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In a very interesting read, si.com’s Don Banks discusses how the Chargers are making serious moves to beat the Patriots .

NFL offseason report card: Grades are in (SportingNews.com)
The usual teacher’s pets slacked off a bit, but the Eagles got the gold star and the Jets and Vikings moved to the head of the class.

Patriots signs 2 draft picks (AP)
The New England Patriots signed free agent tackle Anthony Clement on Monday, along with a wide receiver and two of their draft picks. The team signed linebacker Shawn Crable and quarterback Kevin O’Connell, two players drafted in the third round this year. Also getting a contract was wide receiver Chris Dunlap, who was released by the Patriots last Sept.

More On The Rookie Signings
So what is Scott Pioli paying the rookies? Adam Caplan of Scout.com has more on the recent signings…

Ravens, Bills among 6 to crash NFL playoff party (SportingNews.com)
After pondering the six teams that might not make it back to the playoffs in 2008 and six of the teams not good…

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More On The Rookie Signings
So what is Scott Pioli paying the rookies? Adam Caplan of Scout.com has more on the recent signings…

NFL, NFLPA Release Dividing Rookie Stances
The NFL and the Players Association on Tuesday took measures to explain their separate and dividing stances regarding rookie salaries, an ongoing topic of debate between the league and its players union. But some of the veterans, including at least one Viking, tend to support the league’s stance.

Chargers’ burning question: How do they get past the Pats? (SportingNews.com)
In the last of SN’s 32 preseason team previews, Vinnie Iyer examines how the Chargers can get over the playoff hump and beat the Patriots.

Safety snapshot

Rodney Harrison and James Sanders chat during practice. Seventh in a series of position snapshots leading into Patriots training camp, focusing on safeties: STRENGTH Depth, versatility and physical play.

Bills’ burning question: Offensive awakening? (SportingNews.com)
The Bills‘ defense should be fresh and ready to challenge opponents, but will the offense provide enough support to contend for a playoff spot?

Patriots‘ Faulk pleads no contest to marijuana charge

Patriots running back Kevin Faulk, who was cited for marijuana possession in February while attending a concert in his home state of Louisiana, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of simple marijuana …

Patriots announce Training Camp

The New England Patriots will open their 49th annual training camp on Thursday, July 24 with practices scheduled for 8:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on the practice fields located behind Gillette Stadium.

Patriots RB Faulk pleads no contest to drug charge (AP)
New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk pleaded no contest to misdemeanor marijuana charges and received a year of probation. Judge Herman Clause also suspended a five-month sentence on Tuesday, according to the clerk of court’s office in Lafayette Parish. Faulk was issued a misdemeanor summons for simple possession of marijuana at a Li’l Wayne concert at the Cajundome in February.

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Traing Camp Shootout: Corner Back

One of the most interesting and hotly contested battles of Patriots‘ Training Camp will be Corner Back.

Ian M. Clark’s On Football: How many questions can an 18-1 team have?

Football may seem like a distant dream in the middle of July, but it’s closing in fast.

Harrison Looking Forward Not Back
Rodney Harrison is the unquestioned leader of the Patriots secondary. So when asked if the team has put the past behind them, his answer goes for everyone…

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Patriots look almost perfect

The New England Patriots didn’t do much this off-season, which is why not much has changed in the American Football Conference.

Patriots Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

•? Not even for a minute.

That was how Rodney Harrison responded when asked if he gave retirement any thought this offseason.

At age 35 and coming off an emotionally draining season, it would certainly have been understandable if Harrison wavered throughout his time off. His year started with the embarrassment of a four-game suspension that came as a result of his violation of the league’s banned substances policy and the “Spygate” scandal that threatened the moral fiber of the team. It then progressed as the Patriots ran roughshod over the league for the better part of three months.

As the wins piled up, so did the pressure to remain perfect. But Harrison and his teammates were up to the challenge until the bitter end.

Top 5 Football Movies In Production
The National Football League in many respects is an on-going reality show that features action, comedy and drama, and obviously sports cinematography at it’s best. Scout.com’s Chris Steuber offers up his Top 5 storylines that are worthy of a Hollywood production.

Andrews Could Get a Shot in Canada

Despite the fact that it’s now harder for folks with a criminal record to gain admission into Canada, the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL have taken steps to eventually claim former Patriots defensive back Willie …

Patriots would’ve been wise to keep these guys at bay

Of all the FBI’s connections with New England sports, none may be more ironic than the bureau’s choice of agents to counsel the Patriots in the 1980s on avoiding contact with disreputable figures involved in …

NFL offseason report card: Grades are in (SportingNews.com)
The usual teacher’s pets slacked off a bit, but the Eagles got the gold star and the Jets and Vikings moved to the head of the class.

Patriots release troubled DB Andrews (PA SportsTicker)
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts (Ticker) — The New England Patriots on Tuesday cut ties with defensive back Willie Andrews, releasing the third-year player a day after his latest brush with the law.

