Belichick's insistence on CB toughness leads to Bryant's release

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Belichick's insistence on CB toughness leads to Bryant's release
FanHouse found this 9/4/2008 on www.profootballweekly.com [flag]
Lest people think the NFL is all about talent, the Patriots' release of presumed starting CB Fernando Bryant was all about one thing: his lack of toughness. The clincher was Bryant getting steamrolled by Giants TE Darcy Johnson in the ... [link]

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Belichick Wasn't Impressed With Bryant's Tackling-Optional Approach to Defense
Published 9/4/2008 at FanHouse
... Maybe that's true, and maybe Marinelli really does think Bryant is "very physical" and "a tough tackler," but I'm guessing Belichick disagrees. ...

Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Links for 9/5/08
Published 9/5/2008 by Marima at Pats Pulpit
... better will win) Belispeak from the HC's press conferences. Christopher Gasper scoops on Dom Capers, one of the NFL's brightest defensive minds.  And he's working for OUR side! My man, undrafted rookie LB Gary Guyton, gets some love from the Herald. Stephen Harris talks with rookie QB Kevin O'Connell about his role on the team. NFL preseason records shown to be meaningless.  Whew! ProFootballWeekly asserts that Fernando Bryant was released because he wasn't tough enough. The Herald reported that TE ...

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