Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Patriots Links 5/05/09

by Marima on May 5, 2009 8:45 AM EDT in News Comment 3 comments

TEAM SHOTS

LOCAL SHOTS

Chris Gasper reports Fred Taylor recently suffered a sprained wrist while exercising, affecting his ability to lift weights. He'll join the team on May 11th.
Mike Reiss analyzes the 8 free agent signings by the Patriots.
Christopher Price has some great questions about our rookies, what their roles will be and how they will fit in New England.
Glen Farley talks with the Patriots two new rookie QBs, Julian Edelman and Brian Hoyer, both willing to do whatever it takes to make the team.
Karen Guregian questions whether the book-smarts of valedictorian Darryl Richard will translate into football-smarts when it comes to learning Pats defense.
Rich Garven sizes up rookie Defensive Lineman Darryl Richard.
Eric Ortiz can verify that Adalius Thomas cooks up a mean barbecue. Huge talent as a player, strong character as a man. Gotta love Thomas, doing his part for charity.
The Brockton Rox announce the 3rd Annual Kevin Faulk Celebrity Softball Game to benefit the United Way is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th at Campanelli Field in Brockton. First pitch scheduled for 7:05pm.
Bill Reynolds details commencement speaker Doug Flutie's encouraging words for the 1,000 graduates of New England Institute of Technology.
Jim Donaldson, sporting an ugly glacier-sized chip on his shoulder, follows Tom Brady's social events making snarky comments about his rehab.

LONG SHOTS

Tim Graham (ESPN) New England Patriots: What now?
Sean Crowe (Bleacher Report) NFL Power Rankings: Post-NFL Draft edition.
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Power Rankings: Brady buoys Pats but Philly's coming fast.
Vic Carucci (NFL.com) NFL Live Chat. Carucci backs off of Peppers to New England assertion.
Brady Returns, The Movie. Well, actually, the YouTube clip (1.30 min.)
Michael McCann (SI) Who's responsible for collapse of Cowboys' indoor practice facility?

0 recs | Comment 3 comments | Share

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Navy Players

I have spent a lot of time with the three young men out of USNA. Let me tell you they are not only three outstanding people, but they are very underrated in terms of their on-field talent. White has outstanding speed (4.36/40, was also the Patriot League 60m champion in 2007) and Barnes is physically one of the best receivers to come out of college that nobody has heard of (He ran a 4.38 for scouts a few weeks ago.) And what can you say about Kettani? He’s a 4.6 guy at 240-lbs who literally willed this offense through several games last season. Definitely not your standard fullback – the guy is an all around tailback who can do it all.

-Adam Nettina
GoMids.com

by AdamNettina on May 5, 2009 9:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs