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22 hrs ago | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Dont and #8217;a Hightower's time to lead New England Patriots

Dont'a Hightower is no longer a rookie. "It feels pretty good not having to get the water bottles or put the equipment up or things like that," the Patriots' linebacker said Thursday after a workout at Gillette Stadium.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Kyle Love, Brandon Spikes, Chandler Jones, Jerod Mayo, NFL Players

Thu May 09, 2013

Boston Herald

LBs can't wait for Year 2 bump

Based on expectations of natural progression, the Patriots' trio of starting linebackers should make even more of an impact in the upcoming season after their electric initial go-round. Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes and Dont'a Hightower grew up well together in 2012, and they provided enough reasons to believe the extra year of chemistry and ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Brandon Spikes, Jerod Mayo, NFL Players, Danny Amendola, Donald Jones

Pats Pulpit

Patriots Try Out Veteran Guards Caldwell, Hadnot

With the Patriots' roster sitting at 89, Bill Belichick will be looking around the Free Agent market to find a player to plug into that 90th spot.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Dan Connolly, Brandon Deaderick, Ryan Wendell, NFL Players, Antoine Caldwell

Fri May 03, 2013

Boston Herald

Setting the Patriots' rookie camp roster

Here's a positional rundown of the Patriots' rookie camp roster, which includes seven draft picks, 19 undrafted free agents and CFL newbies Armond Armstead and Jason Vega.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Armond Armstead, Jason Vega, Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen, NFL Players

Wed May 01, 2013

BleacherReport

Projecting the 2013 Stats for Each Patriots Draft Selection

While many NFL teams approach the draft with the intention of remaking themselves, the Patriots approach it with the intention of completing themselves.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Tom Brady, NFL Players, Aaron Hernandez, Chandler Jones, Rob Gronkowski

Tue Apr 30, 2013

BleacherReport

Perfect Veteran/Rookie Combinations in the NFL

Sometimes it can be hard for rookies and veterans to work alongside each other in the NFL ...but that wasn't the case for these guys.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Jerod Mayo, NFL Players, Dallas Cowboys, DeMarcus Ware

Boston.com

Patriots release Brian Waters

Signed to a two-year contract after the lockout in 2011, Waters played at a very high level that year, though he was at right guard for the first time in his career.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Dan Connolly, Brian Waters, Ryan Wendell, NFL Players

Sat Apr 27, 2013

Boston.com

5 takeaways from the Patriots' first four picks

I think when folks look at his ability to catch the ball in the air, they'll be as enamored with him as the Patriots obviously are.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Brandon Spikes, Dane Fletcher, Jerod Mayo, Niko Koutouvides, NFL Players

Fri Apr 26, 2013

MassLive.com

New England Patriots select LB Jamie Collins with 52nd pick

The New England Patriots tuned out the cries of fans demanding a wide receiver and drafted linebacker Jamie Collins out of Southern Mississippi with the 52nd overall pick in the NFL Draft Friday evening.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, NCAA Sports, Southern Miss. Golden Eagles NCAA Football, University of Southern Mississippi NCAA, NCAA Football, Brandon Spikes, Chandler Jones, Jerod Mayo, NFL Players

Thu Apr 25, 2013

CBS Local

Patriots Trade 29th Pick To Vikings For Four Picks

Patriots fans who stayed up late Thursday night to find out which player the team would draft were left out in the cold, as the Patriots traded the 29th pick of the to the Minnesota Vikings.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Chandler Jones, NFL Players

Tue Apr 23, 2013

Boston Herald

No rush to get DE help

The Patriots don't have an immediate need at defensive end because they have two starters locked into place, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't make an attempt to upgrade their group of edge rushers.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Chandler Jones, Justin Francis, Jake Bequette, NFL Players, Jermaine Cunningham

Mon Apr 22, 2013

Pats Pulpit

2013 NFL Draft: Possible Patriots: Datone Jones, DE/DT, UCLA

Despite drafting Dont'a Hightower and Chandler Jones last year, New England's pass rush was not on the level that the team would like it to be.

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Related Topix: Sports, UCLA Bruins NCAA Football, NCAA Sports, NCAA Football, University of California NCAA, Datone Jones, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Chandler Jones, NFL Players

MassLive.com

New England Patriots put final touches on NFL Draft 2013 preparations

The roads and airport terminals blending together, the destinations all the same, save for the logo on a pair of shorts or sweatshirt.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Chandler Jones, NFL Players, Emmanuel Sanders

Sun Apr 21, 2013

Boston Herald

Tide's Williams checks out fine

If Bill Belichick keeps his own personal scoresheet when evaluating prospects, you can bet nose tackle Jesse Williams earned quite a few checks in the plus column.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Sports, Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Football, University of Alabama NCAA, NCAA Football, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Nate Ebner, NFL Players, Brandon Deaderick

Pride of Detroit

2013 NFL mock draft: Patriots select D.J. Swearinger

With the 59th pick in Pride Of Detroit's 2013 NFL mock draft, the New England Patriots select South Carolina safety D.J. Swearinger.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Danny Amendola, Devin McCourty, Brandon Spikes, Tavon Wilson, NFL Players