As quoted from Boston Globe Extra points:

If the Patriots lose to both the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Houston Texans while the Dolphins beat the Texans and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Dolphins would claim the AFC East by the most narrow of margins. The teams would have split games against one another and own the same division record (4-2). The next tiebreaker is record against common opponents. The Dolphins would be 7-5 in those games, and the Patriots would be 6-6.

The Jets have been eliminated from the division title because they went 2-4 in the AFC East.

So its up to us, we win once, or dolphins lose once and we win the division again

So, when the season began, NE tried to sigh the young CB to a 4 year 16 million dollar deal.  He instead opted for a 1 year incentive laden contract, believing his skill set deserved more money.  So here we are 5 inceptions later (3 today) after without a doubt his best game of his career.  So where does that leave his future?  I argue daily with my step-brother about how former NE players do outside the system (none have shined except maybe Asante), and we talk about what drives a player: more money, or the chance at a ring.  I think Bodden takes a less than market deal and stays with NE, as long as it is a competitive deal.  He has played for some lousy teams, and for the first time ever he has a chance to be a great player on a team that has success.  Does he cash in, and go back to the AAA ball clubs?  Or does he mature and realize that money isn't everything, and as long as he gets a good value for his skills, its better to be on a great team.

I hope NE pays him well and he sticks around.  The one thing we have truely lacked since Ty Law left is an elite shutdown corner, and I think Bodden has the ability.  Time will tell....

Looks like what we were talking about all week has come true.  ESPN is reporting that Brady will not suit up for the game tonight.  Matty, as they say.... "tonight is your night bro"

Personally this isn't bad news to me.  I tend to agree with the thought that we would be better off with Brady playing a couple snaps under center before the season begins.  At the same time though, I am glad he isn't behind that piece of swiss cheese we call an o-line.

P.S.:  Where is our open gameday thread!

This will appear in tomorrows paper, the sneak peak is compliments of Mike Reiss' blog:

On Feb. 2, 2008, the Boston Herald reported that a member of the New England Patriots' video staff taped the St. Louis Rams' walkthrough before Super Bowl XXXVI. While the Boston Herald based its Feb. 2, 2008 report on sources that it believed to be credible, we now know that this report was false, and that no tape of the walkthrough ever existed.

Prior to the publication of its Feb. 2, 2008, article, the Boston Herald neither possessed nor viewed a tape of the Rams' walkthrough before Super Bowl XXXVI, nor did we speak to anyone who had. We should not have published the allegation in the absence of firmer verification.

The Boston Herald regrets the damage done to the team by the publication of the allegation, and sincerely apologizes to its readers and to the New England Patriots' owners, players, employees, and fans for our error.

Almost assuredly they are completely unrelated and he was just interviewed because he owned near-by establishments.  The first thing that came to my mind is, if this were a Pat's player, ESPN and every other team fan would be roasting him over the fire right now.  Anyway, again its probably not related in any way, but I thought it was interesting to post and see how many colts fans find their way over here to post.

For the full article:

Colt's Harrison Questioned in Shooting

All times in EST

Sunday, 7 Sep - Chiefs at Patriots (CBS, 1 p.m.)
Sunday, 14 Sep - Patriots at Jets (CBS, 4:15 p.m.)
Sunday, 21 Sep - Dolphins at Patriots (CBS, 1 p.m.)
Sunday, 28 Sep -- BYE
Sunday, 5 Oct - Patriots at 49ers (CBS, 4:15 p.m.)
Sunday, 12 Oct - Patriots at Chargers (NBC, 8:15 p.m.)
Monday, 20 Oct - Broncos at Patriots (ESPN, 8:30 p.m.)
Sunday, 26 Oct - Rams at Patriots (Fox, 1 p.m.)
Sunday, 2 Nov - Patriots at Colts (NBC, 8:15 p.m.)
Sunday, 9 Nov - Bills at Patriots (CBS, 1 p.m.)
Thursday, 13 Nov - Jets at Patriots (NFL Network, 8:15 p.m.)
Sunday, 23 Nov - Patriots at Dolphins (CBS, 1 p.m.
Sunday, 30 Nov - Steelers at Patriots (CBS, 4:15 p.m.
Sunday, 7 Dec - Patriots at Seahawks (NBC, 8:15 p.m.
Sunday, 14 Dec - Patriots at Raiders (CBS, 4:15 p.m.
Sunday, 21 Dec - Cardinals at Patriots (Fox, 1 p.m.
Sunday, 28 Dec - Patriots at Bills (CBS, 1 p.m.

* subject to flexible schedule

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First the disclaimer... I am not a paid writter, and you didn't pay 20 cents for this.  This is simply a fan's attempt to take a look at the team and what we have left and what is still out there as of noon EST on 4 March.  Some of this information is blatently copied from http://www.patriots.com for easy reference; other research sites include http://www.nfl.com and http://www.espn.com.  I added some of my own thoughts to some of the analysis there.

Please comment and add your thoughts about FA, trade or draft picks out there!

Linebackers:
Mike Vrabel:  What can be said about this guy.  He has done everything the Pats have asked of him, lined up inside, outside, as TE, and has a perfect 11 for 11 catch to touchdown record.  While outside is definitely his more natural position, he can fill into either spot well.  He finished 2007 with a pro bowl spot, 77 tackles, 12.5 sacks and has been a team captain since 2005. He was consistently in the backfield all season long pressuring the QB when not getting a sack.

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First the disclaimer... I am not a paid writter, and you didn't pay 20 cents for this.  This is simplly a fan's attempt to take a look at the team and what we have left and what is still out there as of noon EST on 4 March.  Some of this information is blatently copied from http://www.patriots.com for easy reference; other research sites include http://www.nfl.com and http://www.espn.com.  I added some of my own thoughts to some of the analysis there.

Please comment and add your thoughts about FA, trade or draft picks out there!

Linemen:
Overall this is a definate strength for the Pats and has been for many years.  They are the cornerstone of the "bend but do not break" philosophy the Pats have adapted since BB took over the franchise

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If you are like me, you are still a little down about the super bowl.

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Jeff Tripplet and company

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