Posts Tagged with "New England Patriots"

Patriots bring Branch back from Seattle

Monday, October 11, 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?

Monday, October 11, 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

Monday, October 11, 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

Thursday, October 7, 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

Thursday, October 7, 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

Thursday, October 7, 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?

Thursday, October 7, 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?

Wednesday, October 6, 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

Wednesday, October 6, 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

Tuesday, October 5, 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

Tuesday, September 21, 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

Wednesday, September 15, 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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