February 19th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Pats have already been busy this offseason, first talking with and reportedly offering a contract to Zach Thomas, and now today they will sit down and talk with recently released wide out Marty Booker. The Boston Globe is reporting that the Pats would use Booker as an alternative to Jabar Gaffney should he [...]
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NFL Networks Schefter Says Thomas Given Offer from Pats
While much of the talk about the Patriots is about the age of the linebacking core and how they need to get younger, that didn’t stop them today from reportedly offering 12-year vet Zach Thomas a contract. NFL Network’s Adam Schefter broke the story that Thomas was offered a deal by the Pats, which according [...]
Samuel to Have Plenty of Interest in Free Agency
While he is certain to look for greener pastures, there are a number of teams that could use the services of a shut down corner like the Pats Asante Samuel, who is sure to command top dollar on the free agent market much like what former Bill now 49′er Nate Clements got last year. Samuel [...]
Pats Announce Increase in Ticket Prices for the 08 Season
Following their perfect regular season and two playoff wins, the Pats have announced they are increasing their ticket prices for the 2008 season. The only ticket price that did not go up in price was Standing Room Only, which will stay at $49. The biggest increase was lower level sidelines, which went up from $125 [...]
Pats Tell WR Washington They Won’t Pick Up His Option
The Boston Globe is reporting today that the Pats have told wide out Kelley Washington that they are not going to pickup his option for the 2008 season, making him an unrestricted free agent once the market opens at the end of the month. Washington signed a five-year deal with the Pats before last [...]
Pats Sign LB T.J. Slaughter
The Pats have made their first offseason move, eight days after their perfect season was dashed in Super Bowl XLII. Today the team announced the signing of LB T.J. Slaughter, who was with the 49ers. The 30-year-old was out of football last year, but played in 2006 putting up 16 total tackles with San Fran. [...]
Harrison Intends To Return In ’08
Despite all of the speculation that’s been running rampant about New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison possibly retiring after the team’s loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII; according to a report by the Boston Herald, Harrison is leaning towards honoring the last year of his current contract. Harrison told the [...]
LB Vrabel Speaks Out in Defense of Belichick
With the backlash continuing from Sunday’s Super Bowl, Pats Linebacker Mike Vrabel is stepping up to his coaches defense. Bill Belichick continues to take a beating from the media for leaving the field early and not shaking the hand of winning coach Tom Coughlin. Belichick tried to give a defense for why he left early, [...]
