According to WEEI.com, the Patriots have signed free agent running back Chris Taylor. Taylor is a power back who rushed for 99 yards in week 17 of his rookie season.
The Patriots have also released cornerback Mike Richardson. Richardson, a sixth round pick in 2007, was another favorite of mine, although he was a much longer [...]
And another Patriot heads off to the AFC West. This time, it’s defensive end Le Kevin Smith. Adam Schefter reports via Twitter:
Denver and New England are dealing. Denver just acquired DE LeKevin Smith from the Patriots. Don’t know terms but know Broncos needed D help
I liked Smith in his few years here. A hard worker [...]
With a couple of weeks of training camp and a preseason game out of the way, I thought I’d take another look at what I think the Patriots final 53 man roster will look like. Back at the start of June, I made my first projection. Last week, I made my second. Here comes the [...]
Most Patriots fans know that 2009 will probably be Tedy Bruschi’s last season as a New England Patriot. However, some think that with the development of Jerod Mayo and Gary Guyton, Bruschi could be closer than ever to his way out. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com puts his own spin on it:
Complicating matters is that Bruschi [...]
Kevin Carter will either play for the Patriots or retire from the NFL. Shalise Manza Young of the Providence Journal reports:
Kevin Carter, the 14-year veteran defensive lineman who worked out with the Patriots early last week, has narrowed his future down to two options: playing for New England or retiring.There does not seem to be [...]
Well, it’s now sort of official; Tom Brady is back in action.
Tom Brady played the first half of the Patriots’ first preseason game yesterday, and for the most part, looked true to form. Brady threw 10/15 for two touchdowns, although he had one interception. Brady looked confident in the pocket, and delivered some nice balls [...]
Well, football is finally back. After all the draft preparations, OTA’s, mini-camps, trades, free agent signings, and grueling training camp practices, the Patriots are finally ready to shake off the rust and play their first pre-season game, this one on the road at Philly.
There’s no question what the number one story is: the return of [...]
The Patriots got a few players back from injury today, with Shawn Crable, Ty Warren, and Richard Seymour all suiting up for practice. Seymour had been out injured for the past few days, and Crable and Warren started camp on the physically unable to perform list.
Ty Warren was on the list recovering from off-season groin [...]
With well over a week of training camp completed, as well as a weekend off, I thought now would be a good time to take a look at who I believe will be on the Patriots final 53.
QB: 1. Tom Brady 2. Kevin O’Connell 3. Brian Hoyer
RB: 1. Laurence Maroney 2. Sammy Morris 3. Kevin [...]
The Patriots have finally addressed their biggest need. Today, the Patriots announced the acquisition of defensive end/outside linebacker Derrick Burgess from the Oakland Raiders.
Burgess, 6-2, 260 pounds, gives the Patriots a proven pass rusher who can put his hand down or line up on the outside. Either way, he will be a pass rusher, whether [...]
