Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Patriots Links 5/08/09

by Marima on May 8, 2009 8:53 AM EDT in New England Patriots News

TEAM SHOTS

John Cockrell's Friday Out-Takes: Brad Childress, High School Musical.
Pats, Belichick look to Sanders to lead. A heart to heart with the head coach helped convince the Pats safety to return to New England.

LOCAL SHOTS

Mike Reiss lists the veteran ILBs currently on the market if the Patriots decide they need one.
Jeff Howe notes Brandon Tate has that blink-and-you'll-miss-him type of speed, but his Patriots debut may have to wait.
Shalise Manza Young sees the signs pointing to Jason Taylor landing in New England, and says Taylor is expected to make a decision sometime this month.
Michael Felger tries to make sense of the Patriots' linebackers, and answers his reader mailbag.
Mike Reiss spotlights Jermail Porter, Myron Pryor and Brian Hoyer at last week's Rookie Mini-camp, and presents the new jersey numbers for the newbies.
Bruce Allen thinks Celtics head coach Doc Rivers should take a lesson from Bill Belichick when it comes to talking about player injuries.
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.

LONG SHOTS

John Clayton (ESPN) Seattle earns off-season bragging rights. He puts New England at number 4.
Tom Curran (NBC Sports) Busted picks: Ten early round Draft picks who could struggle. Includes Sebastian Vollmer as number 10.
Matt Bowen (Nat'l Football Post) Spring playoff preview.
Bill Wagner (The Capital) Patriots fit best for Navy's NFL prospects.
Eddie White (ESPN 1070 The Fan) Positive feedback for Belichick's radio appearance from Colt's fans. He's human!
Andrew Brandt (Nat'l Football Post) The debate: Player contracts I.
Matt Bowen (Nat'l Football Post) The debate: Player contracts II.
Barry Jackson (Miami Herald) Dolphin Stadium set to become Land Shark Stadium with Jimmy Buffet partnership. Forget cheeseburgers, candygram anyone?
Scott Brown (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Rule bearing name amuses Steelers' Ward.
Elizabeth Merrill (ESPN) Lock and Load: NFL referee Ed Hochuli strives for perfection on every play. That made his well-publicized 2008 gaffe almost impossible to bear.

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Human, huh?

Naw, it can’t be. I still say Evil Genius.

BB’s interview on ESPN during the draft was hysterical. He looked so uncomfortable in a shirt and tie and with his hair combed. I actually felt kinda sorry for him…I think his hoodie has become a security blanket. =-)

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on May 8, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions

Exactly!!

Sneakers, shorts, and a hoodie. That’s the BB uniform.

Blogger at SBNation's Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit

by MaPatsFan on May 8, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions

funny

Being labled as human was a step up too. Makes me wonder just how low the standard was exactly… no, no, don’t tell me.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on May 8, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Pisa Tinoisamoa

Saw he got cut by the Rams. Even though he’s spent a decent amount of time on IR the past few years, he’s only 27, and has been a tackling machine. Wonder if he’ll garner any interest from the Pats.

by Pie McKenzie on May 8, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions