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Español2007 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS SEASON
The '2007 New England Patriots season' will be the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and 48th season overall. They will try to improve upon its 12-4 record in 2006 after finishing first place in the AFC East but losing to the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship Game.
Offseason
Death of Marquise Hill
On May 28, Patriots defensive end and former second-round pick Marquise Hill died after a jetskiing accident the night before on Lake Pontchartrain, north of Hill's hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana[1]. Both Patriots players and management attended Hill's funeral on June 1, as well as Hill's former coach Nick Saban[2].
Coaching changes
A departure from previous offseasons, Bill Belichick's 2007 coaching staff remained generally unscathed. Wide receivers coach Brian Daboll left to become the quarterbacks coach for the New York Jets and was replaced by Director of Pro Personnel Nick Caserio[3]. Former Duke University offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Bill O'Brien was also hired as an offensive assistant[4]. A former special teams contributor for the Patriots, linebacker Don Davis retired and joined the coaching staff as an assistant strength and conditioning coach[5].
Departures
Free agency saw the departure of two 2006 starters for the Patriots, as tight end Daniel Graham signed with the Denver Broncos[6] and linebacker Tully Banta-Cain signed with the San Francisco 49ers[7]. Running back Corey Dillon, the Patriots' leading rusher in 2006, was released on March 2[8]. Safety Tebucky Jones was also released early in the offseason[9]. Another unorthodox departure came when punter Todd Sauerbrun signed with the Denver Broncos. When Sauerbrun was signed by the Patriots in December 2006, he agreed to a right of first refusal, meaning that the Patriots could match any offer by any other team made in the subsequent offseason. When the unrestricted free agent signing period came, the Broncos tendered Sauerbrun, but the Patriots exercised their right and matched the offer. However, the Broncos argued that the Patriots had never signed a separate document for the right of first refusal and ordered a hearing before an NFL special master[10]. The Broncos won this hearing and Sauerbrun was allowed to sign with the Broncos[11]. After spending all of training camp with the team, veteran punter Josh Miller was released on August 16[12].
Signings
The offseason brought the arrival of seven unrestricted free agents to the Patriots. Additions on offense were running back Sammy Morris[13], tight end Kyle Brady[14], and wide receivers Donté Stallworth and Kelley Washington[15]. Additions on defense were linebacker Adalius Thomas[16] and cornerbacks Tory James[17] and Eddie Jackson[18]. Other arrivals were Rashad Moore (New York Jets), Kenny Smith (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)[19], Chad Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers)[20], Marcellus Rivers (New Orleans Saints)[21], and Chris Hanson (New Orleans Saints)[22].
Free agents or potential free agents Heath Evans, Billy Yates[23], Larry Izzo[24], Rashad Baker, Gene Mruczkowski[25], Junior Seau[26], Randall Gay[27], Troy Brown[28], and Vinny Testaverde[29] were all re-signed. Cornerback Asante Samuel was tendered the non-exclusive version of the franchise tag[30] and signed it on August 28[31].
Trades
In the first week of free agency, the Patriots traded a second-round and a seventh-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft to the Miami Dolphins for wide receiver Wes Welker. A restricted free agent, Welker signed a five-year contract with the Patriots to complete the trade[32].
On the second day of the 2007 NFL Draft, the Patriots continued to add to their wide receiving corps by this time trading with the Oakland Raiders. A fourth-round pick in the draft was sent in exchange for wide receiver Randy Moss, who agreed to more than a $6 million USD pay cut[33][34].
During training camp, on August 7, the Patriots traded an undisclosed pick in the 2008 NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears for cornerback Dante Wesley[35].
