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Segel: Kraft knew it was time to make a change based on past experiences

January 11, 2024

By Alan Segel FOXBOROUGH—Patriots owner Robert Kraft and now former head coach Bill Belichick came through the door just before noon on Thursday to announce to the assembled media and Patriots nation watching what was already known. Bill Belichick, after 24 years, would no longer be the leader of the 6-time Super Bowl Champions. The departure was announced as “mutually agreed to part ways” Bill Belichick spoke first and then…

Parcells will only get into the Patriots Hall of Fame when Robert Kraft puts him in

May 6, 2023

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Another year and another missed opportunity for Patriots fans to put legendary coach Bill Parcells in the Patriots Hall of Fame. The fact that he is not in makes no sense especially considering the fact that he is in the NFL Hall of Fame. Why isn’t Parcells in the Patriots Hall of Fame? Simple. The process. Each year, a committee of media members meet and put together a list of…

Patriots announce three finalists for The Hall

April 13, 2023

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And so, the debate begins again. On Thursday, the Patriots announced that the 23-person nomination committee selected Logan Mankins, Bill Parcells and Mike Vrabel as the 2023 Patriots Hall of Fame finalists. Patriots fans now have until May 2 to vote for the finalist they feel is most deserving of Patriots Hall of Fame induction. The key words there are most deserving. If that is ultimately the most important criteria, Bill…

Patriots: Romeo Crennel leaves a lasting impact on the Patriots

June 8, 2022

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Image courtesy of the New England Patriots Former Patriots defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel announced his retirement yesterday at the age of 74. Crennel spent 40 seasons in the NFL including two stints as a head coach with the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs. He is a five time Super Bowl champion winning two with the New York Giants and three with the Patriots. Crennel coached in New England on…

Patriots: 25 Days celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1996 AFC title – Day 13

July 19, 2021

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Lucky No. 13. First and foremost, a reminder that we are very lucky to have both Todd Rucci and Drew Bledsoe jointing us on the New England Football Show tonight at 8 to reminisce about that season and talk about what they’re up to now. Getting back to our trip down memory lane, we take a look back at the season that the original 87, Ben Coates had in 1996….

Patriots: 25 Days celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1996 AFC title

July 18, 2021

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We’re up to our 12th day of 25 celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1996 AFC championship team. A few days ago, we talked about the job offensive coordinator Ray Perkins did that season with the Patriot’ offense. Well, the guy leading the charge on the field was Drew Bledsoe. We are absolutely thrilled to have Drew and offensive lineman Todd Rucci joining us to reminisce about the season on…

Patriots: Ernie Adams was an integral part of the Patriots dynasty

May 5, 2021

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Bill Belichick announced in his post draft press conference on Saturday evening that this year’s draft would be the last draft for long time Patriots Director Of Football Research Ernie Adams. Adams had decided to retire. Adams made it official by releasing a statement on Monday. The last 21 seasons with the New England Patriots have been extraordinary for me. I am fortunate to have been part of a team…

Patriots: It’s time for Bob Kraft to put Bill Parcells into the Patriots Hall of Fame

May 11, 2020

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The Patriots announced this morning that defensive end Richard Seymour was elected by the fans as the latest inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Seymour beat out teammate Mike Vrabel and former Patriots coach Bill Parcells. Seymour winning the fan vote is not a surprise. Big Sey was a fan favorite and a stalwart on three Super Bowl winning teams. You could say the same thing about Vrabel but…

Patriots: Bill Parcells deserves to be in the Patriots Hall of Fame

April 16, 2020

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By Kevin Stone/@kstone06/@newftbj Recently, the Patriot announced that their 2020 Hall of Fame class would be announced soon, which always prompts some fiery discussion. Mike Vrabel, Richard Seymour, Chuck Fairbanks, Fred Marion, Ron Burton and Bill Parcells are nominees who have been on the ballot previously, while Deion Branch, Russ Francis, Irving Fryar, Curtis Martin, Lawyer Milloy and Randy Moss are just a few of the many, many names who…