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Revision as of 03:02, 29 December 2007
2005 New England Patriots season | |
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Head coach | Bill Belichick |
Home field | Gillette Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 10-6 |
Division place | 1st AFC East |
Playoff finish | Won Wild Card Playoffs (Jaguars) 28-3 Lost Divisional Playoffs (Broncos) 27-13 |
The 2005 New England Patriots season was the 36th season for the team in the National Football League and 46th season overall. The season began with the team trying to improve on its 14-2 record in 2004 after finishing in first place in the AFC East and winning Super Bowl XXXIX. Injuries forced the Patriots to start 45 different players at one point or another during the season, an NFL record for a division champion (breaking the record of 42 set by the Patriots in 2003)[1]. Only earning a #4 seed in the playoffs, the Patriots fell to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Playoffs.
Offseason
Tedy Bruschi's stroke
On February 16, 2005, three days after playing in the 2005 Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii, linebacker Tedy Bruschi suffered a mild stroke while at his home in North Attleborough, Massachusetts. Bruschi, who awoke to blurred vision and temporary numbness, was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital after a 9-1-1 call by his wife, Heidi[2]. Without any long-term effects, Bruschi underwent heart surgery to repair a congenital condition in his heart known as an Atrial septal defect[3].
Bruschi announced his intentions to sit out the 2005 season on July 20, while still citing his ongoing health improvement following the stroke[4]. Following this announcement, Bruschi was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, keeping him inactive for a minimum of six games to begin the 2005 campaign. This is particularly notable, as the Patriots decided to forgo placing Bruschi on the injured reserve list, which would have prohibited him from playing in any 2005 games. With the window left open for his return, Bruschi returned to the practice field on October 19, during the Patriots' bye week[5]. Only three months after announcing his plans to sit out the entire season, Bruschi returned to the Patriots for their next game against the Buffalo Bills on October 30. Bruschi would go on to play the rest of the season, only missing the Patriots' final game of the regular season as well as their first playoff game due to a leg injury.
Coaching changes
Bill Belichick lost both of his coordinators following the 2004 season. Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis left to become head coach at Notre Dame University[6], while defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel was named head coach of the Cleveland Browns[7]. Belichick only replaced Crennel for the 2005 season, promoting defensive backs coach Eric Mangini to defensive coordinator[8]. Assistant offensive line and tight ends coach Jeff Davidson followed Crennel to Cleveland[8], and was replaced as tight ends coach by Pete Mangurian and as assistant offensive line coach by Matt Patricia[9]. Also departing was assistant strength and conditioning coach Markus Paul[8], who was replaced by former Canadian Football League star Harold Nash[9]. Former assistant running backs/wide receivers coach Joel Collier rejoined the staff as an assistant defensive backs coach[8].
Departures
Free agency saw the departure of only one full-time starter from 2004, offensive guard Joe Andruzzi, who signed with the Cleveland Browns[9]. However, three-time Pro Bowl defensive back Ty Law was released in a salary cap move and would stay in the division, signing with the New York Jets[8][10]. Veteran linebacker Roman Phifer, who had started on all three of the Patriots' Super Bowl teams, was also released[11], along with nose tackle Keith Traylor[12]. Long-time Patriot linebacker Ted Johnson was a surprise departure, retiring on the eve of training camp[13]. Other free agency departures were Adrian Klemm (Green Bay Packers) and David Patten (Washington Redskins)[9].
Signings
Unlike past Patriots offseasons, the 2005 offseason did not bring the arrival of any would-be full-time starters. Linebackers Chad Brown and Monty Beisel started six games together to begin the season, but both were benched in favor of Mike Vrabel and Tedy Bruschi, after returning from his stroke[14][15]. Veteran quarterback and New England native Doug Flutie returned to the Patriots for the final season of his career, having played for them last in 1989[16]. In November, facing multiple injuries to their defensive backfield, the Patriots signed veteran defensive back Artrell Hawkins, who would go on to start six games, including both of the Patriots' playoff games[17]. Other arrivals were Chad Scott (Pittsburgh Steelers)[18], Wesly Mallard (New York Giants)[19], Tim Dwight (San Diego Chargers)[20], Antuan Edwards (St Louis Rams)[21], Chad Morton (Washington Redskins)[22], and David Terrell (Chicago Bears)[23], but only Scott and Dwight finished the season with the Patriots.