==2007 NFL Draft==
The Patriots traded their original 5th round pick to the Oakland Raiders during the 2006 season for Doug Gabriel[36]. They also traded Patrick Cobbs to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ross Tucker to the Cleveland Browns prior to the 2006 season for late-round conditional draft picks, but neither players made their respective rosters, and the Patriots received no compensation[37].
| compensatory selection |
| Round | Overall | Team | Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | to San Francisco 49ers | Received San Francisco's fourth-round pick (110 overall) in 2007 and first-round pick in 2008 |
| 3 | 91 | to Oakland Raiders | Received Oakland's seventh-round pick (211 overall) in 2007 and third-round pick in 2008 |
| 4 | 110 | from San Francisco 49ers to Oakland Raiders | Received Randy Moss |
Undrafted free agents
The Patriots signed 9 undrafted free agents following the draft. Quarterback Matt Gutierrez was the only to make the Patriots' roster to start the season[39]. Linebacker Justin Warren[40], safety Denny Poland[41], and tight end Jake Nordin were all released before training camp[42], while linebacker Kyle Bissinger was released during the preseason after suffering an injury[43]. Defensive back Larry Anam, wide receiver Chris Dunlap, running back Quinton Smith, and defensive lineman Zach West were all released after the preseason[44].
External links
★ Draft Page at Patriots.com
Rosters
Opening training camp
| 'New England Patriots 2007 Opening training camp roster' | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Quarterbacks' ★ 12 Tom Brady ★ 16 Matt Cassel ★ 7 ''Matt Gutierrez'''Running Backs' ★ 44 Heath Evans FB/RB ★ 33 Kevin Faulk RB/KR ★ 41 Quadtrine Hill FB ★ 39 Laurence Maroney ★ 45 Garrett Mills FB/TE ★ 34 Sammy Morris ★ 42 ''Quinton Smith'''Wide Receivers' ★ 87 Reche Caldwell ★ 13 Bam Childress WR/KR ★ 9 ''Chris Dunlap'' ★ 10 Jabar Gaffney ★ 2 C. J. Jones ★ 19 Kelvin Kight ★ 81 Randy Moss ★ 18 Donté Stallworth ★ 15 Kelley Washington ★ 83 Wes Welker WR/KR'Tight Ends' ★ 88 Kyle Brady ★ 85 Matt Kranchick ★ 84 Benjamin Watson | 'Offensive Linemen' ★ 62 Brian Barthelmes G/C ★ 65 Wesley Britt T ★ 60 ''Mike Elgin'' C/G ★ 63 ''Corey Hilliard'' T ★ 71 Russ Hochstein C/G ★ 77 Nick Kaczur T ★ 67 Dan Koppen C ★ 72 Matt Light T ★ 70 Logan Mankins G ★ 64 Gene Mruczkowski G/C ★ 61 Stephen Neal G ★ 68 Ryan O'Callaghan T ★ 76 ''Clint Oldenburg'' T ★ 74 Billy Yates G'Defensive Linemen' ★ 95 ''Kareem Brown'' DE ★ 97 Jarvis Green DE ★ 63 Rashad Moore NT ★ 60 Kenny Smith DE ★ 90 Le Kevin Smith NT ★ 92 Santonio Thomas DE ★ 94 Ty Warren DE ★ 69 ''Zach West'' DE ★ 75 Vince Wilfork NT ★ 99 Mike Wright NT/DE | 'Linebackers' ★ 52 Eric Alexander ILB ★ 48 ''Kyle Bissinger'' OLB ★ 98 Chad Brown OLB ★ 54 Tedy Bruschi ILB ★ 59 Rosevelt Colvin OLB ★ 53 Larry Izzo ILB ★ 49 ''Oscar Lua'' ILB ★ 46 Corey Mays ILB ★ 51 ''Justin Rogers'' OLB ★ 55 Junior Seau ILB ★ 96 Adalius Thomas ILB/OLB ★ 50 Mike Vrabel OLB/ILB ★ 58 Pierre Woods OLB'Defensive Backs' ★ 41 ''Larry Anam'' CB/SS ★ 23 Willie Andrews CB/FS ★ 32 Rashad Baker FS ★ 21 Randall Gay CB ★ 37 Rodney Harrison SS ★ 25 Artrell Hawkins FS ★ 27 Ellis Hobbs CB ★ 28 Tory James CB ★ 38 ''Brandon Meriweather'' FS/CB ★ 35 ''Mike Richardson'' CB ★ 22 Asante Samuel CB ★ 36 James Sanders SS ★ 30 Chad Scott CB ★ 42 Gemara Williams CB ★ 26 Eugene Wilson FS | 'Special Teams' ★ 5 Danny Baugher P ★ 3 Stephen Gostkowski K ★ 1 Tom Malone P ★ 8 Josh Miller P ★ 66 Lonie Paxton LS'Reserve lists' ★ 80 Troy Brown WR (Active/PUP)  Injuryicon.jpg ★ 43 ''Justise Hairston'' RB (Active/PUP) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 17 Chad Jackson WR (Active/PUP) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 29 Eddie Jackson CB (Active/PUP) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 24 Mel Mitchell FS (Active/PUP) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 93 Richard Seymour DE (Active/PUP) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 86 David Thomas TE (Active/PUP) Injuryicon.jpg | |||||
