Dan Koppen

Brady set to face Jets aggressive defense

By HOWARD ULMAN| AP| Sports

… got to really be aware of what we're doing in our protection and get rid of the ball quick." That's where center Dan Koppen comes in. It's his job to make sure that the offensive linemen are all in the same blocking scheme when they line …

Story|09/18/2009

Patriots knocked out of playoffs despite 13-0 win

By JOHN WAWROW| AP| SPORTS

… with closing the season with four straight wins. "We can walk out of this locker room with our hats high," center Dan Koppen said. "We knew what type of team and what type of guys we had in this locker room coming into this season. Things …

Story|12/28/2008

Patriots Return Home to Cheering Fans

By HOWARD ULMAN| AP| SPORTS

… said. Six other Patriots picked for Sunday's game did make the trip. Three of them _ Matt Light, Logan Mankins and Dan Koppen _ were from the offensive line that had been solid all season but surprisingly porous against the Giants' outstanding …

Story|02/05/2008

Brady's O-Line Fails Him Against Giants

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.| AP| SPORTS

… protection they had guarded him with all season. "It's one of those things where they have a great front seven," center Dan Koppen said. "They have tremendous players up there and they just outplayed us." Their inability to protect Brady was a …

Story|02/04/2008

Patriots Take Brady Protection Seriously

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.| AP| SPORTS

… foot-4, 305 pounds), left tackle Matt Light (6-4, 305), left guard Logan Mankins (6-4, 310), center Dan Koppen (6-2, 296) and right tackle Nick Kaczur (6-4, 315). Brady's bunch has also prevented its quarterback from …

Story|01/31/2008

Patriot Games: Always Follow the Leader

By DAVE GOLDBERG| AP| SPORTS

… safety Rodney Harrison, defensive lineman Richard Seymour, wide receiver Wes Welker, offensive linemen Matt Light, Dan Koppen and a few others. Assistant coaches hardly talk at all, although under new rules set down by the league, coordinators …

Story|01/29/2008

Brady Gets Taped Up for Patriots Workout

By BARRY WILNER| AP| SPORTS

… consistent, too. "I think he got a lot of publicity last week for not what he wants to get publicity for," center Dan Koppen said. "I think he'll be OK. "Tom's recognizable, and what he does is watched. We don't pay attention to it …

Story|01/29/2008

Falcons Hire Pats' Scout Dimitroff As GM

By CHARLES ODUM| AP| SPORTS

… including such draft picks as defensive backs Asante Samuel and Brandon Merriweather, offensive linemen Logan Mankins and Dan Koppen , running back Laurence Maroney, tight end Ben Watson and defensive linemen Ty Warren and Vince Willfork. The Patriots …

Story|01/13/2008

Tom Brady Easily Wins AP's NFL MVP Award

By BARRY WILNER| AP| SPORTS

… about everything. "Tom's one of those guys that goes out there and tries to perform and compete every week," center Dan Koppen said. "He gives maximum effort on every play and every game. What he did was outstanding, but I know he wants more …

Story|01/06/2008