Have you managed to watch any playoff games this month?
I know, it's tough without the Pats in the mix. But there's more than just the on-field action to look forward to this off-season. But before you know it, the Patriots will be back on the field preparing for the 2009 season.
Here's a quick look at some important dates on the NFL calendar between now and then:
January 10-11 - AFC and NFC Divisional Playoffs (TV: CBS and FOX)
January 18 - AFC and NFC Championship Games (TV: CBS and FOX)
February 1 - Super Bowl XLIII, Tampa, Florida (TV: NBC)
February 8 - Pro Bowl, Honolulu, Hawaii (TV: NBC)
February 18-24 - NFL Scouting Combine (TV: NFL Network)
February 27 - Free agency begins
March 22-25 - NFL Annual Meeting, Dana Point, California
Late March/Early April - 2009 NFL schedule announced
April 25-26 - NFL Draft, New York City (TV: NFL Network and ESPN)
Early May- Patriots rookie minicamp *(exact dates TBD)
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May 18-20 - NFL Spring Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Early June- Patriots minicamp (exact dates TBD)
Late July- Patriots training camp begins* (exact dates TBD)
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Be sure to check out more event dates in the Patriots Calendar App now available on Patriots.com.
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