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MICHAEL BUCHANAN NEWS FEED
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How Patriots filled Matthew Slater void
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Patriots were without special-teams captain Matthew Slater in Sunday's 23-3 victory over the Buccaneers. A big part of Slater's value is that he plays on each of the "Big 4" units -- kickoff return, kickoff coverage, punt return, punt coverage -- so when a player like that is injured it often means multiple players are tapped to fill the void.
about 8 days ago | Mike Reiss |
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X's and O's: Three-DE counterpunch
We’ve talked throughout the week about the sheer size of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive line, led by left tackle Donald Penn and left guard Carl Nicks, each of whom is a mountain of a man.
about 10 days ago | Field Yates |
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Defense bails out struggling Pats offense
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The tables have officially turned for the New England Patriots.The team known for its lethal passing offense, which in a record-breaking season six years ago was accused by some of running up the score, could hardly generate any positive momentum Thursday night.
about 18 days ago | Mike Reiss |
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Sharing some midday cut-down thoughts
Sharing non-Tim Tebow-based thoughts on some of the Patriots' roster moves today:1a. The change at punter, with Zoltan Mesko out and rookie Ryan Allen in, has many layers.
about 31 days ago | Mike Reiss |
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DE Justin Francis among Pats cuts
The Patriots have released defensive end Justin Francis, linebacker Ja'Gared Davis and defensive back Kanorris Davis, according to a league source.The news on Francis comes as a surprise, as he had developed into a rotational defensive end last season after making the roster as an undrafted free agent out of Rutgers.
about 31 days ago | Field Yates |
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Source: DE Cunningham to be cut
The Patriots informed defensive end Jermaine Cunningham that he will be released, a source confirms.Cunningham has been hurt for most of the preseason and didn't play in a game.
about 31 days ago | Mike Reiss |
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Patriots eligible for practice squad
Later today, the New England Patriots will finalize the first iteration of their 53-man roster. But the player puzzle doesn’t end there, as the team will begin constructing its practice squad, which can be up to eight players, on Sunday.
about 31 days ago | Field Yates |
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Source: DE Benard informed of Pats release
The Patriots have informed defensive end Marcus Benard that he has been released, a source confirms.This is a mild surprise as Benard had been playing a top backup role, while also coming onto the field in sub situations as an interior rusher.
about 32 days ago | Mike Reiss |
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Picked-up pieces from 1st-quarter review
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Picked-up pieces after reviewing the first quarter of the Patriots' 28-20 preseason win over the Giants:1. It seemed like the Patriots wanted to take a closer look at veteran safety Adrian Wilson and his effectiveness as a blitzer.
about 32 days ago | Mike Reiss |
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Leftovers from Patriots' preseason finale
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Some leftovers from Thursday night's preseason finale for the Patriots:23 players dress but don't play: On a night when the second- and third-unit players received the playing time, the following 23 players dressed for the game but didn't play, which is a reflection that their place on the roster is safe: WR Julian Edelman, QB Tom Brady, WR Matthew Slater, RB Stevan Ridley, CB Kyle Arrington, S Steve Gregory, RB LeGarrette Blount, CB Aqib Talib, S Devin McCourty, RB Shane Vereen, CB Alfonzo Dennard, RB Brandon Bolden, DE Rob Ninkovich, LB Jerod Mayo, LB Brandon Spikes, C Ryan Wendell, G Logan Mankins, DT Vince Wilfork, OT Sebastian Vollmer, LT Nate Solder, WR Danny Amendola, DT Tommy Kelly, DE Chandler Jones.
about 32 days ago | Mike Reiss |
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