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

by Marima on Mar 9, 2009 9:07 AM EDT in New England Patriots News

TEAM SHOTS

Patriots Today - Belichick speaks, next moves, more.

LOCAL SHOTS

Christopher Price analyzes T.O.'s impact on the Patriots, noting that Buffalo will be relevant again in the AFC East.
Chris Forsberg looks at how Terrell Owens has fared against New England in his 13-year career.
John Tomase wonders if Belichick's admiration of Jason Taylor means he'll play for the Patriots.
Leslie Hutchison reports Vince Redd participated in the 2009 United Way/NFL Players Weekend fundraiser in Wallingford, CT. Belichick donated a signed helmet and Belichick hoodie for auction.
Mike Reiss offers plenty of news, notes and updates from around the NFL.

LONG SHOTS

Ray Gustini (National Football Post) No conspiracy. "Belichick is exactly the same as everyone else on the planet, [and who is] also keenly aware that the more he articulates about himself, the easier it becomes to beat his football team."
Tim Graham (ESPN) Owens, Evans a double threat for Bills. Can young QB Edwards handle Owens' tactics?
Matt Sohn (Pro Football Weekly) Bills sign T.O. out of desperation.
Steve Wyche (NFL.com) Shakeup in starched-up AFC East highlights early stages of offseason.
Ross Tucker (SI) T.O.-Bills union has the makings of storybook one-year marriage.
Bucky Brooks (SI) Buffalo-bound Owens should bring interesting dynamic to AFC East.
Vic Carucci (NFL.com) Bills take a major risk by signing combustible Owens.
Kerry J. Byrne (SI) Cold Hard Football Facts: Terrell Owens will have profound impact on Bills.
Tim Graham (ESPN) Mock and awe - AFC East.
Elizabeth Merrill (ESPN) Cassel is Chiefs' next hope.
AP Sports Attorney David Cornwell wants review of NFL discipline policy.
AP Pro Bowl returning to Hawaii in 2011, 2012.

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Ray Gustini's article was an interesting read,

regarding the NFL, Belichick, and “our national obsession with finding out what people are Really Like.” Gustini includes a link to an ESPN Jan. 2006 article about Doug Flutie’s drop-kick, which was cool to read about again too.

With the Patriots already happy with their playoff seeding, Tom Brady sat out most of the game so Matt Cassel, who’s usually No. 3 behind Flutie, could get some snaps. He hit Tim Dwight for a 9-yard touchdown with 6:10 left, and Flutie came onto the field with the kicking unit.

“It sort of screwed me up,” said Dolphins coach Nick Saban, who needed a timeout to get things straight. “I couldn’t figure out what was going on. They had a quarterback in, four tight ends and a receiver and there was no kicker.”

Flutie took his position for a regular shotgun snap, then retreated to the 12 yard-line to await the ball; he caught the ball, dropped it to the grass and kicked it off the short hop straight through the uprights. After getting a hug on the field by his teammates, Flutie ran off to embrace Belichick.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Mar 9, 2009 9:17 AM EDT reply actions