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#19465 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 12:36 am
Subject: Re: Jabar is a Patriot!
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Guess this is more of a no-brainer than a shocker. Welcome home Jabar!

Training camp should be very entertaining this year, trying to stuff 40 lbs of talent into a 20 lb roster.

Harry


At 04:58 PM 5/2/2012 -0400, you wrote:
 

The Patriots just announced that Jabar Gaffney has signed with the Patriots.  Looks like there will be lots of competition in training camp at the WR position!

 

Don

#19466 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 3:21 pm
Subject: Pats to miss Suggs
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Terrell Suggs tore an achilles tendon yesterday and will likely miss the
upcoming season. So when the Pats visit Baltimore in week three of the 2012
season they likely won't have to game plan for him.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828d642e/article/terrell-suggs-likely-out-\
for-season-with-torn-achilles?module=HP11_headline_stack

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots

Harry

#19467 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 6:34 pm
Subject: Underwood released
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#19468 From: Ed Bryant <edbryant36@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 9:01 pm
Subject: Re: Jabar is a Patriot!
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Apparently there's a Super Bowl tonight, and the Patriots are in it.    Why else would they release Underwood?

From: Machado.Nicholas <machado.nicholas@...>
To: patriotzip@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [patriotzip] Jabar is a Patriot!

 
Guess this is more of a no-brainer than a shocker. Welcome home Jabar!

Training camp should be very entertaining this year, trying to stuff 40 lbs of talent into a 20 lb roster.

Harry


At 04:58 PM 5/2/2012 -0400, you wrote:
 

The Patriots just announced that Jabar Gaffney has signed with the Patriots.  Looks like there will be lots of competition in training camp at the WR position!

 

Don



#19469 From: George Richman <patswingr@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 4:43 am
Subject: Re: [patriots] RIP Junior Seau
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Very, very sad. I have never heard anything negative about Junior
Seau, whether a Very, very sad. I have never heard anything negative
about Junior Seau, whether as a Charger, a Patriot, or a member of the
San Diego community. It's so difficult to understand this.

- George

On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 1:25 AM, Monty Rodrigues <patfan1@...> wrote:
> Sad news coming out just now ...
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#19470 From: George Richman <patswingr@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 4:53 am
Subject: Re: Jabar is a Patriot!
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That, IMO, is a great move by the Patriots!! At age 31, he still has quality starter talent. Welcome back, Jabar!!

Competition, indeed, Don! This may be the strongest WR in the league when the season begins; and that's not including the best tandem of TE's in the league. Absolutely awesome passing attack brewing! Lloyd, Welker, Gaffney, Branch, Stallworth, Gonzales - PLUS Gronkowski and Hernandez! WOW!!

- George

On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 3:58 AM, Don Diamant <jeepndd@...> wrote:
 

The Patriots just announced that Jabar Gaffney has signed with the Patriots.  Looks like there will be lots of competition in training camp at the WR position!

 

Don





#19471 From: Mark Morse <packy001@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 2:12 pm
Subject: Re: UDFA article - info on Zusevics
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Not anymore ... Brandon Bolden signed with Pats
 
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From: Machado.Nicholas <machado.nicholas@...>
To: patriotzip@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 12:19 PM
Subject: [patriotzip] UDFA article - info on Zusevics

 
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/18912331/there-are-gems-to-be-found-in-the-forgotten-undrafted-free-agents

. . . . and another plug for Bolden, who is still available.

Harry




#19472 From: Mark Morse <packy001@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 2:18 pm
Subject: Patriots sign UDFA RB Brandon Bolden
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NE Patriots Draft, the #1 source for all UDFA signings in throughout the league has the Patriots signing Brandon Bolden RB Mississippi.  This signing had been rumored for days, but couldn't be confirmed.  Bolden is similar to the Law Firm, but is a better receiover out of the backfield.  They both played in SEC for Mississippi.  Bolden was one of the last quality UDFA out there and will be given every opportunity to make the team.  Remember that BB has kept an UDFA every year he has been here.  This year it will be extremely difficult for an UDFA to make the team. 
 
Mark Morse
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#19473 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 3:04 pm
Subject: Seau's death ruled a suicide, brain to be studied
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#19474 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Sat May 5, 2012 6:30 pm
Subject: UDFA DL Francis agrees
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" . . . . 6-2, 268, started 13 games at defensive tackle last season and
registered 6.5 sacks. One of his top physical assets is long arms (33 7/8
inches), as he deflected five passes and blocked three kicks last season."

