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Asante Samuel coming back to the Patriots?

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If Deion Branch and Josh McDaniels can come back into the fold, there's no reason Asante Samuel can't do the same. This year's Wes Welker franchise tag situation is similar to how it played out when the New England Patriots slapped the tag on Branch and Samuel in the past. If Welker, wants to hold out, and leave- fine. He'll soon see the grass was greener where he was. … [Read more...] about Asante Samuel coming back to the Patriots?

Tom Brady’s wife Gisele challenges your Environmentalism

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Gisele Bundchen, the wife of New England Patriots superstar QB Tom Brady is an ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme. And as such, she's preparing or For this year’s World Environment Day–the single biggest day for positive action on the environment worldwide– 5 June 2012. For WED 2012, there’s an added incentive to get active for the environment. Five … [Read more...] about Tom Brady’s wife Gisele challenges your Environmentalism

Patriots front-runner for Tim Tebow? Jaguars, Dolphins also in the mix

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Word is all over the internets today that the Peyton Manning deal is done. He'll sign with the Denver Broncos. Which means jettisoning incumbent starter and 2011 franchise identity Tim Tebow. And surprisingly John Fox and John Elway aren't expecting much in return for Tebow; therefore it's a buyer's market. The most logical landing spot might be with the offensive … [Read more...] about Patriots front-runner for Tim Tebow? Jaguars, Dolphins also in the mix

2012 NFL free agency overview, salary cap set at $120,600,000

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The 2012 NFL season officially begins tomorrow at 4 p.m. eastern time. That's when the blockbuster NFL draft trade between the St. Louis Rams and Washington Redskins will become official, and the Denver Broncos can sign Peyton Manning, and then Tim Tebow will be set free to get another gig, and then everything starts up again. In the meantime, here's everything you need to … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL free agency overview, salary cap set at $120,600,000

Five most watched programs in U.S. Television History; four are Super Bowls

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In case you needed any more evidence that the NFL is truly king in America, Super Bowl XLVI is the most-watched television program in U.S. history and the highest-rated Super Bowl in 26 years, according to fast national data released by The Nielsen Company. The game was seen by a record 111.3 million viewers (6:31-9:58 p.m. ET), topping last year’s 111.0 for Super Bowl XLV … [Read more...] about Five most watched programs in U.S. Television History; four are Super Bowls

Patriots officially franchise tag Wes Welker today

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The New England Patriots are expected to place the franchise tag on wide receiver Wes Welker today. The one-year tag is worth $9.5 million to the NFL's leading receiver, and give the Pats more flexibility to work out a long-term deal with the wideout before the 2012 season. Franchise-tagging Welker would keep him from becoming an unrestricted free agent next month. You do … [Read more...] about Patriots officially franchise tag Wes Welker today

Wes Welker “honored” with 8,000 Butterfingers in Boston town square

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No doubt the biggest turning point in Super Bowl XLVI was the embarrassing drop by Wes Welker on what would've been at least a 30 yard gain, possibly a touchdown, on the final drive in which New England held the lead. Sure, Aaron Hernandez and Deion Branch made some drops, but Hernandez is still developing his game and Branch is extremely mediocre. Welker on the other hand, … [Read more...] about Wes Welker “honored” with 8,000 Butterfingers in Boston town square