2010 Notable Patriots Moves/Transactions
This is a list of what the Patriots have done in the 2010 offseason, it will be updated as things happen, so keep checking back here throughout the offseason. January 14 - It is revealed that Defensive Coordinator Dean Pees will not return in 2010. Shalise Manza Young first to report. January 29 - Adam Schefter reports that the Patriots have hired Corwin Brown as defensive coach. Patriots confirm via Twitter. January 29 - Shalise Manza Young reports that Tight Ends coach Shane Waldron will not return in 2010. February 5 - Erik Scalavino on Patriots.com reports that the Patriots will not name ...
What Will The 2010 NFL CBA Rules Be Without a New Agreement?
With the NFL set to enter (barring an unexpected last-minute agreement) the "uncapped year" there is a lot of uncertainty among fans as to what exactly the rules will be this offseason for player movement. While many people might hear the words "uncapped year" and think of huge contracts being handed out to the highest bidder, that is not likely to be the case. In fact, as pointed out in question twelve below, while there is no salary cap, there is no minimum team salary either. The Patriots will not be impacted by the "Final Eight Plan" as outlined in ...
2010 – NFL Key Offseason Dates
It's a long offseason ahead, so here is as complete a list as we could come up with for events between now and training camp, 2010. As we discover more dates, we'll add them in, and as some dates get clearer (dates for rookie camp, mini camp, etc) we'll update those as well. This Patriots team and franchise could look a lot different come July. Jan. 30 - Senior Bowl Feb. 8 - Waiver system begins for 2010 League year Feb. 11 - First day clubs can designate franchise or transition players Feb. 24-March 2 - NFL Combine Feb. 25 - Deadline for clubs to designate ...
Patriots 2009-2010 Schedule
by the Patriots Daily Staff Here is the Patriots’ complete 16 game schedule for the 2009-2010 regular season, with links to the NFL.com game center and the opponent’s team site (home games in bold). Regular Season 7:00 PM, Monday, September 14, 2009 vs. Bills (ESPN) W 1-0 1:00 PM, Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Jets (CBS) L 1-1 1:00 PM, Sunday, September 27, 2009 vs. Falcons (FOX) W 2-1 1:00 PM, Sunday, October 4, 2009 vs. Ravens (CBS) W 3-1 4:15 PM, Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Broncos (CBS) L 3-2 4:15 PM, Sunday, October 18, 2009 vs. Titans (CBS) W 4-2 1:00 PM, Sunday, October 25, 2009 at ...
Recent Posts
Q&A With Virginia Tech P Brent Bowden
by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff While most football coaches preach the importance of special teams, Virginia Tech’s Frank Beamer practices for success. Hokies punter Brent Bowden reaped the rewards, earning All-ACC honors and an invite to the NFL combine. Bowden was just about to hop on a flight when PD caught up with him. He took the time to discuss the imperfect art of punting, the combine... [Read more]
Old Home Day in Foxborough
By Bruce Allen, Patriots Daily Staff Yesterday marked the beginning of the new league year, and with it, the start of free agency – the first in an uncapped system since the early 1990’s. While big splashes were made by some teams around the league (Chicago, Detroit, both New York teams), the Patriots mostly stayed at home yesterday, choosing to finalize deals with three of their own free... [Read more]
Q&A With UNI DE James Ruffin
by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff More NFL teams have switched to a 3-4 defense this year, which puts hybrid end/outside linebacker types at a premium. Good thing for James Ruffin. The Northern Iowa stalwart earned FCS All-American honors last season, leading the Missouri Valley Football Conference with 10.5 in sacks. In his PD interview, he discussed his position flexibility and how he looks forward... [Read more]
Q&A With Hillsdale OT Jared Veldheer
by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff If it’s true that a small school player trying to reach the NFL has to make a big impression, Jared Veldheer’s off to a great start. The 6-foot-8, 312-pound tackle from Hillsdale College in Michigan stood out at the NFL combine, ranking in the top tier for offensive linemen in six events, including a 5.09-second 40-yard dash. Veldheer took some time away... [Read more]
Q&A With Ashland QB Bill Cundiff
by Greg Doyle, Patriots Daily Staff Writer Bill Cundiff is a small school quarterback who had a great year for Division II Ashland in Ohio. He threw 24 TDs and just 1 INT and was the player of the year in his conference. He started out at UConn and transferred back to his home in Ohio at Ashland and had a great career there. He’ll be working out at the Ohio State Pro Day and has a chance to be... [Read more]
Q&A With Navy LB Ross Pospisil
by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff Like all the draft prospects PD has interviewed, Ross Pospisil has big plans for the future. Unlike everyone else, those plans don’t involve playing football. Navy’s most prolific tackler in 2009 is looking beyond the gridiron in the years to come. He spoke to PD in an informative interview covering a variety of topics, including a future that’s as wide open... [Read more]
Q&A With Citadel WR Andre Roberts
by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff In much the same way he slipped past would-be tacklers, Andre Roberts may have slipped past national media attention this year. Despite playing at a smaller school like The Citadel, however, scouts took notice of the prolific receiver and invited him to the NFL combine being held this weekend. While talking with PD last week, Roberts discussed his strict schedule... [Read more]
Q&A With Rutgers OL Kevin Haslam
by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff Looking at Kevin Haslam in high school, one had to wonder whether the tall, thin kid from New Jersey would excel in football. State residents were questioning the same thing about Rutgers. Five years later, those questions have been answered, as the offensive lineman has helped the Scarlet Knights become consistent bowl contenders. Haslam discussed such topics... [Read more]
Q&A With Utah DE Koa Misi
by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff Last year, PD interviewed Paul Kruger, who was looking to make the change to NFL linebacker. This year, we talked with Koa Misi, another Utah defensive end seeking the same change and similar success (Kruger was drafted in the second round by the Baltimore Ravens). Initial questions of how Misi would take to these challenges were answered during Senior Bowl week,... [Read more]
Q&A With TCU DE Jerry Hughes
by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff To some players, the dreaded “tweener” label means they fail to fit at any one position. Jerry Hughes is not one of those players. At Texas Christian, Hughes manned defensive end at an undersized 6-foot-2, 255 pounds. Still, he has few concerns about where he’ll play in the NFL, as long as he gets a chance to chase opposing quarterbacks. The Mountain West... [Read more]
PD Roundup – Wilfork, Moss, FieldTurf
By Bruce Allen, Patriots Daily Staff A few items/thoughts involving the Patriots from recent days: The news came on Monday that we’ve been expecting – The Patriots designated Vince Wilfork as their franchise player. Obviously the hope is to work out a long term agreement with him. At the very least, doing this keeps his right in their control, and gives the Patriots more time to try and... [Read more]
Q&A With Clemson WR Jacoby Ford
by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff Jacoby Ford ran track at Clemson, reaching All-American status in the 100 meters and national championship status in the 60 meters. In prep school he was timed under 4.2 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Despite his many accomplishments on the track, Ford will tell you that, first and foremost, he’s a football player. The dynamic receiver/returner/occasional passer... [Read more]
