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Archive for August, 2007

Maroney Sheds His Non-Contact Jersey

 
The Patriots finally have their feature back taking contact once again.  Back Laurence Maroney has been cleared to take some hits in practice for the first time this season.  The back got rid of his non-contact jersey on Monday, and could possibly see some playing time with the team this Friday when they travel to [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 21 2007

Birth Won’t Take Focus Away From Football For Brady

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady understands the approaching birth of his first child is joyous and happy occasion, however, he also says he’ll do his best to stay committed to his team.  Brady, speaking with reporters yesterday, said he hopes to be there for the birth of his child because he understands it is a very [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 21 2007

Vinny Back with the Pats, Signs on for 21st Season

In an expected move that was spoken about months ago, the move was made official on Saturday, as the Pats resigned 43-year-old QB Vinny Testaverde to come in and be the teams third quarterback. The move was done as the Pats wrapped up two-a-day practices. Vinny comes back for an amazing 21st season, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 19 2007

Brady Throws Two Picks As Patriots Fall To Titans 27-24

 
Okay, let’s remember these games don’t count it’s only the pre-season {NFL Media Relations Directors get all hot and bothered if you call them exhibition games!} Patriots quarterback Tom Brady went 10-19 for 145 yards including a 28 yard touchdown pass to Wes Welker. But Brady was knocked around pretty good until he was pulled [...]

Posted by Jeff Sack on Aug 18 2007

Will Reverse In Numbers Mirror Attitude For Moss?

 
There is an old saying; If you are rich you are called eccentric, if you are poor they call you crazy. A similar mindset exists in the NFL, if you are talented but have “issues” in most cases you can get away with it, if you are a border-line player or worse you are cut. [...]

Posted by Jeff Sack on Aug 17 2007

New Punter Coming, Pats Release Josh Miller

Josh Miller said the other day that he was well aware of the aspect that the Pats were looking at other punters. Today, he knows why even more. The 37-year-old veteran punter was released on Thursday, making way for youngsters Danny Baugher and Tom Malone in an ongoing battle for the New England [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 16 2007

Brady’s Approach to Arm Fatigue - Taking it Easy

 
Quarterback Tom Brady is getting ready for what should be a Super Bowl run this season for his team by simply taking it easy. Brady, who just turned 30, is taking it down a notch, and according to Thursday’s Boston Herald will be limiting his throws in practice this season to make sure that come [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 16 2007

Maroney Says He’ll be Ready Come Opening Day

 
The Pats are not taking any chances right now when it comes to the shoulder of what will be there feature back for 2007 - Laurence Maroney.  The 2nd-year running back is anxious to finally get going.  He is still wearing a red “non-contact” jersey in practice, but hopes that the red jersey will soon [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 15 2007

Shorthanded Offense Flat in 13-10 Loss to Bucs

It seemed to be a bit of a lackluster outing for the Pats offense on Friday night, as the team put up just 10 points and 213 net yards in a 13-10 loss to Tampa Bay.  It was a pretty flat night, as wide out Randy Moss didn’t even play, and star quarterback Tom Brady [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 10 2007

Patriots Open Preseason Schedule

The Patriots will final get a chance to face someone other than themselves tonight.  After more than two weeks of training camp practices against one another the Pats will travel to Tampa Bay tonight for their first preseason game.  The teams star players are expected to get a limited amount of playing time.  Kickoff is set [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 10 2007