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Devin McCourty preparing to play multiple positions
NFL.com (NFL.com) — New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty doesn't know exactly which position he will be playing at in the 2012 season after being moved to safety at the end of last season.- New: 59 min ago
Double covered
The Boston Herald (trose@heraldinteractive.com (Jeff Howe)) — FOXBORO - It's an imperfect question without a known answer.Where will Devin McCourty line up in 2012?"There's...- New: 11 hr 41 min ago
Devin dishes on shoulder injury
The Boston Herald (trose@heraldinteractive.com (Jeff Howe)) — FOXBORO - Devin McCourty might have played through more pain in 2011 than anyone realized.McCourty suffered...- New: 11 hr 47 min ago
Welcome to The Blitz
The Boston Herald (trose@heraldinteractive.com (Jeff Howe)) — Welcome to The Blitz, the Boston Herald's source for everything you'll need to know about the New England Patriots.My...- 1 day 7 hr ago
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Howe joins Herald staff as Pats beat reporter
The Boston Herald (trose@heraldinteractive.com ()) — The Boston Herald is pleased to announce the hiring of Jeff Howe as its new Patriots beat reporter.Howe, who has covered the team the past three years for NESN.com, joins...- 1 day 11 hr ago
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Wes Welker and Willie McGinest make peace
NFL.com (NFL.com) — Wes Welker and Willie McGinest engaged in a war of words when the Patriots wideout was looking for a new contract. With Welker's franchise tender signed, he and the NFL Network analyst are now...- 2 days ago
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Not a big deal to Wes Welker, Willie McGinest
The Boston Herald (trose@heraldinteractive.com (By Karen Guregian)) — When Wes Welker attempted to take a hard-line stand in his contract issue with the Patriots, threatening a holdout...- 2 days ago
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Wes Welker changing tone
The Boston Herald (trose@heraldinteractive.com (Karen Guregian)) — PEABODY - As Wes Welker has discovered, contract negotiations can be tricky business. Watch what you say, because...- 2 days ago
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Wes Welker opts for a more politically correct route in contract talks
The Boston Herald (trose@heraldinteractive.com (Karen Guregian)) — On Thursday, Wes Welker spoke to me about how much he wanted to continue being a Patriot, how much he wanted to...- 2 days ago
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Patriots' Wes Welker backtracks from contract talks
NFL.com (Sessler, Marc) — Wes Welker recently signed his franchise tender and spoke out on the state of his long-term contract negotiations, which riled up the Patriots. On Saturday, the receiver said he regretted his...- 2 days ago
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Patriot Ted Johnson opens up about 'terrifying issue'
The Boston Herald (trose@heraldinteractive.com (Dan O'Brien)) — Junior Seau's death compelled former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson to step up to the podium yesterday and...- 3 days ago
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Prisco's top 100 ranks Brady No. 2; Romo at No. 78
NFL.com (Sessler, Marc) — While we have yet to see where (or if) Peyton Manning will be on NFL Network's "Top 100: Players of 2012," Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com has already ranked him at No. 33 on his own list, though...- 3 days ago
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Junior Seau's death hit home for ex-Patriot Ted Johnson
The Boston Herald (trose@heraldinteractive.com (Associated Press)) — Former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson says the death of Junior Seau was "the tip of the tipping point"...- 3 days ago
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Dallas Clark works out for New England Patriots
NFL.com (Rosenthal, Gregg) — Dallas Clark spent nine-years with the Indianapolis Colts, but the veteran tight end still might have some left in the tank and Bill Belichick wanted to see it for himself. Clark reportedly worked...- 3 days ago
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Wes Welker's recent comments leave Patriots unhappy
NFL.com (Rosenthal, Gregg) — Wes Welker signed his franchise tender Tuesday hoping talks of a long-term contract would get better. They didn't. Now the Patriots are unhappy with Welker after he spoke out about how bad things...- 4 days ago
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Wes Welker out toprove to Pats he's worth it
The Boston Herald (trose@heraldinteractive.com (Karen Guregian)) — There are plenty of people out there, including some in his NFL fraternity, who believe Wes Welker is foolish to...- 4 days ago
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Welker doesn’t see progress in contract talks
Boston.com (Shalise Manza Young) — The receiver, who signed his franchise tender on Tuesday, likely hurt himself in contract negotiations with the Patriots by going public with the lack of progress toward a long-term deal.- 4 days ago
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Spencer Larsen right on schedule
The Boston Herald (trose@heraldinteractive.com (Mark Daniels)) — FOXBORO - While spending the last four seasons in Denver, Spencer Larsen took notice every time he saw the Patriots...- 4 days ago
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Wideout says no progress in long-term talks
The Boston Herald (trose@heraldinteractive.com (Karen Guregian)) — Wes Welker did not sign his $9.5 million franchise tender because there were indications a long-term deal was close....- 4 days ago
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Wes Welker says contract talks are getting worse
NFL.com (Rosenthal, Gregg) — Wes Welker turned the ball over to the Patriots when he signed his franchise tender in hopes that the team would do the right thing and work out a long-term extension. However, things seem to be...- 4 days ago
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Blog Articles
NFL spring meeting & Patriots
ESPN (Mike Reiss) — NFL owners are holding their spring meeting in Atlanta, and ESPN senior analyst Chris Mortensen tweeted the following today: "Expected to pass today at NFL meetings in ATL: Trade deadline from wk...- New: 33 min ago
Devin McCourty morning links
The Boston Herald (Jeff Howe) — Hello and good morning, fellow Herald readers. Hopefully, you’ve been able to avoid some of the nastiness falling out of the sky today around Boston.Anyway, I had a couple stories in this...- New: 1 hr 4 min ago
New England Patriots Links 5/22/12 - McCourty Shouldering Two Positions
Pats Pulpit (Marima) — Jeff Howe reports Devin McCourty is preparing for both cornerback and safety positions. "There’s no one set position," McCourty said yesterday. "If I knew, I would tell you." ...- New: 1 hr 53 min ago
Spotlight on 2nd-year players
ESPN (Field Yates) — ESPN’s Mel Kiper, Jr. recently released a feature on players he expects to make a leap in their second season in the NFL. The list does not include any Patriots, although one could make the...- New: 3 hr 23 min ago
Light reiterates: Zero percent chance of a return
Boston.com — The recently-retired offensive lineman did a number of ESPN shows on Monday.- New: 3 hr 45 min ago
How Replaceable Is Wes Welker?
