Archive for March, 2009

Pats to Talk to Tennessee Big Man Robert Ayers

A league source has told PFT.com that University of Tennessee defensive end Robert Ayers will be making a visit to the Patriots as well as a few other teams – the Broncos and Eagles. He’s already spoken to the Buffalo Bills. Ayers had a big year in 2008, as he registered a career-high 49 tackles [...]

Pats and Taylor Show Mutual Interest

An interesting headline from the weekend’s owner’s meetings is the strong interest Robert Kraft expressed in Defensive End Jason Taylor. Kraft explained that Taylor was a “Great player. I’m sure that can happen if he wants it.” Wes Welker also explained that he had been nudging Taylor to continue talks with New England (Welker and [...]

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Patriots May Think WV Draft Prospect Pat White May Be Too Short

Today’s Providence Journal reports that West Virgina QB/WR Pat White may be a bit too short for the teams liking. Here’s the story: Pat White impressed at the Combine when he worked out as a quarterback, but at just 6 feet tall, he’s a little undersized to see over the heads of NFL offensive linemen. [...]

Lou Saban – October 13, 1921 – March 29, 2009

Lou Saban, the first coach of the newly formed Boston Patriots, died today at the age of 87. Mr. Saban played football at Indiana University and for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL before embarking on an unmatched head coaching career that included stops with the Boston Patriots of the AFL, the Buffalo Bills, Denver [...]

Pats Not Likely to Bring Back LB Colvin

Linebacker Rosevelt Colvin was lured out of semi-retirement late last season when the Patriots suffered a slew of injuries at linebacker. He played fairly well down the stretch, but it’s unlikely they’ll have a role for him next season assuming Adalius Thomas is healthy. The Patriots need to continue getting younger at this position, which [...]

Pats Checking Out Cincinnati DE Connor Barwin

The Boston Herald reports that the Pats have their eye on another top NFL prospect for the April Draft – Cincy DE Connor Barwin. Here is the tidbit on Barwin: As part of their college scouting, the Patriots are taking a close look at arguably the most Vrabel-like prospect in the draft. University of Cincinnati [...]

Wake Forest CB Smith to Visit Patriots

The Pats will be talking to CB Alphonso Smith, along of course with a bunch of other teams. The defensive secondary is another position that the Patriots will look to upgrade through the draft, and Smith is a player the Pats have their eyes on. PFT reports on the CB talking to a number of [...]