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National Football League goes after big game in landmark American Needle antitrust case - ESPN

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-21T02:15:26Z

Experts agree that the case known as American Needle vs. NFL could easily be the most significant legal turning point in the history of American sports. If the high court rules in favor of the NFL, the development will be more important to the sports industry than Curt Flood's battle against the reserve clause in the 1970s; than baseball's collusion cases in the mid-'80s; than the NFL players union's epic fight for free agency in a series of antitrust cases that stretched over a decade; and even than the enactment of the Sports Broadcasting Act in 1961, which is the legislation that is the foundation of the NFL's television riches.

Bledsoe: Taking backseat to Brady after injury required "soul searching" - Projo Pats Blog

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-20T22:26:02Z

Former Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe was a guest on Phoenix sports radio station KTAR last week, and spoke for one of the first times about his feelings on losing his job to Tom Brady after the devastating 2001 hit from the Jets' Mo Lewis that landed him in the hospital for several days.

Doug Farrar: Seahawks 2008 injuries were of historic proportions | Seattle Times

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-20T22:21:22Z

With Danny's kind indulgence, I wanted to weigh in on one aspect of his excellent counterpoint to Colin Cowherd's assertion that Mike Holmgren was "mailing it in" last season. Danny brought up the Seahawks' astonishing injury rate last year, and asked how it was that the Patriots could survive the loss of Tom Brady while the Seahawks couldn't get past their own boo-boos.

First-and-10: Brady’s return should give Pats a leg up on competition - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-20T18:54:16Z

FOXBORO — It was the shot heard ’round the NFL world. A blitzing Bernard Pollard may have failed to get the sack, but the Kansas City Chiefs’ safety dealt a crippling blow to the New England Patriots’ attack when he slammed into Tom Brady’s left knee as the NFL’s reigning MVP released a downfield pass to wide receiver Randy Moss in the team’s regular-season opener at Gillette Stadium last Sept. 7.

As Patriots gear up again, their hopes rest on Brady's health - USATODAY.com

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-20T11:38:16Z

For the New England Patriots, it might be easy to say they got robbed last season. But that's not the Patriots' way, linebacker Tedy Bruschi says.

First-and-10: Brady’s return should give Pats a leg up on competition - The Enterprise

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-20T11:31:06Z

t was the shot heard ’round the NFL world. A blitzing Bernard Pollard might have failed to get the sack, but the Kansas City Chiefs’ safety dealt a crippling blow to the Patriots’ attack when he slammed into Tom Brady’s left knee as the NFL’s reigning MVP released a pass to wide receiver Randy Moss in the teams’ regular-season opener at Gillette Stadium last Sept. 7.

SAY WHAT? Top 25 Miami Dolphins quotes of all time - Sun-Sentinel.com

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-19T21:49:26Z

"Not bad for a guy on one ankle." — New England coach Bill Parcells, shaking hands with Dan Marino after the Dolphins quarterback threw five touchdown passes in the season opener of 1994. It was Marino's first game back from an Achilles injury.

Athletes as role models depend on your perspective -- The Leaf-Chronicle

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-19T21:42:31Z

Former Patriots guard Joe Andruzzi, a member of three Super Bowl championship teams, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma two years ago. The offensive lineman created the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, which raises funds to support cancer research.

12 days to Camp: Pro Bowl WR not needed for Super Bowl winners - Chicago Tribune

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-19T21:32:51Z

"When the New England Patriots won back-to-back titles in the 2003 and 2004 seasons, their top wideouts failed to crack the NFL's top 30 in receiving those seasons. Deion Branch finished 42nd in 2003 and David Givens 40th in 2004. Baltimore's top wideout in its 2000 championship season was Qadry Ismail, who finished 68th in the NFL.

Adkins: Tales from the In-Box - Scout.com (subscription)

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-19T21:31:23Z

While a member of the New England Patriots staff with Browns head coach Eric Mangini, Ryan gained some valuable insight

7 Points: Mason needs to decide on future in NFL - FOX Sports

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-19T21:30:02Z

Making the leap to the NFL as a cornerback is a huge task, but expectations may be a bit higher for the Patriots' Patrick Chung and the Broncos' Alphonso Smith in training camp.

Playoff ready? Pats plus five who might see January -- CBSSports.com

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-17T00:38:47Z

Pick the one team that wasn't in the NFL playoffs in 2008 that will be in 2009. That's easy. New England is it. Tom Brady is back, so they will be back. It's that simple. With Brady back running their high-octane offense, the Patriots will win the AFC East and push for a Super Bowl.

Poteat passing along life lessons | The News Journal

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-17T00:38:02Z

Nearby, Cleveland Browns cornerback and Glasgow resident Hank Poteat just grinned. There were 110 boys spread across the synthetic turf at Marcus Foster Memorial Stadium, a block away from Simon Gratz High in North Philly and miles away from where the Philadelphia Eagles play on the south side of town. But, Poteat knew, lessons learned here, in childhood, can help make the path clearer to adulthood for many of the boys collected on that green rectangle, many of whom are from the inner city and aren't as fortunate as Poteat, the son of an educator. Dr. H. Major Poteat is currently superintendent of the Winslow Township (N.J.) School District.

Big-money quarterback deals coming | ProFootballTalk.com

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-15T19:43:57Z

In the past 24 hours (or so), Terrell Suggs and Matt Cassel have signed six-year deals worth about $63 million apiece. The guaranteed money? For Suggs, $38 million. For Cassel, $28 million.

Poll results say Cowboys edge Patriots as NFL's most hated team -- USATODAY.com

patriotsinsider — 2009-07-13T22:42:51Z

Who's American's most hated NFL team? ESPN posed that question to fans in an unscientific poll. And the results revealed that the Dallas Cowboys are the most popular and most hated team in the league.