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What to Expect as Training Camp Opens

July 29, 2010 | Derek Havens

With the rookies and veterans hitting the field running today, football season is finally just around the corner.

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July 29, 2010 | Derek Havens

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How Sam Bradford Affects Tom Brady

July 31, 2010 | Derek Havens

How Sam Bradford's new contract will create a blueprint for elite quarterbacks across the league

Outside Linebacker Depth An Issue

August 01, 2010 | Derek Havens

For those people who think this is the same New England Patriot team of old, you may want to take look at the outside linebacker position of the current roster.

A Head-Scratching Loss

September 20, 2010 | Derek Havens

A disappointing loss in week 2 to the New York Jets leaves Patriot fans scratching their heads.

For Patriots Moss Trade Is A Step Backward

October 07, 2010 | Derek Havens

Reaction to the Randy Moss trade. On October 6th, 2010 Randy Moss was traded to the Minnesota Vikings along with a 2012 7th round draft pick for a 2011 3rd round selection. Only time will tell what this team can accomplish, but they are a worse football

Young Players Continue to Make an Impact

October 13, 2010 | Derek Havens

With the 2010 New England Patriots roster full of young talent, more burden is put on these young athletes to produce quickly as they are being put into impact roles.

Pre-game Thoughts on the Ravens at Patriots

October 17, 2010 | Derek Havens

With Sundays match-up between the Ravens & Patriots rapidly approaching, I thought I would share some quick points to keep think about for the upcoming game. With an extra week to prepare for the Ravens and playing at home, my prediction is Patriots

REPORT CARD: Patriots Measure Up Against Baltimore

October 18, 2010 | Derek Havens

The 23 - 20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens proved to be special in many ways. I thought this game would be a measuring stick type of game for the Patriots and they measured up to one of the better teams in the NFL on Sunday.

Pre-Game Thoughts on the San Diego Chargers

October 23, 2010 | Derek Havens

With Sundays match-up between the Chargers & Patriots rapidly approaching, I thought I would share some quick points to keep think about for the upcoming game. While I don’t believe it will be a blow out on either side, I see the Patriots pulling it o

Patriots at Chargers: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

October 25, 2010 | Derek Havens

After the Patriots narrowly escaped San Diego with a win. They have improved to a 5 and 1 record while winning two of the last three games on the road.

Don't Apologize For a Win

October 27, 2010 | Derek Havens

Seven weeks into the NFL season and the New England Patriots are 5 - 1. After a 23 - 20 victory over the San Diego Chargers, Bill said to the team after the game, “Don’t apologize for a win”. I could not agree more. While some players apologized for makin

Pre-Game Thoughts for Vikings @ Patriots

October 31, 2010 | Derek Havens

There are plenty of story lines in this week’s match-up, which should contribute to an exciting game day in Foxboro. And with Sundays Halloween match-up between the Vikings & Patriots approaching quickly, I thought I would share some quick points to

Pre-Game Thoughts: Don't Sleep on the Browns

November 06, 2010 | Derek Havens

Sundays match-up between the Patriots & the Browns may not be a headliner around the NFL during the weekend but, don’t sleep on the Browns. While the Browns do not have the most talented roster, they are very aggressive and it is easy to get lulled in

Patriots Now Need to Prove They Belong

November 10, 2010 | Derek Havens

After a 34 - 14 loss to the Cleveland Browns, spectators were left with more questions than answers.

Pre-Game Thoughts: Colts at Patriots

November 20, 2010 | Derek Havens

As the decades biggest rivalry is renewed this Sunday, the Colts and Patriots match-up is the headliner around the NFL this weekend. The Colts are figuratively and metaphorically limping into Foxboro this weekend because of their injury riddled roster. B

Patriots Set For Quick Turn Around

November 24, 2010 | Derek Havens

With the Pats playing the Lions in Detroit on Thanksgiving just four days after playing the Colts, this week’s preparation is unique to say the least. That being said, there seem to be a lot of favorable match-ups for the Pats this Thursday. My prediction

Report Card: Patriots Tame Lions

November 26, 2010 | Derek Havens

A 45 - 24 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving put the Patriots at a NFL best 9 - 2 record. A strong second half and a perfect performance from Tom Brady puts the Pats on top big as the game comes to a close.

Wednesday Thoughts: Playcalling Was Impressive Monday Night

December 08, 2010 | Derek Havens

After a dominating performance against the New York Jets on Monday night, the Pats have taken the top seed in the AFC. Now at 10 – 2 through the first three quarters of the season, The Patriots seem to be peaking at the right time.

Reaction: Spikes Suspended

December 11, 2010 | Derek Havens

Rookie inside-linebacker Brandon Spikes has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The Boston Herald reported that the 23 year old was using a banned medication that he did not clarify with the NFL bef

Game Preview: Chicago Bears

December 11, 2010 | Derek Havens

For some Patriots fans, Monday’s Jets victory celebration may not end in the foreseeable future. For the Patriots players however, they have already turned their attention to the Chicago Bears. Chicago is widely regarded as one of the NFC’s best teams wit

Update on Spikes Suspension

December 11, 2010 | Derek Havens

Reports came out this morning

Patriots Inactives

December 12, 2010 | Derek Havens

The team has announced that T.

Devin McCourty Injury Update

December 12, 2010 | Derek Havens

*Monday Update* In his usua

5 Thoughts on the Patriots Victory

December 13, 2010 | Derek Havens

After an unbelievable performance by the Patriots in Chicago, they have improved to an 11 – 2 record. With this win, the Patriots are the first team in the NFL to clinch a playoff birth. Reviewing the game, here are 5 thoughts that stood out to me during

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