Week 1
| 'New England Patriots 2007 Week 1 roster' | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Quarterbacks' ★ 12 Tom Brady ★ 16 Matt Cassel ★ 7 ''Matt Gutierrez'''Running Backs' ★ 44 Heath Evans FB/RB ★ 33 Kevin Faulk RB/KR ★ 39 Laurence Maroney ★ 34 Sammy Morris'Wide Receivers' ★ 10 Jabar Gaffney ★ 81 Randy Moss ★ 18 Donté Stallworth ★ 15 Kelley Washington ★ 83 Wes Welker'Tight Ends' ★ 88 Kyle Brady ★ 86 David Thomas ★ 84 Benjamin Watson | 'Offensive Linemen' ★ 65 Wesley Britt T ★ 71 Russ Hochstein C/G ★ 77 Nick Kaczur T ★ 67 Dan Koppen C ★ 72 Matt Light T ★ 70 Logan Mankins G ★ 61 Stephen Neal G ★ 68 Ryan O'Callaghan T ★ 74 Billy Yates G'Defensive Linemen' ★ 95 ''Kareem Brown'' DE ★ 97 Jarvis Green DE ★ 90 Le Kevin Smith NT/DE ★ 92 Santonio Thomas DE ★ 94 Ty Warren DE ★ 75 Vince Wilfork NT ★ 99 Mike Wright DE/NT | 'Linebackers' ★ 52 Eric Alexander ILB ★ 54 Tedy Bruschi ILB ★ 59 Rosevelt Colvin OLB ★ 51 David Herron ILB ★ 53 Larry Izzo ILB ★ 46 Corey Mays ILB ★ 55 Junior Seau ILB ★ 96 Adalius Thomas ILB ★ 50 Mike Vrabel OLB ★ 58 Pierre Woods OLB'Defensive Backs' ★ 23 Willie Andrews FS/KR ★ 32 Rashad Baker FS ★ 21 Randall Gay CB ★ 27 Ellis Hobbs CB ★ 31 ''Brandon Meriweather'' CB ★ 24 Mel Mitchell FS ★ 22 Asante Samuel CB ★ 36 James Sanders SS ★ 26 Eugene Wilson FS'Special Teams' ★ 3 Stephen Gostkowski K ★ 6 Chris Hanson P ★ 66 Lonie Paxton LS | 'Reserve lists' ★ 80 Troy Brown WR (PUP) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 43 ''Justise Hairston'' RB (IR) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 37 Rodney Harrison SS (Susp.) ★ 17 Chad Jackson WR (PUP) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 29 Eddie Jackson CB (PUP) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 49 ''Oscar Lua'' ILB (IR) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 35 ''Mike Richardson'' CB (IR) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 30 Chad Scott CB (IR) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 93 Richard Seymour DE (PUP) Injuryicon.jpg ★ 13 Bam Childress WR/KR ★ 38 Kyle Eckel FB ★ 19 C. J. Jones WR/KR ★ 76 ''Clint Oldenburg'' OT ★ 85 Jason Rader TE''Rookies in italics'' | |||||
Current
Coaching staff
| 'New England Patriots 2007 coaching staff' | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Front Office' ★ Owner/Chairman/CEO - Robert Kraft ★ President - Jonathan Kraft ★ Vice President of Player Personnel - Scott Pioli'Head Coaches' ★ Head Coach - Bill Belichick ★ Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line - Dante Scarnecchia'Offensive Coaches' ★ Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks - Josh McDaniels ★ Running Backs - Ivan Fears ★ Wide Receivers - Nick Caserio ★ Tight Ends - Pete Mangurian ★ Offensive Assistant - Bill O'Brien | 'Defensive Coaches' ★ Defensive Coordinator - Dean Pees ★ Defensive Line - Pepper Johnson ★ Linebackers - Matt Patricia ★ Defensive Backs - Joel Collier'Special Teams Coaches' ★ Special Teams - Brad Seely'Strength and Conditioning' ★ Strength and Conditioning - Mike Woicik ★ Assistant Strength and Conditioning - Harold Nash ★ Assistant Strength and Conditioning - Don Davis | |||||
Schedule
Preseason
| Week | Kickoff | Date | Opponent | Result | Game Site | TV | Record | NFL Recap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7:30 PM EST | August 10, 2007 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 'L' 10-13 | Raymond James Stadium | WCVB | 0-1 | Recap |
| 2 | 8:00 PM EST | August 17, 2007 | Tennessee Titans | 'L' 24-27 | Gillette Stadium | WCVB | 0-2 | Recap |
