Patriots Have Lots on Their Mind
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To the undefeated Patriots, losing in the playoffs would taint their magical season far more than the spying scandal that marred its beginning. It would ruin everything.
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You say you're starting to OD on Belichick lore? You think the media has been nipping at the Kool-Aid a wee bit too much? You think the Patriots really can't be run that differently than anyone else?
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The Patriots have prided themselves on a one-game-at-a-time approach, but now that the team is preparing for its regular-season finale, quarterback Tom Brady yesterday allowed himself to look at the big picture.
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The Patriots practiced in full pads yesterday inside Gillette Stadium, an indication that coach Bill Belichick isn't pulling back despite the team having already clinched the top seed in the playoffs.
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Spygate. The New England Patriots - cheatin' and competin'. A week later, it's still something to chew on, perfect fodder for water-cooler conversation and talk radio.
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Under normal circumstances, the hype surrounding the Patriots [stats, news]-Jets game Sunday at Gillette Stadium would come with its own set of pressures, what with their identical
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&quot;Who are the Patriots going to beat this week?&quot; my son asked, and because he does not believe in answers, only a string of questions, he barely took a breath before adding, &quot;And where will the Patriots be playing this year's Super Bowl?&quot;
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PITTSBURGH -- His coach would have been proud. In the aftermath of last night's 41-27 victory over the Steelers at Heinz Field that had the Patriots packing for yet another Super Bowl appearance, Tom Brady didn't talk about his two touchdown passes, his 14 completions, or his interception-free game.
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Ask just about anyone what they remember most about the New England Patriots' dramatic 32-29 victory over the Carolina Panthers in last year's Super Bowl and chances are you will get the same answer.
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FOXBOROUGH -- Even when they're bad, it's good. These world champion Patriots have taught us a new way of thinking about a local pro sports team. The competence and success of the Patriots has produced a fan base that expects good things to happen -- no small accomplishment in a region famous for another team with a nation of fans ...
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The Patriots know firsthand how hard it is to repeat. They have studied why they finished 9-7 and out of the playoffs in 2002 after winning their first Super Bowl.
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It's hard to imagine: A 12-2 team has reached a crossroads with two regular-season games left. But today's AFC East showdown against the New York Jets can be used as a barometer to measure whether the Patriots continue to be vulnerable.
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It all depends on the viewpoint. One view looks solely at the bottom line. The Patriots entered their regular-season finale against the Giants tied for the fewest points allowed in the NFL, then proceeded to surrender a season-high 35 - 28 coming on defense and 7 on special teams.
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Even while they are at the center of a spying storm, the New England Patriots stay calm. The Patriots followed a week of distractions in which their coach and organization was fined and will lose a draft pick or two by routing the San Diego Chargers 38-14 on Sunday night. It never was close.
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Seeing the Patriots' 2007 season through the eyes of Tom Brady Sr. is to get a slightly different perspective from the casual view.
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FOXBOROUGH -- The Patriots have raised the bar. Before the team's run of three Super Bowl championships in the last five years, simply winning the AFC East was considered by many a significant accomplishment. The shift has been reflected at the cash register of the team's pro shop; there was a time when fans would covet ``AFC East championship" gear, ...
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A couple of years ago, there would have been a celebration in the New England Patriots&#39; locker room. Certainly some hugs and shouts.