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Patriots vs Steelers: Keys to Defeat

Monday, October 31st, 2011
Patriots lose to Steelers

The Patriots will need to come together as a defensive unit to salvage their hopes for another Superbowl run.

NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed

Even the most optimistic Patriots fans out there have to notice the holes in this team at this point, right? I’m a pretty even keeled sports fan.

Through years of talking to sports fans (typically Boston sports fans), there’s nothing I hate more than the “sky is falling” sports fan who immediately wants to blow up the team, blow up the coaching staff, etc. etc. after a big loss.

That being said, this 2011 Patriots team has some major issues.

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Tags: Coaches, Keys, Tom Brady
Posted in Patriots | 39 Comments »

In the Film Room: The Vinny Curry Show

Monday, October 31st, 2011
Vinny Curry Marshall NFL Draft

Vinny Curry was a one-man show against UAB.

NEPD Staff Writer: Mike Loyko

This isn’t going to be my typical film room post where I breakdown a handful of draft eligible prospects from each team. Instead this is going to be a in depth breakdown of Marshall DE Vinny Curry and his performance against UAB and how I project him going forward.

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Tags: Film Room, Vinny Curry
Posted in NFL Draft, Scouting Reports | 5 Comments »

Patriots vs Steelers: The Aftermath

Sunday, October 30th, 2011
Jerod Mayo

Not even Jerod Mayo's return could help the Patriots beat the Steelers on Sunday.

NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed

“To be the best, you have to beat the best.”

After beating the Patriots 25-17, I think it’s pretty fair to say the Steelers are the best team in the AFC. The Steelers controlled the clock and didn’t allow the Patriots to get anything going on offense all game.

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Tags: Aftermath, Game Recap
Posted in Patriots | 33 Comments »

Pre-Game Meal: Pittsburgh Steelers

Sunday, October 30th, 2011
Patriots vs Steelers Gronkowski

Can Rob Gronkowski duplicate his performance from last year?

NEPD Staff Writer: Brian Delabarrera

Fresh off the Bye week and the Patriots are back to work, shipping off to Heinz Field to take on the AFC rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Tags: Pre-Game Meal, Rob Gronkowski
Posted in Patriots | 8 Comments »

Ras-I Dowling Placed on IR

Saturday, October 29th, 2011
Ras-I Dowling Patriots

Ras-Island's rookie season ends early for the Patriots.

NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed

Two days, two shocking bits of news concerning Patriots cornerbacks.

When the Patriots drafted Ras-I Dowling back in April, a single image stood out. (more…)

Posted in NFL Draft | 5 Comments »

Patriots vs. Steelers: Toppling Big Ben

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Leigh Bodden

In a shocking move, Leigh Bodden was released today.


NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed

For the next three weeks the Patriots have not only got a tough slate, but they’ve also got three teams us fans love to hate. The Pats have got the Steelers this week, the Giants next week and the Jets November 13th.
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Tags: Game Preview, Ras-I Dowling
Posted in Patriots | 12 Comments »

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