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Team Notebook: New England Patriots News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Greg Bedard - Globe Patriots blog: Belichick playing in Pro-Am: Patriots coach Bill Belichick is unwinding after the Super Bow... http://t.co/7eJDHvQl 02-10 The Boston Globe - Extra Points: Belichick playing in Pro-Am - http://t.co/wnzLupIu #patriots 02-10 Mike Reiss - @theturcreport Joe, my sense is that would be highly unlikely. But then again, with BB, you never know. 02-10 Mike Reiss - @GR365patriot George, I don't think BB subscribes to the "closing window" theory. 02-10 Greg Bedard - Globe Patriots blog: Charting the snaps: Defense: Kyle Arrington and Vince Wilfork played the most snaps on defe... http://t.co/d7A87Ozq 02-10 Access more NFL Twitter Tracker!
Patriots | Chad Ochocinco may be changing last name Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:04:04 -0800 New England Patriots WR Chad Ochocinco indicated that he will be changing his last name back to Johnson this offseason. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Tom Brady aggravated shoulder in SB XLVI Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:50:36 -0800 New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) aggravated an earlier left shoulder sprain in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI. The aggravation did not lead to further injury, and it's also not believed to be an injury that will require attention during the offseason. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Rodney Harrison critical of Rob Gronkowski Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:01:47 -0800 Former NFL S and current NBC analyst Rodney Harrison said New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski "disrespected himself" by dancing and taking off his shirt at the team's postgame party following the Super Bowl XLVI loss to the New York Giants. "I guarantee you this, if Willie McGinest, Tedy Bruschi, Larry Izzo, Richard Seymour or myself had been at that party, (Gronkowski) probably would have got his head rung," said Harrison, who admitted he has not seen the video or photos of Gronkowski dancing at the party. "There's no reason for that to happen ... It's just immaturity. It's not right. He made a mistake and I'm sure he feels absolutely stupid about it at this point. There's a time and place for everything." Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Expected to use franchise tag on Wes Welker Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:50:17 -0800 New England Patriots WR Wes Welker, scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 13, is expected to receive the franchise tag. If he does reach free agency, the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are believed to be interested in his services. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Brian Hoyer expected to recent high tender Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:58:04 -0800 The New England Patriots are expected to tender restricted free-agent QB Brian Hoyer at least at the second-round level this offseason. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Matt Slater may be priority this offseason Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:55:54 -0800 The New England Patriots may consider re-signing impending free-agent WR Matt Slater a priority this offseason because of his leadership on special teams. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Deion Branch may have small role if re-signed Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:53:40 -0800 New England Patriots impending free-agent WR Deion Branch may have to accept a small role on offense if he decides to re-sign with the Patriots this offseason. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Two free agents not expected to return Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:53:15 -0800 The New England Patriots are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent DE Shaun Ellis and LB Gary Guyton this offseason. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Brandon Jacobs has advice for Gisele Bundchen Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:21:30 -0800 New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said New England Patriots QB Tom Brady's wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, should keep quiet when it comes to criticizing the Patriots' wide receivers, as she did following Super Bowl XLVI. "She just needs to continue to stay cute and shut up," Jacobs said Tuesday, Feb. 7. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Rodney Harrison defends Tom Brady Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:48:06 -0800 Former New England Patriots SS Rodney Harrison, now an analyst for NBC, doesn't believe the heat QB Tom Brady is taking in New England and elsewhere following Super Bowl XLVI is justified. "I don't think it's fair," Harrison said. "I think it ultimately comes down to 'team.' A lot of times, quarterbacks, as well as coaches, they get too much credit sometimes. But I don't think Tom should take the heat. He had opportunities to make some plays, and he did. Some guys dropped some balls, that's all part of football. They had opportunities. But I think it's just the media's way of saying, 'Finally, we get a chance to say something negative about him. Finally, we get a chance to torch him.'" Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Wes Welker feeling the heat Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:40:09 -0800 Boston residents still mourning New England Patriots WR Wes Welker's crucial drop in Super Bowl XLVI were delivered 8,000 buttefingers chocolate bars Tuesday, Feb. 7, care of Pawngo.com, a Denver-based online pawn shop. The bars were delivered to Copley Square in Boston - no doubt mocking Welker's critical late-game drop. "We at Pawngo thought Boston fans deserved a little something in return for their heartbreaking loss in the form of a great candy!" Pawngo CEO Todd Hillis said. "Sometimes there is a light side to sports and we thought Boston fans might at least get a laugh out of it. We have the utmost respect for Wes Welker and the Patriots team." Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | More future contracts handed out Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:10:33 -0800 The New England Patriots signed LB Ross Ventrone, OL Matt Kopa, WR Britt Davis, LB Markell Carter, DL Aaron Lavarias and LB Mike Rivera to future contracts Tuesday, Feb. 7. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Tiquan Underwood re-signs Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:44:13 -0800 The New England Patriots re-signed WR Tiquan Underwood to a futures contract Tuesday, Feb. 7, after releasing him the night before the Super Bowl last weekend. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Jerod Mayo, Kyle Arrington receive bonuses Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:39:21 -0800 New England Patriots CB Kyle Arrington was under contract for $850,000 this season, but he will now make a total of $1.85 million in 2012 after hitting his playing time bonus. LB Jerod Mayo was scheduled to make $750,000 next year but will receive $1.25 million instead after hitting his incentives. