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Bill Parcells says New England is spoiled by the Patriots

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Former Patriots coach Bill Parcells thinks the folks in New England should think about how lucky they are to have a team so good. Asked by Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe about criticism that the Patriots have become a finesse team, Parcells answere…

ESPN.com

Robert Kraft made a lot of smart moves as New England Patriots owner. But one of first and best decisions was to hire 2013 Hall of Famer Bill Parcells. On Saturday, Kraft offered his thoughts on Parcells' induction: "Congratulations to Coach Parcel…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been saying for the past few years that he wants to play “10 more years.”  At some point, however, his career could conclude on a team other than the Patriots. Brett Favre ultimately wanted to play longer than the P…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Receiver Wes Welker is due to become a free agent, one year after the Patriots used the franchise tag to keep him in place.  With the Patriots unlikely to use the tag again, which would push Welker’s guaranteed pay for 2013 above $11 million, the quest…

boston.com

The Patriots owner, in the city where his team won its first Super Bowl, also said he wants to keep Wes Welker around but it takes both sides to get a deal done.

boston.com

The Patriots owner, in the city where his team won its first Super Bowl, also said he wants to keep Wes Welker around but it takes both sides to get a deal done.

Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com

The Patriots owner, in the city where his team won its first Super Bowl, also said he wants to keep Wes Welker around but it takes both sides to get a deal done.