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Edelman Impressive as Patriots Top Saints 27-24

By KC Downey ⋅ August 13, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The 2009 seasons for the Patriots and Saints could not have ended any more different. The Patriots were obliterated out of the playoffs by the Ravens at Gillette Stadium 33-14 back in January, while the Saints won their first Super Bowl, beating Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts a month later.
Moving on to 2010, the [...]

Patriots 2010 Preview: Quarterbacks

By Matt Huegel ⋅ August 5, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Tom Brady, having just turned 33 on Tuesday, remains the face of the Patriots and likely the most important player on the team. Having his first healthy off-season since the infamous knee injury in 2008, one would think that the start of this pre-season would be a happy return to his craft, but that has [...]

A Letter to Wes Welker

By Teddy ⋅ August 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Dear Wes Welker,
First off it’s great to see that you’re recovering extremely fast. I was scared when you were injured during that Texans game in Week 17. The Patriots desperately needed you in the playoffs and unfortunately, we were bounced in the Wild Card round by the Ravens.
Last season you were ridiculous. I mean, 123 [...]

Patriots 2010 Preview: Wide Receivers

By Colin Neagle ⋅ July 19, 2010 ⋅ One comment

This isn’t the 2007 Patriots’ offense, as much as we hope it can play like it. But since that record-breaking season, the wide receivers in New England have come and gone, grown old and grown up. The Pats’ offense has seen some major development in the past three years: Randy Moss is approaching the end [...]

Patriots 2010 Preview: Special Teams

By Matt Huegel ⋅ July 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Often the most overlooked aspect of a football team, special teams plays a significant role in every offensive drive and defensive stand. They determine whether an offense must drive 80 yards or 10, and vice versa.
Head coach Bill Belichick has been one to put heavy emphasis on this area. He has been known in the [...]

Patriots NFL Draft Review: Pats Take McCourty, Confuse Us All

By Colin Neagle ⋅ May 6, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

Patriots fans had a lot of questions leading up to New England’s first round pick in this year’s draft. But, after trading down multiple spots, fans had even more questions after the team made its first pick.
Who is Devin McCourty?
Sure, a select few draft nerds had heard the name. But even fewer expected the Patriots [...]

Draft Tim Tebow, Seriously!

By Teddy ⋅ April 1, 2010 ⋅ One comment

This year’s NFL Draft has had more been more intriguing then ones in the past. From it lasting three days, beginning on a Thursday April 22nd, to the mass of talent, this year there is a mix of excitement and gossip. Much has been talk about the Rams first overall pick, but as for a [...]

PATS on the Back – 2009

By Brian Kintz ⋅ January 13, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

And just like that, another Patriots season is in the books, sooner than many expected.
At the beginning of the 2009 season, there were several pundits that were predicting the Pats as Super Bowl XLIV champs. But a “4th and 2,” a Welker injury, and a complete embarrassment in the wild card round later, New [...]

Patriots Report Card: Week 18

By Andrew Kipp ⋅ January 13, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Quarterback: B-
If you told me Tom Brady had 42 attempts in a game, I’d tell you he easily threw for over 300 yards. And if you then told me he threw for 200 yards, I’d be surprised. But 154 yards? On 42 attempts? You’re kidding, right? No, unfortunately not. This is what happened on Sunday [...]

Slow Start Dooms New England to Early Playoff Exit

By Matt Goisman ⋅ January 10, 2010 ⋅ One comment

The New England Patriots began their playoff run against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday afternoon in Foxboro. The Patriots had already defeated Baltimore once this season and were looking for a repeat performance. Unfortunately, the Ravens turned the tables on New England, scoring four times (three touchdowns plus a field goal) in the first quarter. One [...]

Five Easy Steps to Enjoying the Patriots-Ravens Game

By George ⋅ January 10, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Of course the Patriots drew the toughest possible matchup in the first round according to my own list. You didn’t think I would read anyone else’s work did you? On top of that, Wes Welker injures himself (yes you read that right) and possibly takes himself out for not only the playoffs, but the entire [...]

Patriots-Ravens: Previewing the First Playoff Meeting

By Teddy ⋅ January 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

They worked all season to get to this point. Now, the New England Patriots will have to best a perennial defensive power house in the Baltimore Ravens. It is one of the four rematches from the regular season being played this weekend. The Patriots will hope for a repeat of the 27-21 win during Week [...]

Patriots Report Card: Week 17

By Andrew Kipp ⋅ January 6, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Quarterback: C
I was tempted to cut Tom Brady some slack and give him an “Incomplete” on his report card this week, but the Patriots quarterback played most of the game on Sunday. He was replaced by rookie Brian Hoyer (Michigan State) in the second quarter, and on the Patriots’ last drive. Brady’s stat line was less [...]

PATS on the Back: Patriots-Texans, Week 17

By Brian Kintz ⋅ January 6, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Patriots will limp into the playoffs next weekend, after losing not only Sunday’s game to the Texans, but also losing their Pro Bowl receiver, Wes Welker. As you all know by now, Welker was lost on just the third offensive play of the game, as his left knee buckled in the Reliant Stadium [...]

Patriots Report Card: Week 15

By Andrew Kipp ⋅ December 22, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Quarterback: C+
Statistically, Tom Brady had perhaps his worst game of the 2009 season. Brady completed 11 of 23 passes for 115 yards in the Patriots 17-10 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Brady also threw one touchdown to Randy Moss and one interception to Bills linebacker Paul Posluszny.
Brady’s 13-yard touchdown pass to Randy Moss [...]