http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:48:34 -0700 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:44:49 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d30-Patriots-Pro-Bowlers-Tom-Brady-Wes-Welker-Logan-Mankins-and-Vince-Wilfork?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner The NFL announced the AFC and NFC Pro Bowl teams in Tuesday, and four New England Patriots have made the AFC squad. Nose Tackle Vince Wilfork will start at defensive tackle and guard Logan Mankins will start on the offensive side. Tom Brady a... Tom Brady Wes Welker NFL Vince Wilfork Logan Mankins Pro Bowl Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:44:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d30-Patriots-Pro-Bowlers-Tom-Brady-Wes-Welker-Logan-Mankins-and-Vince-Wilfork?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Cowardly-Colts-thumbed-their-nose-at-history-ignored-their-past-mistakes-by-pulling-starters-Sunday?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner The Indianapolis Colts have consistently been the most talented team in the NFL since 2002. They've proven that fact by winning more regular season games this decade than any NFL team has over any 10-year span ever. They've also prove... NFL Playoffs Indianapolis Colts Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:40:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Cowardly-Colts-thumbed-their-nose-at-history-ignored-their-past-mistakes-by-pulling-starters-Sunday?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Patriots-wild-card-round-playoff-opponent-still-undecided?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner The Patriots punched their ticket to the playoffs Sunday with their victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. We know they'll be playing a home game on either January 9th or 10th. Who they'll be playing, that's another story. Life wi... NFL Playoffs Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:51:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Patriots-wild-card-round-playoff-opponent-still-undecided?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Patriots-destroy-Jaguars-clinch-AFC-East-title?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner It was much tougher than anyone expected, but the New England Patriots are going back to the playoffs. With their emphatic victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Patriots clinched their seventh AFC East title in nine seasons. It's the... AFC East NFL Jacksonville Jaguars Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:17:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Patriots-destroy-Jaguars-clinch-AFC-East-title?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Tom-Brady-and-the-Patriots-are-30-minutes-of-football-away-from-AFC-East-championship?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner The New England Patriots are 30 minutes of football away from their 7th AFC East championship since Tom Brady and Bill Belichick took over. Not only are the Patriots up 28-0 over Jacksonville, but the Houston Texans are up 27-0 over the Miami... AFC East NFL Jacksonville Jaguars Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:36:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Tom-Brady-and-the-Patriots-are-30-minutes-of-football-away-from-AFC-East-championship?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d27-For-the-Patriots-its-simple-Win-today-and-youre-in?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner Last season, the playoff situation for the then 9-5 Patriots was extremely muddled. They had to win out to have a chance, and even at 11 wins, if things played out as expected they were going to miss the playoffs. As you know, things did play... AFC East NFL Playoffs Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:49:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d27-For-the-Patriots-its-simple-Win-today-and-youre-in?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Fred-Taylor-returns-to-face-his-former-team-Vince-Wilfork-inactive?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner Former Jacksonville Jaguar Fred Taylor is ready to go and will be active today against his former team. His addition gives the Patriots a potentially dynamic one-two punch in the running game, especially considering how Laurence Maroney has been p... NFL Vince Wilfork Fred Taylor Jacksonville Jaguars Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:35:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Fred-Taylor-returns-to-face-his-former-team-Vince-Wilfork-inactive?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Patriots-move-up-to-the-3rd-seed-in-the-AFC-one-win-away-from-clinching-AFC-East?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner The Patriots may not have shown enough to make us believe they can win in January, but after Sunday they're on the brink of earning a chance to try. The New York Jets choked away another game, this time against the "playing for pride... AFC East NFL New York Jets Miami Dolphins Playoffs Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:59:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Patriots-move-up-to-the-3rd-seed-in-the-AFC-one-win-away-from-clinching-AFC-East?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Patriots-17-Bills-10-Patriots-finally-get-themselves-a-win-on-the-road-close-in-on-AFC-East-title?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner The New England Patriots took a huge step towards clinching the AFC East and getting into the postseason by defeating the Buffalo Bills 17-10. The Patriots overcame their inability to win on the road, the loss of their two best defensive line... Buffalo Bills AFC East NFL Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:37:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Patriots-17-Bills-10-Patriots-finally-get-themselves-a-win-on-the-road-close-in-on-AFC-East-title?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Patriots--Bills-halftime-report-After-a-slow-start-Randy-Moss-and-the-Patriots-lead-143?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner The half definitely ended better than it began for the New England Patriots. The Bills started the game with a 9:24, 14 play, 69 yard drive that resulted in a field goal. They followed that up by intercepting Tom Brady. But since that interce... Buffalo Bills AFC East NFL Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:31:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Patriots--Bills-halftime-report-After-a-slow-start-Randy-Moss-and-the-Patriots-lead-143?