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Patriots Offseason Report
« on: Mar 10th, 2006, 5:36am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
"Free Willie"... (except that's a noun phrase with an attributive adjective, not a verb phrase and imperative sentence, so... )...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Patriots cut McGinest in cap move
FOXSports.com :: NFL (09.03.2006 11:51)
The New England Patriots released defensive lineman Willie McGinest in a salary cap move, ending a 12-year relationship with the NFL's all-time postseason sack leader.  
 
The release of the two-time Pro Bowler was announced Thursday, the day after the NFL owners voted 30-2 at their meeting in Gr...
 
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #1 on: Mar 20th, 2006, 6:17pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Updating the events of our weekend of disaster... From "The REAL Feed":
 
Patriots start rebuilding receiving corps by signing Caldwell
I.com: NFL (17.03.2006 20:48)
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #2 on: Mar 23rd, 2006, 5:44pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Now, they're working their secondary...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Patriots re-sign Scott
The Sports Network: NFL (23.03.2006 13:00)
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #3 on: Mar 25th, 2006, 10:49pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Mr. All-purpose remains in the fold...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
PATS RE-SIGN DUO
Sporting Life: NFL (25.03.2006 14:29)
Troy Brown and Stephen Neal re-signed with the New England Patriots on Friday.
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #4 on: Mar 27th, 2006, 5:16pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Pats keeping this back in the fold...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Patriots re-sign Heath Evans
SI.com: NFL (27.03.2006 17:51)
 
Ya know... this kid looked good in relief duty last year.  If, because of injury, he gets an opportunity to start a string of games, it would not surprise me if he made a name for himself.  Just throwing it out there...
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #5 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 7:01pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Buccaneer castoff becomes Vinatieri's replacement...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Still automatica? Gramatica signs with Pats
ESPN: NFL (06.04.2006 17:30)
Martin Gramatica, who was out of the league entirely in 2005 and hasn't attempted a field goal since November 2004, was signed by the Patriots.
 
They also got Tebucky Jones to help out their toasty secondary.
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #6 on: Apr 13th, 2006, 2:07am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Patriots keepin' guys in the fold for the long run, this time on the defensive side of the ball...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Patriots to see more of Seymour
The Sports Network: NFL (12.04.2006 21:43)
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #7 on: May 1st, 2006, 5:14pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
1) Laurence Maroney - Not my 1st choice(Manny Lawson) but he could be a special player.  
 
2) Chad Jackson - Great pick!  Bellichick met with this kid several times testing his knowledge of offensive schemes.  He has all the tools.  
 
3) David Thomas - Sure handed, but lacks speed & size.
 
4) Garrett Mills - Antother TE?  Well I guess he fills a need at FB.
 
4) Stephen Gostkowski - Very high for a kicker of any value, but he's supposedly the best out there.
 
Day 2 Gem: Ryan O'Callaghan - Projected by the "experts" to go on day one he was an easy pick for the Pats in round 5.
 
I'm disapointed that we didn't address our needs at LB & DB, but I think we got good value for the most part.
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #8 on: May 15th, 2006, 4:35pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Doug has made his decision to hang it up:
 
QB Doug Flutie Retires from Professional Football
Patriots Official Website (06/15/06)
 
New England Patriots quarterback Doug Flutie announced his retirement today after 21 seasons in professional football. The former Boston College signal caller ends his illustrious career as a member of his hometown Patriots, for which he played from 1987-89 before returning for his final season in 2005.
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #9 on: May 15th, 2006, 5:07pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
I'll miss you "little" guy...  You've given us all, including our f(r)iends up north, some great memories...  Frankly speaking, the NFL never gave Flutie a fair shake.  I think he could have had a great career in the NFL.  It's not all about physical stature, not that he couldn't get it done on the field, mind you.  He had the leadership skills and intangibles that are really the key (in that light, it galls me that a guy who has NONE of that like Aaron Brooks can't help but get chance after chance in the NFL when a guy like Flutie never really could).  Anyway, I know I'll miss the guy... SO FUN to watch!!!
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #10 on: May 15th, 2006, 5:17pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
I hear he's considering a career in broadcasting.
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #11 on: May 15th, 2006, 6:00pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
I gather he's already been hired by ABC/ESPN to do college game coverage...???  No links yet, though...
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #12 on: Jun 5th, 2006, 7:43pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
WR for DL move...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Pats to deal WR Bethel Johnson to Saints (AP)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (05.06.2006 17:33)
The New England Patriots traded wide receiver Bethel Johnson to the New Orleans Saints for defensive lineman Johnathan Sullivan on Monday as both teams gave up on high draft picks who fell short of expectations. The deal was contingent upon approval by the NFL, Patriots executive director of med...
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #13 on: Jun 13th, 2006, 4:14pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Uh-oh...  Contract dispute keeps Branch out of the fold... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
 