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Future of Wes Welker a top priority Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:08:45 -0800 A decision on the future of New England Patriots impending free-agent WR Wes Welker will be the biggest offseason issue facing the team. Owner Robert Kraft has publicly stated he wants Welker to remain a Patriot. When it comes to negotiations, the Patriots have the upper hand on Welker because they can use the franchise tag on him. The assumption is they would apply the tag, which would lock Welker up for next year at $9.4 million. However, the team could potentially hold back on the tag and see what Welker commands on the open market. New England may be willing to gamble he'd get less on a long-term deal. Then, they'd use that to work out something at a much friendlier cost than the tag rate. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Players partying following SB XLVI loss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:30:12 -0800 New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski and OT Matt Light were on stage partying during a performance by the musical group LMFAO shortly after the team's loss in Super Bowl XLVI. Gronkowski's father, Gordie Gronkowski, confirmed his son's appearance via Twitter. "Unbelievable night on stage with @LMFAO. Anytime all the bros are together its a great time! @Chrisgronkowski @DGronko @ggronko @RobGronkowski," Gordie Gronkowski said. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Kevin Faulk likely to retire Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:31:19 -0800 New England Patriots RB Kevin Faulk is expected to retire from the NFL. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Gerard Warren hopes to return Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:10:02 -0800 New England Patriots impending free-agent DL Gerard Warren said he hopes to get the chance to re-sign with the team this offseason. Warren is expected to look for a one-year deal during the offseason. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Josh McDaniels will be OC Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:39:49 -0800 New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said assistant coach Josh McDaniels will be the offensive coordinator next season. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Chad Ochocinco saw increased playing time in SB XLVI Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:34:57 -0800 New England Patriots WR Chad Ochocinco saw the biggest increase in playing time in Super Bowl XLVI with TE Rob Gronkowski (ankle) limited. Ochocinco played in 22 of 65 offensive snaps and had one reception. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Rob Gronkowski saw limited snaps in SB XLVI Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:31:13 -0800 New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (ankle) played in 44 of 65 offensive snaps in Super Bowl XLVI. Gronkowski played 96 percent of the snaps in the regular season, but was down to 67.6 percent in the Super Bowl as a result of him not being 100 percent. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Chad Ochocinco unlikely to return Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:50:13 -0800 New England Patriots WR Chad Ochocinco is scheduled to earn a $3 million base salary in 2012, and it's hard to imagine the team bringing him back at that salary after a 15-catch regular season. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Deion Branch wants to return Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:45:07 -0800 New England Patriots impending free-agent WR Deion Branch said he wants to return to the team in 2012. Branch wants to retire as a Patriot. "This is where I want to be, this is where I want to retire," Branch said. "This is why I came back, for the opportunity to play in this game. I'm pretty sure I will be here in this position next year." Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Rob Gronkowski not using injury as excuse Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:44:04 -0800 New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (ankle) refused to blame his ankle injury on his limited impact in Super Bowl XLVI. Gronkowski had just two receptions for 26 yards. "I was fine, my ankle was fine," Gronkowski said. "I was 100 percent out there. I did everything they asked me to do." Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Brian Waters will consider retirement Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:36:59 -0800 New England Patriots OG Brian Waters said following Super Bowl XLVI he will take a couple of weeks to decide whether he wants to continue playing football. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Gisele Bundchen rips wide receivers Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:14:04 -0800 The wife of New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, was critical of the team's receivers, who dropped passes late in Super Bowl XLVI. While making her way toward the elevator following the game, New York Giants fans were harassing Bundchen, yelling, "Eli rules, Eli owns your husband." She replied, "You (need) to catch the ball when you're supposed to catch the ball. My husband cannot (expletive) throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time. I can't believe they dropped the ball so many times." Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Rob Gronkowski almost caught Hail Mary Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:06:05 -0800 On the final play of Super Bowl XLVI, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady's Hail Mary pass reached the end zone, where TE Aaron Hernandez had a chance at catching it cleanly, and TE Rob Gronkowski nearly grabbed it off the deflection. Gronkowski said following the game he had a chance of making the play. "It was just a jump ball," Gronkowski said. "Aaron did a good job going up there and we almost had it, but almost isn't enough." Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Tom Brady under duress often in SB XLVI Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:38:29 -0800 New England Patriots QB Tom Brady was under duress or sacked on 14 of 43 dropbacks in Super Bowl XLVI, including half of his dropbacks in the fourth quarter, and five times on the final drive of the game. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Used less no-huddle in Super Bowl XLVI Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:35:03 -0800 The New England Patriots ran 72 plays with a no-huddle offense in the first two games of the playoffs, accounting for over half of their plays from scrimmage. However, in Super Bowl XLVI the Patriots ran the no-huddle offense for only 10 plays, using it on only three drives - two of which ended in touchdowns. Comment (0) | Share: Patriots | Injured Rob Gronkowski affected offense Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:32:15 -0800 New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 16 of his 25 passes in Super Bowl XLVI with at least two tight ends on the field for 158 yards, his lowest total in any game with both TEs Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski (ankle) active. Brady's 6.3 yards per attempt with at least two tight ends on the field was two full yards below his 8.3 season average. Comment (0) | Share: |
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