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Patriots-leave-the-snow-at-home-will-play-the-Bills-in-the-nice-December-Buffalo-weather?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner "Nice December Buffalo weather" just doesn't sound right, does it? Anyone who remembers last season's late December game in Buffalo knows that the weather can do crazy things late in the season in Buffalo. The Patriots ... Buffalo Bills AFC East NFL Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:06:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Patriots-leave-the-snow-at-home-will-play-the-Bills-in-the-nice-December-Buffalo-weather?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d20-With-Nick-Kaczur-and-Stephen-Neal-out-could-the-Patriots-offensive-line-actually-be-better?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner Could the absence of starting offensive linemen Stephen Neal and Nick Kaczur end up being a good thing? If you've read anything in this space over the last couple of years, you know I'm not a huge fan of Nick Kaczur. Replacing him wit... NFL Stephen Neal Nick Kaczur Sebastian Vollmer Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:55:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d20-With-Nick-Kaczur-and-Stephen-Neal-out-could-the-Patriots-offensive-line-actually-be-better?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Patriots-fans-will-be-rooting-for-the-Titans-Falcons-and-Bengals-today?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner Obviously the most important game on the schedule, and the one you'll all be watching, is the Patriots at the Buffalo Bills. But there are some just slightly less important games on the slate as well this week. Games that could ultimately... AFC East NFL Playoffs Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:40:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Patriots-fans-will-be-rooting-for-the-Titans-Falcons-and-Bengals-today?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d19-Vince-Wilfork-and-Ty-Warren-to-miss-Sundays-game-against-the-Buffalo-Bills?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner If the Patriots are going to stop Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson, they're going to have to do it without Vince Wilfork and Ty Warren. The Patriots have downgraded both from Questionable to Out on the injury report. Promising rookie defen... NFL Ty Warren Vince Wilfork Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:02:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d19-Vince-Wilfork-and-Ty-Warren-to-miss-Sundays-game-against-the-Buffalo-Bills?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d19-For-a-struggling-Patriots-offense-Laurence-Maroney-has-been-a-breath-of-fresh-air?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner I believe the Patriots are going to beat the Buffalo Bills this weekend, and I believe this because of the way Laurence Maroney has been playing recently. Tom Brady and Randy Moss both missed time this week due to assorted injuries. The Patri... NFL Laurence Maroney Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:39:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d19-For-a-struggling-Patriots-offense-Laurence-Maroney-has-been-a-breath-of-fresh-air?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Its-amazing-how-quickly-New-England-Patriots-fans-turned-on-Randy-Moss?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner Randy Moss has been with the New England Patriots for the better part of three seasons. During that time, he's been a good citizen, a great player, and a team captain. He's shunned his reputation by doing things like playing hurt, playing ... Randy Moss NFL Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:20:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Its-amazing-how-quickly-New-England-Patriots-fans-turned-on-Randy-Moss?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Benched-Will-we-see-Adalius-Thomas-in-a-New-England-Patriots-uniform-again?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner Adalius Thomas was inactive for the second time this season despite the fact that he hasn't suffered any significant injuries. In hockey, they call it a healthy scratch. In the NFL, it's called a benching. Thomas was sent home (a... NFL Adalius Thomas Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:32:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Benched-Will-we-see-Adalius-Thomas-in-a-New-England-Patriots-uniform-again?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Welker-Maroney-lead-Patriots-to-a-much-needed-2010-victory-over-lowly-Panthers?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner A few years ago in Super Bowl XXXVIII, the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers got together and played what turned out to be a classic championship game. On December 13th, 2009 the Patriots and Panthers got together again. Trust me whe... Wes Welker NFL Carolina Panthers Laurence Maroney Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:04:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Welker-Maroney-lead-Patriots-to-a-much-needed-2010-victory-over-lowly-Panthers?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Patriots--Panthers-halftime-report-Sloppy-uninspired-play-by-Patriots-keeping-this-game-close?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner We've come a long way since Super Bowl XXXVIII, that's for sure. If the Patriots were playing a good NFL football team this week, they'd be getting blown off the field right now. In that respect, I guess timing is everything. But t... Randy Moss NFL Carolina Panthers Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:33:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Patriots--Panthers-halftime-report-Sloppy-uninspired-play-by-Patriots-keeping-this-game-close?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Its-time-for-the-Patriots-to-part-ways-with-Adalius-Thomas?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner It's time for the New England Patriots to part ways with disgruntled linebacker Adalius Thomas. We were all excited when the Patriots finally decided they were going to go out and get the "best" available free agent before the 2... NFL Adalius Thomas Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:15:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Its-time-for-the-Patriots-to-part-ways-with-Adalius-Thomas?cid=exrss-New-England-Patriots-Examiner