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High Marks for the Pats on the Weekend Draft

Jason Cole of Yahoo loves what the Pats did over the weekend in the draft, and gives them an A- for a grade.  Here is the breakdown:  
Picks: LB Jerod Mayo, CB Terrence Wheatley, LB Shawn Crable, QB Kevin O’Connell, CB Jonathan Wilhite, WR Matt Slater and LB Bo Ruud
Positives: Mayo, Wheatley and Crable
Negatives: O’Connell
Bottom line: […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 28 2008

Could the Pats Have an Interest in Jason Taylor?

While the Jacksonville Jaguars seem to be one team interested in dancing sensation and Dolphins LB Jason Taylor, don’t count out the New England Patriots from the mix according to today’s Boston Herald.  The paper says that the Pats could do their best to pry Taylor from the rival Dolphins, using their number seven pick […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 26 2008

Patriots Ink Williams

Now that the offense has for the most part been taken care of, the New England Patriots can now turn their attention to their defense; on Wednesday, the team signed former Minnesota Vikings safety Tank Williams to a one-year, $730,000 deal, according to Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald.  This would be the second signing of […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Mar 06 2008

Patriots Re-Sign Gaffney

The Patriots put the finishing touches on their offense as on Tuesday they signed wide receiver Jabar Gaffney to a one-year, $2 million contract, according to NFL Network; the signing pretty much solidifies the Pats’ offense, despite the departure of WR Donte Stallworth, as last season, Gaffney replaced Stallworth as the #3 WR.  You can probably […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Mar 05 2008

Moss Staying Put; Agrees to Terms on Three-Year Deal with Pats

You can put all the Randy Moss to Green Bay or anywhere else for that matter rumors to bed, the big play wide out is making the right choice and is staying with the AFC Champion New England Patriots.  NBCSports.com’s Tom Curran confirmed the story that Moss would be staying and has signed on for […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 03 2008

Pats to Look at Sheppard When Samuel Moves on?

Knowing that CB Asante Samuel is on his way out, reports are going around that the Pats may want to take a look at Eagles CB Lito Sheppard to take Samuel’s place in their secondary.  Profootballtalk.com is reporting it’s one of those rumors that was “making the rounds” this past weekend at the scouting combine […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 25 2008

With Stallworth on His Way Out; Pats to Visit with Booker

 
The Pats have already been busy this offseason, first talking with and reportedly offering a contract to Zach Thomas, and now today they will sit down and talk with recently released wide out Marty Booker. The Boston Globe is reporting that the Pats would use Booker as an alternative to Jabar Gaffney should he leave […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 19 2008

NFL Networks Schefter Says Thomas Given Offer from Pats

While much of the talk about the Patriots is about the age of the linebacking core and how they need to get younger, that didn’t stop them today from reportedly offering 12-year vet Zach Thomas a contract.  NFL Network’s Adam Schefter broke the story that Thomas was offered a deal by the Pats, which according […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 19 2008

Samuel to Have Plenty of Interest in Free Agency

While he is certain to look for greener pastures, there are a number of teams that could use the services of a shut down corner like the Pats Asante Samuel, who is sure to command top dollar on the free agent market much like what former Bill now 49′er Nate Clements got last year. […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 17 2008

LB Vrabel Speaks Out in Defense of Belichick

With the backlash continuing from Sunday’s Super Bowl, Pats Linebacker Mike Vrabel is stepping up to his coaches defense.  Bill Belichick continues to take a beating from the media for leaving the field early and not shaking the hand of winning coach Tom Coughlin.  Belichick tried to give a defense for why he left early, […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 08 2008