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To Nick Aliotti, these Ducks unlimited
More than likely, he is neutral, just as he was the opening game of the season. That's because two of his favorite all-time Oregon Ducks are again playing on opposite sides.
After defending Randy Moss during his weekly appearance on WEEI Monday morning, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady yesterday reiterated his support for the much-maligned receiver.
NFL commissioner creates new concussion guidelines
With marquee names like Ben Roethlisberger and Kurt Warner as well as players like DeSean Jackson, Jamal Lewis and Patriots Sebastian Vollmer, Stephen Neal and Pat Chung all suffering concussions in recent weeks, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell today imposed stricter return-to-play guidelines for players who suffer concussions.
The Rap Sheet: Ian R. Rapoport
Patriots-Saints predictions, anyone? So, we're here. We've waded through the crazy black-and-gold people, dodged the flying fleur de lis towels and had our eardrums invaded by the "Who dat?" chants Hello the Louisiana Superdome, where we have nearly two hours until game time.
Week 12: Wednesday practice peek
Since this week's game will be played in a dome, the Patriots are practicing inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse today, where they can control the noise and temperature.
Patriots won't have it easy in Big Easy; Wed notes
New England's defense needs to come up big for the Patriots to have a prayer against the unbeaten Saints.
New England Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden receives congratulations from teammate Pat Chung after his interception for a touchdown against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Nov.
Patriots defense lacks consistency despite record
The New England Patriots' young defense kept Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts under control for three quarters.
Patriots release inactives: Light, Warren, Springs are out; Koppen and Edelman are in
The Patriots just released their list of inactives, and as always, there were some surprises as the team gears up to play the Colts.
Jonathan Wilhite returns from illness
Jonathan Wilhite spent most of last week, by his own admission, "throwing up and sick a lot." In his first day back yesterday, the Patriots [ team stats ] cornerback was able to proclaim a clean bill of health.
In today's blitz, Vince Wilfork dismisses contract talks, learn who Tom Brady talked to regarding his knee surgery, a former Patriot talks about the Colts secondary and Pat Chung's wallet gets a hit.
Halftime, far from a championship performance
When the Patriots sleepwalk their way to victory here over an undermanned and banged-up Dolphins team, you'll hear all the cliches about division games being so tough and the challenge presented by Miami.
Week 9: Patriots 27 Dolphins 17, Postgame/Late Games Thread
Big-time divisional tilt, and the Pats performed when they had to. Miami rolled out a couple of wrinkles to the catPhish this week, and it had an effect.
Meriweather finds comfort zone
Like any rookie, Pat Chung has rabbit ears these days. But his eyes are trained chiefly in one direction.
Pat Chung gets off to good start
Pat Chung led the Patriots [ team stats ] out of the tunnel before Sunday's 35-7 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium, a sign that he would be more than a bystander on defense.
Brandon Meriweather takes one to the flat, er, house -- 7-0 Patriots
Brandon Meriweather takes one to the flat, er, house - 7-0 Patriots That didn't take long.
Patriots Find Replacement for Harrison in Unheralded Brandon McGowan
One of the questions everyone asked about the Patriots defense coming into this season was who would step up and replace the retired Rodney Harrison.
Patriots journal: Numbers are working against Wheatley
Though NFL teams have regular-season rosters of 53 players, only 45 men can be in uniform on game days; inevitably, there are difficult choices to be made on who gets to suit up and who doesn't. According to Bill Belichick, cornerback Terrence Wheatley is a victim of that numbers game.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick held a conference call with the New England media this afternoon.
Maroney is in a rush to get started
Feature back, backup, part of a running back-by-committee, Laurence Maroney doesn't really care.
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