RIP NFL Europa

The NFL announced today the shutting down of NFL Europa, leaving many German fans without their pigskin fix.  Going the way of the dodo, the XFL, Professional Women’s Soccer, the Canadian Baseball League, the Negro Leagues, and the United Soccer League.  The NFL brass put a positive spin on the decision saying that more focus [...]

Patriots Hall of Fame

So it is a little slow around Foxboro these days so I thought I’d discuss the new Hall at Patriot Place which will be opened next year to honor former Patriots players.  Fans can vote for who they think deserves to be inducted. The Patriots have announced 3 candidates for the Hall of fame: running back [...]

2007 NFL Supplemental Draft

The 2007 NFL Supplemental draft will occur on July 13, 2007.  This year, there will be two prospects in the draft, Paul Oliver and Chris Patrick.  Here is the process to the selections:
- Each team chooses what player(s) they want, and what round and what pick they want them in.
- A lottery for picking order is [...]

Celtics, Please Don't Trade For Kevin Garnett!!!

I know this is a Patriots blog, but I needed to get my opinion out there somehow.  If you’re a Celtics fan, you’ve probably heard the trade rumors for Kevin Garnett.  Supposedly, a deal has been made with the Celtics or the Suns, and it’s rumored to include Celtic’s forward/center Al Jefferson.  A possible scenario [...]

Troy Brown Update (Or lack there of)

From the Herald: 
   A private person, Brown has kept largely tight-lipped this offseason. Sources close to the receiver yesterday reiterated his desire to play next year, preferably with the Patriots, who seem to be taking a wait and see attitude towards his health.  ‘‘My intention is to play,’’ Brown told the Associated Press earlier this offseason. [...]

Antoine Winfield to the Patriots? Asante Samuel Update!

Could the Patriots acquire disgruntled Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield via trade?  The Pioneer Press seems to think they can:
If the Vikings trade outspoken cornerback Antoine Winfield, the Patriots, who have two first-round draft picks next spring, would seem a logical destination. New England cornerback Asante Samuel, by the way, is holding out for more guaranteed [...]

PatsBlog moves to Patriotsblog.net

Well, I finally purchased a domain name and got hosted, so we’re moving to patriotsblog.net.  I’m still working on getting a lot of things to work, but hopefully things will be fully functional in a day or two.  Also, on a side note,  PatsBlog now has 25,000 hits!  By the way, everything still runs through [...]

Patriots Sign Two Veteran Defensive Lineman

Likely to fill the gap in depth left by the passing of Marquise Hill, the Patriots have announced the signing of two defensive lineman, Rashad Moore and Kenny Smith.  Both are over 300 pounds and each have a decent amount of playing and starting experience. 
Moore, 28, has started 18 career games in 48 appearences and [...]

All Quiet on the New England Front

This is certainly football’s most boring time of the year.  For the next month and a half, there is going to be nothing to report.  Free agency, the draft, and the minicamp season are all over.  Next up, is training camp.  Until then, the Patriots might make a move for a veteran or two, but [...]

Rumor: Daunte Culpepper To Patriots?

I found this rumor very interesting.  Could the Patriots possibly sign Daunte Culpepper as a backup for this season.  From the South-Florida Sun Sentinel:
“I feel it is necessary to obtain a release rather than seek a trade so that I would not bring the excess baggage of my present contract to a new team,” he said. [...]