1970s Patriots Online Viewing GuidePatriotsTime Machine by Mike Cooney - April 9, 20170 The Patriots of the 1970s played their first games in Foxboro and became the New England Patriots. After several years of struggle, they came into their own in 1974, and by 1976 were competing with the best teams in the NFL. With players like Hall of Famers John Hannah and
The 2017 Patriots Draft, and How We Got HerePatriots by Mike Cooney - April 8, 2017April 28, 20170 One of the keys to New England's dominance over the past 16 years has been their machinations in the draft. The Patriots draft moves have been masterful. From trading players, to understanding the free agent compensation system, Bill Belichick has used the draft to add established players like Wes Welker,
Throwback Thursday: Tom Brady’s First ComebackPatriotsTime Machine by Mike Cooney - April 6, 20170 As Patriots Nation is still glorying in Tom Brady's latest comeback, we'll take a look back at his first. It was October 14th, 2001. The Patriots were 1-3, with their $100 million quarterback injured, and a backup quarterback in the game, who had never thrown an NFL touchdown pass. After Drew Bledsoe
Is Adrian Peterson a Better Fit for the Patriots than LeGarrette Blount?Patriots by Mike Cooney - April 4, 2017April 4, 20170 The Patriots had Adrian Peterson in for a visit yesterday. The two sides parted without a contract being signed. It's also been reported that the Patriots and LeGarrette Blount have a mutual interest in making a deal for 2017. So let's quickly compare the two backs, and see just how different,
Debunking the “But the Patriots Play in a Weak Division” AttackPatriots by Mike Cooney - April 3, 20170 Are the Patriots Only Successful Because They Play in a Weak Division? Tom Brady has the easiest route... put his ass in our division and see what he does!!! #salty!! — Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) January 15, 2017 This isn't a new argument, you see it in the countless comments sections. It always goes
How well do you know your team? Take this Patriots quiz and find out.PatriotsQuiz by Mike Cooney - April 2, 20170 [quiz-cat id="417"] Photo by walknboston
April Fools! The Best Patriots Trick Plays of the Brady-Belichick EraPatriotsTime Machine by Mike Cooney - March 31, 2017April 8, 20170 The Best Patriots Trick Plays of the Brady-Belichick Era With April Fool's Day Approaching, we bring you the best Patriots trick plays from the Brady-Belichick era. They've turned around games, helped win Super Bowls, and kept Patriots fans smiling for 16 years now. Like going to a concert, and hearing your
Dear Norman Chad, Shut Up About The Tuck RulePatriots by Mike Cooney - March 31, 2017March 31, 20172 Why, you may ask, am I writing about the Tuck Rule play, which happened 15 years ago. Well, I stumbled across an interview Norman Chad did with NPR last month. I then found another column he'd written on the subject. As a columnist, I like Chad when he'd written for Sports Illustrated.
Chris Long Signs With the Eagles, What Does it Mean for the Pats?Patriots by Mike Cooney - March 28, 2017March 28, 20170 So Long, Chris Long The Philadelphia Eagles today announced on their twitter feed that they'd signed former Patriots defensive end Chris Long. Roster Move: #Eagles agree to terms with DE Chris Long on a two-year deal.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/sZLN8w6fxB — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 28, 2017 Long made some big plays for the Patriots in his
Looking Forward to the 2018 Patriots Free Agents – More than Just Jimmy GaroppoloPatriots by Mike Cooney - March 26, 2017March 26, 20171 Two of the biggest remaining questions in the 2017 offseason revolve around Jimmy Garoppolo and Malcolm Butler. But in order to figure out those moves, it would be really helpful to know where the Patriots will stand in terms of the salary cap and free agency going into the 2018
