ESPN.com’s Chris Mortensen is now also reporting that the Patriots plan to franchise quarterback Matt Cassel. He writes:
The New England Patriots have decided to ensure that quarterback Matt Cassel won’t be an unrestricted free agent, as scheduled in March.
Sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen that the Patriots will use a franchise tag on [...]
Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo has had a name change; he will now be known as Defensive Rookie of the Year Jerod Mayo. There’s a nice ring to that.
Mayo snagged 49 of 50 votes. Who got the other vote? Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers.
What?
Yeah. The guy that missed more than half the season actually won rookie of [...]
It’s that time of year again. The time of year where I put on my draft cap and go deep into scouting mode. While I’ve just begun to scratch the surface of this year’s draft class, I thought I’d give you my first mock draft of the year.
Round 1, Pick 24: Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
The [...]
The Cleveland Plain dealer reports:
Scott Pioli, Patriots vice president of player personnel, is believed to be very interested in the Browns’ general manager job and is expected to interview for the position soon, multiple league sources told The Plain Dealer on Monday.The Browns have been granted permission by the Patriots to interview Pioli and could [...]
Apparently, we’re moving into full offseason mode at PatriotsBlog.net. That being said, here’s a quick look at all of the Patriots’ free agents (players who contracts expire after this season).
Rodney Harrison
Harrison’s 2008 season was ended early due to a torn quad. However, he had looked really good before he went down. While some reports said [...]
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Cleveland Browns have requested to interview Patriots Executive V.P. of Player Personnel Scott Pioli.
Lerner said he’s received permission to talk to New England Patriots Executive Vice President Scott Pioli and that he’ll focus on the general manager role next.
As Patriots fans know, Pioli is essentially equal to Belichick [...]
Five years from now, I’m only going to think about what could have been. At 11-5, the Patriots have failed to qualify for the post-season for the first time since 2002.
To be honest, I don’t want to talk about it. I don’t want to write about it. The fact is, any team that is 11-5 [...]
When the Patriots take the field against the Buffalo Bills today, the weather looks to be a huge factor. Huge factor.
ESPN is reporting that wind gusts at Ralph Wilson stadium have reached 60 MPH, and look to be at around 40 MPH at kickoff. The wind has gotten to the point that the goal posts [...]
Well, it’s do or die time. If the Patriots lose on Sunday, they will be eliminated from playoff contention. A win keeps them alive and in a need of a little help to make the playoffs.
In their first meting, the Patriots soundly defeated the Bills 20-10. And although the score didn’t really suggest it, the [...]
Another week, another blowout. At this point in the season, I don’t think any team wants to play the Patriots. The offense you knew and loved from 2007 is back, although the philosophy is different.
Game Notes
The Cardinal’s effort was pathetic. It was unprofessional, lackluster… just rediculous. They are a playoff team, and need to start [...]
