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Mike Haynes credits late Pats coach Chuck Fairbanks for his development.

Some links that capture the Texans' perspective leading into Sunday's rematch with the Patriots: 1. Red-zone offense a concern. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle highlights the team's struggles inside the opponent's 20-yard line, which showed ...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- As a complement to our "Hot Button" feature on ESPNBoston.com, in which Mike Rodak and Field Yates share different viewpoints on how the Patriots should proceed at running back following Stevan Ridley's ball-security struggles th...

TAMPA - Left tackle Nate Solder has had some early struggles during training camp and two preseason games, but position coach Dante Scarnecchia isn't pushing the panic button. Not even close. He's seen a situation like this before. "I think all...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Quick-hit thoughts after the first quarter of the Patriots' game against the Dolphins (New England trails 3-0): 1. Going to be a struggle today. 2. The Dolphins are doing a nice job dialing up pressure, overloading sides and...

Devin McCourty's struggles Sunday were one topic in this week's mailbag.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts after the second quarter of the Patriots' game against the Colts (New England leads 17-3): 1. More of a struggle than anticipated for the Patriots, but they are still in command. Solid situational football a...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The release of wide receiver Taylor Price on Saturday highlights some of the recent struggles the team has had in the draft, particularly in identifying and developing receivers. It also reflects how Bill Belichick isn't afraid t...

In a piece posted on ESPNNewYork.com, Rich Cimini writes on the Jets looking forward to facing Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine makes a link between Brady's recent struggles and the team's center position. "I...

Some links from a national perspective on the Patriots' 24-20 loss to the Giants: 1. When Pats struggle on offense. ... Michael Lombardi of NFL.com writes on how this wasn't a typical Tom Brady game. "The ball never looked good coming off his hand...

Quick-hit thoughts after the second quarter of the Patriots' game against the Giants (0-0): 1. This is a struggle for both teams. A lot of sloppy play on offense. 2. Up until the final drive of the half, the Patriots' offense was stuck in a fun...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- While the defense has been scrutinized in Sunday's loss to the Steelers, not to be overlooked are some of the struggles the offensive line had with false starts. Logan Mankins had two, while Matt Light and Sebastian Vollmer ad...

Soundbites from analyst Phil Simms, who will call Sunday's game between the Patriots and Jets alongside Jim Nantz (as provided by CBS' media relations staff): Struggles of the Patriots' defense: "You need to see a body of work before you can say t...

Bucky Brooks of NFL.com picks five teams he feels are set up for success once the lockout is lifted, and five teams he believes will struggle. The Patriots land in the first category. "The presence of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick make the Patriots...

Some of the struggles of the Patriots' defense in 2010 have been well documented, specifically on third down and rushing the passer. But it wasn't all bad, and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders passes along data today highlighting an area the Patrio...

BOSTON -- The start to the 2011 baseball season has been all about change for Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford -- new team, different spots in the batting order, new city, and unexpected early-season struggles to manage. And, of course, all that c...