Archive for August, 2009

Veteran LB Bruschi to Announce Retirement Today

After 13 seasons and a comeback a few years back from a stroke, Tedy Bruschi has reportedly had enough. The heart and soul of the Pats is retiring today, as the team has announced a 10:45 press conference this morning to make the official announcement. Bruschi was a part of all three Super Bowl-winning Patriots [...]

Pats Could Consider Adding a Veteran QB Like Feeley

The NFL Network says with Kevin O’Connell gone, the team may have interest in A.J. Feeley from the Eagles: The Patriots are among the many teams to express an interest in Philadelphia’s A.J. Feeley. Some execs believe New England is where Feeley will end up, but, according to a source, the Eagles do not plan [...]

Patriots Cut QB Kevin O’Connell

Apparently the Patriots like what they are seeing out of newly acquired Andrew Walters because sources report they have now released quarterback Kevin O’Connell. The Patriots third round choice out of San Diego State University in 2008, O’Connell never got a real chance to show his stuff in the preseason as Tom Brady and Andrew [...]

Brady Suffers Sore Shoulder After Hit by Haynesworth

Hold your breath Pats fans…the franchise is down again. Many have sat back and wondered what it would be like the first time Tom Brady really took a good shot in a game, and now, some of those questions have now been answered. Saturday Brady woke up with a sore right shoulder after a hit [...]

Join the Team at Patriots Gab Today!

Are you a die-hard Pats fan with a strong opinion? Have you ever dreamed of being a writer, or like posting about the Pats and their trials? Then your shot to do it is here, as PatriotsGab.com has a new look, and is looking for new writers for the 2009 season and beyond. Share your [...]

Green Says Preseason Stats Mean Something in the End

Sounds like Jarvis Green is spending a little too much time worrying about preseason stats these days: Who cares about statistics in the preseason? Jarvis Green and the rest of the Patriots defense, that’s who. The first-team defense has held opponents without a touchdown in its past nine preseason possessions, but there is room for [...]

Tom Brady Wants an Extension While the Gettin is Good

The Boston Herald reports today about Tom Brady wanting a long-term deal…now: QB Tom Brady, who is due $14.5 million over this season and next, is committed and focused on this year because he knows he must show his knee is sound or else the negotiating leverage stays with the Patriots. Brady also realizes now [...]

Wilfork Blows Off WEEI Interview; What’s the Deal?

The Boston Herald talks about yesterday’s missed interview between Vince Wilfork and WEEI: Vince Wilfork was scheduled to appear on WEEI’s mid-day show yesterday, but declined at the last minute because he suddenly remembered he needed to get “taped.” Was that tape on his ankles or his mouth? Wilfork has made clear he is less [...]