Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Patriots Links 3/06/09

by Marima on Mar 6, 2009 8:52 AM EST in New England Patriots News

TEAM SHOTS

Patriots acquire WR Greg Lewis from Eagles.
Patriots re-sign S James Sanders, LB Eric Alexander, and P Chris Hanson.
John Cockrell's Friday Out-Takes: Doogie McHowser and those Buckin' Froncos.

LOCAL SHOTS

Karen Guregian notes we obtained WR Greg Lewis on the cheap, and while a healthy Shawn Springs is a good CB he's not going to be a shutdown corner.
Mike Reiss reports Heath Evans agrees to terms with the Saints and observes the void he'll leave behind; offers an analysis of the Greg Lewis acquisition, and reports the Patriots re-signed punter Chris Hanson.
Chris Gasper discusses the new additions and departures, which free agents are scheduled to visit Gillette, and notes WR C.J. Jones signed with the Chiefs.
Michael Hurley feels the most interesting aspect of this year’s draft is definitely what will happen in the second round.
Jeff Howe focuses on Belichick getting no love at all.

LONG SHOTS

Tim Graham (ESPN) Busy Patriots day in review.
Chris MacPherson (Philadelphiaeagles.com) Eagles trade WR Lews to Patriots.
Peter King (SI) Romo will benefit from T.O.'s departure. Differentiates between Romo-Owens and Brady-Moss.
Chris Mortensen Cutler, coach must work it out.
Tim Graham and Bill Williamson (ESPN) Double Coverage: Cassel vs. Cutler.
Albert Breer (Sporting News) CB Travis Daniels has drawn interest from both the Patriots and the Chiefs.
Ross Tucker (SI) Guaranteed contracts are risky business for NFL teams.

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there is an interview with vrabel on the chiefs website worth listening to- he sounds quite upset
q: what is the patriots way
answer: ask somebody who is a patriot
painful to listen to!

by sirpinochle on Mar 6, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions

ouch lol

well, getting traded from a winning team where you know everyone to a losing team of strangers can do that

"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick

by Mainiac on Mar 6, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions

does anyone think

ex Cowboy Safety Roy Williams is worth a shot?

I know he’s a cowboy so I automatically assume he’s a jerk, but he’s 28 and supposedly good.

"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick

by Mainiac on Mar 6, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions

Only as a run-stopper

He is a big liability in coverage.

by NESilver on Mar 7, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions

from what i’ve read, he is a heavy hitter and good against the run but weak in pass coverage the last couple years
btw- i’ve been reading a book about the 1990’s cowboys dynasty called boys will be boys and it is a fun read… the first page has michael irvin stabbing a teammate in the neck with scissors.
so with the offseason acquisitions our offense is pretty much set… is it just an olb and cb we need now? will meriweather be a standout pat in the years ahead

by sirpinochle on Mar 6, 2009 6:20 PM EST reply actions