Free agents or potential free agents Brandon Gorin[9], Patrick Pass[9], Stephen Neal[9], Tom Ashworth[9], Don Davis[9], David Givens[23], Jarvis Green[23], and Troy Brown (after being released) were all re-signed[24], while Tom Brady received a long-term contact extension[25]. Defensive lineman Richard Seymour held out for the first four days of training camp but returned after receiving a raise[26] . Kicker Adam Vinatieri signed and played the full season under his franchise tag tender[23].
Trades
On March 4, the Patriots traded a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft to the Arizona Cardinals for defensive back Duane Starks and a fifth-round pick in the 2005 Draft. Starks started six-straight games for the Patriots before being placed on injured reserve in November[27].
Also, during the preseason, the Patriots traded their fifth-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft to the Cleveland Browns for wide receiver André Davis, who started four games for the Patriots in 2005 after being released and re-signed[28].
2005 NFL Draft
Round | Overall | Player | Position | College |
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1 | 32 | Logan Mankins | Offensive guard | Fresno State |
3[29] | 84 | Ellis Hobbs | Cornerback | Iowa State |
3 | 100 | Nick Kaczur | Offensive tackle | Toledo |
4 | 133 | James Sanders | Safety | Fresno State |
5 | 170 | Ryan Claridge | Linebacker | UNLV |
7[30] | 230 | Matt Cassel | Quarterback | Southern California |
7 | 255 | Andy Stokes | Tight end | William Penn |
compensatory selection |
Undrafted free agents
The Patriots also signed 16 undrafted free agents following the draft. Defensive lineman Mike Wright was the only to make the Patriots' 53-man roster and was active for 13 games during the 2005 season before being placed on Injured Reserve reserve prior to Week 17[31]. Defensive lineman Santonio Thomas[31], defensive back Raymond Ventrone[32], Offensive lineman Ryan Krug[32], and linebacker Andre Torrey all spent time on the Patriots' practice squad[33], but only Thomas, who was promoted to the 53-man roster for Week 17 and the playoffs[31], and Ventrone finished the season with the Patriots[34]. Wide receiver Michael McGrew was placed on injured reserve[35], while fullback Kyle Eckel was released, signed by the Miami Dolphins and subsequently placed on their military exemption list[36]. Kicker Robbie Gould was released before the season but was signed by the Chicago Bears and became their starting kicker[37].
