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One million strong for Patriots fan Jeff Fuller

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I recently came across this story about Patriots fan Jeff Fuller and I’m posting this to help spread the word. Below please find Jeff’s story via PatsFans.com. There are ways to donate below, but I’d ask you at least join Jeff’s facebook page, it costs nothing but shows your support for Jeff and his family.

In August 2010, an avid NE Patriots fan, Jeff Fuller of Middleboro, MA was stricken by the EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis) virus while in Plymouth County

There is no known cure for EEE. The mortality rate from EEE is approx 33%, making it one of the most deadly mosquito-borne diseases in the US.

Approx 50% of those persons who survive EEE will have mild to severe permanent neurologic damage.

A rare disease, EEE data from the CDC (Center for Disease Control) indicates that in the 45 year period from 1964-2009, 36 human cases were confirmed in Massachusetts

In the US, an average of 6 human cases of EEE are reported annually.

Jeff was 1 of 2 confirmed cases in MA this year, the other being a RI man visiting the southeastern MA area

After contracting EEE on Aug. 21, 2010 Jeff spent 4+ weeks in neuro-intensive care at Mass General Hospital

On Sept. 25, 2010 Jeff was transferred to a LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) Rehab Center on the North Shore where he remains in a semi-conscious state at the current time although he is expected to survive.

I am writing this on behalf of Jeff, his wife and their 2 children to ask for any financial assistance that you can commit to help them during this long and arduous ordeal no matter the amount.

Checks should be made payable to:
Michelle Fitzgerald FBO Jeffrey Fuller

and they should be sent to:

Eastern Bank
226 Main St.
Wareham, MA 02571

there is also a PayPal Account

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc…=78JQVTKPBD7AL

to facilitate donations

For further information regarding Jeff’s story I encourage you to read the following articles

SouthCoast Today article

EEE victim’s slow recovery ‘excruciating’ | SouthCoastToday.com

Boston Globe article

Middleborough man left in coma by EEE infection – The Boston Globe

Please keep Jeff and his family in your thoughts and prayers

Football Outsiders: Was Pats defensive improvement a mirage?

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Football Outsiders: Was Pats defensive improvement a mirage?

Some interesting nuggets as always from Football Outsiders. They point out how much the Pats struggled covering slot receivers. While I agree that Kyle Arrington will probably shift inside, I don’t think it’s necessarily a lock that he’s the answer at nickel. That could come through the draft, so if they do pick a CB, look for one that is projected to play inside, challenging Arrington, Wilhite and Butler.

Through 12 weeks, New England’s DVOA was 16.6%, which left them mired at 27th in the league. But starting with the 45-3 demolition of the Jets, the defense seemed to turn a corner. In Weeks 13-17, the Patriots ranked second in the league in overall defense and were the league’s best team defending the pass. With everything rounding into form, New England looked borderline unbeatable heading into the playoffs. But the defense played poorly in a shocking 28-21 loss to the Jets, which opens the question of whether or not the late season improvement was real or a mirage.

The solution is to add better pass rushers and to improve the depth at cornerback. The latter should happen when Leigh Bodden returns to take over one of the starting cornerback slots. That will allow Kyle Arrington to slide into the nickel and cut down the amount of time Darius Butler spends on the field. The pass rusher is going to have to come from free agency or, more likely, the draft, where New England has three of the top 33 selections.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wztDFRpWkR0

Who missed Tom Brady on Entourage last year?

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, any time TFB “acts” it makes me cringe. Anyone think we see this shaved head version of him this summer? Or will the hair still floweth?

(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)

https://www.patspropaganda.com/who-missed-tom-brady-on-entourage-last-year-ive/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkjiVHff4nA

As we get more and more in depth with our draft research here is one player we’d like to share. Titus Young from Boise State might not be the biggest guy, but there’s no question he could provide an explosive deep threat for the Patriots in the mold of Desean Jackson. 

