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ESPN Blogs - Sun May 27, 8:16 am ET
The AFC East blog continues its rankings this offseason. Sunday, we take a look at the offenses in the division. No. 1: New England Patriots Analysis: No debate here. New England has the best quarterback, the best receivers and the best tight ends in the AFC East. It's really not even close. Future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady leads the way and continues to play at an elite level, despite ...
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Bleacher Report - Sat May 26, 9:30 pm ET
The AFC East has been dominated by the New England Patriots for much of the past decade, thanks in large part to their defensive-genius head coach, Bill Belichick . The division features two of the best players in the NFL : Darrelle Revis and Tom Brady . Only one of them, however, is a defensive player. There is a significant drop-off between the best defensive player and everyone else. Here ...
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NFL.com - Sun May 27, 6:39 pm ET
The Patriots don't have a clear-cut option at starting running back following the departure of BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Early in OTAs, it appears Shane Vereen will be given a chance to be featured.
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Bleacher Report - Sat May 26, 2:01 am ET
Just a week ago, there was a significant chance that the New England Patriots were going to add yet another weapon to their already crowded arsenal when they hosted former Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark for a workout at Gillette Stadium. That ultimately did not happen as Clark went on to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . If Clark were to have signed with the Patriots, he would ...
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Bleacher Report - Fri May 25, 12:48 pm ET
The New England Patriots have undergone a significant amount of change this offseason. While most eyes are on rookies Chandler Jones and Dont'a Hightower on the defensive side of the ball, Tom Brady is seeing a lot of pieces come and go around him. Even though those changes are somewhat more understated, they are nonetheless important. Realistically the Patriots haven't built a championship ...
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NFL.com - Sun May 27, 10:09 am ET
The Patriots sent a clear message with their two first-round draft picks: Defensive reinforcements are on the way. But linebacker Rob Ninkovich doesn't take the two additions as a threat.
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Covers.com - Sun May 27, 7:54 pm ET
Most analysts are high on the Patriots in 2012. But the LVH SuperBook took it to another level when it released its NFL season win totals.
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National Football Post via Yahoo! Sports - Sun May 27, 6:40 pm ET
Linebacker says Pittsburgh 'had no business losing' to Denver.
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ESPN Blogs - Sun May 27, 8:02 am ET
The New Orleans Saints are the seventh most popular NFL team, according to the latest ESPN Sports Poll. When asked to name their favorite team, 4.1 percent of fans pointed to the Saints. The Dallas Cowboys led the way at 8.8 percent. The Packers, Giants, Steelers, Patriots and Bears occupied the next spots. ESPN Sports Poll conducts 1,500 monthly telephone interviews with a nationally ...
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New England Sports Network - Sun May 27, 7:46 pm ET
The departure of BenJarvus Green-Ellis in free agency opened up a big chunk of carries in the Patriots' backfield, and Shane Vereen appears determined to fight for every touch. While many expected Stevan Ridley or newly signed Joseph Addai to pick up some of Green-Ellis' carries, it was Vereen who was working with the first team offense this week, according to the Boston Herald. The Patriots ...
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Bleacher Report - Sun May 27, 8:30 am ET
Like most football fans at this stage of the year, I am occupying myself with the NBA and NHL playoffs, early season MLB and, of course, monitoring the moves of my football team. As a Patriots fan, this offseason has been loaded with activity as Bill Belichick , Nick Caserio and company have made several surprise moves. Coming off another excruciating Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants ...
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CBS Sports - 1 hour 56 minutes ago
The Cincinnati Bengals have been widely lauded for their 2012 draft class and rightfully so. It isn't just their duo of first round picks who'll help immediately, however.
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Yahoo! Contributor Network via Yahoo! Sports - Sun May 27, 12:54 pm ET
The New York Jets have been to the postseason 14 times since changing its name from the New York Titans in 1963. While they have appeared in 25 playoff games, the Jets have just one Super Bowl title, which came in 1968-69.
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International Business Times - Thu May 24, 1:11 pm ET
New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick has a lot of personnel moves to make this summer and the future of the team depends on how the training camp competitions pan out.
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ESPN Blogs - Fri May 25, 4:52 pm ET
While I was on vacation last week, Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. ranked receiver groups in the division. Now, the AFC East blog will take it a step further. Here are the top individual receivers in the division: No. 1: Wes Welker, New England Patriots Skinny: Welker does most of his damage in the slot, but he is as tough to cover as anyone. More quick than fast, Welker has a sudden burst and ...
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Boston Globe - 1 hour 11 minutes ago
While many desk-bound, cubicle-dwelling Americans struggle with weight problems, a distinct subset is diving into a brand of exercise often advertised as military-based and that might seem extreme to outsiders. CrossFit, Tough Mudder, Boot Camp, and other high-octane workouts are growing in popularity, even as health specialists caution that for some people, the risk of injury is high. But many ...
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Boston Herald - 2 hours 9 minutes ago
The summer has unofficially started, which means lots of sun and fun through Labor Day. Here's what local celebs...
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Sat May 26, 7:10 am ET
FOXBORO - Dan Koppen fractured his left ankle in the second quarter of the Patriotsand#8217; first game last season. The veteran center was carted off the field and nine days later placed on injured reserve, his ninth NFL season over in a snap.
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ESPN Blogs - Sat May 26, 8:07 am ET
Here are the most interesting stories Saturday morning in the AFC East: What kind of impact will new receiver Brandon Lloyd make with the New England Patriots? Morning take: There's only one football to go around, but Lloyd will get his share of opportunities to make big plays. He is exactly what New England and quarterback Tom Brady needs. The Miami Dolphins are taking a no-star approach at ...
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The Taunton Gazette - Sun May 27, 8:32 pm ET
It’s reasonable to assume that a pair of crutches have never been on Dan Koppen’s birthday wish list.
