'09 draft Stories - Field Gulls
Stephen Hodge is Tackling the Linebacking Learning Curve
This will be my first year attending the Dallas Cowboys training camp. Once I get past the awe of seeing my favorite star players in real life, I plan on turning my attention to some of the new faces on the team. One intriguing player I will be keeping my eye on is rookie linebacker Stephen Hodge....
Cowboys Defense: Breaking Down the Training Camp Battles
[Ed. Note by Grizz]: We'll still be covering the ongoing situation surrounding the collapse of the indoor practice facility, but we'll also resume coverage of straight football subjects on the blog. Carl breaks us away from the tragedy of the weekend for a while to discuss the roster battles on the...
Patriots 2009 undrafted free agents
And you thought it was over... Silly, silly Patriots fan. ;-) One day after the draft, Belichick and crew are working their magic to yank in more players. Some (most?) could be training camp fodder - just more meat to bang around - but they're needed, right? Leading off is Kentucky Safety Marcus...
With the 83rd pick, the New England Patriots select WR Brandon Tate, NC
Interesting pick, and clearly one designed to add value in 2010, Brandon comes to us with a few issues: a) he failed a drug test at the combine (marijuana) and b) he tore his ACL and MCL in October, 2008. That and we're fairly deep at receiver (Moss, Welker, Galloway, Lewis), but Galloway's...
Day 2 NFL Draft Open Thread
Here we are, gang; the second day of the NFL Draft. The picks go like so for the Patriots: Round 3 - 9(73), 19(83), 25(89), 33(97) Round 4 - No picks Round 5 - 34(170) Round 6 - 34(207) Round 7 - 25(234) I'd suspect some (or many) of these picks to be traded away either today or next...
With the 58th pick in the draft, New England Patriots select OT Sebastian Vollmer
Sebastian Vollmer was one of the more intriguing picks in the Patriots draft. He is clearly a development prospect and, most likely, at RT where he won't have to worry about protecting the blind side of a right-handed quarterback. He is also an insurance policy against potential free agents on...
With the 41st pick, the New England Patriots select CB Darius Butler, Connecticut
One of the top CB's in the draft, Darius is a real find, in my opinion. Projected as a first rounder, the fact that he slid this far is a testament to just how crazy this draft has been. Over the coming weeks, I'll have a hard time fighting my enthusiasm for this kid. Sure, second year guys...
With the 34th pick, Patriots select S Patrick Chung, Oregon
S Patrick Chung is the newest member of the New England Patriots. After a pins-and-needles Round One, the Patriots finally utilize the pick they received from Kansas City, number 34. From Mike Reiss: In selecting safety Patrick Chung with the 34th overall pick, the Patriots land one of the...
Lions sign QB Matthew Stafford to record setting deal
Yet again, we have a situation where a team in desperation, opening up their wallets for one player, ignores the most sacred tenet of football: it takes a system to win championships. The system "processes" players and makes them better. It is rarely about one player and the Patriots' 2008 season...
More Draft Day info
With the draft fast approaching, I thought I'd let you know about the goings on here at Pats Pulpit and SB Nation: The Draft will be broadcast on NFL Network starting at 3:30PM Eastern on Saturday, April 25th and 10:00AM Eastern on Sunday, April 26th. If you don't have NFL Network, NFL.com Live...
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