Adios Corey Dillon? Daddy Brady and other things

Word is that Corey Dillon is leaving the team. The Boston Globe reported yesterday that the running back asked the team to be released and would retire. Today, Dillon’s agent Steve Feldman is saying that he will continue to play but not for the Pats.

I am sorry to see him go. He was a great bruising running back that punished run defenses. What will our running game look like without that physical north-south power? Can Maroney handle all those carries? I can only speculate at this point but I would not be disapointed if Pioli/Belichick picked up a nice compliment to Laurence’s speed and agility.

I know this isn’t pure sports talk but some big news out of Patriots’ offseason is the apparent fatherhood for QB Tom Brady. It appears that the baby was convieved around the time of the break up between Brady and ex-girlfriend Bridet Moynihan. Was she secretly trying to get pregnant to get back at him or is it just coincedence? Also Tom has spoken of getting into politics after his playing career is over. How will a baby out of wedlock affect this possible career move? And how nasty of an athlete will the kid be? All great food for thought.

Other random thoughts while the league is licking their wounds and the front office personnel people are churning out personal interviews and tryout observations in the scouting combine. I think Pats fans should feel thankful that we don’t have to endure sketchy behavior on the part of our favorite players and role models to our children. Lately Pacman Jones (great name by the way) was involved in a shooting at a club after flashing money around the place, and is now implicated in consorting with the shooter. And what with the collective rap sheet of the Cincinnatti Bengals, I really appreciate the class of the Patriots organization.

Next up on the football calendar is…the DRAFT!