New England Patriots FOXBORO - Wildcats are one thing. Ted Ginn Jr. channeled the cheetah last week.
The fleet-of-foot Miami wide receiver and kick returner made NFL history Sunday at the New Jersey Meadowlands, returning two kicks for 100 yards or more and touchdowns, and now it's up to the New England Patriots to figure out how to take that dangerous weapon out of the Dolphins' repertoire. "He has good vision, a good change of direction, and all the tools that you look for that make him a dangerous returner in this league," said the Patriots' Matthew Slater, one of the "gunners" on their kick coverage teams. "You guys saw what he did, and everybody saw what he did. We just have to focus on us and our job, and be disciplined and be able to go down and cover him as a unit. Latest Blog Post Latest Photo Galleries
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 Welker won't underestimate Dolphins' rookies
FOXBORO - The last time the Patriots played a team with two rookies starting at cornerback, they scored 59 points against the newcomers' team. More of this storyNOTEBOOK: Thomas says no to strike
FOXBORO - Adalius Thomas was adamant Thursday about shooting down rumors of a possible players' strike. More of this story
FOXBORO - One way or another, it always comes back to Bill Parcells. More of this storyDolphins' LB Porter still chirping away
FOXBORO - Joey Porter sounded fairly good-natured about it, but the former Pittsburgh linebacker, currently with a total of 12 tackles with the Miami Dolphins, managed to invoke the evil spirits of Spygate in his conference call with the New England media on Wednesday. More of this story
FOXBORO - Amid reports that linemate Jarvis Green underwent knee surgery during the bye week, Patriots' defensive tackle Mike Wright probably anticipated he would be swarmed with media members Tuesday, all seeking indications of what Green's absence would mean for this Sunday's game at home against the Miami Dolphins. More of this storyPats will be challenged after bye
FOXBORO - The excitement doesn't start until Wes Welker catches a short pass from Tom Brady. Then the NFL's leading receiver leaves defenders grabbing air as he weaves through them for extra yards. More of this storyAfter strong game, Meriweather stays humble
FOXBORO - Brandon Meriweather won't spend time during his bye week watching perhaps his best game as a pro. He might take a peek, though, at his next opponent. More of this story
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