Julian Edelman and his hair arrive in Foxboro
https://www.patspropaganda.com/julian-edelman-and-his-hair-arrive-in-foxboro/
He was the most intelligent football player I ever played with, on both sides of the ball. It was incredible with the way he would make adjustments on the field. It would be coming out of my mouth, the adjustments I would be making, and he would be saying them already. We would always be on the same page. The entire defense would be on the same page because of [Vrabel] and the work he did. Championships wouldn’t have been won without him and I think that intelligence is why they hired him over there at Ohio State. It’s perfect for him. All he ever did was talk about the Buckeyes and his college program. I was honored to play with him. Probably my favorite teammate of all time and I’m so proud of him and happy for him.
Bruschi on Vrabel
https://www.patspropaganda.com/he-was-the-most-intelligent-football-player-i/
Really hoping we can get a full season out of Branch. His injury risk factor scares me…
https://www.patspropaganda.com/really-hoping-we-can-get-a-full-season-out-of/
Mankins won’t hold out on Patriots
Good news comes this afternoon that Logan Mankins will not hold out again, and will sign his Franchise Tender and play this season for $10million unless the sides can figure out a long term deal by September 20th.
This quote from Mankins’ agent Frank Bauer, was especially nice:
“Early this morning, Logan spoke with Bill Belichick and both are very happy, happy to get started. Logan is looking forward to being with his teammates and coaches, with a fresh start.
So one of the big questions we had going into camp has now been answered. Mankins is in. Now that leaves just Matt Light as the big question mark. I’m sure we’ll start hearing about him taking visits to teams like Kansas City and Seattle over the course of the next couple days.
The ultimate coup would be BB talking him into a 1-2 year deal with Pats, otherwise I think it’s a good bet someone offers him a 3-year deal that trumps anything New England would put together.
But I feel alot better about the Light situation knowing Mankins will be next to whoever our LT is, especially if it’s Solder. But I think it’s probably LeVoir early on.
Patriots UDFA Profile: Anthony Leonard, WVU LB
At 6-01, 254 it doesn’t immediately appear that Leonard is a physical fit outside of WILB, but would ideally be a candidate as a core special teams player.
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-udfa-profile-anthony-leonard-wvu-lb-at/
NEPatriotsDraft.com: Full Patriots UDFA Signee List
NEPatriotsDraft.com: Full Patriots UDFA Signee List
Great job by James Christensen of NEPAtriotsDraft.com for the outstanding work getting the scoop on all the NFL undrafted free ageny signings. I’ve been following James for a long time and to see him rise to the national scene by providing amazing insider info has been a pleasure to watch. Especially since the Patriots are the team he focuses on most.
Here’s the current list of Pats signees. Clearly they’re throwing some potential pass rushers at the wall, but most likely the only way these guys are going to make the team is to demonstrate they can be core special teams players who might be able to slowly get worked into sub packages on defense.
And of course they had to give Dante Scarnecchia some more fresh meat to work with. You never know how much a guy will blossom under the great coaching of Scar.
Corey Woods (OT, Akron)
Jeremy Ross (WR/KR, Cal)
Alex Silvestro (DE, Rutgers)
Jeff Tarpinian (LB, Iowa)
Kyle Hix (OT, Texas)
Mike Berry (OL, Auburn)
Will Yeatman (TE/OT, Maryland)
Ryan Coulson (DE, Nevada)
Clay Nurse (DE, Illinois)