For the first time in six years, the Patriots season has come to end before the new year, and it came suddenly on Sunday. We take a look back at a wild day that leaves the Pats without a spot in the 2008 postseason. Hear from Matt Cassel, Ellis Hobbs , Heath Evans and others after a wind-blown win over Buffalo and the disappointment that came with seeing the Jets and Jaguars lose to keep the Patriots home. Plus, Bill Belichick reflects back on the season and looks ahead to the offseason in his end-of-2008 press conference. It's all ahead on Patriots Today.
Video|Mon, 29 Dec 2008|More from New England Patriots
Let the Mark Teixeira whining Begin!
Audio|Tue, 23 Dec 2008|More from WEEI - The Big Show Whiner Line
|Ellis Hobbsfound at6:25
“…Ellis Hobbs I don't if you didn't -- there you let Arizona get their only points for the day but you might -- it …”
The Pats are on a roll, highlighted by a Sunday romp over the Cardinals, but their playoff destiny is still in question. We've got a full recap of the game, plus all the updated scenarios. How much did the winter weather affect the game? LaMont Jordan, Ellis Hobbs and others discuss that subject and more, plus plenty of reaction from Bill Belichick and Matt Cassel. Catch all the highlights (and there were many), analysis, and much more as the Pats improve to 10-5, right here on Patriots Today.
Video|Mon, 22 Dec 2008|More from New England Patriots
The Arizona Cardinals - and, it appears, plenty of snow - are on the way to Foxboro on Sunday. Patriots Today is here with a Friday blockbuster to get you ready for a critical battle in the Pats' playoff push. We've got end-of-the-week thoughts from Bill Belichick and several players, including Brandon Meriweather and Jerod Mayo on playing in the snow. Plus, Paul Perillo explains how the Patriots can best slow down Kurt Warner and the Cards. And don't miss Belichick's break down of the key plays in last week's victory over the Raiders. It's all ahead on Patriots Today!
Video|Fri, 19 Dec 2008|More from New England Patriots
|Ellis Hobbsfound at2:55
“…ask. And physical. A lot of pressure on that Patriots secondary -- Ellis Hobbs to get Jonathan Wilhite doing a nice job the last couple weeks. These guys have to find a way in and we'll …”
Listen to this edition of the Patriots Roster Report as we discuss reports by the Boston Globe that the Patriots worked out CB Brian Kelly and LB Erasmus James. We'll take a look at the injury situation and also discuss the Patriots Pro Bowl selections. The Patriots Roster Report is available every Friday on Patriots.com.
Audio|Fri, 19 Dec 2008|More from New England Patriots
|Ellis Hobbsfound at2:20, 4:23
“…now missed practices we did not participate. He's the most serious injuries Ellis Hobbs and Lewis Sanders all sort -- who vote neutral agree with the -- But do you think. There's partly -- Sanders thing …”
“…if -- guys. Gary Guyton. And -- Ellis Hobbs marked before between one I think that's Phillies are like one yes probably still have Wesley Britt who has started one game …”
(Boston Globe) The Globe's Mike Reiss breaks down the X's and O's from Ellis Hobbs's kickof return for a touchdown in a Week 15 win over the Raiders. (By Chris Forsberg, Boston.com)
Video|Thu, 18 Dec 2008|More from Boston.com
|Ellis Hobbsfound at0:09, 1:41
“…look at that big 95 yard kickoff return for a touchdown. From Ellis Hobbs and that victory over the raiders in this that sort of a fun thing to look at here in the sense of you don't get a chance to talk about some of these players for the patriots. Every week -- when you're talking about special teams you at some of those lower players on that 45 meeting they roster players 4041424340. Fat. So here's what I want to do here I just want to talk in generalities. It's gonna be hard to draw are up exactly how the blocks were made to spring Ellis Hobbs but. Here's what we have okay looking at the patriots here this is the return team. And we want to look at the different elements of this return teams so you can start. Down here down the field you have your two -- you have Ellis Hobbs. . And then you have the -- Sammy Morris and his feeling in in this game. For Matthew Slater remember there were some …”
“…is sort of the general shape of what the patriots -- on Ellis Hobbs kickoff return. So I'll destroy our route to -- very simple here it would include all the elements that's a little hard …”
The Patriots' operation has shifted back east as they prepare to face Arizona, and the team boasts a pair of first-time Pro Bowlers. A close look at who's headed to Hawaii plus all the news from a busy Wednesday. Players and kids alike enjoyed the team's annual Salvation Army Holiday Party. Catch all the fun from the event, thoughts from Tom Brady, and a one-on-one chat with a festive Stephen Gostkowski. Plus, hear from Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel and others on the latest Patriots Today.
Video|Wed, 17 Dec 2008|More from New England Patriots
|Ellis Hobbsfound at1:40
“…yard kickoff return for a touchdown Sunday against the Raiders Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs was named K it's special teams player of the week. After Vick when you can usually critics of Patriots -- Borough war …”
Listen to this edition of Patriots Playbook as John Rooke is joined by PFW's Erik Scalavino to discuss this Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Darrell Johnston, who will be calling the game on FOX calls in to discuss the upcoming game. Plus, we'll replay a locker room interview with kicker Stephen Gostkowski, who talks about his selection to the Pro Bowl.
Audio|Wed, 17 Dec 2008|More from New England Patriots
|Ellis Hobbsfound at28:14
“…for those guys and a much it's it's pretty tough I mean Ellis Hobbs has been. No matchup for those guys well. I and that's what all the respect Ellis okay -- you know he's had …”
Listen to this edition of PFW in Progress as we discuss who made the Pro Bowl squad. Plus, we'll continue our preview of th Patriots-Cardinals game this Sunday.
Audio|Wed, 17 Dec 2008|More from New England Patriots
|Ellis Hobbsfound at1:03:20
“…notes that he yelled leave them. You're actually that it me but. Ellis Hobbs AFC ES special teams player of the week right or his 95 yard yard touchdown return in about the idea that you …”
Listen to this edition of Patriots Playbook as John Rooke discusses the Patriots 49-26 win over the Oakland Raiders. Brian Lowe from Patriots Today drops by the studio in the second hour to talk Patriots.
Audio|Tue, 16 Dec 2008|More from New England Patriots
|Ellis Hobbsfound at14:35
“…think the Patriots special teams. -- have been adequate on the Ellis Hobbs has had a pretty good -- retarded football. You are living amongst the -- the other the league leaders in kickoff return …”