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SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 01: Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on at practice during the 49ers Minicamp at their training facilities on May 1, 2009 in Santa Clara, California. Crabtree was the 49ers first round draft pick. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

What Should the Penalty Be for Tampering with Michael Crabtree?

Published about 1 month ago
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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 03: Brian Hoyer #8 of the New England Patriots looks to the bench for direction in the first half against the New York Giants on September 3, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Standing Pat: Will New England's Quarterback Roster Gamble Pay Off?

Published about 1 month ago
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SEATTLE - DECEMBER 07: Richard Seymour #93 of the New England Patriots tackles Maurice Morris #20 of the Seattle Seahawks during the game on December 7, 2008 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 24-21. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

New England Patriots Trade Richard Seymour to Oakland Raiders

Published 2 months ago
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PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Linebacker Tedy Bruschi #54 of the New England Patriots celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 14, 2003 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 31-10. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Farewell, 54: Patriots Linebacker Tedy Bruschi to Retire

Published 2 months ago
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by Adam
6 days ago

Thanks for the comment on the LJ article, but I wrote it seven months ago!!
by Glenn
about 1 month ago

All names were changed to protect the innocent. = -}
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259574-im-heramtile-and-planning-a-patriots-fan-counter-intervention
by T.A
about 1 month ago

Game Plan: New England Patriots v. New York Jets

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257512-game-plan-new-england-patriots-new-york-jets
by Glenn
about 1 month ago

TR just posted our NFL week 2 picks.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257126-nfl-week-two-picks-from-new-england-patriots-fans-perspective
by Erik
2 months ago

The days of the Patriots defense as a dinosaur dynasty are over: Richard Seymour, the last link to the three Super Bowl victories, has been shipped to Oakland for a first-round draft pick.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249397-richard-seymour-trade-shocks-patriots-nation

Comments and feedback are appreciated! Thanks!

-Erik
by Glenn
2 months ago

So excited I couldn't help but shoot my mouth off. Again!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248126-on-any-given-sunday-my-patriots-team-will-stomp-yours
by Glenn
2 months ago

I'm back from a short sabatical. And am I happy. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246921-give-me-the-sanctuary-of-the-nfl
by Erik
2 months ago

Tedy Bruschi retires, and with him, one of the last remaining symbols of New England's No. 1 defense in their dynasty years is gone.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245646-tedy-bruschi-retires-the-symbol-of-a-dynasty?just_published=1
by JW
2 months ago

you may like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237521-the-almost-all-time-san-francisco-49ers-defense
by Justin
2 months ago

Hope so man. Keep me posted. A really good topic on a subject of which I don't think many NFL fans are aware.
by Justin
2 months ago

Samer,

Thanks for the link and the article, it was extremely well-written and very informative. Perhaps, as a Raider fan, I was never going to hear of this plan since it hasn't applied in some time :)

Anyhow, I knew nothing of this. In a league where parity is rampant, it doesn't seem really all that fair to me. There are only a couple of franchises in the NFL that are a gold standard almost every year, like the Pats, Steelers, Eagles, etc.

This would punish those who made a quick turnaround and just got out of mediocrity, as the best 8 teams certainly never are the last 8 teams standing.

Great article. I wish I had've read it when it was fresh so I could've participated in the dialogue. Retroactive pick of the day for me.

Thanks again.
by JW
3 months ago

check this out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234112-now-is-the-time-for-nfl-fans-to-unite
by Andrew
3 months ago

Done.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231611-new-england-patriots-derrick-burgess-just-became-my-binky
by Erik
3 months ago

Hey, Samer!

I've posted two articles today. The first of which is an article on vanity in sports, and how obtrusive it's become. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230950-youre-so-vain-when-celebration-exceeds-itself

I've also posted another in my New England Patriots series, this one about the running backs. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230969-check-in-with-the-patriots-the-fearsome-foursome-of-running-backs

I really hope you enjoy these articles! Thanks for checking them out!

-Erik
by Glenn
3 months ago

You got a shout out in this one.
It's a disease all Patriot fans are afflicted with.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230357-patriot-fan-anonymous-members-youve-been-missing-your-meetings-lately

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Farewell, 54: Patriots Linebacker Tedy Bruschi to Retire

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