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NFL Rookie Report: Top 5 Candidates for Defensive Rookie of the Year
Although we are only two weeks into the NFL season, it is always fun to try and predict who is going to win awards, and the Defensive Rookie of the Year is no exception...
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2012 IDP Fantasy Football Week 2: Defensive Linemen Rankings
Ah, the life of defensive lineman in the world of IDP fantasy football. Draft a top lineman like Jared Allen , expect big things and get nothing to show for it on opening weekend...
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New England Patriots' Heroes and Zeros vs. Tennessee Titans
The New England Patriots kicked off the 2012 season right with a 34-13 win over the Tennessee Titans . The defending AFC champs looked impressive on both sides of the ball in their ...
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Patriots vs. Titans: Which Patriots Deserve Game Balls?
The New England Patriots won their Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans 34-13. A number of players stood out with their performances against the Titans. Here are the six players most worthy of game balls...
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NFL 2012: Experience Is Overrated for the New England Patriots' Defense
Eleven years. Thank you for your services. Seven years. Happy trails. Eleven years. Nice working with ya. Take a good look at the 2012 New England Patriots and what do you see? A lot less gray and even less chest hair...
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2012 IDP Fantasy Football Week 1: Defensive Linemen (DL) Rankings
Talk about a great kickoff weekend for defensive linemen, as many of the top-flight studs have favorable matchups ...
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25 Things We've Learned About the Patriots Through Preseason Week 2
Between an emerging youthful defense led by the tenacious pass rush of Chandler Jones and a shaky offensive line lowlighted by a struggling Marcus Cannon, we've already learned a lot about the New England Patriots through Week 2 of the preseason...
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NFL Preseason 2012: Must-Watch Matchups for Week 2
In preparation for some exciting preaseason action, I take a look at some matchups this week you absolutely can't miss. From big-name rookies to established veterans, this week's lineup is full of intrigue sure to have football-hungry fans salivating...
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Biggest Winners and Losers of Patriots Training Camp Thus Far
The New England Patriots ' training camp is nearing its end, and while talented youngsters like Chandler Jones have been trying to make a name for themselves, seasoned veterans like Dan Koppen and Deion Branch have been fighting for roster spots...
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Biggest Surprises from NFL Preseason Week 1
There is no such thing as "just" the preseason around these parts. After seven long months without NFL football, I will take anything I can get—and I'm sure most NFL fans agree...
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New England Patriots: Could Chandler Jones Win Defensive Rookie of the Year?
Last night, the New England Patriots witnessed the kind of dominance they could see in the future from rookie defensive end Chandler Jones ...
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Saints vs. Patriots: New England's Biggest Winners and Losers
The Patriots finished their first contest of the 2012 preseason with a 7-6 victory over the Saints . The tight score may hint at a rather brutal affair, as if some unstoppable ...
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New England Patriots: What We Learned from Pats-Saints Exhibition Game
The New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints continued their offseason partnership from 2010 when the Saints came to Gillette Stadium for joint practices and an exhibition game...
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Report Card Grades for Every New England Patriots Rookie so Far in Camp
New England Patriots training camp is well underway and a rookie class headlined by first-round picks Chandler Jones and Dont'a Hightower is fighting to earn a spot on the roster...
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Introducing the Next Generation of AFC East Studs
The NFL is a young man's league. This year's draft class brought the division plenty of new talent that will be making news of their own and lead their team as they develop into legitimate NFL studs...
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Chandler Jones, Dont'a Hightower Could Both Start for New England Patriots
The Patriots ' two first-round draft choices face completely different circumstances in their battle for playing time. Defensive end Chandler Jones steps into a spot vacated by defensive ends Mark Anderson and Andre Carter...
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New England Patriots: 7 Newcomers Who Will Make an Instant Impact in 2012
Football fans from Vancouver to Vero Beach know the names in New England. Brady. Gronkowski. Wilfork. Mayo...
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New England Patriots Training Camp: 4 Ups and 4 Downs from Day 3 of Practice
Saturday was the first day of full-pads practice at New England Patriots training camp, and judging by the massive crowd, Patriot Nation was eager to see some tackling...
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New England Patriots: Stat Predictions for Every Patriots Rookie in 2012
The New England Patriots ' 2012 draft picks are in training camp striving to make an impression. These greenhorns will have to sponge up the playbook, because soon they will be called upon to produce...
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New England Patriots' Complete 2012 NFL Preseason & Training Camp Guide
NFL Training Camp and preseason games are right around the corner for the New England Patriots . Starting July 26 , the Patriots will be on the practice field outside Gillette Stadium preparing for the 2012 season...
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New England Patriots: What to Expect out of Chandler Jones in 2012
The New England Patriots made quite the splash in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft as they traded up from No. 27 overall to No. 21 overall to snag Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones ...
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Jake Ballard and 4 Best Offseason Acquisitions New England Patriots Have Made
After yet another heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants , Patriot Nation begged and pleaded for a solid offseason that would put their home team back in position to make another run at a championship title in 2012...
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New England Patriots: Strengths and Weaknesses of Every Pats D-Lineman
The New England Patriots ' defensive line has its strengths and its weaknesses. In 2011, the Patriots' defensive front accounted for 31.5 of the team's 40 sacks, according to ESPN...
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NFL Predictions: 5 Rookies Who Could Be Defensive Rookie of the Year
Which NFL rookies are going to put up the biggest numbers in 2012? That is my first thought as I try to predict the 2012 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. My second thought: "Let history be your guide...
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New England Patriots: Reviewing Their 2012 NFL Draft
For years, the New England Patriots have been notorious for going into each draft with many draft picks, trading out some of them in order to stockpile picks for the next draft, and repeating the process each year...












