A closer look at Sunday’s inactives for the Patriots: No Stevan Ridley or...
FOXBORO — Sunday’s inactives for the Patriots are quarterback Ryan Mallett, running back Stevan Ridley, running back Shane Vereen, linebacker Gary Guyton, offensive lineman Donald Thomas, offensive...
View ArticleA closer look at the inactives for the Super Bowl: No Kevin Faulk, but Chad...
INDIANAPOLIS — The following Patriots are inactive for Sunday’s game against the Giants: Ryan Mallett, Kevin Faulk, Shane Vereen, Gary Guyton, Donald Thomas, Nick McDonald and Ron Brace. No colossal...
View ArticleRating the Roster, Part 1
With the 2011 season in the rear-view mirror ‘ and the Patriots facing a number of key personnel decisions ‘ it seems like a good time to break down the current 53-man roster, taking a look at who...
View ArticleWhat the return of Dan Koppen means for the Patriots offensive line
With the news that veteran Dan Koppen has agreed to a two-year contract to return to the Patriots, it creates an interesting dynamic along New England’s veteran offensive line. The 32-year-old Koppen,...
View ArticleTom Brady delivers a birthday message with some punch
FOXBORO — This wasn’t the birthday message Tom Brady wanted to deliver. But after watching his teammates endanger themselves with two dog piles in the period of five snaps in training camp practice...
View ArticleIs Ryan Wendell ready to replace Dan Koppen at center?
FOXBORO — There will be a new full-time center snapping the ball to Tom Brady in 2012. In the preseason that featured more moving parts along the Patriots offensive line than a well-oiled machine, Ryan...
View ArticleDonald Thomas on Cardinals pass rush: Their ‘speed will kill you’
FOXBORO — For a 14-point favorite, the Patriots are giving a lot of respect to the Arizona Cardinals this week. And for good reason. Between defensive tackle Darnell Dockett, nose tackle Dan Williams...
View ArticleSetting the scene: Patriots-Cardinals
FOXBORO — Ideal conditions are expected for the Patriots home opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Sunny skies and temperatures reaching 70 degrees are expected for the 1 p.m. kickoff as the Patriots...
View ArticleSetting the scene: Patriots-Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 60s are expected for the 1 p.m. ET kickoff between the Patriots and Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Winds should be light out of the...
View ArticlePatriots lose free agent lineman Donald Thomas to Colts
The Colts have come to terms with offensive lineman Donald Thomas, who started seven games last season for the Patriots. The 6-foot-4, 305-pounder out of UConn, who has also played for the Lions and...
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