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1996 New England Patriots Trades

Record: 11-5-0, 1st in AFC East Division (Schedule and Results)

Coach: Bill Parcells (11-5-0)

Points For: 418 (26.1/g) 2nd of 30

Points Against: 313 (19.6/g) 14th of 30

Expected W-L: 10.6-5.4

SRS: 5.11 (6th of 30), SOS: -1.45

Playoffs:
Won Divisional Round 28-3 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Won Conference Championship 20-6 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Lost Super Bowl 21-35 vs. Green Bay Packers

Offensive Coordinator: Ray Perkins

Defensive Coordinator: Al Groh

Other Notable Asst.: Bill Belichick (Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Backs), Maurice Carthon (Running Backs), Romeo Crennel (Defensive Line), Chris Palmer (Quarterbacks), Mike Pope (Tight Ends) and Charlie Weis (Wide Receivers)

Stadium: Foxboro Stadium

Director of Player Personnel: Bobby Grier

Chairman/CEO: Robert Kraft

Head Coach/de facto General Manager: Bill Parcells

Offensive Scheme: Erhardt-Perkins

Defensive Alignment: 4-3

Preseason Odds: Super Bowl +2000; O/U: 8.5

Training Camp: Bryant College (Smithfield, Rhode Island)

Trades

April 17, 1996: Traded Pat Harlow to Raiders for 1996 2nd round pick (57th overall subsequently traded , Lance Johnstone)

April 20, 1996: Traded 1996 2nd round pick (57th overall, Lance Johnstone) to Raiders for 1996 3rd round pick (76th overall subsequently traded , Ryan Stewart), 1996 4th round pick (124th overall, Kantroy Barber) and 1996 5th round pick (149th overall, Christian Peter)

April 20, 1996: Traded 1996 3rd round pick (76th overall, Ryan Stewart) to Lions for 1996 3rd round pick (86th overall, Tedy Bruschi), 1996 4th round pick (119th overall, Chris Sullivan) and 1996 6th round pick (195th overall, Marrio Grier)