New England Patriots

Mike Kafka - QB

Status	Active
Height/Weight	6' 3"/ 225 lbs.
Birthday	07/25/1987
Birthplace	Oak Lawn, IL
College	Northwestern
Years played	3
Drafted	2010, 4th round, 24th pick by Eagles

					
Patriots content with edge rushers heading into free agencyPosted July 01, 2011 @ 12:43 p.m. ET
In addition to Jermaine Cunningham, who will be counted on to step up in his second season, DE-OLB Eric Moore could be one of the reasons the Patriots can feel comfortable standing pat during free agency.
Giants set to hire Izzo as assistant coachPosted June 24, 2011 @ 11:30 a.m. ET
The Giants are set to hire former NFL LB and special-teams standout  Larry Izzo as an assistant special-teams coach, according to Mike  Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger.

Great offenses successfully overcoming poor 'D'Posted June 20, 2011 @ 1:14 p.m. ET
The 2010 Patriots had the league's best record despite boasting a poor defense. This is part of a recent trend that begs the question, can QB Matt Schaub and the Texans finally break through?

AFC East best bets to break through in 2011Posted June 17, 2011 @ 9:36 a.m. ET
PFW identifies four players from the AFC East who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Roscoe Parrish, Sean Smith, Shonn Greene and Patrick Chung.

Chung talks workouts, Belichick as he preps for 2011Posted June 16, 2011 @ 2:31 p.m. ET
Patriots SS Patrick Chung concluded his first full year starting and is preparing for what could be a breakout season in 2011.
Former Patriots LB Addison diesPosted June 15, 2011 @ 5:03 p.m. ET
Former Patriots LB Tom Addison died Tuesday at the age of 75. He is a member of the Patriots' 1960s all-decade team.

Patriots of 2007, Heat faced similar fan obstaclesPosted June 13, 2011 @ 6:54 p.m. ET
With some celebrating the Miami Heat losing in the NBA Finals, the feeling reminds associate editor Eli Kaberon of the Patriots' loss in Super Bowl XLII.
McGinest not exploring a return to NFLPosted June 12, 2011 @ 1:55 a.m. ET
Former Patriots and Browns OLB Willie McGinest appeared to be interested in returning to the NFL after three years of retirement, but said Saturday that he plans to stay retired.
Kraft expresses optimism about talksPosted June 09, 2011 @ 5:29 p.m. ET
Patriots owner Robert Kraft, one of the most influential owners in the current labor negotiations, told reporters Thursday that the two sides are "making progress."

Million-dollar backfield? Cardinals sure hope soPosted June 07, 2011 @ 2:31 p.m. ET
The Cardinals' four-headed backfield of Beanie Wells, Ryan Williams, Tim Hightower and LaRod Stephens-Howling might not be such a bad idea after all.

Faulk attends workout despite uncertain futurePosted June 03, 2011 @ 1:30 p.m. ET
Veteran RB Kevin Faulk, who is coming off a torn ACL, attended the Patriots' player-organized workouts, despite being a free agent. If he's re-signed, he will be fighting for a roster spot in 2011.

Lockout limbo: Patriots reportPosted May 27, 2011 @ 9:19 a.m. ET
The Patriots don't have a lot to worry about during the lockout but would be more at ease if they knew who was starting on the left side of the offensive line.

Patriots believe Dowling could improve third-down 'D'Posted May 24, 2011 @ 2:33 p.m. ET
The Patriots believe that second-round CB Ras-I Dowling, a physical corner with good ball skills, could help the pass defense improve on third down.

Report: Belichick is highest-paid coach in sportsPosted May 19, 2011 @ 1:07 p.m. ET
Patriots coach Bill Belichick is the highest-paid coach in professional sports, according to Forbes.

Belichick: "We're turning our attention to training camp"Posted May 17, 2011 @ 11:13 a.m. ET
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick told the Boston Herald his staff is focused on training camp instead of OTAs and normal offseason work.

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PLAYER NEWS

Posted Aug. 31, 2012

Trent Edwards beat out Kafka for the third-string quarterback job with the Philadelphia Eagles.||||||| Kafka was released Friday afternoon, leaving Edwards and rookie Nick Foles behind Michael Vick on the depth chart.

Posted Sept. 26, 2011

Kafka completed 4 of 7 passes for 35 yards with two INTs and was sacked once in Sunday's 29-16 loss to the Giants.||||||| Kafka could start against the 49ers if Michael Vick is out. After a solid effort last week in Atlanta, he was much worse against New York.

Posted Sept. 19, 2011

Kafka completed 7 of 9 passes for 43 yards Sunday in the Eagles' 35-31 loss at Atlanta.||||||| Kafka could start in the home opener against the Giants if Michael Vick is out. If that is the case, monitor the health of the Giants' beleaguered secondary before deciding whether to start Kafka, who looked good in Atlanta.

Posted Sept. 03, 2010

Kafka completed 9 of 27 passes for 76 yards with an interception in the Eagles' 21-17 loss to the New York Jets in their preseason finale Thursday.||||||| Kafka has no fantasy value and is the Eagles' No. 3 quarterback at best.

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