Patriots Special Teams
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Breaking down AFC and NFC championshp games - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
… He's so unique that it's hard to really know what it's going to be like until we get in the game," said Patriots special - teams captain Matthew Slater , whose unit had a poor performance against the Texans. “I don't really think there's …
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Ninkovich finds niche with Patriots
… preseason game. I was told, 'Just go make plays.' I can do that." Ninkovich has done it time and again. Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater called him "Johnny-on-the-Spot" for his uncanny knack of finding the football …
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Ravens' Lewis dominating as retirement looms - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
… star who played only for the Ravens and with unyielding energy and resolve. ''He's changed the game,'' Patriots special teams star Matthew Slater said. ''I think he's been kind of a once-in-a-lifetime, once-in-a-generation …
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Slater humbled by Pro Bowl nod, prefers Super Bowl - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
… the Super Bowl. ''I'd rather be eating gumbo in New Orleans than pineapple in Hawaii,'' the New England Patriots special teams captain said Thursday. Slater and six teammates were picked for the Pro Bowl on Wednesday, but what he really …
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Lineup Calls WRs: Week 1 - News | FOX Sports on MSN
… caught eight passes in the first meeting between these teams in 2010, a game that was played tight until the Patriots ’ special teams stole the day. DeSean Jackson at St. Louis: Jackson is a premiere speed option downfield, but he’s a player who can …
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Set for a Super nail-biter - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
… seasons, though Jacobs is effective in short yardage. New York's offensive line is considered average. Edge: Patriots Special teams The conference championship games brutally demonstrated the decisiveness of special teams in close games. Baltimore …
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Pats special teamer Slater makes 1st Pro Bowl
… said. ''He kind of had a little smirk on his face.'' So now the 6-foot, 200-pound Slater, selected Patriots special teams captain before the season, has risen to the top of his craft in the NFL. ''It's something you strive for …
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Former Patriot Larry Izzo now coaching for Giants
… Tom Brady, Matt Light and Deion Branch. Before the NFC title game against San Francisco, Izzo ran into former Patriots special teams coach Brad Seely, who now has the same job with the 49ers. ''How weird is this, we are watching our teams …
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Pats CB Arrington surprise NFL interception leader
… intensity and athleticism with him. ''He's one of the best athletes that I've been around, period,'' Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater said. ''And his work ethic. I remember guys giving Kyle a hard time when he first got …
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Rob Gronkowski walks without a limp as the New England Patriots wrap up their week of practice - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
… to draw the punt coverage team offsides by setting his hand on the ground just before the snap. Belichick and Patriots special teams coach Scott O’Brien also worked as defensive linemen when New England’s Stephen Gostkowski was kicking field …