Patriots must decide whether to be players
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Although they have not made big splashes in the veteran free agent market in recent years, the Patriots have flirted with the possibility. Their aggressive courting in 2005 of wide receiver Derrick Mason, who ultimately signed a lucrative contract with the Ravens, is a prime example.
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On Sunday, the Patriots play for a place in history.
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FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots usually count on veterans to make plays down the stretch in games like this. On Sunday, they turned to an enigmatic -- but incredibly fast -- wide receiver instead.
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Patriots fans, for better or worse, received a long, hard look at Tom Brady's backup last night.
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The Patriots are on the cusp of making a major free agent splash, as linebacker Adalius Thomas is scheduled to arrive at Gillette Stadium today. Assuming he passes a physical and there are no unexpected hitches, the sides are expected to finalize an agreement to make Thomas a Patriot, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
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While some injured Patriots were either practicing or working out yesterday, coach Bill Belichick said it was too early to tell if they'd be available for tomorrow's game with the Ravens.
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It's getting dangerous to be a tight end on the Patriots, which should put a little fear into Matt Kranchick .
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Hey, here's one you Patsologists may have heard before. On the subject of your 2006 New England Patriots: It Is What It Is. Or, They Are Who They Are. Take your pick.
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The legacy of the Patriots â of the players, that is â is secure. But there is a legitimate debate about the regular-season legacy of their coach, Bill Belichick.
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It seemed like a foregone conclusion. Corey Dillon was no longer with the Patriots, so Laurence Maroney would be the team's lead running back, forced to carry a much heavier load than he did as a rookie.
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The Patriots can be healthy or hurting. The field can be drenched or dry. The opponent might have a stingy defense or a high-scoring offense. New England just keeps winning.
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The NFL may soon find out if the New England Patriots video spying went beyond one game, and the team itself may provide the evidence.
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Strange how things evolve. The New England Patriots are in the midst of one of the great runs in NFL history. They are on the brink of dynasty status and have totally spoiled loyal fans who expect nothing less than another Super Bowl victory.
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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.
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If the Patriots cap off the perfect season with a Super Bowl victory, they  will have made a convincing case that they are the best team ever seen on a football field.
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For Bill Belichick, it isn't a preference. In his mind, turning NCAA defensive ends into NFL linebackers is practically a necessity.
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FOXBOROUGH -- It is logical, if you coach offensive football for a living, to look at the Patriots secondary as presently constituted and see opportunity.