August 31st, 2011 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Veteran NFL running back Laurence Maroney is hoping to catch on with another team after his acquittal of a misdemeanor marijuana charge in St. Louis, his attorney said Wednesday. Maroney, who grew up in St. Louis County, was among five people arrested in January for possessing marijuana. Maroney was charged in March and opted for [...]
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Ochocinco Still Trying to Learn Pats Complex Offense
Chad Ochocinco is getting the kitchen sink thrown at him as he tries to learn the Pats system fully by the time opening night in Miami comes about. His new QB – Tom Brady has seen the frustration on Ochocinco this training camp, but told WEEI-AM on Monday that it’s just a matter of time [...]
Patriots to Release Safety James Sanders
In a bit of a stunning move, the Patriots informed veteran safety James Sanders today that they are going to release him. The decision of the Pats caught Sanders off guard. “It was a shock. It wasn’t one of the things I was expecting to hear today. It didn’t cross my mind,” Sanders said Monday [...]
Welker Says That Neck Will Be Ok
Late in the first half of the Patriots preseason game against the Lions, Tom Brady threw an interception, Wes Welker made the tackle on the Lions defender but left the game with a neck injury. When walking out of the locker room, Welker told Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald, “I’m OK.” “He’s a tough [...]
Welker Leaves Preseason Game with Neck Injury
Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker left Saturday night’s game with a neck injury, one he incurred after making the tackle on Tom Brady’s interception. He stuck Ricardo Silver, stiffened up, and left the field.
Haynesworth Back at Practice After Assault Case
Albert Haynesworth returned to practice Tuesday, one day after he pleaded no contest to a charge of simple assault. Haynesworth was in pads and participated in drills at the beginning of the afternoon practice. The defensive lineman is one piece of the Patriots’ rebuilt defense. Haynesworth last practiced on Aug. 4, and was in pads [...]
Haynesworth Not Expected to Face NFL Discipline
After Albert Haynesworth pleaded no contest to a charge of simple assault on Monday to resolve a case in which he was accused of touching a waitress’ breast while having drinks with friends at a Washington hotel, the next question was whether he would face any NFL discipline. According to ESPN, an NFL spokesperson said [...]
Despite Solid Win in Tampa, Belichick Says Pats Have a Long Way to Go
Don’t expect Bill Belichick to be content just because his team outscored its first two preseason opponents 78-26. He’s not raving about a defense that allowed just one touchdown in those two games or an offense that scored 10 touchdowns. Not the demanding coach of the Patriots, not even after Thursday night’s 31-14 domination of [...]
