106 Results for new england patriots

Sources: LB Thomas breaks left forearm in first half, likely done for season

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Linebacker 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, 2008

Browns, ex-Pats receiver Stallworth agree to contract

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Donte' Stallworth, who played last season with the New England Patriots, agreed to a seven-year, $35 million contract with the Browns.

Story | Conversation | March 01, 2008

Sources: Falcons expected to hire Jags assistant Smith as coach

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

According to league sources, Atlanta is expected to hire Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith as its next head coach.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2008

A few reasons we should let the spy game die

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

When Bill Belichick and Eric Mangini exchange halfhearted pleasantries as they leave Gillette Stadium's field Sunday, let's hope we can close the book on the spy episode, writes Michael Smith.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2007

Sources: Patriots give Belichick long-term extension

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Bill Belichick and Patriots ownership recently agreed to a long-term contract extension for the coach.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2007

Bledsoe retires, ends 14-year career

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Drew Bledsoe retired Wednesday, ending a 14-year career in which he made two Super Bowls.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2007

Belichick has 7-2 record against MVPs

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

There's nothing easy about stopping LT and the Chargers' offense, but if anyone can devise the game plan to do it, it's Bill Belichick, writes Michael Smith.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2007

Gostkowski among kickers under the microscope

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Now that the playoffs are here, the Patriots will find out for sure if rookie Stephen Gostkowski can fill Adam Vinatieri's shoes.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2007

Patriots won't intimidate Mangini's Jets

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Expect a cold reception when the Jets and Eric Mangini visit New England, Michael Smith writes. • '06 predictions: How did we pick 'em?

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2006

Crystal ball: Saints in Super Bowl

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Monkeys on the backs of two coaches and a star QB and the Saints' march to a Super Bowl (yikes!) will be among the hot topics during the playoffs, Michael Smith writes.

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2006

Bears need the Grossman who started 5-0 to return

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

The only lesson learned from the Chicago's loss at New England is that the Bears will only go as far as the unpredictable Rex Grossman will take them, writes Michael Smith.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2006

Koppen anchors one of the league's best O-lines

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

It 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, 2006

Greatest of all time will come down to Brady, Manning

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

One day in the not so distant future, history will show that Tom Brady and Peyton Manning were the two best QBs ever to play the game, writes Michael Smith.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2006

Romo uses Brady's example to prepare

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Inspired by Tom Brady, Cowboys QB Tony Romo is prepared for the spotlight, writes Michael Smith.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2006

Some players would be hard to live without

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

The nature of the NFL makes no player truly indispensable, but some guys sure are pretty close, writes Michael Smith.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2006