March 2014 - New England Patriots Wiretap

Edelman Unsure On Future With Patriots

Nov 28, 2014 7:34 AM

Julian Edelman is unsure if he will be re-signed by the New England Patriots.

Edelman became Tom Brady's most valuable receiver following the season-ending injury to Rob Gronkowski.

Edelman became the Patriots' replacement for Wes Welker that the team expected Danny Amendola to be.

Marcas Grant/NFL.com

Tags: New England Patriots, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Tom Brady Returns To Practice On Thursday

Oct 14, 2014 9:43 PM

Tom Brady returned to practice with the New England Patriots on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session due to illness.

The Patriots' injury report also listed a shoulder issue for Brady.

Brady is expected to play on Sunday.

Boston Globe

Tags: New England Patriots, Injury

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Divisional Round Games Average 34.3M Viewers

Oct 15, 2014 6:37 PM

The NFL's four Divisional Round playoff games averaged 34.3 million viewers.

Sunday's coverage on CBS of the Denver Broncos' win over the San Diego Chargers pulled 41.2 million, followed by the San Francisco 49ers' victory over the Carolina Panthers at 33.3 million viewers.

On Saturday, the New England Patriots defeat of the Indianapolis Colts drew 31.7 million viewers and the Seattle Seahawks' win over the New Orleans Saints drew 31.1 million.

The numbers are down slightly from the Wild Card weekend in which 35 million viewers was the average. The Divisional Round games were not as close, which is the likely cause for the drop in ratings.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Tags: Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers

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Final Four Combined For .781 Winning Percentage In Regular Season

Jul 29, 2014 12:58 PM

The Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos and New England Patriots are the NFL's 2013 Final Four.

The four teams combined for a 50-14 record in the regular season, a winning percentage of .781.

The Seahawks and Broncos each went 13-3, while the 49ers and Patriots had 12-4 records.

The four teams had a 47-11 record when not facing each other, a winning percentage of .810.

The Colts were responsible for three of those losses (SEA, SF, DEN), while the Panthers recorded two (SF, NE). The Chargers (DEN), Cardinals (SEA) Saints (SF), Bengals (NE) and Jets (NE) were the other teams to beat a Final Four club.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, IQ

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Peyton, Broncos Advance To AFC Title Game

Oct 31, 2014 12:49 PM

QB Peyton Manning welcomed Wes Welker back into the lineup with a touchdown and the Broncos narrowly avoided a repeat of their playoff slip from last year, advancing to the AFC Championship Game with a 24-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

They'll host the Patriots next Sunday, according to an ESPN.com report.

ESPN.com

Tags: Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, Game Recap, Misc Rumor

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Josh McDaniels Withdraws From Consideration For Browns' Job

Nov 17, 2014 11:53 PM

Josh McDaniels has taken himself out of consideration for the Cleveland Browns' head coaching vacancy.

McDaniels had asked the Browns if he was No. 1 on their list and was told that he was not.

McDaniels is still just 37 and was previously head coach of the Denver Broncos. McDaniels is currently offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots.

McDaniels is a native of Canton and met with the Browns for eight hours on Saturday.

Mary Kay Cabot/Plain Dealer

Tags: Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Misc Rumor

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Colts Sign Deion Branch

Aug 6, 2014 10:50 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have signed Deion Branch.

Branch was a longtime receiver with the New England Patriots, who will play the Colts on Saturday.

Albert Breer/NFL.com

Tags: Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Full List Of 2013 All-Pros

Sep 30, 2014 7:59 PM

The AP released its 2013 All-Pro team on Friday, which is determined by 50 AP voters.

Offense

Quarterback: Peyton Manning, Denver. No second team quarterback.

Running backs: LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia; Jamaal Charles, Kansas City  Second team: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota; Eddie Lacy, Green Bay 

Fullback: Mike Tolbert, Carolina. Second team: Marcel Reese, Oakland.

Tight End: Jimmy Graham, New Orleans. Second team: Vernon Davis, San Francisco.

Wide receivers: Calvin Johnson, Detroit; Josh Gordon, Cleveland. Second team: A.J. Green, Cincinnati; Demaryius Thomas, Denver and Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh. 

Tackles: Joe Thomas, Cleveland; Jason Peters, Philadelphia. Second team: Tyron Smith, Dallas; Joe Staley, San Francisco. 

Guards: Louis Vasquez, Denver; Evan Mathis, Philadelphia. Second team: Jahri Evans, New Orleans; Logan Mankins, New England, and Josh Sitton, Green Bay. 

Center: Ryan Kalil, Carolina. Second team: Alex Mack, Cleveland.

Defense

Defensive end: J.J. Watt, Houston; Robert Quinn, St. Louis. Second team: Mario Williams, Buffalo; Greg Hardy, Carolina. 

Defensive tackle: Gerald McCoy, Tampa Bay; Ndamukong Suh, Detroit. Second team: Dontari Poe, Kansas City; Muhammad Wilkerson, New York Jets, Jurrell Casey, Tennessee and Justin Smith, San Francisco. 

Outside linebackers: Robert Mathis, Indianapolis; Lavonte David, Tampa Bay. Second team: Tamba Hali, Kansas City; Ahmad Brooks, San Francisco. 

Inside linebackers: Luke Kuechly, Carolina; NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco. Second team: Vontaze Burfict, Cincinnati; Karlos Dansby, Arizona. 

Cornerbacks: Richard Sherman, Seattle; Patrick Peterson, Arizona. Second team: Aqib Talib, New England; Joe Haden, Cleveland and Alterraun Verner, Tennessee. 

Safeties: Earl Thomas, Seattle; Eric Berry, Kansas City. Second team: Eric Weddle, San Diego; Kam Chancellor, Seattle, Jairus Byrd, Buffalo, T.J. Ward, Cleveland, Devin McCourty, New England and Antrel Rolle, New York Giants. 

Special teams

Punter: Johnny Hekker, St. Louis. Second team: Brandon Fields, Miami.

Placekicker: Justin Tucker, Baltimore. Second team: Matt Prater, Denver.

Kick Returner: Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota. Second team: Dexter McCluster, Kansas City.

NFL.com

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