NFL hires top cop to head signal-stealing police (Yahoo! Sports)
A Pennsylvania police official best known for leading the investigation of the shooting death of five Amish…

Patriots’ burning question: From humbled to stumbling? (SportingNews.com)
A year after just missing on their chance at perfection, will the New England Patriots come back strong, or fall prey to the dreaded Super Bowl hangover?

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New England Patriots 2008 Training Camp Preview

CAMP OBJECTIVES: New England made an offseason effort to get younger defensively, excising the likes of linebackers Junior Seau and Rosevelt Colvin along with defensive back Eugene Wilson, and also watching …

Patriots would’ve been wise to keep these guys at bay

Of all the FBI’s connections with New England sports, none may be more ironic than the bureau’s choice of agents to counsel the Patriots in the 1980s on avoiding contact with disreputable figures involved in …

Patriots‘ Faulk pleads no contest to marijuana charge

Patriots running back Kevin Faulk, who was cited for marijuana possession in February while attending a concert in his home state of Louisiana, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of simple marijuana …

Patriots sign cornerback from Auburn

The New England Patriots have signed fourth-round draft pick Jonathan Wilhite for the defense squad.

Chargers’ burning question: How do they get past the Pats? (SportingNews.com)
In the last of SN’s 32 preseason team previews, Vinnie Iyer examines how the Chargers can get over the playoff hump and beat the Patriots.

Traing Camp Shootout: Corner Back

One of the most interesting and hotly contested battles of Patriots‘ Training Camp will be Corner Back.

Patriots sign CB Wilhite from Auburn (AP)
The New England Patriots have signed fourth-round draft pick Jonathan Wilhite. The Patriots did not release the terms of the deal reached Thursday. Wilhite, a cornerback at Auburn University, played 34 games, made 101 tackles and three interceptions. New England drafted the 24-year-old player as a potential replacement for departing defensive back Asante Samuel or Randall Gay.

Improvement is Giants’ top priority as minicamp opens (SportingNews.com)
The Super Bowl champion New York Giants know that last season’s success is history, and are looking ahead to the task of improving themselves in 2008.

‘08 Preview: QB at front of the Pack (Yahoo! Sports)
Green Bay’s success hinges upon its quarterback – regardless of his name.

Patriots announce Training Camp

The New England Patriots will open their 49th annual training camp on Thursday, July 24 with practices scheduled for 8:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on the practice fields located behind Gillette Stadium.

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Patriots Girls Train Olympic Cheerleaders In China

The New England Patriots cheerleaders practiced some international diplomacy last week, helping China train cheerleaders for the Olympic Games next month.

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New England Patriots 2008 Training Camp Preview

CAMP OBJECTIVES: New England made an offseason effort to get younger defensively, excising the likes of linebackers Junior Seau and Rosevelt Colvin along with defensive back Eugene Wilson, and also watching …

Patriots use tickets to stick it to Jet fans again (Yahoo! Sports)
New England Patriots ‘ season-ticket holders are beginning to receive their admission slips to the ten games…

Player Wire: 7/03/2008
Draft picks are being signed at an increasing pace, veterans are making final preparations for their last break before training camp and free agents are coming to terms with retirement or a comeback…

DE Jarvis Green: Still Doing Good Deeds…
Hot News for DE Jarvis Green

After Monday Arrest, Patriots Release Andrews

Willie Andrews was released by the Patriots on Tuesday, a day after his second arrest this offseason.

Andrews, a third-year defensive back, was arrested Monday and held without bail after being charged with illegal possession of a large capacity firearm and assault with a dangerous weapon. He allegedly pointed a handgun at his girlfriend’s head during an argument about 1 a.m. at his apartment in Mansfield, Mass. In February, Andrews was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute after being pulled over by authorities in Lowell, Mass. Andrews, 24, was drafted in the seventh round in 2006. He played primarily on special teams in two seasons with the Patriots, totaling 23 tackles and returning four kickoffs for 149 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown Oct. 21 against Miami. The Patriots also announced the signing of their sixth-round pick, linebacker Bo Ruud.

Patriots look almost perfect

The New England Patriots didn’t do much this off-season, which is why not much has changed in the American Football Conference.

Improvement is Giants’ top priority as minicamp opens (SportingNews.com)
The Super Bowl champion New York Giants know that last season’s success is history, and are looking ahead to the task of improving themselves in 2008.

Chargers’ burning question: How do they get past the Pats? (SportingNews.com)
In the last of SN’s 32 preseason team previews, Vinnie Iyer examines how the Chargers can get over the playoff hump and beat the Patriots.

Bills’ burning question: Offensive awakening? (SportingNews.com)
The Bills‘ defense should be fresh and ready to challenge opponents, but will the offense provide enough support to contend for a playoff spot?

