As they ready their defense, Patriots have backers
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If you don't think the Patriots can win a third Super Bowl in four years, you're just looking for "someone different" to get in and win.
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The New England Patriots will attempt to win their third N.F.L. title in four seasons.
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The opening game of the season brings plenty of excitement for Patriots fans, players, and coaches alike, but today's game against the New York Jets at Giants Stadium also brings an air of uncertainty for those who will be playing and coaching.
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Each week Bill Belichick begins his preparation for the New England Patriots&#39; next opponent by comparing that opponent to the greatest teams in NFL history.
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It would seem only natural for Bill Belichick to pause and take stock of his team now, the last exhibition game offering finality to training camp and a launching point for the Patriots' defense of a Super Bowl title.
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The Patriots appeared to have positive news on the injury front yesterday, with starting right tackle Nick Kaczur (foot), starting right guard Stephen Neal (shoulder), and tight end Kyle Brady (foot) all taking part in at least part of the team's full-pads practice inside Gillette Stadium.
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When the Patriots' offense is operating at peak efficiency, Tom Brady steps to the line of scrimmage, assesses the defensive alignment, and calls out the protection scheme to his offensive linemen.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Life in the New England secondary isn't necessarily a ticket out of town, but a career as a Patriot pass snatcher is a sure path to perdition.
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Patriots left guard Stephen Neal is a good listener. Neal yesterday remembered instructions from coach Bill Belichick that when a player is running after an opponent who is going toward the end zone, he should knock the ball toward the end zone because it'll be a touchback if it goes through it.
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Rosevelt Colvin still has a few days of vacation left, and he plans to enjoy them before the grind of training camp officially begins Friday. But that hasn't stopped him from considering the possibilities for the Patriots' linebacking corps.
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They're big, brawny and bearded Â and they're the guys whose duty is to keep Tom Brady safe from bloodthirsty opponents looking to pound him into the turf.
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It is late in the game, the Patriots clinging to a 2-point lead, and Heinz Field is rocking. The diehard Steeler fans are roaring as their heroes march upfield for what could be a winning field goal.
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Yes, officials will do as instructed this season and crack down on clutching-and-grabbing tactics by defensive backs. That was the early message from the New England Patriots&#39; 27-24 triumph over
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It's all about the game this week. As the Patriots prepare for Saturday night's playoff test against the visiting Jaguars, it would be difficult to find anyone within the franchise who hasn't adopted that singular focus.
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The wheels are in motion within the Patriots' linebacker corps. After losing Junior Seau for the season because of a broken right arm, the team practiced for the first time yesterday and had the following look in its 3-4 defense: Mike Vrabel taking Seau's spot on the inside next to Tedy Bruschi, and Tully Banta-Cain lining up with ...
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With the Patriots having clinched home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, one of the top questions entering the final two weeks of the regular season was whether the team would rest any starters.
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There surely will be captivating action on the field when the Patriots visit the Jets in Sunday's season opener. But based on the last two meetings between the clubs, there is another important area to watch: the sidelines.