Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Patriots Links 10/15/08
Pats Pulpit —
LOCAL SHOTS
Mike Reiss focuses on Bill Belichick's unflinching support of Matt Cassel. Then turns his attention to finding out what happened to the Patriots' pass rush.
Shalise Manza Young emphasizes that there is not a quarterback controversy in New England.
Dan Duggan writes that the Patriots defensive backs will have their hands full with a talented Denver receiving corps.
Reiss takes a look at the snaps played by defensive players in Sunday’s 30-10 loss to ...
Football Today -- Elite teams fall down, Cowboys keep firing
Projo Pats Blog —
... , followed by the Giants, the Steelers, the Bills and the Redskins. New England has fallen all the way into the second half of the league, number 17. NOTHING TO PANIC ABOUT: Bill Belichick, in his weekly conference call, fended off suggestions that the Patriots were in some sort of crisis mode following the loss to San Diego. He said Matt Cassel is still his quarterback , there was no rift between him and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels on Sunday night, and suggested that some help might be on the way for New England's beleaguered offensive line. (projo.com) WATCH OUT ...
Holly, Non-Wrinkled Balls, and Links
F Juice.com —
At a bowling event in Hollywood yesterday, Hugh Hefner’s ex-sisterwife, Holly Madison was having fun with balls- that aren’t wrinkled.
And the latest buzz in the NFL is that the 2008 season needs Tom Brady and the old LT and AP.
It looks like Bill Belichick is sticking with Matt Cassel, despite a high level of suckiness. And, Jim “Freddy Krueger” Haslett is talking contract with the Rams after his big victory last week. ...
Chris Henry Surprised Goodell Squashed Pacman
The Big Lead —
... concentrating on football and off the field with my family every day, and that’s all I plan on doing,” Henry said. “He ain’t going to have any problems with Chris Henry.”
But will Chris Henry have problems with Chris Henry? Hmmm … … … think about that.
Unrelated: anyone who watched Matt Cassel’s performance Sunday night, probably has a hard time believing the following story:
As it turns out, there’s some truth to it.



