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Wednesday Jul 8 | Patriots Blog - Reiss Pieces

Rookie contract lengths

One of the issues that has come up regarding Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork, who is looking for a new contract after outperforming his rookie deal, is the length of Wilfork's first contract.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Vince Wilfork, NFL Players

Tue Jun 16, 2009

Providence Journal

Can Pats live up to lofty expectations?

On Friday morning, Bill Belichick touched off a frenzy when he told his New England Patriots players during a team meeting that he was letting them start their vacation early and canceling the day's final mini-camp practice.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, AFC East, Sammy Morris, Wes Welker, NFL Players

Sun Jun 14, 2009

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Smith hoping his number comes up

It's strange to see someone other than Troy Brown in uniform No. 80, and newly acquired Patriot Alex Smith does stand out wearing that jersey.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Troy Brown, NFL Players, Tom Brady, David Thomas, Tyson DeVree

Fri Jun 12, 2009

New England Patriots

Springs a diligent note-taker; new TEs adjusting

All the news and notes from Thursday's mini-camp practice. To carve out a long career in the NFL, you need to have more than athletic ability, because after a while, even the best players lose a step.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFC, NFL Football, NFC West, New England Patriots, NFL Players, Randy Moss, David Thomas, Tyson DeVree

Wed Jun 10, 2009

The Boston Globe

Patriots' Watson doesn't feel crowded at tight end

Job security is fleeting with the Patriots. It would only be natural if tight end Benjamin Watson , entering the final year of his contract, was a little insecure after the Patriots imported veteran tight ends Chris Baker and Alex Smith during the offseason.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Adalius Thomas, Jarvis Green, Richard Seymour, Patrick Pass, NFL Players

Fri Jun 05, 2009

Patriots Blog - Reiss Pieces

Eyes on practice, Part 3

I mentioned that I would peruse the comments section and then report back. My plan is to continue answering these in bunches of touchdowns over the coming days, possibly stretching into the weekend : The Patriots ask reporters the courtesy of following these guidelines: Please do not report on offensive or defensive strategy.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, NFL Players, Tyson DeVree, Richard Seymour, Terrence Wheatley, Mike Wright

Wed Jun 03, 2009

New England Patriots

Ask PFW, Part I: Looking for 'backers

The first half of this week's Ask PFW focuses on the Patriots' prospects at linebacker this season, both inside and out.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Gary Guyton, Adalius Thomas, Mike Vrabel, Junior Seau, NFL Players

Mon Jun 01, 2009

Bleacher Report

Tom Brady: Like A Kid In a Candy Store With Sweet Offensive Weapons

Tom Brady looked a little bit like a fat kid in a candy store as he took the field for the first time since tearing his ACL last October.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Tom Brady, NFL Players, Kevin Faulk, Jabar Gaffney, Wes Welker

Sat May 30, 2009

Pats Pulpit

Analyzing the Patriotsa draft history, part II

In the first part we discussed how long draft picks of the last 13 years stayed with the Patriots.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, James Sanders, Jerod Mayo, Dan Koppen, Logan Mankins, NFL Players

Thu May 28, 2009

Boston Globe

Wilfork has eye on new deal

All eyes will be on quarterback Tom Brady when the Patriots take the field for organized team activities late this morning, although there is another story simmering that could command attention: Is nose tackle Vince Wilfork set to make a statement about his displeasure over stagnant contract negotiations? Although "OTAs" are voluntary, one of the ...

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Tom Brady, Richard Seymour, Vince Wilfork, NFL Players, Joshua Cribbs

Tue May 26, 2009

New England Patriots

Ask PFW II: No one likes Mike

In part II of this week's edition of Ask PFW competition at linebacker, running back and long snapper are discussed.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Gary Guyton, NFL Players, Lonie Paxton, Jerod Mayo, BenJarvus Green-Ellis

Mon May 18, 2009

NFL GridIron Gab

Patriots TE Watson Would be a Great Fit in K.C.

A challenging new chapter in the annals of Chiefs history will begin Monday during the first of this yeara s six OTAs, as Kansas City sets out to find a replacement for Pro Bowl TE Tony Gonzalez.

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Related Topix: Sports, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Football, New England Patriots, David Thomas, NFL Players, Tony Gonzalez, Thomas Gafford

Thu May 14, 2009

Providence Journal

New TE Smith ready to fit right in

On the one hand, New England traded with Tampa Bay to acquire Alex Smith, so the Patriots clearly wanted to have him on their roster.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Troy Brown, NFL Players, Alex Smith (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Tom Brady

Wed May 13, 2009

Boston Globe

Thomas isn't feeling crowded at tight end

David Thomas learned that the Patriots had added yet another player at his position in a face-to-face meeting.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, David Thomas, NFL Players, Rodney Harrison, Alex Smith (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tue May 12, 2009

Patriots Blog - Reiss Pieces

Breaking down the 91

The Patriots currently have 91 players on their roster, which is the most of any team in the NFL.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Heath Evans, Laurence Maroney, Wes Welker, NFL Players, Randy Moss

Sun May 10, 2009

Patriots Blog - Reiss Pieces

Patriots & uncapped year

Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes on what the potential uncapped 2010 season might mean for Browns free agents.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Stephen Gostkowski, Eric Alexander, Pierre Woods, NFL Players, Chris Hanson

Sat May 09, 2009

Bleacher Report

Analyzing the New England Patriots Offseason Moves

After narrowly missing out on a playoff spot after last years' season - one that was marked by the injury of All-Pro quarterback Tom Brady in the first game of the regular season - the ... by Eddy DelSignore 64 reads Opinion After narrowly missing out on a playoff spot after last years' season - one that was marked by the injury of All-Pro ...

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Tom Brady, NFL Players, Mike Vrabel, Matt Cassel, Logan Mankins

Mon May 04, 2009

Providence Journal

Rookie Jermail Porter hopes his first football is pro football

At 6-foot-5 and 310 pounds, Jermail Porter certainly looks like an offensive lineman.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Richard Seymour, NFL Players, Stephen Neal, David Thomas, Tyson DeVree

Sat May 02, 2009

Telegram & Gazette

Wrestler gets a grip on tryout with Pats

Jermail Porter didn't play football in high school. Or in college. Heck, Porter didn't even play organized ball as a kid growing up in Akron, Ohio.

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Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Ellis Hobbs, Stephen Neal, David Thomas, NFL Players, NCAA Sports, Kent State University NCAA, Kent State Golden Flashes NCAA Football, NCAA Football

Thu Apr 30, 2009

Patriots Blog - Reiss Pieces

Alex Smith trade analysis

In trading for Buccaneers tight end Alex Smith, the Patriots further load up at a position in which they already had strong numbers with five players.

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Related Topix: Sports, Alex Smith (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), NFL Players, New England Patriots, NFL Football, David Thomas, Tyson DeVree

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