Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Patriots Links 3/19/09

TEAM SHOTS

• Erick Scalavino notes New England's newest defensive backs Bodden and Springs bring youth, experience, and playmaking ability to the Patriots defense.

LOCAL SHOTS

• Chris Gasper offers a close look at the contracts of the Patriots five recently signed players.
• John Tomase declares this the winter of Matt Cassel, who has directly or indirectly altered the course of no fewer than four franchises, not to mention numerous individuals.
• Shalise Manza Young catches up with Sammy Morris after his unusual offseason around the globe and back.
• Christopher Price says Bill Belichick will be a guest on WEEI's The Big Show this afternoon.  Check back here on his blog for updates on when he'll be appearing.

LONG SHOTS

• Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Patriots needs: Signings ease pressure for fast fixes.
• Adam Schein (Fox Sports) Belichick piecing together title team.
• Tim Graham (ESPN) Scouts Inc. sizes up AFC East cornerbacks.
• Don Banks (SI) Jay Cutler...The story that just won't go away.
• John Clayton (ESPN) Competition Committee decides there will be no change to overtime rules.
• Sean Leahy (USA Today) Move to expanded NFL regular season to heat up next week.
• Paul Domowitch (Philadelphia Daily News) Economy and labor deal top agenda for NFL owners meeting.
• NFL Players Association Q & A with NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith.  "If we move to an uncapped scenario, we will not go back."
• Ross Tucker (SI) Conditioned to lose: Weight room inconsistencies at fault for injuries.
• Wes Bunting (National Football Post) Pro Day, Report 4.
• Pat Kirwan (NFL.com) Mock Draft 4.0.