Brady to Wear Stetson This Year

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will not only be seen as a very eligible bachelor this year, but his image will now be spattered all over advertisements as the new face of Stetson.  Stetson and Brady agreed on a a two and a half year ad campaign that will include television spots as well as print ads which will begin this September.  Stetson’s father company, Coty, reports annual net sales of approximately $2.9 billion and although the financials of the ad campaign have not been disclosed we have a hunch they offered Brady a hefty sum.

Stetson is Coty’s flagship fragrance for men.  Coty chose Brady because as a “California-native, Brady defines the passion, pride and masculine spirit of the Stetson man.”  Coty Chief Executive Officer Bernd Beetz added, “His allure extends off the football field and he is widely known for his distinctive masculinity and irresistible character.”  Brady will be representing all of the Stetson line which includes Stetson Cologne, Black, Sierra, and Untamed.

Do not be surprised this NFL season if the ladies are caught reading up on sports news.  If your Sports Illustrated or GQ go missing it is most likely going to be found in the hands of a female admirer of Tom Brady.  Either way this won’t effect his well known throwing arm.  The Patriots have a good lineup for 2007 that should get them to the playoffs and past.  Cheer them on at the games by getting your tickets through StubHub.com.

Sauerbrun Goes to The Broncos

The New England Patriots will be letting go of playoff punter Todd Sauerbrun who, now a free agent, has accepted a one year deal from the Denver Broncos, perks included, said to be worth more than $1.4 million.  The 13 year veteran began his 2006 season in Denver and lost his position on the team during a suspension.  His record is strong with three Pro Bowls on his resume, and both teams were vying for him under the free agent label

When this deal was first put on the table the Patriots contested the Broncos using a clause in Sauerbrun’s contract that allowed them to deny any offer within seven days, matching it in order to keep a free agent.  Sauerbrun employed the weight of the NFL Players Association to challenge the clause as it did not meet requirements of right-to-match deals.  Stay tuned for more offers, trades and draft picks, and get your 2007 NFL tickets from StubHub.com.   

Sauerbrun Offer Matched

Last week free agent and punter Todd Sauerbrun accepted a deal from the Denver Broncos that is said to be worth $1.4 million, leaving the New England Patriots at the end of a seven day period that allowed them the first right of refusal.  Sauerbrun has already voiced his desire to return to the Broncos and is backed up by three other punters on the Patriots roster. 

Today the Patriots announced they plan to match the contract offered by the Broncos’, incentives, year length and all.  The 34-year-old Sauerbrun only signed on to the Patriots last December, his season stopped short due to a shoulder injury.  His two-game record averaged a 30.7 yard net and 40.8 yards per punt.  His playoff record was even better with a 38.5 yard net and 45.7 yards per punt.  See him and the Patriots this coming NFL season by getting your tickets through StubHub.com. 

Another Unhappy Franchised Player

New England Patriots’ corner back Asante Samuel, 22, recently voiced his difference of opinion with his team concerning his franchise player tag, “This is to let everybody know that I’m not happy anymore and thing are not going well.”  

Samuel has been with the Patriots since the 2003 draft and has been on the starting line since the 2004 season and including Super Bowl XXXIX.  In 2006 he intercepted 10 passes which was a career high tying him with Champ Bailey’s record with the Denver Broncos.  He tied for most interceptions in a Patriot game by picking off three passes that same year and has been selected as a 2007 Pro Bowl alternate. 

So what is the issue?  After paying considerable dues to a team that refuses to offer a long term contract a player is bound to look elsewhere.  A positive working relationship consists of a fairly valued player and a team that shows that player support.  Some say negative key factors with the franchise label are pay, or the player’s ability (or lack of) to market themselves to other teams.  Samuel was very clear in stating, “They think I’m worth one price and the other teams think I’m worth a lot more.  If a long-term deal can’t be done at fair numbers for me and New England, then I want to be traded.” 

All things in consideration if Samuel stays with the Pats it will be to the tune of nearly $8 million this next season with a very good chance of getting to the Super Bowl again.  See the Patriots play the 2007 NFL season by getting your tickets on StubHub.com.

Colts Offer Insight to Win Over Patriots

Although Super Bowl Media Day is usually a meaningless exercise of drivel and canned responses, yesterday’s version of this event offered some insight into the Colts’ win over the Patriots in the AFC title game.  Specifically, the Colts offered breakdowns of pivotal plays on offense and defense that led to the ultimate result.