| 3 | 8:00 PM EST | August 24, 2007 | Carolina Panthers | 'W' 24-7 | Bank of America Stadium | CBS | 1-2 | Recap |
| 4 | 7:30 PM EST | August 30, 2007 | New York Giants | 'W' 27-20 | Gillette Stadium | WCVB | 2-2 | Recap |
Regular season
See also
★ 2007 NFL season
★ New England Patriots seasons
Notes and references
1. Patriots' Marquise Hill dead at 24 The Boston Globe. Accessed 15 June 2007.
2. Patriots' Hill is eulogized, laid to rest The Boston Globe. Accessed 15 June 2007.
3. New WR coach Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
4. O'Brien hired Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
5. Davis joins strong staff The Boston Herald. Accessed 15 June 2007.
6. Graham to Denver Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
7. TBC to S.F. Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
8. Dillon & salary cap Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
9. Tebucky released Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
10. Sauerbrun update Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
11. Sauerbrun to Denver Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
12. Miller cut Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 16 August 2007.
13. Morris agrees Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
14. Kyle Brady update Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
15. WR deals Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
16. Thomas in fold Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
17. James signing Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
18. Jackson's deal Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
19. Contract recaps Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
20. Pats moves Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 19 July 2007.
21. Rivers in mix Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 2 September 2007.
22. Punter move Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 2 September 2007.
23. Pats moves Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
24. Izzo's deal Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
25. Contract follow-up Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
26. Seau follow-up Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
27. Gay update Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
28. Troy's back with Pats The Boston Herald. Accessed 10 July 2007.
29. Hawkins released Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 27 August 2007.
30. Samuel tagged Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
31. Samuel in house Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 27 August 2007.
32. Pats acquire Welker Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
33. Trade confirmed Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
34. Moss contract Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
35. Trade confirmed Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 26 August 2007.
36. Gabriel to Pats Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
37. Pick update Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 15 June 2007.
38. Draft Trade Tracker NFL.com. Accessed 15 June 2007.
39. Roster breakdown Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 2 September 2007.
40. J. Warren released Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 7 August 2007.
41. Poland waived Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 7 August 2007.
42. Pats moves Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 2 September 2007.
43. Pats moves Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 26 August 2007.
44. Patriots cuts Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 2 September 2007.
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