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, 2008Bledsoe retires, ends 14-year career
Michael Smith, ESPN.comDrew Bledsoe retired Wednesday, ending a 14-year career in which he made two Super Bowls.
Story | Conversation | April 11, 2007Patriots won't intimidate Mangini's Jets
Michael Smith, ESPN.comExpect 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, 2006Eagles on the verge of doing the impossible
Michael Smith, ESPN.comA brutal December schedule, plus the loss of Donovan McNabb was supposed to keep Philly out of the playoffs. It hasn't, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2006Bears need the Grossman who started 5-0 to return
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe 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, 2006Only Cowboys are truly thankful for their QB
Michael Smith, ESPN.comOne's struggling, another's making just his start and a third is a 36-year-old backup. Of the NFC East teams, only the Cowboys are thankful for their current starting QB.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2006Koppen 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, 2006Greatest of all time will come down to Brady, Manning
Michael Smith, ESPN.comOne 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, 2006Romo uses Brady's example to prepare
Michael Smith, ESPN.comInspired by Tom Brady, Cowboys QB Tony Romo is prepared for the spotlight, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2006Some players would be hard to live without
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe nature of the NFL makes no player truly indispensable, but some guys sure are pretty close, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2006Why can't Vick, Falcons win it all?
Michael Smith, ESPN.comCritics are quick to say Mike Vick and the Falcons will never win the Super Bowl. They're making a mistake, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2006McNabb sending reminder that he's a great QB
Michael Smith, ESPN.comT.O. leaves and everyone forgets Donovan McNabb can play QB? Well, No. 5 is sending a reminder he's still a great QB, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2006The best leaders in the AFC
Michael Smith, ESPN.comMichael Smith goes team by team and identifies the top leaders and "glue" players on each AFC team.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2006Brady still finding open receivers
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Patriots will miss holdout Deion Branch. But as long as Tom Brady is leading the way, the Patriots' offense will still be pretty good.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2006Williams right fit for Texans
Michael Smith, ESPN.comFrom the Texans' decision to draft Mario Williams to the Saints landing Reggie Bush, Michael Smith offers his thoughts on the first round.
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