by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff
Okay, stay with us. In 2006, receiver Deion Branch sat out the beginning of the season in an attempt to work out a bigger, better contract. The Patriots tried to make do with Reche Caldwell and Doug Gabriel, adding Jabar Gaffney midway through the season. After a superhuman effort from [...]

by Patriots Daily Kitchen Staff
The Patriots start off their playoff season facing the Ravens for the second time this year. Counting that game, the Patriots are 5-0 all time against the Ravens. Of course if you ask Jim Harbaugh, the Officials are 5-0 against the Ravens and the Patriots were only bystanders.
Now that the Ravens [...]

by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff
We at Worry Wart blame ourselves. With a meaningless Game 16 in our sights, we failed to target the one thing that could derail New England’s momentum heading into the playoffs.
Instead of dwelling on the infamous injury, let’s look toward the Patriots’ concerns (but mostly ours) as they face a [...]

By Dan Snapp, Patriots Daily Staff
Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian has had a rough week, enduring a good butt-whipping from the Indy press and fanbase alike for the team’s decision last week to not pursue a perfect season. But in light of his recent interview with NFL Network, we’ve concluded Polian isn’t necessarily wrong, just [...]

by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff
It’s Christmas Day. We New England fans know we have a lot to be thankful for, especially those of us who have followed the team through the lean times of previous decades.
So, with the Patriots up two games with only two remaining, let’s review our thank-you list for the gifts [...]

There’s this new game I like to play. I call it, “Imagine if Bill Belichick had done that.”
After three straight losses, Mike Tomlin told the media the Steelers were going to “unleash hell” in December. Then they lost to Oakland and Cleveland. Imagine if Belichick had done that.
You get the idea.
Tomlin’s decision Sunday to try [...]

by Dan Snapp
dan@patriotsdaily.com
Original publish date  – August 2nd, 2007
(In light of the resurgence of regurgitation by many in the media of this Randy Moss quote following Sunday’s game against Carolina, we’ve decided to bump this article up from the archives.)
The Globe’s Mike Reiss today repeated the celebrated Randy Moss quote “I play when I want [...]

by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff
Without getting hysterical, can we analyze what’s going on with Randy Moss? Can we do that without forwarding a pathetic agenda, or do we have to revert to the “I told you so” game?
Really, it’s like the Boston media are weathermen who warn of hurricanes every day: when one finally [...]

by Patriots Daily Kitchen Staff
This week in a suddenly very important game, the Patriots move from fish to cats. Fun fact – the Panthers logo is a Thundercatized version of the Patriots logo. Panthro to be exact.
What to eat?
In the Carolinas, pork is the choice of meat. Sauce varies through the between the 2 states and within the states themselves. [...]

By Jeremy Gottlieb, Patriots Daily Staff
We’re flummoxed here at PDU. You would be as well if your prized pupil became just another aimless, slacker kid in the span of three weeks. And that’s just what this year’s edition of the Patriots appears to have become through 12 games and 13 weeks – just another team. [...]

by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff
We won’t waste a lot of time here. New England usually excels later in the season (even going 4-0 in December 2008), but for reasons yet to be explained this team has not only failed to improve, in many regards they have gotten worse.
After the 22-21 loss in Miami, some [...]

by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff
Editor’s Note: Went away this weekend and failed to post the Worry Wart on Friday. Felt that it would work here as it proves prophetic. Not sure what else to say. Uh, enjoy it, I guess?
Looking at their comparative records (7-4 vs. 5-6) and their previous meeting (a 27-17 [...]