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4721725/rutgers-fr\
ancis-agrees-with-pats

Has the requisite arrest in 2008. :)

Harry

#19475 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Sat May 5, 2012 6:35 pm
Subject: Jones thought he'd be a Jet
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#19476 From: "frankdanabrewster" <frank.dana@...>
Date: Sun May 6, 2012 1:35 am
Subject: More competition at RB - Joseph Addai to sign with Pats
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#19477 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Sun May 6, 2012 4:08 am
Subject: Re: More competition at RB - Joseph Addai to sign with Pats
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Kevin Faulk will have some competition if the Pats bring him back.

Can Addai block the pass-rusher as well as Faulk?

Harry


At 01:35 AM 5/6/2012 +0000, you wrote:
 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828e4ec5/article/joseph-addai-expected-to-sign-with-the-new-england-patriots?module=HP11_headline_stack


#19478 From: George Richman <patswingr@...>
Date: Sun May 6, 2012 6:57 am
Subject: Re: More competition at RB - Joseph Addai to sign with Pats
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He was a more than adequate blocker for Peyton. HIs injury a year ago really diminished both his effectiveness and, as a result, his playing time, last season. It will be interesting to see if the additional rest of another off season will return him to something close to what he was for the first few years in Indy. Until and unless I see that, I'll just sit at "pleased" with the signing; but not "pumped and jacked". :-)

I have great hopes for Ridley, from what we saw of him last season. But I'm wondering about Vereen. This signing, and the rookie FA earlier, makes me think that BB has the same concerns.

- George

On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 11:08 AM, Machado.Nicholas <machado.nicholas@...> wrote:
 

Kevin Faulk will have some competition if the Pats bring him back.

Can Addai block the pass-rusher as well as Faulk?

Harry


At 01:35 AM 5/6/2012 +0000, you wrote:

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828e4ec5/article/joseph-addai-expected-to-sign-with-the-new-england-patriots?module=HP11_headline_stack





#19479 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Sun May 6, 2012 3:39 pm
Subject: Re: More competition at RB - Joseph Addai to sign with Pats
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Hopefully Vereen just got off to a bad start by holding out at a short TC and will show some of the promise this year that BB saw when he drafted him.

If there is another problem with Vereen I look for BB to bring in a little more insurance.

Harry


At 01:57 PM 5/6/2012 +0700, you wrote:
 

He was a more than adequate blocker for Peyton. HIs injury a year ago really diminished both his effectiveness and, as a result, his playing time, last season. It will be interesting to see if the additional rest of another off season will return him to something close to what he was for the first few years in Indy. Until and unless I see that, I'll just sit at "pleased" with the signing; but not "pumped and jacked". :-)

I have great hopes for Ridley, from what we saw of him last season. But I'm wondering about Vereen. This signing, and the rookie FA earlier, makes me think that BB has the same concerns.

- George

On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 11:08 AM, Machado.Nicholas <machado.nicholas@...> wrote:
 

Kevin Faulk will have some competition if the Pats bring him back.

Can Addai block the pass-rusher as well as Faulk?

Harry


At 01:35 AM 5/6/2012 +0000, you wrote:
 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828e4ec5/article/joseph-addai-expected-to-sign-with-the-new-england-patriots?module=HP11_headline_stack




#19480 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Mon May 7, 2012 11:35 pm
Subject: Farewell Matt Light
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The class cut-up calls it a career at a good time in his life.

All the best Matt.

Harry

#19481 From: Rich Carreiro <rlcarr@...>
Date: Thu May 10, 2012 1:19 am
Subject: Pats-Raiders 1985 Playoff Game
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Lousy quality video, but it's the first time in 27 years
I've seen any extended footage from that game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uQoESCJ_2A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eQbWkZ0EEI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7h8Kfn8bzQ


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#19482 From: George Richman <patswingr@...>
Date: Thu May 10, 2012 2:12 am
Subject: Re: Pats-Raiders 1985 Playoff Game
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I actually have that game, along with many others, on DVD. I had taped it; then later transferred it from tape to DVD with my dual recorder.

