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August 05, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
At WR, Donte Stallworth leapfrogs Deion Branch for a final spot. Stallworth has shown that he still possesses very good speed and his comfort in this offense along with the return of Jabar Gaffney who has shined, puts Branch behind the 8-ball for now.
August 07, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Bill Belichick, "I thought yesterday's practice was probably one of the most productive practices I think I can say that I've been a part of in my career."
August 09, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
For Brian Hoyer, he’s entering his fourth season as Brady’s backup, but in four years he’s only attempted 43 passes.
August 09, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Wilson however, gives the Patriots a versatile player who can cover the slot or play deep safety and may find himself with a big role this year in the team’s nickel and dime packages.
August 10, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
the strength and moves showed by Jones has to be a big positive for the coaches. A first good first outing for the rookie, whose confidence has to be growing.
August 15, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Monday night in Foxboro, I think you may see something more akin to the Patriots dress rehearsal for the season.
August 17, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
The Patriots have been enamored by speed guys before, do the names Bethel Johnson, Chad Jackson, Antwan Harris, Terrence Wheatley ring a bell?
August 20, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Chandler Jones has had a very impressive camp, and he has steadily improved from practice to practice. He had an impressive first outing against the Saints and is now facing Philly’s King Dunlap in this matchup.
August 21, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Deion Branch has been dinged up most of camp and now finally healthy is battling for a roster spot
August 22, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Top three remain entrenched here, Brandon Bolden makes the squad over FBs Larsen and Kettani.
August 24, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Tavon Wilson will likely see a lot of playing time with the first unit defense due to the injury to Pat Chung.
September 05, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
The key is to remain disciplined and stay in their lanes. Ninkovich and Jones will have to set the edge and not over-pursue and allow Johnson or Locker to cut back and make huge chunks of yardage.
September 08, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
So will Waters’ absence spell doom for the Patriots and their offensive line this season? Of more importance right now is the health of right tackle Sebastian Vollmer.
September 10, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
ChrisJohnson was held to just 4 yards on 11 carries. The front seven was dominant;
September 10, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Top three draft picks Chandler Jones, Dont’a Hightower and Tavon Wilson all made impact plays on Sunday
September 12, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Look for the Patriots to attack the middle of the field the Cards safeties Kerry Rhodes and Adrian Wilson are not going to be able to matchup with TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.
September 13, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Peyton Manning showed the reports of his demise are premature and I expect him to be better this week as he gets more comfortable with his receivers and they with him.
September 17, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Penalties, poor play and curious decisions by the coaching staff all led to the Patriots defeat.
September 19, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
The Patriots have had their issues with covering tight ends and both of the Ravens present a difficult challenge for them.
September 21, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
But don’t go to sleep on Dennis Pitta who was targeted 15 times last week against Philadelphia, especially in the slot.
September 24, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
the most glaring item for the Patriots in this one has to be the total absence of an effective pass rush.
September 25, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
the Patriots have been virtually pressure-free on the QB yet seem very reluctant to blitz.
September 27, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Buffalo's defense is much better but the Patriots offense is not the Jets, Chiefs or Browns.
October 01, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
Sebastian Vollmer had a fantastic game making Mario Williams invisible all day.
October 01, 2012 | Steve Balestrieri
McCourty was unfairly (as least in my seats) criticized for poor play in the loss to the Ravens.
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