New England Patriots Archive
Patriots WR Welker: “I Feel Like I’m Still A Long Ways Off” From 2009 Form
Patriots Wes Welker has made a remarkable return from a major knee injury at the end of the 2009 season, but admitted he’s not back to 100% quite yet. “I still feel like I’m a long ways off from that personally,” Welker said to the Boston Globe, comparing his form this year to his 123-catch [...]
Pats Lose to Giants 20-17, Belichick Thinks Team is “Ready to Go”
After the Patriots’ 20-17 loss to the Giants in their final preseason test, coach Bill Belichick sounded optimistic about his team’s position heading into the regular season. “Overall, we had our ups and downs,” Belichick told the Associated Press. “The team has worked hard. I think they’re ready to go. They competed well for the [...]
Pats LB Spikes Loses Endorsement Deal With Reebok After Sex Tape
Patriots rookie LB Brandon Spikes is already feeling the repercussions of his involvement in a internet sex tape, as Reebok have backtracked on finalizing an endorsement deal with the 22-year-old. Spike’s agent Terry Watson sent confirmation to the Boston Globe on Wednesday that Reebok had pulled their deal, worth $60,000 plus on-field incentives. Watson said he [...]
Patriots Move Darius Butler to Right Cornerback Following Bodden’s Injury
The Patriots have decided to move Darius Butler to right cornerback following the season-ending rotator cuff tear suffered by Leigh Bodden. According to the Boston Globe, Butler will switch sides of the field to allow Devin McCourty to play in his natural position for his rookie season. Butler, the team’s second round pick in 2009, recorded [...]
Patriots CB Leigh Bodden to Miss 2010 Season With Torn Rotator Cuff
Patriots will be without their leading CB Leigh Bodden for all of the 2010 season after the team put him on their injured reserve list Tuesday. According to ESPNBoston.com, Bodden was set to be the team’s top cornerback when he injured his shoulder in practice over the weekend. When he went in for evaluation, doctors discovered [...]Patriots LB Brandon Spikes Appears on Sex Tape; NFL Investigating
Patriots rookie LB Brandon Spikes is under investigation by the NFL after appearing in a sex tape that hit the internet today. According to the Boston Globe, the NFL plans to review the situation with regards to their Player Conduct Policy. If Spikes is found in violation of the policy, a fine and/or suspension are possible [...]
Brady Looking “As Good As Ever” in 2010
Patriots QB Tom Brady has looked “as good as ever” this preseason after participating in ever single training camp practice for the first time ever. The 33-year-old Brady has appeared “invigorated” in the early part of his 11th season, completing 79% of his passes for 425 yards and 3 TDs in three preseason games. A major [...]
LB Adalius Thomas Interesed In Joining Jets, But No Deal Until After Week 1
LB Adalius Thomas said Monday that he would be interested in joining the Jets, but that no deal will happen between him and the team before Week 1. SI’s Peter King reported earlier this week that the 33-year-old had no interest in signing with the Jets. On Monday, Thomas responded. “That is ridiculous,” he said. “If they [...]
Patriots WR Edelman, TE Hernandez Miss Practice with Undisclosed Injuries
Patriots WR Julian Edelman and rookie TE Aaron Hernandez, the team’s two biggest targets so far this preseason, both missed practice last week with undisclosed injuries. The team held both Edelman and Hernandez out of practice the entire week, as well as the team’s 36-35 loss to St. Louis last Thursday. According to ESPNBoston.com, both players [...]Jets, Ryan Interested in Reuniting with LB Adalius Thomas
The Jets have reached out to former Patriots LB Adalius Thomas about joining the team after finding out this morning that LB Calvin Pace will miss 4-6 weeks with a broken foot. “I would say that would be a possibility,” Ryan said to ESPN.com about Thomas joining the Jets. “I wouldn’t rule that out. There’s some [...]