- George

On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 8:19 AM, Rich Carreiro <rlcarr@...> wrote:
 

Lousy quality video, but it's the first time in 27 years
I've seen any extended footage from that game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uQoESCJ_2A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eQbWkZ0EEI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7h8Kfn8bzQ

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Rich Carreiro rlcarr@...





#19483 From: Ed Bryant <edbryant36@...>
Date: Thu May 10, 2012 8:17 pm
Subject: Re: [patriots] Pats-Raiders 1985 Playoff Game
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Matt Millen?  Reggie McKenzie?  Apparently the late Al Davis had no problem hiring a general manager...................................to play linebacker!!!!
 
Thanks, Rich!  Brian Holloway showed more spunk in his shoving match with Millen than John Hannah credits him, but even so, Holloway was no Pat Sullivan!!!!

From: Rich Carreiro <rlcarr@...>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 9:19 PM
Subject: [patriots] Pats-Raiders 1985 Playoff Game

Lousy quality video, but it's the first time in 27 years
I've seen any extended footage from that game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uQoESCJ_2A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eQbWkZ0EEI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7h8Kfn8bzQ


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#19484 From: Rich Carreiro <rlcarr@...>
Date: Fri May 11, 2012 4:10 am
Subject: Squish the Fish!
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On the heels the Raider game video, here's part 1
of Squish the Fish (the other parts show up in the sidebar):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvLXUDZKiC0

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#19485 From: Ed Bryant <edbryant36@...>
Date: Fri May 11, 2012 9:05 pm
Subject: Re: New jerseys
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Today, Mike Reiss posted a link to today's "practice squad" jersey numbers.  The practices are just for rookies and first year players. 
 
No one has been given 93, or 54.  Antwuan Molden's number has been assigned to Tavon Wilson.  Rodney's number has been given out for the first time I can recall since Harrison left, but I'm sure it's the  first time it's been given to a defensive player: Fonzie got it.   Dont'a Hightower has been assigned 45.  Ohrnberger's jersey has been given out twice!!!!  66 has been given out twice.  I'm pretty sure NE will restore 10 to Jabar Gaffney. 
 
But if you're Bama, worried we won't have Carter or Waters, this may be a reason to feel better.

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Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 12:10 AM
Subject: [patriots] Squish the Fish!

On the heels the Raider game video, here's part 1
of Squish the Fish (the other parts show up in the sidebar):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvLXUDZKiC0

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#19486 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Sat May 12, 2012 3:56 pm
Subject: Wilson signs
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http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4722137/source-pat\
riots-agree-with-wilson

The Pats begin signing their DP's with Tavon Wilson. Said to be 4 years at
$4.217 million.

Not bad for first job out of college.

Harry

#19487 From: Mark Morse <packy001@...>
Date: Tue May 15, 2012 6:04 pm
Subject: Welker Signs his Franchise Tender
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According to Greg Bedard of the Globe, Weker has signed his $9.515 M Franchise Tender and will be Mini Camp next month.  Hopefully this will be a positive step towards a long term agreememnt that is fair to both sides.
 
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#19488 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Fri May 18, 2012 1:33 am
Subject: Dennard signs
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Seventh round draft pick Alfonzo Dennard signed an entry contract according
to Mike Reiss. Dennard was projected to go in the early rounds but interest
in him dropped after he was involved in an altercation the week before the
draft. A favorable court decision and the Pats could have a steal and a
versatile one at that.

So far three of the Pats picks have signed contracts. Second round pick
Tavon Wilson and seventh round pick Jeremy Ebert have also signed contracts.

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4722410/dennard-la\
test-draft-pick-in-fold

Harry

#19489 From: Ed Bryant <edbryant36@...>
Date: Fri May 18, 2012 7:20 pm
Subject: Re: Opperud
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The Patriots have also signed rookie free agent Jon Oppenrud.   I don't know his dimensions at the combine or with the Seahawks, with whom he signed on April 29, but he's listed as 6'7" and 300 by Mike Reiss today.  For now, he won't be blocking for Brian Hartline, who was released last week, but he may have to do some personal appearances in a helmet for Nate Solder, because we had no O linemen tall enough to impersonate Solder until now.   (The Seahawks released Opperud on May 15.) 
 
 
 
From: Machado.Nicholas <machado.nicholas@...>
To: patriotzip@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:33 PM
Subject: [patriotzip] Dennard signs

 
Seventh round draft pick Alfonzo Dennard signed an entry contract according
to Mike Reiss. Dennard was projected to go in the early rounds but interest
in him dropped after he was involved in an altercation the week before the
draft. A favorable court decision and the Pats could have a steal and a
versatile one at that.

