Lots of things to report from last nights game. The Patriots played all backups last night, and instead of doing a recap, I’ll just highlight some players who are trying to earn roster spots.
Le Kevin Smith – Played well, recorded 3 SACKS, and was wreaking havoc all night. He was constantly in the [...]
The Patriots have cut punter Danny Baugher, and signed punter Chris Hanson. Hanson, 31, has been on a steady decline in punting average over the last several years, including being only a touch over 40 last season, when he played for the Saints. The Patriots however, are expected to bring back Baugher. I am dissapointed, [...]
Mike Reiss reports:
WR Troy Brown, WR Chad Jackson and CB Eddie Jackson have been moved to reserve/PUP. That means these players can not come off the physically unable to perform list until at least after the sixth week of the season. The Patriots can “start the clock” on any of these players between Week 6 [...]
The Providence Journal this morning reported that Asante Samuel is signing the franchise tag deal and is reporting to camp this morning at Gillette. I think we can all be happy about that although not a completely surprising report by now.
It looks like Asante Samuel won’t be holding out past Asante Samuel after all. John Tomase of the Boston Herald reports:
According to a report on the NFL Network – and confirming what a source close to Samuel told the Herald more than a month ago – the cornerback is expected to sign his $7.79 [...]
Tom Brady has left Massachusetts to visit his new born baby boy. Congrats Tom! Hopefully being a father won’t detract too much from his on the field game. I am confident it won’t and hopefully it will onliy make him a more content player.
On an unrelated note I can’t help but feel confused as to why [...]
Today, Danny Baugher was essentially named as the team’s punter after his competition, Tom Malone was released. Baugher, 23, has never kicked a regular season punt, but has performed very well in the preseason thus far.
Veteran defensive lineman Kenny Smith (along with Malone) was also released.
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Providence Journal - Earning a Roster Spot Hardly Breeze For Kight
Unease Again By Kicker
Boston Globe – No Safety net: Hawkins [...]
Throughout training camp, Patriots top runningback Laurence Maroney has donned a red non-contact jersey. Maroney has been recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, to heal an injury that hindered him late last season. Today, Maroney took a giant step for his full recovery, as he was no longer wearing the red jersey at practice, according to [...]
Today at his press conference, Bill Belichick announced the signing of 21 year veteran quarterback Vinny Testaverde. The move was expected, as Testaverde told the Sporting News Radio that he planned to sign with the team after two-a-days several weeks ago.
It will be interesting to see what affect the Testaverde signing will have on Matt Gutierrez. [...]