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NFL hires top cop to head signal-stealing police (Yahoo! Sports)
A Pennsylvania police official best known for leading the investigation of the shooting death of five Amish…

Why is Pacman and not Anderson an exception to the rule? (Yahoo! Sports)
Willie Andrews has been released. Of course. He’s Willie Andrews. Adam “Pacman” Jones has been given…

After Monday Arrest, Patriots Release Andrews

Willie Andrews was released by the Patriots on Tuesday, a day after his second arrest this offseason.

Andrews, a third-year defensive back, was arrested Monday and held without bail after being charged with illegal possession of a large capacity firearm and assault with a dangerous weapon. He allegedly pointed a handgun at his girlfriend’s head during an argument about 1 a.m. at his apartment in Mansfield, Mass. In February, Andrews was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute after being pulled over by authorities in Lowell, Mass. Andrews, 24, was drafted in the seventh round in 2006. He played primarily on special teams in two seasons with the Patriots, totaling 23 tackles and returning four kickoffs for 149 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown Oct. 21 against Miami. The Patriots also announced the signing of their sixth-round pick, linebacker Bo Ruud.

NFL offseason report card: Grades are in (SportingNews.com)
The usual teacher’s pets slacked off a bit, but the Eagles got the gold star and the Jets and Vikings moved to the head of the class.

Chargers’ burning question: How do they get past the Pats? (SportingNews.com)
In the last of SN’s 32 preseason team previews, Vinnie Iyer examines how the Chargers can get over the playoff hump and beat the Patriots.

Patriots DB Andrews arrested for assault

New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews is being held without bail after allegedly pointing a handgun at his girl friend’s head.

Patriots use tickets to stick it to Jet fans again (Yahoo! Sports)
New England Patriots ‘ season-ticket holders are beginning to receive their admission slips to the ten games…

Bills’ burning question: Offensive awakening? (SportingNews.com)
The Bills‘ defense should be fresh and ready to challenge opponents, but will the offense provide enough support to contend for a playoff spot?

Patriots Girls Train Olympic Cheerleaders In China

The New England Patriots cheerleaders practiced some international diplomacy last week, helping China train cheerleaders for the Olympic Games next month.

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Patriots open training camp July 24

The Patriots know the date they hope their season will conclude: Feb. 1. That’s when Super Bowl XLIII will be played in Tampa.

Fire still burns in Patriots‘ Bruschi

The desire to compete still burns in Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi. That’s why the 35-year-old 12-year NFL veteran signed a two-year contract, reportedly worth $4.1 million, with the Patriots less than a …

After Monday Arrest, Patriots Release Andrews

Willie Andrews was released by the Patriots on Tuesday, a day after his second arrest this offseason.

Andrews, a third-year defensive back, was arrested Monday and held without bail after being charged with illegal possession of a large capacity firearm and assault with a dangerous weapon. He allegedly pointed a handgun at his girlfriend’s head during an argument about 1 a.m. at his apartment in Mansfield, Mass. In February, Andrews was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute after being pulled over by authorities in Lowell, Mass. Andrews, 24, was drafted in the seventh round in 2006. He played primarily on special teams in two seasons with the Patriots, totaling 23 tackles and returning four kickoffs for 149 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown Oct. 21 against Miami. The Patriots also announced the signing of their sixth-round pick, linebacker Bo Ruud.

Bills’ burning question: Offensive awakening? (SportingNews.com)
The Bills‘ defense should be fresh and ready to challenge opponents, but will the offense provide enough support to contend for a playoff spot?

Patriots DB Andrews arrested for assault

New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews is being held without bail after allegedly pointing a handgun at his girl friend’s head.

WEEI adds Patriots Friday to its Patriots Monday football-talk programming

There will be a fatso worth listening to on WEEI’s The Big Show this fall. The implosion of ESPN Radio 890-AM has paved the way for WEEI 850-AM to snap up Patriots Friday, an all-day extravaganza of New England …

Former Bear Willie Andrews Cut by Patriots.

It’s been a tough couple of days for former Baylor football standout and 3rd-year New England Patriot Willie Andrews, as he’s been released by the NFL team–this a day after being arrested and charged with …

Patriots Girls Train Olympic Cheerleaders In China

The New England Patriots cheerleaders practiced some international diplomacy last week, helping China train cheerleaders for the Olympic Games next month.

Patriots Quick Hits 7/12
Kevin Faulk gets word of his punishment for an indiscretion at a concert; Willie Andrews officially done in New England and possibly anywhere; Ben Coates elected to the hall and more…

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WEEI adds Patriots Friday to its Patriots Monday football-talk programming

There will be a fatso worth listening to on WEEI’s The Big Show this fall. The implosion of ESPN Radio 890-AM has paved the way for WEEI 850-AM to snap up Patriots Friday, an all-day extravaganza of New England …

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