Posts tagged New England Patriots
Patriots release Mike Wright, Rich Ohrnberger
Feb 22nd
Mike Wright joined the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2005. A history of concussions now threaten his career. New England released the defensive tackle on Wednesday and also cut guard Richard Ohrnberger. Letting go of Wright must have been a difficult choice for New England. He led or tied for the team lead in…
Brady: Martinez’s legacy will live on forever
Feb 22nd
Tom Brady’s longtime mentor Tom Martinez passed away Tuesday at the age of 66. Brady, who continued to get counseled by Martinez through the 2011 season, released a statement Wednesday through his Facebook page: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my coach, mentor and friend. Coach Martinez’s invaluable assistance and support will never…
Tom Martinez, mentor to Pats’ Brady, dies
Feb 22nd
Tom Martinez, the longtime coach and mentor of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, died Tuesday on his 66th birthday.
Quarterback guru Tom Martinez dies at 66
Feb 21st
Tom Martinez, a long-time quarterback coach best known for serving as Tom Brady’s personal mentor, has died of a heart attack suffered during a dialysis session, according to WVCB in Boston. Martinez was 66. He was awaiting a kidney transplant, and Brady had been personally trying to help the effort. “He’s a great friend of…
Brandon Spikes has surgery on right knee
Feb 21st
Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes emerged from Super Bowl XLVI with a knee that required surgery. According to Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald, Spikes has gone under the knife. (Or the needle or whatever they use when they do arthroscopic surgery.) The procedure cleaned out cartilage. There currently are no details regarding whether and to…
Carl Nicks expects to make more than teammate Evans
Feb 21st
We wrote Monday how the Saints would love to use the franchise tag on guard Carl Nicks, if the team can get Drew Brees signed to a long-term deal first. The biggest reason that the tag would be great for Nicks: He’s going to cost a ridiculous amount of money. Carl Nicks told Rich Gannon…
Retirement mentioned as possibility for Matt Light
Feb 21st
The Patriots have an enviable situation at tackle next year. They have 2011 first round pick Nate Solder returning after a solid rookie year. They have Sebastian Vollmer, who has played very well when healthy. And they have Matt Light under contract for only $3.5 million, which includes a workout bonus. Ian Rapoport of the Boston…
It’s an easy year to avoid overpaying running backs
Feb 21st
The best free agent running backs aren’t going anywhere. The rest of the free agent running backs aren’t too inspiring. Perhaps this is the year where NFL teams realize you don’t need to overpay runners in free agency. Ray Rice, Matt Forte, and Marshawn Lynch are all expected to remain with their current teams under…
The full Brandon Lloyd interview from PFT Live
Feb 20th
Plenty of Patriots fans were keenly interested in the comments of Rams receiver Brandon Lloyd regarding his interest in another reunion with Josh McDaniels, now the offensive coordinator in New England. But Lloyd, who also has played for the 49ers, Redskins, Bears, and Broncos, had a lot more to say on Monday’s PFT Live. Here’s…
Fleener won’t do drills at the Combine
Feb 20th
We’ve heard that this isn’t a great class for tight ends. (Then again, we heard that when Rob Gronkowski, Jimmy Graham, and Aaron Hernandez came out in 2010.) The top player at the position could be Stanford tight end Coby Fleener, who is far from guaranteed to go in the first round. Fleener won’t be…
