New England Patriots

Published
January 5, 2013

Patriots won’t be caught defenseless

Bolstered by the acquisition of cornerback Aqib Talib, New England's secondary gets sounder by the game.
Published
January 4, 2013

Original Patriot Jack Davis dies at 80

Davis was an original member of the team when it was formed in 1960 as the Boston Patriots of the AFL.
Published
January 3, 2013

Eight years since Super Bowl win, Pats prep for second season

With a first-round bye, New England waits to find out whether Texans, Ravens or Colts await them on Jan. 13.
Published
January 3, 2013

Patriots’ Beat: Belichick’s human side surfaces

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Too often we see Bill Belichick on autopilot. Short, terse answers to media questions. Bland, cliched answers to other media questions. There are times when he opens up, especially when asked something about NFL history, or even cracks a joke or a smile but too often he seems annoyed at having to […]
Published
January 3, 2013

Texans, Colts, Ravens – Pats know them all

New England's playoff opponent – whoever it is – won't catch Bill Belichick and Co. unprepared.

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Published
January 2, 2013

Proud Patriots focus on themselves during bye week

Meanwhile, the Patriots coaching staff is preparing for all three possible opponents for the team's first playoff game.
Published
January 2, 2013

41-year employee of Patriots dies of leukemia

Don Brocher began as a ball boy on the equipment manager's staff in 1972.
Published
December 31, 2012

From shaky to solid on defense

New England's once-weak unit solidified as the season progressed, and is ready for the playoffs.
Published
December 31, 2012

Patriots Notebook: Gronk seems as good and goofy as ever

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Gronk was back on the field and as goofy as ever in the locker room. Tight end Rob Gronkowski, out since breaking his left forearm on Nov. 18, returned to the New England Patriots’ lineup Sunday, scoring a touchdown in a 28-0 victory over the Miami Dolphins and then holding court in […]
Published
December 31, 2012

Patriots Beat: Pats’ motto: Got to get better

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – And now we wait. The Houston Texans collapsed at the end of the season and the New England Patriots benefited most. Houston’s 28-16 loss to Indianapolis early Sunday — the Texans’ third loss in four games — combined with the Patriots 28-0 pounding of the Miami Dolphins later in the day allowed […]