The New England Patriots have slapped the franchise tag on All-Pro offensive lineman Logan Mankins.
Mankins has made it clear he was unhappy with his contract situation and had every intention of becoming a free agent.
At the Pro Bowl, Mankins said he would not be happy with a franchise tag designation and wanted a long-term deal.
The Patriots have worked hard over the past couple of years to try to keep one of the league’s best offensive lines intact. (Read More…)
Monday, February 21, 2011 at 3:26 pm by steve
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has once again been named the Coach of the Year.
Belichick helped guide the Patriots to a 14-2 regular season record, the best in the NFL, and the second round of the playoffs.
The season ended in disappointment, though, as the Patriots lost at home to the New York Jets, a team they beat earlier in the year, 45-3.
Belichick’s biggest move of the year was releasing wideout Randy Moss, and it actually worked out well for the Patriots. (Read More…)
Monday, February 7, 2011 at 5:09 pm by steve
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