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Archives for April 14, 2013

Steelers match Patriots offer to Emmanuel Sanders

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Per Sanders’ agent, the Steelers have matched the Patriots offer and will retain the wide receiver. This certainly puts the pressure back on the Pats to draft at least one impact wide receiver in the draft, and they should probably take a swing at two just to be safe. There’s no much left on the free agency market, and at this point, it certainly seems possible that Brandon Lloyd could make a return appearance.

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Look, even if the [Rob] Gronkowski arm stuff goes poorly, he’s still going to be there when it matters,” said an NFC executive. “So is [Aaron] Hernandez. Yeah, the injuries are a concern, but they are for all of us. As long as you have the tight ends and Brady down the stretch, I don’t care who else is playing on the perimeter — they’ll win that division and a playoff game. Beyond that, they have to hope the changes put them over the top. But they’ll be there at the end, which is all you want. The rest comes down to luck and health.

Patriots get favorable review – Sports – The Boston Globe

Must read on Sunday as always from Greg Bedard, and sadly this will be one of his final Sunday reads, though hopefully he’ll continue them in some capacity for SI.com, though probably not Patriots-centric.

Good scouting reports on all the Pats free agent acquisitions.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/look-even-if-the-rob-gronkowski-arm-stuff-goes/

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https://www.patspropaganda.com/12702/

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I think the Patriots capitalized on an unexpected opportunity on this one. They have been looking for help along the interior of the defensive line, and when the 32-year-old Kelly became available, it was probably the best combination of talent and value that they’ve explored over the last two years. I also wonder if Kelly’s mental errors and occasional lack of discipline were more about the environment in which he played, as Oakland has annually been one of the most penalized teams.

Quick-hit thoughts around NFL & Pats – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-think-the-patriots-capitalized-on-an-unexpected/