FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – It was, as always, business as usual with the New England Patriots on Wednesday. Their job, we were repeatedly told, is to prepare for the Buffalo Bills, their opponent on Sunday. It isn’t to worry about the replacement referees, it isn’t to whine about the NFL’s contract squabble with the regular referees, […]
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Belichick gets $50,000 fine
The Patriots’ coach has to pay up after grabbing a replacement referee’s arm at the end of Sunday’s loss.
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Brady says replacement officials doing their best
They’re not responsible for the New England Patriots 1-2 start, the quarterback said Tuesday, putting the blame on himself and his team.
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Coaches’ frustration with replacement officials boils over
One TV analyst likens the situation to a substitute teacher with players testing limits at every turn.
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Belichick makes contact but doesn’t get through
The coach defends himself, but the NFL is taking a hard line on discipline during the lockout.
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With arm grab, Belichick wanted explanation of last-play FG
“When the game was over I went out and I was really looking for an explanation from the officials as to whether the play was under review,” he said, noting he never got an explanation.
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More heartbreak for Patriots
A week after missing a game-winning field goal, New England loses on another last-play kick.
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In Patriots vs. Ravens, stakes low
While neither is feeling any pressure, the game could help determine the direction of New England’s offense.
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Patriots: ‘Tough, physical’ game on tap
New England’s defense will be tested by the ‘whole Ravens offense,’ said tackle Vince Wilfork.
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Mystery surrounds Welker’s diminished playing time
Wes Welker caught more passes over the past five seasons than any other NFL player. So why is he spending more time on the New England Patriots sideline this year?