His versatility to play center and guard -- as well as his duties as a backup long snapper -- have earned him a consistent spot on the team's 45-man game-day roster. [Editors Note] Signing Hochstein becomes even more important in light of LS Lonie Paxton heading to Denver.
The Patriots have agreed to terms with safety James Sanders on a three-year contract. Sanders, 25, turned down more money elsewhere to return to the Patriots. Sanders' agent, Steve Feldman, confirmed the agreement. "It gives him a chance to grow and become a playmaker," Feldman said. "He stays in the same system with a championship team. They know him. He knows them. It was the right fit."
Safety James Sanders inks 3 year deal to stay in New EnglandThe Patriots have arranged a free-agent visit with CB Shawn Springs, who was released by the Redskins after five seasons. Shalise Manza Young of the Providence Journal first reported that the Patriots will host Springs on Sunday.
Is there more to come between Head Coaches Belichick and McDaniels?
Busy day on the blog, gang. In order to lighten the mood, I thought I'd post one of my favorite sports related comedy routines from the late, great George Carlin: Football vs. Baseball
The Kansas City Chiefs have found their starting quarterback. NFL Network’s Adam Schefter reports the Chiefs acquired QB Matt Cassel from the New England Patriots in a trade. The teams have agreed on compensation, but no details of the deal were immediately available.
"We’ve lost perhaps our best all-around football player. Defense, offense, special teams, Vrabes did it all," Tedy Bruschi [stats] wrote in an e-mail. "His intelligence and on-field adjustments cannot be replaced. This team has just completely changed."
Tedy Bruschi commenting on the Mike Vrabel tradeThe Patriots and Buffalo were the only teams to show early interest. The visit in Buffalo went real well, but the Patriots just felt like it was the place to be. After talking to Coach Belichick and looking at everything, looking at the type of players they have, it was pretty much a no brainer. Who wouldn't want to play in New England? They have been the most successful organization in the last decade or so. It feels like a good fit with Tom [Brady], Randy [Moss], Wes Welker, Kevin [Faulk], Laurence [Maroney] and all the other guys. It's going to be a good fit. And they have great defense that get you the ball back. When you weight all those options, for me it was a no brainer. We got the deal done quick. They said they would and that's why they are a first class organization that knows how to win. That's why it's easy to choose them. Patriots RB Fred Taylor addresses the media for the first time.