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Tom Brady's noticeable absence from offseason voluntary workouts has sparked more than a few conversations on sports radio throughout New England over the past week. But according to reports out of southern California, there's really no reason to worry.
While one article has Brady throwing a football around at USC's complex, another shows Tom throwing punches in a California boxing gym. It's clear whether in the ring or on the field, Brady's thinking ...
According to a popular blog, Leigh Bodden's deal to re-sign with the Patriots is officially done. The deal is reportedly for $25 million over five years, with $10 million of that guaranteed.
There's been a great deal of speculation surrounding Bodden in the past 24 hours or so, but this should be the final piece of news surrounding Bodden's time as a free agent, at least this time around.
Until five years ...
Leigh Bodden in Limbo as Rumors Spread Regarding New England Patriots Deal
Posted: 9th March 2010 by Randy Lutz in NFL
In the modern-day version of the children's game "Telephone" otherwise known as Twitter, what starts in one place can travel quickly and gain ground quickly along the way.
Unlike that game many of us played as children, these days we have copy and paste, so the message is almost never misquoted or otherwise improperly conveyed.
It is, however, sometimes inaccurate at the source—or at the very least premature.
Last night around 7:30 pm, ...
New England Patriots Beginning to Answer Questions at TE
Posted: 9th March 2010 by Randy Lutz in NFL
Just a few short days after creating a slew of questions in fans' minds at the tight end position in New England, the Patriots seem to be ready to begin answering some of those questions.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, they are on the verge of signing a deal that would bring ex-Rams tight end Daniel Fells to Foxborough.
Fells had his most productive season as a professional last year, grabbing ...
While this off season has seemed fairly quiet for New England thus far, the Patriots have quietly been in the process of re-signing several important free agents. They also placed tenders on other important restricted free agents, but still many in New England were concerned about the status of one free agent-Leigh Bodden. Well tonight our worries can officially be put to rest, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston ...
Just monitoring rumors around the internet, and saw something interesting posted regarding Marques Douglas. It's believed that the Patriots are interested in him, so I thought I'd tell my readers a little bit about him, so if you hear his name on Sportscenter in the coming days, you're not scratching your head saying "Who is this guy?"
Marques Douglas is something of an NFL journeyman, having made six stops to play ...
Leigh Bodden To Meet With Texans Tomorrow and Would Like a Deal Done
Posted: 7th March 2010 by Randy Lutz in NFL
According to a recent report on The Boston Herald website, Leigh Bodden is looking forward to a meeting arranged in Houston with the Texans scheduled for tomorrow.
After touching down in Houston tonight, and before heading off to dinner with Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, Bodden ran into a local reporter and was asked a few questions. A few of his quotes are as follows:
"I think it's great having a team ...
Announcing their second signing of a pro bowl player (Kassim Osgood) in as many days, the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed DE/LB Aaron Kampman. Kampman was one of the best free agents available on the market, and after having struggled in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense last season, brings his skills and talents to Jacksonville.
The Jaguars desperately needed to acquire pass rushing help this off season, either via free agency or ...
Miami Signs Karlos Dansby As The AFC East Gets Tougher Yet Again
Posted: 5th March 2010 by Randy Lutz in NFL
After flying down to Miami today, to meet with team officials at the teams' facility Karlos Dansby has now signed a 5 years, $43 million contract with the AFC East team. áThe deal includes $22 million guaranteed, and makes Dansby one of the highest paid linebackers in the league.
This move instantly solidifies a linebacking group in Miami that already includes Channing Crowder, and may yet see Jason Taylor and/or Joey ...
According to Adam Schefter's twitter page , the deal is doneùnext season Anquan Boldin will wear a Ravens uniform.
In an ongoing effort to surround developing star QB Joe Flacco with talent at the other skill positions on the team, the Ravens have officially traded their third- and fourth-round picks in the upcoming draft to Arizona in exchange for their fifth-round pick in this year's draft as well as star receiver ...