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March 2008 Archives
8:50 AM Fri, Mar 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
In news first reported by the Boston Herald, tight end Benjamin Watson recently underwent left ankle surgery and may not be ready come training camp in late July. The surgery reportedly revealed cartilage damage and scar tissue; when asked about......
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10:41 AM Wed, Mar 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Despite putting together a roster that came agonizingly close to an undefeated season, New England vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli was third in voting for George Young NFL Executive of the Year, the Sporting News announced. The Sporting......
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9:45 AM Wed, Mar 26, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
The Patriots announced last night that they re-signed T Wesley Britt and LB Pierre Woods. Both were exclusive-rights free agents; ERFAs are players with two years' experience who basically can only be offered a deal by the team they played......
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5:24 PM Thu, Mar 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
The Patriots have just announced the signing of corner Fernando Bryant. In a statement, Bill Belichick said, "Adding a cornerback with Fernando's experience and production is a good opportunity for us."......
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11:48 AM Thu, Mar 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
According to profootballtalk.com, the Patriots have signed free agent cornerback Fernando Bryant to a one-year deal. Bryant, a nine-year veteran, apparently also had an offer on the table from Denver but decided to join New England. A Georgia native, he......
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8:06 AM Thu, Mar 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Pats' linebacker Mike Vrabel was voted to the NFL Players' Association executive committee yesterday, on the same day that Titans center Kevin Mawae was selected as president. Mawae succeeds former Eagle Troy Vincent, whose term recently ended and who is......
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2:08 PM Tue, Mar 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Hey all - We're out of hibernation and on a field trip to Boston College's Pro Day, where 22 NFL teams have sent at least one representative to keep an eye on the activities. Most of them - and many......
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8:28 AM Thu, Mar 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
According to an article in today's Boston Globe, the Patriots have informed beloved receiver Troy Brown that they will not be offering him a contract for the 2008 season. Brown played just one game last season, returning punts in the......
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3:11 PM Sat, Mar 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
According to The Tennessean, the Pats are one of the teams that have expressed interest in the troubled Titans' cornerback.......
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6:18 PM Thu, Mar 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
The Patriots have announced the signing of veteran cornerback Lewis Sanders. They also made official the signing of safety Tank Williams. Sanders, 29, has been in the NFL for eight seasons, playing for the Browns (2000-04), Texans ('05-'06) and Falcons......
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6:51 PM Wed, Mar 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Both the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press are reporting that the Patriots have signed safety Tank Williams. Williams -- given name Clevan -- spent the last two seasons in Minnesota after beginning his career with Tennessee.......
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8:17 PM Tue, Mar 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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NFL Network's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Patriots and receiver Jabar Gaffney have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract.......
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6:34 PM Tue, Mar 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
New England added a cornerback today, signing eight-year veteran Jason Webster. Webster played just one game with the Bills last season, breaking his arm in the season opener against Denver. The 30-year old former second-round draft pick of San Francisco......
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2:13 PM Tue, Mar 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
The Patriots have bolstered their defensive backfield by signing cornerback Jason Webster, according to The Boston Globe. Webster, a 30-year-old from Texas A&M, has eight years of NFL experience with the 49ers, Falcons and Bills. Last year with Buffalo, he......
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12:49 PM Tue, Mar 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
AP has just announced that it will not be carrying a live video of Green Bay's news conference to announce the retirement of Brett Favre, citing league rules.......
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6:11 PM Mon, Mar 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
The Patriots have just announced the re-signing of receiver Randy Moss. Moss reportedly has received a three-year, $27 million contract, which includes a $12 million signing bonus -- if true, that's $4 million less in guaranteed money than Bernard Berrian......
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2:24 PM Mon, Mar 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
There are a number of reports today that the Patriots are close to a deal with free-agent wide receiver Randy Moss. ESPN is reporting, citing unnamed sources, that the two sides are closing in on a three-year, $27-million deal. The......
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9:25 PM Sat, Mar 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
According to this story on yahoo.com, Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor won't be with Miami much longer. An 11-year veteran and the 2006 NFL defensive player of the year, Taylor and Miami have apparently come to an amicable decision to......
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