Patriots Team Report
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:30:43 PDT)
New England opened its offseason program March 15 at Gillette Stadium, the first tangible step in the 2010 team building process. Though much of the offseason is deemed voluntary under CBA rules, many players earn workout bonuses for their participation and the Patriots generally get strong spring commitments from the bulk of their players.
Among those in attendance to kick things off this time around for a team that's seemingly searching for leadership coming off a disappointing 2009 playoff blowout loss to the Ravens was linebacker Jerod Mayo. Heading into his third NFL season, and having been voted a captain last fall, the former No. 10 overall pick seems ready to take on an even bigger role in New England.
"I think I can definitely step my game up as far as being a more...
Tebow working out for Patriots
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:21:55 PDT)
Look out, Tom Brady. The New England Patriots apparently want to take a closer look at former University of...
The Shutdown Corner post-free agency mock draft, Pt. 2
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:55:51 PDT)
Now that free agency is done - at least for the most part - it's a good time to head back to the Land of...
Five NFL playoff teams face a hard road back
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:16:22 PDT)
This should give you a better appreciation of the Colts' current league-best run of eight consecutive...
With improved mechanics, Tebow shows 'he's a quarterback'
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:17:49 PDT)
The theatrics and circus atmosphere were long over, and the player who changed the face of...
Patriots get to maul Lions on Thanksgiving this year
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:14:22 PDT)
I don't want to completely write off the Lions 2010 season already, but let's not kid ourselves: You...
Joey Porter visiting Redskins
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:51:30 PDT)
The Washington Redskins will have former Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter in the house tomorrow.
Ty Warren took those "Never stop learning" commercials to heart
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:21:51 PDT)
Ty Warren, defensive lineman for the New England Patriots, will be skipping the first round of his team's...
Tomlinson, others forced to retire elsewhere
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:38:00 PDT)
LaDainian Tomlinson is the latest Hall of Fame-bound star whose career will end in a strange setting.
Browns sign tight end Ben Watson to multi-year deal; spent six seasons with NE
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:16:00 PST)
CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Browns filled a gaping offensive hole, signing free agent tight end Benjamin Watson to a multi-year contract.
New England Patriots agree to terms with veteran tailback Kevin Faulk
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:58:00 PST)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk didn't want to go out like Nomar Garciaparra.
Faulk glad to stay with Patriots
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:19:22 PST)
New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk didn't want to go out like Nomar Garciaparra. Watching the former Boston Red Sox All-Star shortstop retire on Wednesday helped convince Faulk that he wanted to spend his entire career with the Patriots. So Faulk re-signed with the Patriots, the team that made him a second-round draft choice in 1999 and the only team he's ever played for.
Patriots make offer to RB Faulk
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:19:32 PST)
Recent rumors had it that free agent running back Kevin Faulk hadn't gotten an offer from his former team,...
The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 2
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:48:11 PST)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.
Patriots re-sign Leigh Bodden, top cornerback on the free agent market
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:43:00 PST)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots have kept another free agent from leaving, re-signing cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal.
Michael Vick says he humbled by award, but protesters say he's undeserving
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:35:00 PST)
BALTIMORE - Inside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honoured Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award.
Patriots re-sign CB Leigh Bodden to 4-year deal
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:42:37 PST)
The New England Patriots have kept another free agent from leaving, re-signing cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal. Bodden's deal, which was announced by his agent on Twitter, comes on the same day the Patriots confirmed that they re-signed defensive lineman Vince Wilfork. Wilfork and his agent announced the deal on Saturday.
Patriots re-sign longtime offensive lineman Neal
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:28:10 PST)
The New England Patriots have re-signed longtime starting offensive lineman Stephen Neal. The team did not disclose terms of the deal, which was announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-2, 305 pound Neal was drafted by the Patriots in 2001 out of Cal State-Bakersfield, where he was a championship wrestler and didn't play football.
Cornerback Bodden re-signing with Patriots?
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:19:31 PST)
News came via Twitter Monday from the NFL Network that cornerback Leigh Bodden was re-signing with the New...
Patriots agree to terms with Wilfork, top free-agent priority of the off-season
(Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:15:00 PST)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Two-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork has agreed to a long-term contract that will keep him with the New England Patriots.
Patriots, Wilfork agree to terms
(Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:45:41 PST)
Two-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork has agreed to a long-term contract that will keep him with the New England Patriots. The team put the franchise tag on Wilfork last month, keeping him from becoming a free agent and giving the sides more time to work out a contract. Wilfork announced the deal on his Twitter feed and Patriots spokesman Stacey James confirmed Saturday that an agreement had...
Free Agency Watch: Day one winners
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:17:14 PST)
It was the first free agency day without a salary cap since 1993, and the fear was that with labor unrest on the...
New England Patriots re-sign linebacker Tully Banta-Cain to 3-year deal
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:42:00 PST)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots re-signed unrestricted free agent linebacker Tully Banta-Cain on Friday, the first day of free agency, keeping their top pass rusher in the fold for another three years.
Patriots sign LB Banta-Cain
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:17:32 PST)
The New England Patriots re-signed unrestricted free agent linebacker Tully Banta-Cain on Friday, the first day of free agency, keeping their top pass rusher in the fold for another three years. "I had some calls from my agent last night that we were going to try to get it done," Banta-Cain said in a conference call with reporters.
