Our full article archive from over 25 years.
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October 22, 2000 | Bob George
Patriots squander 23-14 lead in fourth quarter, losing 30-23 to Indianapolis. Patriots controlled the ball for the first three quarters with amazing efficiency. But defensive mistakes and a fourth quarter collapse dooms the Patriots, who fall to 2-6.
October 22, 2000 | Bob George
Patriots can only look back with disdain on this game. They had the Colts beaten, but allowed them to come back, 30-23. What advantage the Patriots gained from outstanding first half ball control was negated by two long touchdown bombs and a fourth quarter collapse.
October 24, 2000 | Bob George
2000 Patriot offense featured little rushing yards and lots of sacks of Bledsoe. But the offense had some great moments in the two wins over Denver and Indianapolis. Bob George takes an in-depth look at the Patriot offense this year and gives out midterm grades.
November 01, 2000 | Bob George
With the playoffs out of reach, the Patriots have lots of things they can work on for the 2001 season. If successful, the 2001 season will look a lot brighter and bear a great chance of returning to the playoffs.
November 03, 2000 | Bob George
Sixteen years after throwing perhaps the most famous pass in college football history, Flutie is still the most revered football player to ever play football in the New England region. His return to Foxborough Sunday always makes you wonder who the fans will side with.
November 05, 2000 | Bob George
Christie kicks two late field goals, one to tie and one to win in OT for Buffalo. Bledsoe suffers thumb injury in the first quarter, and Friesz quarterbacks most of the game. Pats rally to tie in fourth quarter on Redmond touchdown, but can't hold the lead for good.
November 05, 2000 | Bob George
Patriots contain Flutie and his Bills long enough to forge into a 13-10 lead. But Flutie regains his touch and rallies his team to a 16-13 OT win. Once again, the Patriot defense lays down when it's needed the most, and another close loss is the inevitable result.
November 12, 2000 | Bob George
Four turnovers prove costly to Patriots, who come up short against the 2-8 Browns. Bledsoe surprisingly plays whole game, and is involved in all four turnovers. Dawson hits four field goals, as Cleveland snaps seven-game losing streak.
November 12, 2000 | Bob George
The decision to start Bledsoe today against Cleveland was both illogical and costly. Bledsoe may have demanded to play, and Belichick accomodated him. Given his past history of quarterback controversies, was Bernie Kosar on Belichick's mind today?
November 14, 2000 | Bob George
Fans are now racing to blame Belichick for the decline of the Patriots in 2000. But this is still only Belichick's first year, and the mess left behind from the previous regime is still there. Belichick must still deal with the residue of the Grier Era.
November 17, 2000 | Bob George
Thu. December 14, 2000 Patriot Links The Buzz Message Boards Chat Video/Audio Stats/Standings Schedule/Results Team Links Story Index Rivals.com links • Fantasy Games • Video Game Zone • Rivals NFL • 1on1Sports LIVE Fan Forums Contact US Boston Red Sox Grogan's Grades Member Services Set as Homepage A Winnable Game? By: Bob George Date: 11/17/2000 Patriots face the lowly Cincinnati Bengals at home on Sunday. But the Bengals may play like anything but lowly, as the Patriots are coming off a humiliating loss at Cleveland last week. Dillon, who now holds the rushing record, could carve up the Patriot defense Sunday.
November 19, 2000 | Bob George
The Patriots did indeed defeat Cincinnati today. But their narrow 16-13 margin left the fans with more consternation than happiness. The Patriots played right down to their level of competition, and the coach has perhaps lost confidence in his defense.
December 10, 2000 | Bob George
Matthews completes club record 15 straight passes, and fires two touchdown passes to lead Bears to win. Allen rushes for 97 yards and breaks the 1,000-yard barrier for the season. Lethargic Pats fall short at end as illegal motion penalty robs them of final ten seconds.
December 10, 2000 | Bob George
Patriots went away from the very things that helped them defeat Kansas City the other night, and it cost them a win. Matthews torched soft zone defense for 15 straight compeletions and two touchdowns. Patriots scored touchdowns on two hurry-up drives, but gained virtually nothing otherwise.
February 04, 2001 | Bob George
2000 POSITIONAL ANALYSIS: Bledsoe still remains unsigned, but is also the best hope for the Patriots franchise to return to former greatness. Today we look at quarterbacks, and why Bledsoe must be locked up for his career, and what the alternatives bring.
March 04, 2001 | Bob George
2000 POSITIONAL ANALYSIS: Belichick had a rocky first year as Patriot head coach. His team tumbled to a 5-11 record, worse than Carroll's final year. Our final installment of positional analysis looks at the coaching staff, as well as a quick glance at special teams in 2000.
March 07, 2001 | Bob George
Bledsoe signs 10-year, $103 million deal today, virtually insuring that he will spend the rest of his NFL career with the Patriots. His signing ends a long period of speculation that he might be traded. This is a major benchmark for the Patriot franchise, and vital to the history of the team.
March 09, 2001 | Bob George
Eaton signed today with the Seattle Seahawks, which was expected all along. Ferguson re-signed with the Jets, a player strongly rumoured to take Eaton's place. Both sides of the line of scrimmage are greatly imperiled for the Patriots, and Draft Day has become that much tougher for Belichick.
March 19, 2001 | Bob George
Patriots content with signing FAs such as former Browns' FB Edwards. But the Patriots have never made a big score in free agency in the history of their franchise. Salary cap management is a reason why, but other considerations include the current stadium and team history.
March 22, 2001 | Bob George
Patriots sign FAs Pleasant and Shaw today, plugging holes at two more positions. Rumours abound that other players such as Santiago, Compton, Cox and Logan may also come up here. Things are going as planned so far for Belichick in the free agent market, and the best may be yet to come.
April 13, 2001 | Bob George
The "dumbing down" of the Patriots now appears complete. No Monday nights. One Sunday night. Bye week during Week 17. A much easier schedule than 2000, we think.
April 17, 2001 | Bob George
The Foxborough chapter of the Leonard Davis Fan Club may be thinning down just a bit.
April 21, 2001 | Bob George
Drew Bledsoe was probably sitting in his living room early this morning and screaming "Go, Blue!" at the top of his lungs.
April 22, 2001 | Bob George
Okay, I promise. If the Patriots win one of the next three or four Super Bowls, I will stand before you and condemn my ability to dare write about this team.
July 14, 2001 | Bob George
Print lots of media guides, fellas. We'll need 'em. Just let us know if Bill Belichick is one of the orderees. Not that we'll be surprised or anything. He may need one just to remember all those new faces he's bringing in this fall.
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