Sources: LB Thomas breaks left forearm in first half, likely done for season
Michael Smith, ESPN.comLinebacker Adalius Thomas, who has started all nine games for the Patriots and is tied for the team lead with five sacks, suffered a broken forearm in the first half of the Patriots' 20-10 win, according to sources.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008Koppen anchors one of the league's best O-lines
Michael Smith, ESPN.comIt was almost fate that Dan Koppen was drafted by New England. It's his hard work and smarts that kept him there, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2006Pats bringing Gostkowski along slowly
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Patriots appear inclined to use two kickers in their attempt to replace the departed Adam Vinatieri, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2006
Jets need Mangini to clean up mess
Michael Smith, ESPN.comForget the fact that Eric Mangini has been a coordinator for only one year. He would be a great hire as the Jets' new head coach.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2006AFC East champs' Super Bowl dreams not dead yet
Michael Smith, ESPN.comDon't look at the Patriots as Super Bowl material just yet, but they're starting to click at the right time.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2005A division rises from the scrap heap
Michael Smith, ESPN.comTwo new faces at quarterback and one familiar one brought the AFC East back to life in Week 5, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2005Patriots in perfect coordination on defense
Michael Smith, ESPN.comNo Charlie Weis or Romeo Crennel? You couldn't tell the difference in the Patriots' opener, Michael Smith writes.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2005Pioli key component of Pats' success
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThey may not get much credit, but Scott Pioli and Rodney Harrison have been key components of New England's success.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2005
Patriots still class of AFC East
Michael Smith, ESPN.comNew England will feature a lot of new faces, but it's the same old story: The Patriots still are the team to beat.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2005Weis and Crennel leave Patriots on top
Michael Smith, ESPN.comCoordinators Charlie Weis and Romeo Crennel are leaving New England as champions.
Story | Conversation | February 04, 2005Smith, Branch could have big impact
Michael Smith, ESPN.comDeion Branch and L.J. Smith are two players who could have a big impact on Super Bowl XXXIX.
Story | Conversation | January 27, 2005Linebackers key part of Pats' defense
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Patriots' deep, veteran group of LBs are a big key to the success of their defense.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2005The Patriots are just better than the Colts
Michael Smith, ESPN.comIt's really not that complicated when you look at the Colts and the Patriots. The Pats are simply a better football team.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2005Manning must overcome Pats, history
Michael Smith, ESPN.comEven with Ty Law out and Richard Seymour hurting, the Pats shouldn't be underdogs against the Colts.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2005Givens continues huge season for Patriots
Michael Smith, ESPN.comSt. Louis has the marquee wideouts, but the Pats' David Givens came up the biggest on Sunday.
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