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Cardinals: Gostkowski was ‘scared’ of field goal block

16 September 2012

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The Cardinals came into New England today as one of the largest underdogs this week and shocked Patriots fans the world over with a hard fought 20-18 victory. New England had a shot at the end to win it with a fairly standard field goal from 42 yards out, but it was not to be [...]

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Bills lock up Anderson with four year agreement

21 March 2012

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A week removed from their blockbuster signing of defensive end Mario Williams, the Bills continued their defensive line overhaul, reportedly agreeing to a four year contract with defensive end Mark Anderson (Patriots). There’s no word yet on the exact financials for the deal, but it should be reasonable given Anderson’s average level of production. Anderson, 28, spent [...]

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Manningham all but gone from New York?

26 February 2012

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Coming off the exuberance and excitement of their Super Bowl victory, the Giants didn’t show too much concern at the prospect of losing impending free agent wide receiver Mario Manningham to another club this off-season, but the signs are beginning to mount that Manningham’s departure is all but guaranteed. Sources close to the team passed along [...]

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Patriots, Welker still talking; franchise tag likely

20 February 2012

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With multiple seasons of high-end production under his belt , wide receiver Wes Welker is rightfully pushing for a new long term deal from the Patriots, and while it looks for the time being that such a deal isn’t forthcoming any time soon, the franchise tag could give him a hefty salary this season at the [...]

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Fantasy Impact: Chad Ochocinco traded to the Patriots

28 July 2011

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According to multiple sources, wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has landed with the Patriots today in a deal that will net the Bengals two late round draft picks. The move is likely to generate significant discussion throughout the league, especially among fantasy fans, so here’s a quick look at how the trade will affect Ochocinco’s fantasy [...]

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Redskins, Patriots agree on trade for Albert Haynesworth

28 July 2011

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In one of the more surprising moves thus far in the free agency signing period, the Redskins have reportedly agreed to a deal with the Patriots that will send disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to New England in return for a fifth round pick in the 2013 draft. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first broke the news earlier [...]

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Patriots bring Branch back from Seattle

11 October 2010

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A short while ago, I posted a piece outlining the possibility of a deal between New England and Seattle involving wide receiver Deion Branch, with the thought that a trade could potentially take place at some point tomorrow at the earliest. That time line has gone right out the window, as the Patriots have reportedly [...]

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Branch to Patriots discussion heating up?

11 October 2010

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It’s been a few days since rumors of a possible deal between New England and Seattle for wide receiver Deion Branch first surfaced, and while the connection is certainly there in Branch’s friendship with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, there’s been little from either side to indicate a deal was in the making up to this [...]

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Jackson trade talks dead after Patriots back out

11 October 2010

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The outlook for Vincent Jackson has gone from bad to worse in recent weeks, with would be suitors falling by the wayside as the Chargers demands for compensation have not lessened in the slightest. But after discussions between New England and San Diego failed to get off the ground, it’s looking more and more like [...]

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Chargers uninterested in Mankins for Jackson swap

7 October 2010

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When news first broke earlier this evening, that the Patriots would be willing to send Pro Bowl offensive guard Logan Mankins to the Chargers as part of a deal to acquire wide receiver Vincent Jackson, the initial feeling around the league was that New England just might have been on to something. But according to [...]

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Patriots, Chargers talking trade for Jackson

7 October 2010

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With Randy Moss now suiting up for the Vikings, it was only a matter of time before the rumors started up on a potential deal that would net the Patriots a young playmaking wide receiver in return. The one name that made the most sense, given the circumstances, was Vincent Jackson, who’s been embroiled in [...]

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Belichick: No problems with Moss

7 October 2010

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When news first broke of a possible trade involving the Vikings and wide receiver Randy Moss, the general consensus was that the Patriots were fed up with Moss’ antics in trying to drum up a new contract for himself and decided to get the best deal they could right now, instead of letting him walk [...]

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Patriots angling for Branch return?

7 October 2010

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One day removed from sending Pro Bowl wide receiver Randy Moss back to Minnesota, the Patriots seem to have their sights set on re-acquiring an old friend themselves, in the form of wide receiver Deion Branch. Nothing concrete has come through as of yet, but the word on the street is that New England quarterback [...]

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Moss headed to Vikings without new contract?

6 October 2010

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One of the driving forces behind the potential trade of Randy Moss from New England to Minnesota is the desire of Moss to receive a long term extension, guaranteeing his contract status through the upcoming labor strife. But according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, no negotiations have taken place as of yet between Minnesota and Moss, [...]

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Sources: Moss trade very close for Patriots, Vikings

6 October 2010

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When Randy Moss left Minnesota for Oakland in 2005, it’s doubtful that he ever contemplated the notion that he might come full circle and finish what he started with the Vikings at the end of his career. But if multiple sources close to the situation are to be trusted, that’s exactly how things will play [...]

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Vikings inch closer to bringing Moss back

5 October 2010

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When news broke earlier this evening of a potential deal that would send Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss back to the Vikings, it caught much of the league off-guard, as Moss is the clear cut number one receiver on a team that has the potential of making a deep postseason run. But as the night [...]

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Season finished for Kevin Faulk

21 September 2010

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Season ending injuries are never easy to deal with, especially when they happen to players that have critical roles on their team. Unfortunately for the Patriots, that’s exactly the news they received today, with versatile veteran running back Kevin Faulk expected to miss the remainder of the year with a torn ACL, according to the [...]

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Broncos upgrade roster with trade for Maroney

15 September 2010

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The first week of the 2010 season was disappointing to say the least for Denver, especially the play of their running back tandem of Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter, who combined for just 75 yards on 21 carries against a pedestrian Jaguars defense. So rather than wait it out and hope for better production next [...]

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Public apology demand kills deal for Patriots, Mankins

12 September 2010

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In football and in life, there are times where you have to know when your luck is up and not to push the envelope too far. Several weeks ago, New England learned that the hard way, after having an extension with Pro Bowl guard Logan Mankins fall by the wayside when they pushed him to [...]

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Patriots, Brady nail down contract extension

9 September 2010

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Two days ago, we posted an article outlining the status of New England’s contractual negotiations with future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady. At that time, it seemed as though a deal was imminent and sources close to the situation agreed, but nothing was set in stone. Any notion that an agreement wouldn’t be completed [...]

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