Neal leaves with head injury
Chris Forsberg...attention from trainers on the sideline following the drive and was replaced at right guard by Dan Connolly on the Patriots' first drive of the fourth frame
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009Newfound attention for Connolly
Mike Reiss...Since joining the Patriots as a member of their practice squad Sept. 12, 2007, offensive lineman Dan Connolly hasn't experienced a media rush like he did Thursday at Gillette Stadium. With starting center...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009Shotgun snaps highlight importance of center spot
Mike Reiss...He did not practice Wednesday. If Koppen can't play Sunday in Indianapolis, four-year veteran Dan Connolly would make his first career NFL start. It would be a tough spot for Connolly, but...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009Matchups to watch in Pats-Colts clash
Mike Reiss and Tedy Bruschi, ESPNBoston.comBreaking down some of the key matchups in Sunday's huge Patriots-Colts game.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Game balls from Miami win
Mike Reiss...nine tackles (one for a loss), as he is on the field for every defensive play. Dan Connolly -- Top reserve center/guard fills in after starting center Dan Koppen leaves the game with a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009Snaps played by offensive skill players
Mike Reiss...19 of 67 TE Mark LeVoir -- 11 of 67 WR Brandon Tate -- 5 of 67 FB Dan Connolly -- 2 of 67 (Snaps include two-point conversion, an offensive pass interference penalty, and two defensive...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009Vollmer impressive in pass protection
Mike Reiss...compliment to the Patriots' offensive line of Vollmer, left guard Logan Mankins, centers Dan Koppen and Dan Connolly, right guard Stephen Neal, and right tackle Nick Kaczur. Tight ends Chris Baker, Benjamin Watson and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2009Pats overcome the wildcat as Brady hooks up with Moss to doom the Dolphins
Associated PressTom Brady and Randy Moss connected on two highlight-reel plays and the New England Patriots overcame the Miami Dolphins' revived wildcat offense for a 27-17 win Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 08, 2009Belichick mum on injury to Koppen
Mike Reiss...He's a quick healer. He's pretty tough." Koppen was replaced by four-year veteran Dan Connolly, a versatile player who had previously seen time at center, guard, tight end and fullback in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2009Koppen, Tate shaken up
Chris Forsberg...off the field before being taken the locker room. He was replaced by fourth-year lineman Dan Connolly. The Patriots classified Koppen's return as questionable. Tate appeared to tweak something in his left...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2009Simmons released to make roster space
Mike Reiss...the Patriots this season (vs. Tennessee). He was working at all five positions as a backup. Dan Connolly is the Patriots' top backup at center and guard, while Mark LeVoir is currently serving as...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009Downs played by offensive personnel
Mike Reiss...of 68 WR Brandon Tate -- 23 of 68 RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis -- 14 of 68 FB Dan Connolly -- 7 of 68 QB Brian Hoyer -- 7 of 68 WR Matthew Slater -- 4 of 68 TE...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009Tate, LeVoir, Butler to get their shots
Mike Reiss...offensive tackle Matt Light and center/guards Rich Ohrnberger and Kendall Simmons inactive, the Patriots have Dan Connolly as their top interior backup. The expectation is that rookie Sebastian Vollmer will start at left...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 25, 2009Morris, Light, Edelman, Taylor declared out
Mike Reiss...BenJarvus Green-Ellis. The rest of the injury report: Questionable CB Darius Butler (ankle) C/G Dan Connolly (knee) CB Shawn Springs (knee) Probable QB Tom Brady (right shoulder) S Brandon Meriweather (foot) WR...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009Pats show a versatile offensive attack
Mike Reiss...of 80 TE Michael Matthews -- 15 of 80 RB Kevin Faulk -- 13 of 80 FB/OL Dan Connolly -- 3 of 80 RB Sammy Morris -- 3 of 80 (Snaps include one delay-of-game penalty...
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