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New England Patriots Free Agency Grade and Review

Contributor - Jamie Pacheco, mvn.com/nfl-patriots

Team Needs - CB, ILB, OLB

Key additions - CB Fernando Bryant (Lions), S Tank Williams (Vikings), CB Lewis Sanders (Falcons), CB Jason Webster (Bills)

Key Losses - CB Asante Samuel, CB Randall Gay, CB/S Eugene Wilson, WR Donte Stallworth, OLB Rosevelt Colvin

Key Free Agents Retained - WR Randy Moss, WR Jabar Gaffney, WR Kelley Washington, ILB Tedy Bruschi, DL Mike Wright, LS Lonie Paxton (all players re-signed)

Free Agency Notes - The Patriots have gone back to their traditional value and depth approach to free agency this offseason. The only major signing they have had is the re-signing of WR Randy Moss. Cornerback is still a major area of need as the Pats have only brought in depth guys with the only true starter being Fernando Bryant, though he hasn't lived up to his first-round status. Once again, linebacker is an area of concern as age and lack of depth has hit the heart and soul of a 3-4 defense. The only returning ILB is Tedy Bruschi, who has slowed some recently. Mike Vrabel and Adalius Thomas can move inside but they are best suited on the outside where their pass rushing abilities can be utilized. The Pats brought RFA Adam Seward from the Panthers in for a visit but have yet to offer a contract. If he is signed, he will likely start alongside Bruschi at ILB. The DB FA crop is thin, but the possibility of re-signing Ty Law exists and he and Bill Belichick have had conversations regarding a New England return. If the Raiders/Falcons trade involving DeAngelo Hall is consumated, there is a possibility that the franchise tag could be lifted off of Nnamdi Asomugha, and the Pats could pursue the young shutdown corner. For now, it appears that the Pats will build through the draft and not free agency, which is the complete opposite of their approach last offseason.

Grade - B-

Review of Grade - I don't disagree with the Patriots' approach this offseason. The free agent crop was thin and many players were signed to fat contracts that didn't necessarily meet their true value. If I was grading their approach, it would be an 'A'. However, because I am grading their free agent signings, their signing of average players gets them an average grade of 'C', with the re-signing of Randy Moss bumping it up to a 'B-'. The signing of Ty Law and Adam Seward would bump that up to a 'B+'. Webster, Sanders, and/or Bryant should be able to fill the hole at nickel left by Randall Gay's departure, but if Bryant is the starter alongside Ellis Hobbs to start the season, I don't like the Patriots' chances to make it back to the Superbowl.

boston.com

These e-mailers are writing about a wrong

Whoops. OK, maybe I jumped the gun a little. I got caught up in the moment. On the eve of the Super Bowl, I wrote that Peyton Manning was better than Tom Brady . I was positively Peytonized. And as Rick Pitino once said, “that’s how I felt at the time.’’

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Not kicking, screaming

Adam Vinatieri pleaded his best case to the Colts coaches before the end of the regular season. As the knee in his kicking leg healed from surgery, he wanted to prove he could be the reliable performer who has converted clutch field goals most of his career.

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Film study put Porter in picture

The play unfolded like a scene in a movie seen a hundred times. Saints cornerback Tracy Porter watched enough film in the last two weeks to recognize what the Colts were trying to do on third down last night.

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Bill Belichick will play bigger role on defense

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Bill Belichick found the person to run his defense. His name is Bill Belichick. While...

Robert Kraft won't talk about a new Tom Brady deal

Patriots owner Robert Kraft attended yesterday's State of the NFL meeting led by commissioner Roger Goodell,...

Adalius Thomas speaks out again

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Adalius Thomas arrived at Super Bowl XLIV's Radio Row yesterday, intent on hawking...

patriots.com

Patriots Roster Report - 2/5/2010

Listen to this edition of the Patriots Roster Report as we discuss changes to the coaching staff and positional snapshots of wide receivers and defensive backs. The Patriots Roster Report podcast is available every Friday on Patriots.com.

PFW In Progress - 2/4/2010

Listen to this edition of PFW in Progress as we discuss team needs heading into the 2010 NFL Draft. Send in your questions for the next live show to webradio@patriots.com.

PFW In Progress - 2/2/2010

Listen to this edition of PFW in Progress as we discuss team needs heading into the 2010 NFL Draft. Send in your questions for the next live show to webradio@patriots.com.

nfl.com

Belichick to play bigger role in New England's defense

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has decided not to hire a defensive coordinator and plans to take a larger role overseeing the unit.

Commissioner Goodell addresses CBA, other issues facing NFL

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke Friday at his annual Super Bowl press conference at the media center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Goodell addressed the league's position in the collective bargaining agreement and fielded questions about head injuries, overtime, extending the regular season and the NFL's possible return to Mexico, among other things.

Patriots hire former DB Brown as a defensive coach

The New England Patriots have hired former Notre Dame assistant Corwin Brown as a defensive coach.

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Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson and others take a stab at directing the Super Bowl

Imagine what the Super Bowl broadcast would look like in the hands of some of the most famous directors of the film world.

Former Patriot Kyle Eckel draws scrutiny heading into Super Bowl appearance with Saints

Eckel's dismissal from the Naval Academy is attracting some media attention.

An Indianapolis Colts win in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami would not be enough to top Patriots

Super Bowl XLIV in Miami between the Colts and Saints has multiple storylines for Patriots fans.

boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces

Vegas gambles that Colts will rebound

Indy the early favorite to win next year's big game in Dallas.

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Tuna's school gathering prestige

Another Parcells assistant wins it all.

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The Saints story keeps getting sweeter

Sean Payton and Drew Brees reflect the morning after their championship.

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Easy to be happy about the Saints' win

New England Patriots Links 2/08/10 - Saints' Super Bowl Win Proves 18-1 > 16-3

Joe Lombardi is the Saints quarterbacks coach – his grandfather is Vince, the coach for whom the t...

10 Super Bowl Observations

SB Nation Super Bowl XLIV Open Thread

mvn.com/nfl-patriots

New England Patriots Forum

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What are the odds that the Patriots do not win another game this season?

Started by John Sep. 9, 2008

Looking for odds that Patriots do not win another game or also the odds the Pats go: 2-14 3-13 4-12 I think it is worth a long shot. If you have a recommendation where I can place that bet I wou... Read More »

 
 

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