2011 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS PREVIEW:
The New England Patriots cruised to a 14-2 regular season record last year, but were upended in their first playoff game by the rival New York Jets. This year, the Patriots are poised to be just as good and have added a few pieces that may spell a return to the Super Bowl.
The Patriots offense will once again be among the best in the league. With Tom Brady under center, they have one of the steadiest leaders in the NFL, and he has plenty of dangerous targets. In addition to Wes Welker and Deion Branch, the Patriots now have Chad Ochocinco lining up at receiver, and he appears ready to play for a contender. At running back, BenJarvus Green-Ellis will be the go-to guy but rookie Shane Vereen could see time.
The defense will likely be even better than last year as well. Up front, the Patriots have two of the most fearsome linemen in the league with Vince Wilfork and the newly acquired Albert Haynesworth. Jerod Mayo emerged as a top notch linebacker a season ago, and if defensive backs Devin McCourty and Patrick Chung step up it should be a solid unit.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS INFORMATION:
Founded: 1959
Location: Foxboro, Massachusetts
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Conference: AFC East
Rivals: New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts
Owners: Robert Kraft (1994)
Mascot: Pat Patriot
Notable Players: Nick Buonicotti, John Hannah, Thurmond Thomas & Jim Kelly
See Also: New England Patriots Playoff tickets
The New England Patriots play in the East Division of the American Football Conference of the National Football League (NFL). The New England Patriots first played football as the Boston Patriots in the American Football League. The franchise began in 1960. The team managed one trip to the AFL championship in the 1960's. In 1971, the team was renamed first the Bay State Patriots and then the new England Patriots. The New England Patriots struggled for much of its history, until reaching the Super Bowl in 1985, only to be trounced by the Chicago Bears.
The New England Patriots would then return to mediocrity among financial problems and personnel changes. Rumors of a move to St. Louis were squashed when Foxboro Stadium owner, Robert Kraft bought the team and announced he had no intention of moving it. At this point coach Bill Parcels began a rebuilding process that would eventually end in his being replaced by first Pete Carroll and then the team's current coach, Bill Belichik. Star quarterback Drew Bledsoe would get injured and be replaced by 6th round draft pick Tom Brady who would lead the team to their first Super Bowl in 2001, but he wasn't finished there and the New England Patriots appear to be a true football dynasty.
The New England Patriots play their home games at the breathtaking Gillette Stadium with a seating capacity of over 68,000. The new stadium has provided New England with an incredible home field advantage, with every game a sellout since the stadium opened! This is the most exciting ticket in football. Can the New England Patriots triots go undefeated one of these seasons? Buy New England Patriots tickets and witness the Patriots continue to build their legacy!
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