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Archive for February, 2008

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. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 17 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 13 2008

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 season, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 13 2008

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.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 11 2008

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 Herald, “Right [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Feb 11 2008

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, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 08 2008

Samuel Hopes to Remain A Patriot

According to New England Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel, he wants to remain a Patriot; however, “it’s gonna take a lot” to make that happen. Samuel also told Pat Bigold of the Boston Globe, “The fans love me and I love them back. The organization loves me and, hopefully, we can work it out.” [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Feb 08 2008

Pats Could Franchise Moss for the 08 Season

While Randy Moss will be a free agent come March 1, the Boston Herald says that the wide out could get franchised, meaning that he almost for sure will be with the Pats in 2008.  The cost to franchise Moss would be $7.848 million, and then he would then be able to become a free [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 06 2008

Patriots Return Home Following Super Bowl Loss

There won’t be any rally or parade for the Patriots today.  Their loss to the Giants in Super Bowl 42 ended those plans.  But many of the faithful were on hand to greet the 18-and-1 Pats when they arrived back at Gillette Stadium last night.  They were cheered and applauded for the nearly perfect season they [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 05 2008

Brady, Moss To Miss Sundays Pro Bowl

Quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Randy Moss will miss this weekend’s Pro Bowl in Hawaii.  Both players opted out of the end-of-season exhibition the day after the Patriots lost to the New York Giants 17-14 in Super Bowl 42.  Moss will be replaced by Bengals wideout Chad Johnson on the AFC roster.  Brady, who [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 05 2008