monday’s deadline. Welker was given the franchise tag by the team with the explanation that they just needed more time to get a deal done. However, [...]
TweetNFL Rumors: Devin McCourty Has “No Limitations”
According to the owner of Good Energy Training where New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty has been working out, the former Pro Bowler “really has no limitations at all for his shoulder” and is completely healthy for training camp in two weeks. McCourty injured his shoulder last season against the New York Jets when he [...]
TweetRas-I Dowling Upcoming Season May Decide Career
In 2011 the New England Patriots had one of the worst defensive backfields in the NFL in part because second round draft pick Ras-I Dowling was injured for much of the season. While the Patriots have added veteran cornerbacks just in case, Dowling must prove himself in 2012. In his rookie season in 2010, Devin [...]
TweetNew England Patriots New Pad Sign of Goodell’s Influence
The suicide of future hall of famer Junior Seau shocked America and brought to the forefront the importance of concussions in football. Many reminisced about Dave Duerson who committed suicide donating his brain to science and Kris Dielman who famously staggered after a hit but inexplicably finished the game. But recent measures by the New [...]
TweetNFL Rumors: Patriots May Show Hoyer, Mallett for Potential Destinations
One of the big NFL rumors involving the New England Patriots is the movement of one of their two backup quarterbacks, Brian Hoyer or Ryan Mallett. The two are scheduled to backup starting quarterback Tom Brady in 2012 but barring a serious injury to the perennial pro bowler, neither are expected to see any significant [...]
TweetNFL Rumors: Welker, Patriots Extension Looks Unlikely
NFL teams have until July 16 to reach agreements with players who have been given the franchise tag or they will have to play out the coming season on a one-year contract. Despite positive remarks from both sides leading to Wes Welker’s signing of the franchise tender, little progress has been made between him and [...]
TweetTom Brady Best to Build Around
The most important position in football is quarterback which makes that key player the one team’s build around. Over the past few years the best quarterbacks have been Tom Brady of the New England Patriots and Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers. Even with the recent performances by Rodgers, Brady is still the best [...]
TweetCould Bill Belichick Run in New England Be Nearing an End?
Following the 2011 World Series, legendary manager Tony La Russa shocked everyone with the announcement of his retirement. With the MLB All-Star Game approaching and La Russa in charge of the National League it brings the question of the longevity of La Russa’s good friend, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. Both La Russa [...]
TweetNew England Patriots Learn Lesson From Ochocinco Experience
Generally when looking to acquire a new player, teams look at past performance and a specific athletic skill set but former New England Patriots receiver Chad Ochocinco has taught the team that one more thing must come into account, intelligence. In his short time in New England, the six-time pro bowler failed to comprehend the [...]
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