What anyone could decipher from this piece is that the game basically came down to a few subtle decisions on a handful of plays, and if any of these decisions had not been made, the Patriots could be vying for another Super Bowl title.  If you’d like to see how the Patriots rebound in 2007, StubHub.com is your place for Patriots tickets.

Patriots Head to San Diego as an Underdog

The Patriots have been the unofficial “team of the decade” so far in the NFL.  They’ve won three Super Bowl titles and have seemingly been in contention every season.  They have a coach considered by many to be the best in the NFL, and they have a QB in Tom Brady who’s already a living legend, and he’s barely getting into his prime.

So how is it that the Patriots enter this weekend’s game at San Diego as an underdog to the Chargers?  There are a few reasons, including home field advantage, the presence of the league’s MVP and the Chargers’ rugged defense.  However, those attempting to predict the outcome should be very careful to discount this Patriots team.

The Patriots have come through the playoffs as underdogs before, and they’ve shown many times that where they play isn’t as important to them as it is to others.  This is a game that will come down to the wire, and anyone who has ever used New England Patriots tickets understands that every game brings the potential for an historic performance.

Patriots-Jets to be an Interesting Wild Card Match-Up

The sub-plots are already brewing in anticipation of next weekend’s showdown between the Patriots and the surprising New York Jets at Gillette Stadium.  There is the shocking appearance in the playoffs by the Jets.  There is the perceived dynamic, or lack thereof, between the coaches.  There is the age-old rivalry as two long-time divisional foes meet with everything on the line.

Simply put, and as the Boston Herald points out, these two teams do not like each other for many reasons.  This all combines to make for a very intriguing game, and it has to feel to the Jets like all the pressure is on the Patriots, as they are favored and expected to advance.

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Patriots Upset with Block on Harrison

The biggest concern for any team in the NFL that doesn’t have much to play for in the season’s final weeks is injuries.  Teams want to make sure that their full roster is healthy and ready for the games that really count in January and hopefully February.  That’s why so many teams rest their starters in these types of games.

The Patriots got a huge scare yesterday in their win over the Titans when their defensive leader and chief backfield intimidator, S Rodney Harrison, left the game with an injured knee after a controversial block by Titans WR Bobby Wade.  Harrison thought that the block was dirty, and the Patriots as a team were incensed not only by the block but by the apparent reaction of Titans Coach Jeff Fisher afterwards.

Players said that Fisher smiled and winked as Harrison struggled after the block, and LB Tedy Bruschi actually charged the Titans’ sideline in reaction to the play.  However, Fisher apologized later and called his reaction “a misunderstanding.”  Regardless, it appears that Harrison will be OK, and Pats’ fans are ready to snap up NFL Playoff tickets in order to create a typically-intimidating environment at home next weekend.

New England Patriots upset Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans were looking to do the impossible yesterday against the New England Patriots. After losing the first five games of the NFL regular season, the Titans were looking to become the first team in NFL history to still make the playoffs after such an abysmal start to the season. The Patriots shut them down and made sure that the Titans wouldn’t be making history. Tom Brady and Vinny Testeverde each threw for a touchdown a-piece and Cory Dillon rushed for two touchdowns as the Patriots topped the Titans 40-23 on Sunday. New England Patriots Playoff Tickets are available through Stubhub.com.

The Patriots will take on the Jets in the first round of the playoffs. The Jets beat the Patriots earlier this season in New England by a score of 17-14. After that victory, the Jets got the confidence boost they needed to surge and win the wild card in the AFC. Now they have to do something no other team has done in the Belichick-Brady era. Beat the Patriots twice.

Patriots Outlast Titans, Finish 12-4

The Patriots closed out the season with a win today, pulling away from the pesky Tennessee Titans and winning by a final score of 40-23.  The Titans kept it close until the 4th quarter, when the Patriots finally put the game away with two touchdowns in the final stanza.

Tom Brady did play, and play well, passing for 225 yards and a 62-yard touchdown pass to Reche Caldwell in the third quarter.  Although the game didn’t mean much to the Patriots, depending on what the Colts do tonight, they did go into the playoffs on a roll and even got all three of their quarterbacks into the game.

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