Pats Pulpit (Jared Stegall) — With all that's been going on with Wes Welker and the Patriots this offseason, it leads us to wonder allow many different questions. Will he ultimately get the long-term deal he wants? Will he...- New: 5 hr 38 min ago
Report: Patriots Agree To Terms With Nate Ebner
Pats Pulpit (Jared Stegall) — According to a team press release , the New England Patriots have agreed to terms with sixth-round selection Nate Ebner on a rookie contract. The terms of the agreement were however not yet...- 15 hr 36 min ago
Monday Patriots Notes: Matt Light, Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski
Pats Pulpit (Jared Stegall) — With team OTA's starting on Monday just outside Gillette Stadium, the team's most recent retired Patriots player has been enjoying his time away from the field, but is still entertaining the media...- 15 hr 55 min ago
Patriots sign Nate Ebner, announce Welker signing
Boston.com — New England has four of seven draft picks under contract.- 16 hr 31 min ago
Patriots sign Nate ‘Leonidas’ Ebner
The Boston Herald (Jeff Howe) — The Patriots signed sixth-round pick Nate Ebner to a four-year contract today. Ebner is listed as a safety, but he’s a true special teamer who won’t make an impact on defense for quite...- 16 hr 50 min ago
Patriots percentages with Light
ESPN (Mike Reiss) — Offensive lineman Matt Light, who recently retired after playing 11 NFL seasons, visited the ESPN campus in Bristol, Conn., today. He appeared on multiple programs, including ESPN Radio’s...- 17 hr 3 min ago
Ebner 4th pick to sign contract
ESPN (Mike Reiss) — The Patriots announced the signing of defensive back Nate Ebner today. Ebner, a special teams standout from Ohio State, was the team's sixth-round draft choice (197th overall).Ebner joins...- 17 hr 8 min ago
Matt Light discusses how Patriots can improve on defense
The Boston Herald (Jeff Howe) — It didn’t take long for retired Patriots left tackle Matt Light to find his way into the media spotlight, and he got right into it today.Light, who appeared on the set of ESPN’s NFL...- 19 hr 2 min ago
Different viewpoints on Welker deal
ESPN (Field Yates) — As the Patriots and Wes Welker continue to discuss a long-term extension for the receiver, one NFL analyst has weighed in with advice for the team: tread lightly before investing in Tom...- 19 hr 53 min ago
Stoops reflects on Gronk's time at 'Zona
ESPN (Field Yates) — Last Thursday, we shared quotes from former University of Arizona head coach Mike Stoops regarding new Patriots fullback Spencer Larsen (link here). Larsen isn’t the only former Wildcat on...- 21 hr 38 min ago
How Serious Are The Patriots In Dallas Clark?
Pats Pulpit (Jared Stegall) — Last week, Patriot fans were given some eye opening news when they heard word that Bill Belichick and the team brought in former Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark for a free-agent...- 21 hr 38 min ago
Devin McCourty says shoulder is ‘getting stronger’
The Boston Herald (Jeff Howe) — Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty said he’s still rehabbing the shoulder injury that sidelined him for two games last season.By that logic, he was probably playing through more pain at the...- 22 hr 8 min ago
Light on Welker's pact, Brady's longevity
ESPN (Mike Reiss) — Two leftover soundbites from Matt Light's interview with Colin Cowherd on ESPN Radio's "The Herd" (listen here):On Wes Welker's contract negotiations with the team. "The position he's in right...- 23 hr 3 min ago
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Source: James Ihedigbo still recovering, would love to re-sign with Patriots
The Boston Herald (Jeff Howe) — There were a few occasions last season when Patriots head coach Bill Belichick would credit safety James Ihedigbo for his emergence on the field and as a leader during his first season in New...- 23 hr 24 min ago
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14 surgeries for Matt Light
ESPN (Mike Reiss) — Former Patriots left tackle Matt Light is making the rounds at ESPN today in Bristol, Connecticut, and he shed light on some of the physical challenges of playing football.Asked by ESPN Radio's...- 23 hr 28 min ago
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