Here’s what Wes Bunting of the National Football Post had to say about Young:

one of the few receivers I have seen who really strikes fear into opposing defenders as a vertical threat. Possesses a real second gear down the field and is a consistent big-play guy. 

He would need time to develop, especially learning how to defeat jams at the line of scrimmage, but could someone like Young be just the right fit to blow the top off of defenses?

(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)

https://www.patspropaganda.com/as-we-get-more-and-more-in-depth-with-our-draft/

Top 5 Patriots who will take big steps in 2011

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One factor that is often discounted when projecting needs for your team next year is the development of younger players. For those who just finished their rookie season they are just now, for the first time since the offseason before their last year of college, getting a chance to slow down and catch their breath.

Here’s my list of five players I expect to see take big steps forward in 2011.

Taylor Price

Price had a couple things going against him in his rookie year. First, he was coming from a run first, basic college offense, and second, he got a later start than most because he couldn’t report until his after his college’s late graduation. 

So he was already behind the learning curve, but couldn’t even get into rookie mini-camp with everyone else and get a jump. Price had essentially a red shirt year in 2011, but his two hallmarks, size and speed, are what the Patriots definitely need more of. We should hope to see something out of him in camp and preseason.

Taylor Price Patriots

Jermaine Cunningham

Few positions provide a great transitional challenge that college defensive end to NFL outside linebacker but Cunningham showed enough potential to be considered a possible three down linebacker for the Pats. His progress is tough to totally grade due to the nagging calf injury he had late in the year, but when healthy he was used in a variety of ways and made a couple big plays along the way, most notably just getting enough pressure to force Peyton Manning into a game-sealing interception.

Brandon Spikes

Spikes was really making great progress when he was suspended the final four games of the regular season for taking an ADHD medicine that was banned. Spikes provided the instant “Mike” inside linebacker presence that we thought he would. He comes down hill hard and is excellent at timing his run blitzes. I look forward to watching him continue to blast offensive lineman backwards. The biggest thing for Spikes is quickly identifying play fakes, something he was really picking up as evidenced by his interception of Mark Sanchez in the 45-3 game. The year of experience, both on and off the field, should really pay huge dividends for Spikes.

Brandon Tate

No one really cuts Brandon Tate much slack for some reason, but coming off a 24-catch season that was essentially his first full year in three seasons, it’s actually a pretty good start. Compared to how much we saw Chad Jackson on the field during his first year, it looks like the coaching staff does see potential in Tate. Consider what Tory Holt had to say about Tate after the seasons:

Brandon Tate, I think he is a speed guy. We all saw that he can stretch the field. More playing experience will help him in terms of slowing down and understanding the game and knowing where to be, being that much more reliable for Tom. I think that will come. 

So while people like Mike Lombardi are saying the Pats do need to add another vertical threat this off-season, let’s not fall asleep on Tate developing into a more all around receiving threat that defenses will have to respect.

Patrick Chung

I’m sure there are a lot of people out there who will continue to hate my boy Patchung! for the botched playoff fake punt. But the truth is that Chung will likely be the number one safety in 2011 for the Pats. He’s a versatile player, who was a victim of that versatility when he was forced to play as a slot cornerback for much of the second half of the season. If he’s allowed to move back into more of a Rodney Harrison-type role he should really excel, especially given how much experience he gained in 2011.


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Logan Mankins (aka My Mankins) is a tremendous player (who mauls fools). He (and his beard) has been a fixture on our offensive line since we drafted him in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft (to the shock of everyone, including Mel Kiper and his hair) and he remains an important part of our future plans (i.e. winning Super Bowls with extreme prejudice). Unfortunately, we have not been able to reach a long-term agreement, despite many attempts and proposals by both sides (you guys know how long this shit has been dragging on) . That remains our objective in utilizing the franchise designation (so don’t get too mad, Mankins, it’s worth $10.1 million!) and we are hopeful that Logan will be a Patriot (and maul many non-Patriot fools) for many years to come.

The Patriots (with help from yours truly)

https://www.patspropaganda.com/logan-mankins-aka-my-mankins-is-a-tremendous/