Patriots Notes 3/24/09
Posted Under: 2009, General / Analysis, Offseason, Reports
The Patriots signed offensive / defensive lineman Damane Duckett to a one year contract yesterday. Duckett, 6-6, 315 pounds, is an offensive lineman converted from defensive lineman. I’m sure the coaching staff will assess which position suits him better. However, his size makes him look intriguing for the defensive end spot in the 3-4 alignment.
The league awarded the Patriots three compensatory draft picks for the upcoming draft. The picks awarded are round 3 (97), round 5 (170), and round 6 (207), presumably for Asante Samuel, Donte Stallworth, and Randall Gay. The only free agent who could have counted against the Patriots in this process was Sam Aiken, but I assume he didn’t factor in too much.
The Patriots were featured on ESPN’s segment “On the Clock” this morning. Nothing new, but worth a look nonetheless.
The “Tom Brady Rule” will now be in affect. Lucky Tom. Three Super Bowl rings, millions of dollars, super model girlfiend wife, and now, TWO rules named after him. The Tuck rule and now this. Damn.
Antwain Spann is willing to give up his #28 to Fred Taylor because he believes the most important thing for him at this juncture is earning a roster spot, not a number on a jersey. Classy,classy move by Spann.
