TEAM SHOTS
- The fans have spoken: Cassel ranking poll results.
- PFW Debate: Maroney's future with Patriots.
- Patriots sign veteran RB Fred Taylor.
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Fred Taylor Conference Call - 2/27/09.
LOCAL SHOTS
- Mike Reiss says Patriots made significant move with Vrabel trade, but business isn't done.
- Chris Gasper looks at the Mike Vrabel trade stunner, speculates on Patriots next move.
- Karen Guregian presents veteran and former player reaction to the Vrabel trade, noting Bruschi's comment "that this team has just completely changed".
- Chris Price looks at and analyzes the Patriots moves after the first day of free agency.
- Mike Reiss reports free agent CB Leigh Bodden left Foxboro without a deal yesterday.
- Mike Reiss confirms Mike Vrabel has been traded to the KC Chiefs, offers his analysis of the deal and a Patriots linebacker breakdown.
- Mike Reiss offers Jabar Gaffney's comments on leaving the Patriots.
- Jim Donaldson says that with an aging back in and an aging backer out, he'd opt for the linebacker every time.
LONG SHOTS
- Bill Williamson (ESPN) Pioli sticks to his roots in Vrabel trade.
- Charles Robinson (Yahoo! Sports) Day 1: Winners and losers. He lists the Pats in the winners column.
- Peter Schrager (Fox Sports) Big ticket, bargain and wild-card free agents.