Patriots' top receiver Branch not at mandatory camp
ESPN: NFL (13.06.2006 14:05)
New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch was a no-show on Tuesday as the team began a mandatory minicamp and plans to skip the entire three-day event.
 
Drafting Chris Jackson (and allegedly showing interest in disgrunted Denver wideout Ashley Lelie (see latest post on the "Broncos Offseason Report" thread)), I'm sure, isn't helping matters.  ...  I'm learning... receivers are SO cranky!!!
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #14 on: Jun 14th, 2006, 8:04pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Bruschi is really back...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Patriots' LB who had stroke at full strength at minicamp
SI.com: NFL (14.06.2006 19:14)
 
Good for him!!!  Go get 'em, Tedy!!!
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #15 on: Jun 15th, 2006, 5:38am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Op-Ed on the Branch "mini-holdout"... currently topping "The REAL Feed":
 
Patriots' offense vulnerable without Branch
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (15.06.2006 04:30)
However, if they want Brady to continue his dominance over the rest of the NFL's defenses, they'll get Branch on the field immediately.
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #16 on: Jun 15th, 2006, 10:47pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Dillon rarin' to have a comeback season... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Dillon eager to rebound from subpar season
SI.com: NFL (15.06.2006 19:34)
 

Also, off "The REAL Feed", TE Graham not going anywhere:
 
Belichick refutes rumors, says Pats will not trade Graham
ESPN: NFL (15.06.2006 12:05)
The Patriots will not trade tight end Daniel Graham, coach Bill Belichick told ESPN.com on Thursday, refuting rumors that a trade was in the works.
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #17 on: Jul 28th, 2006, 1:43pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
No balony,... there's a contract signed by Maroney... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Patriots, Maroney agree to five-year, $9M deal (link not working; ESPN's got their wires crossed)
ESPN: NFL (28.07.2006 10:06)  
First-round tailback Laurence Maroney, the 21st overall choice in this year's draft, has reached agreement with the New England Patriots on a five-year contract.
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #18 on: Jul 28th, 2006, 7:35pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Branch... goin' out on a limb... by sittin' out...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
WR Branch absent in contract holdout
SI.com: NFL (28.07.2006 19:13)
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #19 on: Aug 1st, 2006, 1:45am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Mums the word on Brady... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Belichick silent on Brady's absence
SI.com: NFL (31.07.2006 18:32)
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #20 on: Aug 1st, 2006, 4:45pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
The head honcho is back... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Brady returns to camp after missing three practices
SI.com: NFL (01.08.2006 12:09)
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #21 on: Aug 1st, 2006, 8:02pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Dillon the diplomat... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Patriots' Dillon says there's room for him and rookie Maroney
SI.com: NFL (01.08.2006 19:17)
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #22 on: Aug 2nd, 2006, 2:20pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Bruschi might not be grabbin' for brews anytime soon,... at least not with one of his hands... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Report: Bruschi may have broken wrist
The Sports Network: NFL (02.08.2006 12:05)
 
This would be a serious blow to a defense that needs every iota of its star power on the field on game day!
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #23 on: Aug 6th, 2006, 2:44am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Patriots' D/ST take a hit, perhaps losing a player for th season... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Patriots safety Mitchell facing season-ending surgery
ESPN: NFL (05.08.2006 21:07)
Four-year veteran Mel Mitchell, who was expected to bolster New England's special-teams units weakened in free agency and add depth to the safety position, will undergo surgery next week for a torn biceps tendon sustained during Thursday's practice.
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Re: Patriots Offseason Report
« Reply #24 on: Aug 7th, 2006, 6:34pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Defense gets a much needed shot in the arm... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Patriots activate Seymour, Harrison from PUP list
ESPN: NFL (07.08.2006 18:15)
The New England Patriots activated five players from the physically unable to perform list Monday, including safety Rodney Harrison, defensive lineman Richard Seymour and center Dan Koppen.
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