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Tom Brady, Dirk Nowitzki Named to Top 49 Most Influential List

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Think you have juice like Tropicana? These 49 guys have more juice than an entire grove. AskMen.com published their sixth annual Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2011 list today.  More than 200,000 readers voted- leading to some unexpected results. NFL Player and University of Michigan alum Tom Brady (New England Patriots) is #42, the only NFL player to make the list. … [Read more...] about Tom Brady, Dirk Nowitzki Named to Top 49 Most Influential List

New England Patriots Find New Tailback in Stevan Ridley?

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How much longer are the New England Patriots going to go with the Law Firm and Woodhead approach at tailback? Don’t get me wrong, it’s working for them, both BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead are serviceable to solid, but I wonder if they’ll ever bring back a feature back mentality. The last bulk carrier was Corey Dillon and that was over three years ago. Many … [Read more...] about New England Patriots Find New Tailback in Stevan Ridley?

It’s Time for Curtis Painter, Indianapolis Colts- Boiler Up Purdue Fans

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Curtis Painter has been the subject of much opinion during his tenure as the backup quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts -- most of those opinions negative. He's not a NFL-caliber QB. Anyone would be better than that no-talent waste of a draft pick. Are these opinions really the case? Is this thinking based on his play in meaningful games (his total is one, last … [Read more...] about It’s Time for Curtis Painter, Indianapolis Colts- Boiler Up Purdue Fans

Tom Brady Admits He Spins the Truth to the Media

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Aye aye Captain Obvious. Get ready for the revelation of a notoriously obvious truth to become a media sensation. I cannot stress enough how useless most interviews with most professional athletes truly are. After sorting through numerous rooms in the cliche convention that is a NFL player interview, you may find some small space for nuggets of truth and interesting … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Admits He Spins the Truth to the Media

Bears, Patriots Safety Situation After Brandon Meriweather Move

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Perhaps the most surprising dismissal of NFL final cut down day was the New England Patriots jettisoning Free Safety Brandon Meriweather, who made the last two Pro Bowls as an AFC alternate. A former 1st round draft pick who was set to earn $1.65 million this year, he had worn out his welcome in Foxboro. Despite picking off 12 passes this past three years. He soon found his … [Read more...] about Bears, Patriots Safety Situation After Brandon Meriweather Move

Jaguars Legend Fred Taylor Thanks Patriots, Bill Belichick in Goodbye Presser

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Less than 20 players in NFL history have rushed for over 10,000 yards. Jacksonville Jaguars legend Fred Taylor is one of them. Taylor ranks 15th all time in rushing, 1st among Jaguars. He's also third all time in club history for receptions. Taylor fought through injuries his entire career, but endured to play 11 seasons in Jacksonville and then his final two with the New … [Read more...] about Jaguars Legend Fred Taylor Thanks Patriots, Bill Belichick in Goodbye Presser

New England Patriots Look Kinda Bad in 34-10 Loss to Detroit Lions

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Again, it's preseason football and therefore scoreboards about as accurate and meaningful as compliments a stripper gives you, but losing 34-10 to the Detroit Lions wasn't very promising for the New England Patriots because well, their starters got beaten kinda badly by Motown's starters. Chad Ochocinco did not have a good game. He dropped a pass, and had zero catches while … [Read more...] about New England Patriots Look Kinda Bad in 34-10 Loss to Detroit Lions

Former Patriots, Saints, Seahawks FB Heath Evans Retires, Joins NFL Network

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Veteran NFL fullback Heath Evans is done lacing 'em up on Sundays. This fall he'll move to a more relaxing gig in the broadcast booth, joining the NFL Network as an in-studio analyst and reporter. The 32-year-old Evans spent the last two seasons with the New Orleans Saints, including the 2009 Super Bowl championship season, after playing four years with the New England … [Read more...] about Former Patriots, Saints, Seahawks FB Heath Evans Retires, Joins NFL Network

Tom Brady Wants to Push the Tempo This 2011 Patriots Season

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According to a Rasmussen poll, 18% of respondents believe the New England Patriots will win the Super Bowl this year. Many pundits are picking them to claim the AFC. And it's easy to understand why with all the moves they made this offseason. But one factor that determine how far the Pats go this NFL season is if they get more velocity into the game management of their … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Wants to Push the Tempo This 2011 Patriots Season