Making back-to-back conference championship games is very difficult. Daniel Jeremiah ranks last season's participants -- the Patriots, Ravens, Giants and 49ers -- in order of most likely to return.

Philadelphia was one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL last season, but Gil Brandt predicts big things for Michael Vick and Co. in 2012, placing the Eagles at No. 3 in his Power Rankings.

Devin McCourty's performance on the field is an indicator of how the New England Patriots season will go, that scrutiny is the reason he is the player under the most pressure.

Patriots left tackle Matt Light kept things humorous during his retirement press conference on Tuesday before he revealed a whopper in a quiet conversation after the event. Light has been dealing with Crohn's disease for his whole career.

Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light retires

Patriots have only 6 picks, but that could change

Matt Light's post-Super Bowl dance party will wind up being his going-away party. The 11-year veteran is stepping away from the game.

Rumors have flied throughout the offseason that Patriots OL Matt Light could be done playing in the NFL. For now, at least, he's keeping quiet on his 2012 plans.

Dear Boston-area singles: Fresh off ankle surgery, Rob Gronkowski is back on the prowl in a heat-seeking search for a Valentine's Day date who's ready to double as a nurse.

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski and LT Matt Light were caught on camera dancing hours after the Patriots' disappointing Super Bowl loss. How is Gisele going to feel about this?

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was limited Thursday in practice, according to the team's participation report.

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