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01/05/2009 10:51 PM
Scott Pioli, who helped build the New England Patriots' dynasty, may have a second suitor among teams looking for general managers.
01/03/2009 02:41 AM
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels interviewed with Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner about the team's head-coaching vacancy Friday.
12/31/2008 06:01 PM
Jerod Mayo answered everyone who criticized the Patriots for taking him with the 10th pick the draft by winning The Associated Press 2008 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.
12/31/2008 01:29 AM
Despite finishing 11-5, the Patriots fell short of the playoffs. But that might just be the beginning of a decline in what could be a costly offseason in New England.
12/29/2008 05:47 AM
LaMont Jordan scored on a 2-yard touchdown run set up by Matt Cassel's 12-yard completion into the wind on fourth down, and Stephen Gostkowski kicked two field goals to secure a 13-0 victory over the bumbling Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
FOXSports.com News for Patriots
01/06/2009 01:30 PM
After two days on the road to meet with prospective coaching candidates, the Broncos began their home schedule for the week as Buccaneers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris met with team officials Monday.
01/06/2009 09:30 AM
Browns IN TRANSITION
01/06/2009 04:00 AM
The easy choice would be to blame the Patriots' absence from the playoffs on the absence of league MVP Tom Brady, who tore up his left knee in the season opener and missed the rest of the year.
The right choice would be to look beyond one position.
Matt Cassel did a superb job as Brady's replacement -- better than expected -- by throwing for 3,693 yards with 21 touchdown passes and only 11 interceptions.
01/06/2009 04:00 AM
--Quarterback Matt Cassel will receive the Patriots' franchise tag, according to the National Football Post. Cassel is due to become an unrestricted free agent Feb. 27.
--With the season finally over, the players are heading in different directions based on their injury status and/or living arrangements. The Patriots aren't used to that process so early in the offseason.
"Some guys are rehabbing injuries.
01/06/2009 04:00 AM
First and foremost, the Patriots will immediately turn their eyes toward next season while enjoying a much-needed break as much as they possibly can. Even coach Bill Belichick hinted that some players could certainly use an extra month to get back to peak physical condition given all the injuries the team suffered in 2008.
The next step will be to evaluate team needs heading into the draft. That list will be long after a number of issues came back to haunt the team during the season.
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Boston.com -- New England Patriots news
01/06/2009 05:00 AM
The process began at a rapid-fire pace, the Cleveland Browns acting decisively to speak with Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli to run their football operation.
01/06/2009 05:00 AM
Tedy Bruschi signed a two-year contract last February, and as long as the Patriots want him back, the inside linebacker intends to honor that contract and return for a 14th season, according to a source with knowledge of Bruschi's thinking.
01/05/2009 08:11 PM
The New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report.
01/05/2009 08:08 PM
The New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report.
01/05/2009 08:08 PM
The New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report.
The Point After
01/04/2009 06:09 PM
ESPN, citing its own sources and a National Football Post report, says today that the Patriots have decided to franchise quarterback Matt Cassel for slightly more than $14 million. The Pats don’t have to make a decision until late February, but apparently they’re comfortable putting the tag on Cassel, who experienced a breakthrough season in [...]
01/03/2009 04:52 AM
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Pats VP of player personnel Scott Pioli is scheduled to be interviewed by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday for their vacant GM post. According to their sources, however, that interview may be pushed up to Saturday - at Pioli’s request - so he can come to a decision [...]
01/02/2009 06:27 PM
According to a report on the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s website, Browns owner Randy Lerner will be interviewing Pats offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels today in the New York City area for the club’s head coaching position. Lerner has also met with VP of player personnel Scott Pioli about the vacant GM post.
McDaniels may also sit down [...]
01/02/2009 05:50 AM
Colleague Ron Borges passed along word from his league sources that the Denver Broncos have received permission to speak with Pats offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and could do so as early as this weekend, while they’re on the east coast, interviewing Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.
01/01/2009 11:53 PM
According to ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is among the candidates that the Broncos are considering for their head coaching vacancy. In the report, Williamson writes the Broncos have asked for permission to speak with McDaniels, but have yet to get the official green light from the Pats - which is expected.
McDaniels, [...]
01/04/2009 08:00 PM
The Patriots sit at home, not a part of this wide open field at all.
12/31/2008 08:00 PM
Three champs at the same time. Oh, so close.
12/30/2008 08:00 PM
Lets hear more about Tom Bradys knee and less about Gisele Bundchens left ring finger.
12/29/2008 08:00 PM
Sure I'm disappointed, but it was a redeeming ride this year
12/29/2008 08:00 PM
If you profess a love for David Letterman, then this article is for you.
Reiss' Pieces
01/06/2009 10:00 AM
Bill Belichick earned one vote for Coach of the Year, and it was cast by Bob Costas, who explains his choice.
01/05/2009 10:00 AM
A look at some of the key dates on the NFL calendar following this year's Super Bowl.
01/04/2009 07:10 PM
NFL teams can place the franchise tag on players from Feb. 5 to Feb. 19, but that hasn't stopped speculation regarding the Patriots' plans with Matt Cassel.
01/04/2009 01:15 PM
A look at players with Patriots ties participating in Sunday's wild-card round playoff games.
01/04/2009 01:25 AM
The writer who didn't vote for Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo as Defensive Rookie of the Year acknowledges that he made a mistake.
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