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Patriots 2013 Opponents, Five First Impressions Of the Saints

October 08, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

The Saints defense has gone from laughingstock to the 11th ranked defense in yards allowed and currently number four in points allowed with 14.6 per game.

Patriots - Saints, Who Has The "Razor's Edge"?

October 10, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

the Patriots defense has been very good thus far this season allowing only 14 points per game, good for 2nd in the NFL after five games.

Armstead Could Help Patriots Issues At Tackle Soon

October 10, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

the 6’5, 305 is thought to be more of a pass rush specialist than run-stuffer with his tall frame.

Patriots - Saints Player To Watch, Safety Kenny Vaccaro

October 11, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

Vaccaro has been used at every position in the Saints secondary, slot corner, deep safety, in-the-box and even as an outside linebacker in sub-packages,

Brady Perseveres Late As Patriots Top Saints 30-27

October 14, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

the Patriots held Graham without a catch for the first time since the 2010 season

Patriots 2013 Opponents, Jets Impressions Part Two

October 15, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

Mike Goodson tore his ACL and was lost for the season and Bilal Powell suffered a shoulder injury

Mayo Out, Next Man Up For Patriots Defense

October 15, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

It will undoubtedly have to be a collective effort to replace Mayo because they won’t be able to replace him with one player.

Former Patriot Great Tony Collins Now Making The Right Choices

October 16, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

“We really put a spanking on them,” Collins said. “That was really our Super Bowl,” he recalled laughing.

Patriots Look To Ground The Jets, Who Has The Razor's Edge?

October 17, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

if Brady can get play-action passing going, there will be some holes in the Jets secondary.

Patriots - Jets Player To Watch, Linebacker Dont'a Hightower

October 18, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

Hightower seems eager for and ready for the challenge. “Just be prepared for everything, know the game plan of ins and outs,”

Numbers Don't Lie, Penalty Not The Reason The Patriots Lose 30-27 To The Jets

October 20, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

Brady was only four of 20 went throwing down the field on throws of more than 10 yards

Patriots 2013 Opponents, Five First Impressions Of the Dolphins

October 22, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

Clay has 24 receptions for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns which leads the Dolphins as well as his yards after catch (YAC) with 148.

Previewing The Patriots - Dolphins, Who Has The Razor's Edge?

October 24, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

Gronkowski brings a big dynamic option to the Patriots offense, with Amendola possibly returning this week, this may mark the first time that all the Patriots targets at wide receiver and tight end are on the field in 2013.

Patriots - Dolphins Player To Watch, Chandler Jones

October 26, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

Jones’ 6.5 sacks and 41 total quarterback pressures leads the Patriots and is on pace for 15 sacks this season

Pivotal Third Quarter Lifts Patriots Over The Dolphins 27-17

October 27, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots outscored Miami 17-0, including their first two touchdowns of the year in the pivotal third quarter.

New England Patriots Mid-Season Grades, Offense

October 28, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

Brady has struggled nevertheless with his accuracy and some questionable decision making in 2013. He hasn’t exhibited his usual touch and has been throwing the ball harder than normal.

Patriots 2013 Opponents, Five First Impressions of the Pittsburgh Steelers

October 29, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

The Raiders sacked Roethlisberger five times on Sunday, and to make matters worse, both starting guards, David DeCastro and Ramon Foster were forced to leave the game due to injury.

New England Patriots, Mid-Season Grades Defense

October 30, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

Talib has covered the likes of Julio Jones, Vincent Jackson, A.J. Green and Jimmy Graham extremely well, prompting Deion Sanders on the NFL Network stating that he was producing the best corner play in the NFL this season.

Previewing The Patriots - Steelers, Who Has The Razor's Edge

October 31, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

With the passing offense still scuffling, the Patriots will need to run the ball to remain balanced and to set-up play action passing.

Vintage Brady Shreds Steelers, Patriots Win 55-31

November 04, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

Brady put the exclamation point on things in the fourth quarter with a play-action pass that fooled the Steelers defenders and hit a wide open Aaron Dobson for an 81 yard touchdown pass that was perfectly thrown down the left sideline.

All-22 Highlights Patriots/Brady's Timing Coming Together

November 05, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

The timing, play-calling and route running was much sharper on Sunday. But Brady more than everyone was focused, making correct decisions and used his head to beat the Steelers.

Offensive Conduct: My Life in the Trenches by John Hannah a Must Read For Pats Fans

November 08, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

Legendary Coach and NFL announcer John Madden was once asked, if he could take any player to start an NFL franchise, who would it be, he simply answered, “John Hannah.”

Patriots 2013 Opponents, Five First Impressions of the Carolina Panthers

November 12, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

During their current five game winning streak, they are averaging giving up only 11.4 points per game and haven’t allowed more than 15 points in any of them.

Patriots - Panthers MNF, Who Has The Razor's Edge

November 14, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

Look for the Patriots to spread them out and try to get the short passing game going, getting the ball out of Brady’s hands quickly and using the crossing routes underneath.

Patriots Fail To Close Out Panthers

November 19, 2013 | Steve Balestrieri

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The real death knell for the Patriots was not a

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