So far three of the Pats picks have signed contracts. Second round pick
Tavon Wilson and seventh round pick Jeremy Ebert have also signed contracts.

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4722410/dennard-latest-draft-pick-in-fold

Harry




#19490 From: Mark Morse <packy001@...>
Date: Fri May 18, 2012 8:00 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Opperud
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Opperud is downright pedestrian running a 5.32 at his Pro Day.  He wasn't invited to the combine.  He put up 27 reps which is good for a long armed OT.  Solder did just 21.  He played in 11 games as a feshman and then started 13 as a So at LG.  He switched to LT for his Jr and Sr. seasons.  Montana played Tennessee this past season, which should show whether or not he can play.  Opperud was cut by Seattle on May 15th and signed today after clearing waivers.  
 
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From: Ed Bryant <edbryant36@...>
To: "patriotzip@yahoogroups.com" <patriotzip@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 3:20 PM
Subject: [patriotzip] Re: Opperud

 
The Patriots have also signed rookie free agent Jon Oppenrud.   I don't know his dimensions at the combine or with the Seahawks, with whom he signed on April 29, but he's listed as 6'7" and 300 by Mike Reiss today.  For now, he won't be blocking for Brian Hartline, who was released last week, but he may have to do some personal appearances in a helmet for Nate Solder, because we had no O linemen tall enough to impersonate Solder until now.   (The Seahawks released Opperud on May 15.) 
 
 
 
From: Machado.Nicholas <machado.nicholas@...>
To: patriotzip@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:33 PM
Subject: [patriotzip] Dennard signs

 
Seventh round draft pick Alfonzo Dennard signed an entry contract according
to Mike Reiss. Dennard was projected to go in the early rounds but interest
in him dropped after he was involved in an altercation the week before the
draft. A favorable court decision and the Pats could have a steal and a
versatile one at that.

So far three of the Pats picks have signed contracts. Second round pick
Tavon Wilson and seventh round pick Jeremy Ebert have also signed contracts.

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4722410/dennard-latest-draft-pick-in-fold

Harry






#19491 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Sat May 19, 2012 3:27 pm
Subject: Ex-Patriots LB Ted Johnson speaks
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On Junior Seau, concussions, different doctor's approaches, BB pushing him
to play before he was recovered from a concussion, an unknown future (. . .
. If that can happen to him (Seau), I've got to be more diligent in how I
live my life. 'Cause it's a road I don't want to go down.") etc. Ted
Johnson is/was as loyal as they come and he was taken advantage of.

http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/7946834/former-new-england-patriot-ted-\
johnson-calls-death-junior-seau-tip-tipping-point

Harry

#19492 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Sat May 19, 2012 4:05 pm
Subject: At least 50 percent of NFL players smoke pot
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Down from 90% in 1985 according to Lomas Brown. "About 70 percent" of
prospects at the combine admitted to using marijuana" according to ESPN.

Makes sense. More and more recognized as the best or one of the best herbs
for pain, stress, head trauma and more - without a carnival of side effects.

I've always suspected that BB is a burner. No proof mind you.

NFL-420. Has a nice ring to it.

The fans who prefer not to be abused by the heavy drinkers will like it too.

Harry

#19494 From: "Machado.Nicholas" <machado.nicholas@...>
Date: Tue May 22, 2012 2:39 am
Subject: Ebner signs
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Sixth round pick is about to sign according to Reiss. The Rugby player from
Ohio State, said to be a special teams ace, loves to hit. Played CB and I
believe some Safety in college, 6', 205.

Leaves Jones, Hightower and Bequette unsigned.

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4722539/ebner-4th-\
pick-to-sign-contract

Harry

#19495 From: "Susan Moore" <scmoore90@...>
Date: Wed May 23, 2012 2:38 pm
Subject: Contract $$ question...
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When a team drafts the players out of college, then what happens? I've read about a few contract signings lately for the draftees. I thought they had to prove themselves in training camp?
 
Even if they sign a contract now, they can still be left off the main roster in Sept? Then what happens to the contract money?
 
I'm trying to find answers on internet sites and can't seem to do it, so I know there are all the experts on here! Thanks....

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