Archive for May, 2009

Patriots Release Rookie Punter Aaron Perez

The Pats today took their roster down to one punter, as they released rookie punter Aaron Perez. The move leaves veteran Chris Hanson as the only punter on the roster. Perez had been signed by the Patriots as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 4. The 22-year-old played for four seasons at UCLA from [...]

Pats Up in the Air Backup QB Spot Makes List of Top 10 Unfilled Roster Hole

Football Outsiders has out their list of “The Top 10 unfilled roster holes,” and the Pats make the list with their unsettled backup QB spot. Here’s the story: 2. New England Patriots: Quarterback Lost in all the discussion regarding Matt Cassel and his eventual departure was the fact that it left the Patriots without a [...]

Brady a Bit Rusty Throwing with a Knee Brace

The Providence Journal reports that QB Tom Brady has been a bit rusty at the teams OTA’s, as he’s wearing a knee brace trying to get use to it playing once again. Here’s the report: Quarterback Tom Brady practiced this morning in front of the media for the first time since his knee injury, and [...]

Belichick’s Son Arrested for Underage Drinking

Bill Belichick’s son is in some trouble. WBZTV.com reports the following about Bill’s 17-year-old son: One of Bill Belichick’s sons was arrested at Gillette Stadium earlier this week. 17-year-old Brian Belichick of Weston was one of several people arrested by Foxboro police Monday for underage drinking during the NCAA Lacrosse Championships. In October 2006, Belichick’s [...]

Pats Sign Former Lions LB Lenon

Today’s Boston Globe reports today that the Pats have come to terms with former Lions LB Paris Lenon: Linebacker Paris Lenon has agreed to contract terms to join the Patriots, his agent said. “Paris is excited to finally be a part of a winning organization and eager to contribute in whatever way Coach Belichick and [...]

Brady Takes the Field for the First Time w/ Patriots in OTA

It was a day that Pats fans had waited a long time for – Tom Brady back on the practice field with his teammates. The Patriots franchise QB was on the field Tuesday, taking part in drills for the first time with the club since suffering a season-ending knee injury in last year’s opening game. [...]

Maroney to Return Kicks for the Pats in 2009?

The Pats could have themselves a new kick returner in 2009, and it could be running back Laurence Maroney. Today’s Boston Globe reports that Maroney could be returning kicks in 2009: Patriots special teams coach Scott O’Brien hinted that the team could redeploy running back Laurence Maroney, coming back from a broken bone in his [...]

Patriots the First in the NFL to Sign a Lottery Deal

The Patriots didn’t wait long to sign a lottery deal, as it came just one day after the NFL decided to allow its teams to make deals with lotteries. The team announced Friday their licensing agreement to put their logo on scratch-off tickets with the Massachusetts State Lottery The Pats will have on their logo [...]