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Patriots Finish Wrong Again, Lose to Dolphins 0

Posted on December 07, 2009 by Joe Gill

Different road game.  Same story.

Was Bill Belichick outcoached again?

Was Bill Belichick outcoached again?

Get out to an early lead.

No pass rush.

Secondary gets torched.

Offense disappears in second half.

Patriots lose another road game.

This storyline sounds all too familiar. It happened in New York, Denver, Indianapolis, New Orleans, and now Miami.

The Patriots started off like gangbusters yet again. They raced out to a 14-0 lead highlighted by a 58 yard bomb from Brady to Moss that brought me to my feet!

Can the Patriots finally shake off their road game funk?

Not so fast.

They had the Dolphins on the ropes early and let them back into the game, yet again.

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Week 9 NFL Preview: Dolphins at Patriots 1

Posted on November 07, 2009 by Dean Hybl

Former Dolphin Wes Welker will look to continue to haunt his former team when the Patriots host the Dolphins.

Former Dolphin Wes Welker will look to continue to haunt his former team when the Patriots host the Dolphins.

Overview: This always entertaining AFC East matchup is an important mid-season contest. With a victory, the New England Patriots (5-2) can really put themselves in the driver’s seat in the division. After struggling with losses in their first three games, the Miami Dolphins (3-4) have scrapped their way back into contention, but must win this game if they hope to stay in the race.

Last Week: The Patriots had a much-deserved week off after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-7 the week before in London. In their last two games, the Patriots have out-scored their opponents 94-7.

The Dolphins took advantage of two kickoff returns for scores by Ted Ginn Jr. to defeat the New York Jets 30-25.

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      We honor Steve Grogan as the Boston Sports Then and Now Athlete of the Month. The former Patriots quarterback left it all on the field during his 16 year career. Grogan was playing the “Patriots Way” before Bill Belichick introduced it in 2000.  He led by example and his teammates were always behind him.

      Steve Grogan was drafted by Patriots coach Chuck Fairbanks in the fifth round of the 1975 draft out of Kansas State. He was one of the school’s all time passing and total offense leaders. Grogan not only beat you with his arm but he was exceptionally quick for a man standing at 6’4”.

      The Patriots already had their franchise quarterback in place when he was drafted. Former Heisman Trophy winner, Jim Plunkett had been the Patriots starter for his first four years in the league. However, Coach Fairbanks was not afraid to make a move if a player was under-performing.  It didn’t matter who he was.

      Midway through the 1975 season, Grogan was given the reigns of the Patriots offense.  He started the last seven games with only one victory to his credit. As a rookie, Grogan posted respectable numbers with 1976 yards with 11 touchdowns and 18 interceptions.

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