New England Patriots

Brady, Belichick set wins record for QB-coach duo

November 14, 2011
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Other than being driving forces behind their dominant divisional win on Sunday, the Patriots’ quarterback and head coach combo tacked on yet another accomplishment to their distinguished, yet intertwined Hall of Fame resumes. After beating the Jets on Sunday Night Football in convincing fashion, 37-16, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick earned win number 117 together, [...]

Colts-Pats flexed out of prime time slot

November 9, 2011
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Thus far, the Colts have lost each of their first nine regular season games, mostly in embarrassing fashion. The powers-that-be have taken notice, saving us from the horror of seeing Indy on prime-time television again this season. Per ESPN.com, the NFL has flexed the Week 13 contest between the Colts and Patriots out of its [...]

Patriots release cornerback Leigh Bodden

October 28, 2011
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The Patriots are apparently hoping that addition by subtraction could help improve their slumping secondary, as they’ve just parted ways with a veteran member of that much-maligned group. Per ESPNBoston.com, the Pats released cornerback Leigh Bodden on Friday. His agent, Alvin Keels, confirmed the move in a statement. “He’s enjoyed this time in New England, [...]

Aaron Hernandez could miss up to six weeks

September 20, 2011
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Up to this point in the young 2011 season, the Pats — to no one’s surprise — already look in midseason form; after a record-setting night in Miami Week 1 and a fundamentally sound Week 2 win over a talented Chargers squad, they’ve quickly morphed into the machine we’re accustomed to witnessing. Unfortunately, one of [...]

Tom Brady shatters records with 517 passing yards

September 12, 2011
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Given his illustrious history, it’s not really a surprise when Tom Brady looks nearly flawless in any given game. Tonight, however, was a different story as he tacked on yet another accomplishment to his Hall of Fame resume. In the Patriots’ 38-24 victory over the Dolphins, Brady completed 32 passes, resulting in four touchdowns and [...]

Fred Taylor to retire as a Jaguar on Friday

September 1, 2011
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Despite spending the last two seasons in New England, running back Fred Taylor will always be remembered best for his time in Jacksonville. As such, he’s decided to bow out of the game with the team that gave him a shot over a decade ago. According to the Florida Times-Union, Taylor will sign a ceremonial [...]

Ryan Mallett partied hard during Rookie Symposium

August 27, 2011
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When Ryan Mallett was drafted by the Patriots this past April, it was assumed he’d correct his questionable off-the-field decision making. However, based on the following report, it appears this tiger has done little to change his stripes. Citing two sources, Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports reports that Mallett stayed up “all-night partying” during the [...]

Patriots to work out Houshmandzadeh, Sharper, Hill

August 14, 2011
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Despite looking sharp in their first preseason contest, the Patriots have a few holes remaining on their team and, as a result, are set to play host to a trio of veteran players this week. According to Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald, the Pats will bring in free agent receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh for a [...]