External links
Rosters
Opening training camp
Week 1
Final
Coaching staff
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Front Office
Head Coaches
Offensive Coaches
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Defensive Coaches
Special Teams Coaches
Strength and Conditioning
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Schedule
Preseason
Week | Kickoff | Date | Opponent | Result | Game site | TV | Record | NFL.com Recap |
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1 | 7:30 PM EDT | August 12, 2005 | Cincinnati Bengals | W 23-13 | Paul Brown Stadium | WCVB | 1-0 | Recap |
2 | 8:00 PM EDT | August 18, 2005 | New Orleans Saints | L 27-37 | Gillette Stadium | FOX | 1-1 | Recap |
3 | 8:00 PM EDT | August 26, 2005 | Green Bay Packers | W 27-3 | Lambeau Field | WCVB | 2-1 | Recap |
4 | 8:00 PM EDT | September 1, 2005 | New York Giants | L 3-27 | Giants Stadium | WCVB | 2-2 | Recap |
Regular season
Final divisional standings
AFC East | ||||||||||
Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | 2005 | |||
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New England Patriots | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 379 | 338 | Details | |||
Miami Dolphins | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 318 | 317 | Details | |||
Buffalo Bills | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 271 | 367 | Details | |||
New York Jets | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 240 | 355 | Details | |||
W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against |
Standings breakdown
W | L | T | Pct. | PF | PA | |
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Home | 5 | 3 | 0 | .625 | 183 | 189 |
Away | 5 | 3 | 0 | .625 | 196 | 173 |
AFC East Opponents | 5 | 1 | 0 | .833 | 152 | 101 |
AFC Opponents | 7 | 5 | 0 | .583 | 279 | 276 |
NFC Opponents | 3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | 100 | 72 |
Indoor/Outdoor Breakdown | ||||||
Indoors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 31 | 28 |
Outdoors | 9 | 6 | 0 | .600 | 348 | 310 |
Time of Day Breakdown | ||||||
1-1:30 PM EST | 5 | 4 | 0 | .556 | 217 | 190 |
4:15 PM EST | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 59 | 61 |
8-9:00 PM EST | 3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | 103 | 97 |
Time of Week Breakdown | ||||||
Thursday | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 30 | 20 |
Saturday | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 28 | 0 |
Monday | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 52 | 61 |
Sunday | 7 | 5 | 0 | .583 | 269 | 257 |
Telecast Breakdown | ||||||
on CBS | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | 224 | 234 |
on ESPN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 21 | 16 |
on ABC | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 82 | 81 |
on FOX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 52 | 17 |
Postseason schedule
Week | Kickoff | Date | Opponent (seed) | Result | Game site | TV | Record | NFL.com Recap |
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Wild Card | 8:00 PM EST | January 7, 2006 | Jacksonville Jaguars (5) | W 28-3 | Gillette Stadium | ABC | 1-0 | Recap |
Divisional | 8:00 PM EST | January 14, 2006 | Denver Broncos (2) | L 13-27 | INVESCO Field at Mile High | CBS | 1-1 | Recap |
Postseason results
Wild Card Round vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Jaguars | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Patriots | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 24°F (Clear, cold)
- TV announcers (ABC): Al Michaels (play-by-play) and John Madden (color commentator), and Michele Tafoya (field reporter)
- Referee: Walt Anderson
- Game Attendance: 68,756
The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Patriots, who for the first time in their dynasty would have to win three games to advance to the Super Bowl, crushed the Jaguars 28-3. Linebacker Willie McGinest set an NFL playoff record with 4.5 sacks (an official NFL stat since 1982), while quarterback Tom Brady threw for 201 yards and three touchdown passes. The game remained scoreless until Brady led New England on a 6-play, 37-yard drive early in the second quarter, and scoring with wide receiver Troy Brown's 11-yard touchdown reception. The Jaguars responded in the closing minute of the first half after a 12-play, 56-yard drive to set up Josh Scobee's 36-yard field goal. Then on their first drive of the second half, Brady threw his second touchdown pass to wide receiver David Givens after leading the Patriots on a 12-play, 81-yard drive. Brady's third touchdown pass was to tight end Ben Watson, who broke several tackles enroute to a 63-yard score late in the third quarter. New England cornerback Asante Samuel capped the scoring with a 73-yard interception return for a touchdown on the first play of the final period.
This game also marked three career playoff records: Brady and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick set records for 10 straight postseason victories, eclipsing Vince Lombardi's run with the Green Bay Packers in the 1960s. Also, McGinest set a career playoff sack record with his 16th sack.
- Scoring
- 1st Quarter
- None.
- 2nd Quarter
- 3rd Quarter
- 4th Quarter
- NE - Samuel 73 interception return (Vinatieri kick), 14:46. Patriots 28-3.
- 1st Quarter
Divisional Round at Denver Broncos
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Patriots | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
Broncos | 0 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 27 |
at INVESCO Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
- Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. MST
- Game weather: 51°F (Partly cloudy)
- TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Phil Simms (color commentator), and Bonnie Bernstein (field reporter)
- Referee: Jeff Triplette
- Game Attendance: 76,238
The Broncos converted four out of five turnovers into 24 points as they eliminated the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Patriots, 27-13, and won their first playoff game since defeating the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII. This game also ended New England's league-record ten-game postseason winning streak and gave quarterback Tom Brady his first ever postseason loss.
