May 2, 2008
Here is the full list of drafted and undrafted rookies taking part in New England's rookie mini-camp this weekend:
5 QB Kevin O'Connell - San Diego St
18 WR Matthew Slater - UCLA
22 CB Terrence Wheatley - Colorado
24 CB Jonathan Wilhite - Auburn
30 S Mark Dillard - Louisiana Tech
42 RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis - Mississippi
47 LB Vince Redd - Liberty
48 LB Gary Guyton - Georgia Tech
51 LB Jerod Mayo - Tennessee
62b NT Henry Smith - Texas A&M
62w C Ryan Wendell - Fresno St
64 DE Casey Tyler - Portland St
69 DT Carlos Feliciano - Maryland
76w T Josh Coffman - East Carolina
76b DE Chris Norwell - Illinois
85 TE Jonathan Stupar - Virginia
91 LB Bo Ruud - Nebraska
98 LB Shawn Crable - Michigan
There are also several players here on a tryout basis; we will try to get their names for you.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young 
at 10:16 AM | Permalink
November 15, 2007
Hey all --
With a little more than a month until the AFC and NFC Pro Bowls are named, the NFL has announced early voting results. Seven New England players are the leading vote-getters at their respective position -- but record-setting quarterback Tom Brady is not among them.
The leading vote-getter for AFC quarterback is Peyton Manning (441,852); Brady is behind him at 440,354. Green Bay's miracle man Brett Favre (458,837) is the leading vote-getter overall.
Unhappy with the standings? You can vote here. Or if you have a Sprint cell phone, text "PRO" to 7777 to vote.
Here's the list of AFC leaders at each position and how many votes they've received:
QB - Peyton Manning, Colts - 441,852
RB - Joseph Addai, Colts - 297,504
FB - Lorenzo Neal, Chargers - 194,880
WR - Randy Moss, Patriots - 342,250
TE - Antonio Gates, Chargers - 199,593
T - Matt Light, Patriots - 179,054
G - Eric Steinbach, Browns - 188,052
C - Jeff Saturday, Colts - 168,502
DE - Dwight Freeney, Colts - 209,272
IL - Vince Wilfork, Patriots - 100,032
OLB - Shawne Merriman, Chargers - 148,287
ILB - Tedy Bruschi, Patriots - 121,099
CB - Champ Bailey, Broncos - 183,109
SS - Troy Polamalu, Steelers - 134,868
FS - Ed Reed, Ravens - 110, 412
P - Chris Hanson, Patriots - 52,131
K - Adam Vinatieri, Colts - 82,922
ST - Larry Izzo, Patriots - 105,147
KR - Wes Welker, Patriots - 69,590
Posted by Shalise Manza Young at 1:53 PM | Permalink
November 4, 2007
BY JIM DONALDSON
Journal Sports Writer
INDIANAPOLIS -- It's a huge plus for the Pats that both Marvin Harrison and Tony Ugoh will be inactive this afternoon -- and that TE Ben Watson will play.
With Harrison out, the Pats can concentrate more on stopping Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark. Anthony Gonzalez may be a first-round draft choice, but he's still a rookie, and does not pose the threat that a healthy Harrison does.
Ugoh, Indy's second-round pick this year, out of Arkansas, is the Colts' starting left tackle. His absence could require the Colts to put a tight end on that side to help protect Peyton Manning.
Similarly, keep an eye on how Pats' LT Matt Light does with Indy's speed rusher, Dwight Freeney. Light sometimes struggles with speed guys, which may result in Kyle Brady staying in more often to block, rather than running routes. Stating the obvious, it's imperative that the Pats protect QB Tom Brady.
Conversely, having Watson in the lineup will make the Pats' already-potent passing game even more effective. When opposing defenses already have to worry about Randy Moss, Wes Welker, and Donte Stallworth, adding a 6-3, 255-pound tight end who can run is another huge headache.
Yesterday, if pressed, I'd probably have taken the Colts, plus the points. Now, with Harrison and Ugoh out, and Watson playing, I like the Pats.
