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One of the neat parts about Twitter is that it can provide a glimpse inside the world of the professional athlete, and at times, link one generation of player to a new generation. Such was the case Saturday morning, when Patriots Hall of Famer Tro...

PHOENIX -- Based on today's sharp criticism from Patriots owner Robert Kraft directed at agents David Dunn and Brian Murphy of Athletes First, followers on Twitter have asked if the Patriots have any other players on their roster represented by Dunn ...

New Patriots receiver Danny Amendola tweeted his reaction to agreeing to a five-year, $31 million contract with the Patriots on Wednesday: "Blessed. Thankful. Excited to get to work. Go Pats," Amendola wrote. On Amendola's Twitter page is the s...

This week's Patriots podcast with Tedy Bruschi has been posted (listen here) and it previews the AFC Championship Game between the Patriots and Ravens, while answering a high volume of Twitter questions from followers. Here is an outline of the di...

Quick-hit thoughts around the NFL and with the Patriots: 1. Had some spirited back-and-forths with Twitter followers in recent months about Patriots cornerback Ras-I Dowling. When the Patriots selected Dowling at the top of the second round of the...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Not many victories in recent memory have generated as negative a response as the Patriots' 29-26 overtime triumph over the Jets. This tweet from Barre02 summed up the mood of a vocal group on Twitter: "We won the game, why am I d...

Patriots receiver Wes Welker signed his franchise-tag tender today, according to a source close to the negotiation. Welker confirmed the signing on his Twitter account, writing: "I signed my tender today. I love the game and I love my teammates! H...

New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker signed his franchise tender Tuesday, he announced on his Twitter page, ending any question whether he will attend the team's mandatory minicamp next month.

Early this morning, Willie McGinest critical comments about Wes Welker's approach with his contract were relayed here. Word got back to Welker, who fired back on Twitter today via Twitter: "@williemcginest why did u ever leave the Pats and play...

Links around the Web and Twitter with a Patriots twist: 1. Rob Ninkovich Day in New Lenox. The Patriots linebacker returned to his roots in New Lenox, Illinois and had April 9 declared "Rob Ninkovich Day" by the New Lenox Village Board. The story ...

A few Patriots-based links from around the Web and Twitter: 1. McClellin models himself after Vrabel. Boise State outside linebacker/defensive end Shea McClellin is the subject of a feature story written by Tyler Dunne of the Milwaukee Journal-Sen...

With the free-agent market for defensive end Mark Anderson generating some momentum in recent days with trips to Miami, Tennessee, Baltimore and Buffalo, there has been some good Twitter chatter. @patsfan122089 -- "Any clue why they're just lettin...

In his weekly Q&A piece on ESPN.com, analyst Russ Tucker opines on the Patriots' free-agent strategy. Tucker shared some of his thoughts last week via Twitter and goes into more depth in this piece. "Most teams make a run at some of the el...

If there is one message from Twitter followers that stands out as it relates to the Patriots' free-agent activity, it's this: "Hey Bill, don't forget about the defense!" Less than a week into free agency, the Patriots have either signed or agreed ...

Sharing thoughts on some of the big moves around the NFL, as they relate to the Patriots... The first day of free agency is in the books and the Patriots' lack of activity has sparked a sharp reaction on Twitter. Some tweets that arrived at thi...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Well, that was a lot of fun. From 12-2 p.m. ET today, we hosted a Tweetup here in Indianapolis. Thanks to Hyde @ Blu for having us and the great crowd that turned out. It was nice to meet some of the regular followers on Twitter...