Early in the second quarter, the Broncos drove deep into Patriots territory, only to turn the ball over on downs after failing to convert a fourth down and 1 on New England's 3-yard line. Then after forcing a punt, Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer threw a pass that was intercepted by Asante Samuel. On the next play, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw a 51-yard completion to Andre Davis setting up Adam Vinatieri's 40-yard field goal to give New England a 3-0 lead.
With New England leading 3-0 with less than two minutes left in the first half, Broncos linebacker Ian Gold recovered a fumble from Kevin Faulk on the Patriots 40-yard line. After that, a controversial pass interference penalty on Samuel moved the ball to the 1-yard line, and then Mike Anderson scored a 1-yard touchdown run on the next play. On the ensuing kickoff, Ellis Hobbs fumbled that and kicker Todd Sauerbrun recovered the ball onj the Patriots 39-yard line, setting up kicker Jason Elam's 50-yard field goal to give Denver a 10-3 halftime lead.
Early in the third quarter, the Patriots drove 58 yards in 11 plays and scored with a 32-yard field goal from Vinatieri, cutting their deficit to 10-6. With less than a minute to go in the third quarter, New England reached the Denver 5-yard line. However, Brady was intercepted for the first time in the playoffs since Super Bowl XXXVIII. The interception was returned by Champ Bailey for 101 yards before New England tight end Ben Watson knocked the ball out of bounds at the New England 1-yard line. The Patriots challenged (via instant replay) whether the ball was actually knocked through and out of the end zone, thus creating a touchback and giving the ball back to New England at the 20-yard line. But the original call stood as there was no clear angle to prove otherwise. Mike Anderson then ran for another one-yard touchdown on the next play to increase Denver's lead, 17-6. Then on New England's next drive, the usually accurate Vinatieri missed a 42-yard field goal, his first in 21 field goal attempts in the playoffs. Later in the fourth quarter, Troy Brown muffed a Denver punt and the Broncos recovered it on New England's 15-yard line, setting up Rod Smith's four-yard touchdown pass from Plummer.
With 8:33 left in the game, Brady completed a 73-yard pass to Deion Branch and then followed it up with a 4-yard touchdown pass to David Givens, cutting the score to 24-13. But on the Broncos ensuing possession, Plummer's 42-yard completion to Smith set up another Elam field goal. Denver then all but clinched the game when safety John Lynch intercepted Brady's desperation pass with less than 3 minutes remaining.
Brady finished the game completing 20 out of 36 passes for 341 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, but lost his first NFL postseason game. Also, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick lost his first postseason game since taking over the team in 2000. Branch caught 8 passes for 153 yards, while Rod Smith caught 6 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown.
- Scoring
- 1st Quarter
- None.
- 2nd Quarter
- NE - FG Vinatieri 40, Patriots 3-0. Drive: Seven plays, 67 yards, 2:22.
- DEN - Mike Anderson 1 run (Elam kick), Broncos 7-3. Drive: Two plays, 40 yards, 18 seconds.
- DEN - FG Elam 50, Broncos 10-3. Drive: Four plays, seven yards, 59 seconds.
- 3rd Quarter
- NE - FG Vinatieri 32, Broncos 10-6. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 5:31.
- DEN - Mike Anderson 1 run (Elam kick), Broncos 17-6. Drive: One play, one yard, four seconds.
- 4th Quarter
- DEN - Smith 4 pass from Plummer (Elam kick), Broncos 24-6. Drive: Three plays, 15 yards, 1:32.
- NE - Givens 4 pass from Brady (Vinatieri kick), Broncos 24-13. Drive: Two plays, 77 yards, 33 seconds.