Posted by Jim Donaldson at 3:27 PM | Permalink
October 17, 2007
The first report of the week has been released:
NEW ENGLAND
Did Not Participate
LB Eric Alexander - knee
RB Sammy Morris - chest
TE Benjamin Watson - ankle
Limited Participation
CB Randall Gay - thigh
RB Laurence Maroney - groin
S Mel Mitchell - groin
G Stephen Neal - shoulder
WR Donte Stallworth - knee
LB Adalius Thomas - ankle
WR Kelley Washington - hamstring
Full Participation
QB Tom Brady - right shoulder
* Alexander, Morris and Watson are additions from last week's list; Matt Light (flu), Dan Koppen (ankle), Asante Samuel (foot) and Wesley Britt (personal) were all removed from the list.
MIAMI
Did Not Participate
QB Trent Green - concussion
DT Vonnie Holliday - ankle
LB Zach Thomas - toe
S Travares Tillman - knee
Limited Participation
TE David Martin - ankle
Posted by Shalise Manza Young at 6:24 PM | Permalink
October 14, 2007
In addition to Laurence Maroney, here are the rest of the Pats' inactives:
QB Matt Gutierrez - third quarterback
S Mel Mitchell
S Rashad Baker
T Wesley Britt
G Billy Yates
DL Santonio Thomas
DL Kareem Brown
While Maroney is out, the good news is that C Dan Koppen (ankle), LT Matt Light (flu) and LB Adalius Thomas (ankle) are all active.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young at 3:28 PM | Permalink
October 12, 2007
Hey all --
Well apparently the flu bug has hit the Patriots' locker room a bit early, as that is the reason given for Matt Light's absence from practice today. The left tackle is one of 10 players listed as questionable for Sunday's game.
Dallas cornerbacks Anthony Henry (ankle) and Courtney Brown (biceps) have both been declared out for the contest.
Here's the full injury list:
NEW ENGLAND
Questionable
CB Randall Gay - thigh
C Dan Koppen - ankle
T Matt Light - flu
RB Laurence Maroney - groin
S Mel Mitchell - groin
G Stephen Neal - shoulder
CB Asante Samuel - foot
WR Donte Stallworth - knee
LB Adalius Thomas - ankle
WR Kelley Washington - hamstring
Probable
QB Tom Brady - right shoulder
T Wesley Britt - team decision
Britt, Light and Mitchell did not practice; Gay, Koppen, Maroney, Neal, Samuel, Stallworth, Thomas and Washington had limited participation; and Brady had full participation.
DALLAS
Out
CB Courtney Brown - biceps
WR Terry Glenn - knee
CB Anthony Henry - ankle
Doubtful
FB Oliver Hoyte - neck
Questionable
S Keith Davis - shoulder
Probable
LB Kevin Burnett - thigh
Henry did not practice; Brown and Hoyte had limited participation, and Davis and Burnett had full participation.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young at 4:15 PM | Permalink
The number of missing players increased to three today, as Matt Light joined Mel Mitchell (groin) and Wesley Britt (personal reason) as absentees at today's practice session.
Practice was held inside the Dana Farber Fieldhouse; players were in shells and shorts.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young at 12:26 PM | Permalink
September 23, 2007
On the way the game played out
It was one of those games where we ended up making more plays than they did. I think we’re doing a pretty good job of finishing. The line is working well together and obviously our running backs were on track today. They saw all the holes and they hit them. They did a great job running the ball.
On Aaron Schobel being quiet for about three-and-a-half quarters
Like I said, we just ended up making more plays than they did. I give him a lot of credit. He’s a great pass rusher. He’s a relentless-style rusher that you have to take into account when you play him. He’s a good player. We’ll see him again.
On whether he’s surprised by the Patriots’ offensive production through three game
I’m not really surprised. I don’t go into any game and try to guess what the score is going to be. At the same time, I think we left a lot points out there on the field.
On the offense’s efficiency so far this season
Up front we’ve got a lot of experience and we’re playing pretty well. Our receivers are making plays. I think our rushing attack – we have four guys back there that are running the ball really effectively. Laurence [Maroney] had a big game today. Sammy [Morris], Kevin [Faulk], and having Heath [Evans] come out of the backfield too, those guys are all running the ball really hard.
Posted by Art Martone at 7:46 PM | Permalink