- DEN - FG Elam 34, Broncos 27-13. Drive: Eight plays, 61 yards, 4:45.
- 1st Quarter
Awards
Recipient | Award(s) |
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Tom Brady | Week 5: AFC Offensive Player of the Week[38] 2005 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year[39] |
Tedy Bruschi | Week 8: AFC Defensive Player of the Week[40] 2005 New England Patriots Ed Block Courage Award[41] 2005 Co-NFL Comeback Player of the Year[42] |
Doug Flutie | Week 17: AFC Special Teams Player of the Week[41] |
Matt Light | 2005 New England Patriots Ron Burton Community Service Award[43] |
Willie McGinest | 2005 New England Patriots 12th Player Award[44] |
Adam Vinatieri | Week 3: AFC Special Teams Player of the Week[38] |
Random facts
- With his 10-point performance as part of a Patriots Week 13 win over the New York Jets, kicker Adam Vinatieri became the Patriots' all-time leading leading scorer[45]. (Gino Cappelletti, 1,130 points)
See also
Notes and references
- ^ Bill Belichick Biography New England Patriots. Accessed 23 April 2007.
- ^ Patriots' Bruschi Suffers Stroke About.com. Accessed 10 June 2007.
- ^ Tedy Bruschi and stroke Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog. Accessed 10 June 2007.
- ^ Bruschi to sit out 2005 Patriots.com. Accessed 10 June 2007.
- ^ Ready Bruschi Boston.com. Accessed 10 June 2007.
- ^ Weis to be introduced as Irish coach Monday ESPN.com. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Browns hire Crennel as head coach CBC Sports. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ a b c d e New England Patriots February 9-27, 2005 Transactions Pro Football Weekly. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i New England Patriots March, 2005 Transactions Pro Football Weekly. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ New York Jets August 8-21, 2005 Transactions Pro Football Weekly. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Phifer sent packing by Patriots CBC Sports. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ New England Patriots May, 2005 Transactions Pro Football Weekly. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ New England Patriots July 25-August 8, 2005 Transactions Pro Football Weekly. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Chad Brown Biography New England Patriots. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Monty Beisel Biography New England Patriots. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Doug Flutie Biography Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Artrell Hawkins Biography New England Patriots. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Chad Scott Biography New England Patriots. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Wesly Mallard Biography New England Patriots. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Tim Dwight Biography New England Patriots. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Antuan Edwards Biography New England Patriots. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ New England Patriots June 27-July 24, 2005 Transactions Pro Football Weekly. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ a b c d New England Patriots April, 2005 Transactions Pro Football Weekly. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Troy Brown Biography New England Patriots. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Brady finally agrees to long-awaited contract extension ESPN.com. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ With a 40 percent raise, Seymour comes to camp The Boston Globe. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Duane Starks Biography New England Patriots. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Andre' Davis Biography New England Patriots. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Draft pick received with a 2005 sixth-round pick and 2006 third-round pick in a trade from the Baltimore Ravens for the Patriots' 2005 second-round pick.
- ^ Draft pick received with a 2006 fifth-round pick in a trade from the Oakland Raiders for the Patriots' 2005 sixth-round pick (received in a trade from the Green Bay Packers for the Patriots' 2005 sixth-round pick (received with a 2005 third-round pick and 2006 third-round pick in a trade from the Baltimore Ravens for the Patriots' second-round pick) and 2005 seventh-round pick).
- ^ a b c Wright out, Thomas in Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ a b Practice squad moves Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Injury report/transaction Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ NFL Europe players Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ New England Patriots July 25-August 7 Transactions Pro Football Weekly. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Kyle Eckel Biography New England Patriots. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Robbie Gould Biography Chicago Bears. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ a b Brady honored Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ 2005 Sportsman of the Year SI.com. Accessed 21 December 2007.
- ^ Injury report Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ a b Honors for two Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Pats wrap Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Late night Pats notes Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ McGinest: 12th man Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 8 November 2007.
- ^ Adam's feat Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 8 November 2007.