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boston.com - 7/4/2009
Globe 10.0: Could McGinest help the Patriots?
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The Patriots have what can at least be considered a perceived weakness at outside linebacker for the upcoming season. Might they, then, consider bringing back former Patriot Willie McGinest? A source close to McGinest told the Globe's Chris Gasperthat the...

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sportingnews.com - 6/30/2009
Q&A with ... free-agent OLB Willie McGinest
— sportingnews.com — At 37 years old, Willie McGinest has three Super Bowl championships behind him and a future in business and broadcasting ahead. With that in mind, McGinest went into 2008, his third year as a Brown and 15th in the NFL, with plans to retire after the ... (more) Q&A with ... free-agent OLB Willie McGinest

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boston.com - 7/6/2009
Seau hints at another comeback
— boston.com — Junior Seau told a San Diego radio station that at the end of October or November he''ll look at playing in the NFL again. (more) Seau hints at another comeback

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holyjoenamath.com - 7/4/2009
Calvin Pace Fallout: Willie McGinest To The Jets?
— holyjoenamath.com — According to Adam Schefter’s Twtter page, he thinks the Jets should look into signing Willie McGinest to cover the Jets backs on losing Calvin Pace for the first four games. Pace was suspended for the first four games for taking a banned substance in an over the counter supliment. This ... (more) Calvin Pace Fallout: Willie McGinest To The Jets?

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Buzz: Sign McGinest?
thejetsblog.com — ... The financial implications seem to rule it out, but it’s still an interesting option. Could Willie make an impact, at least in the short term in conjunction with some of those younger guys? And who says he has to be cut? I know the Jets are “deep” at LB, but there’s very little proven depth. Food for thought. And what’s the problem with bringing him to camp? Oh, well, he might go north instead. ...

Patriots Links 7/06/09 - Larry Izzo Praises Belichick, Looks Ahead to Life as a Jet
Pats Pulpit — ... Globe 10.0: Could McGinest help the Patriots?  Tony Massarotti and Kevin Paul Dupont debate whether Belichick should bring Willie to training camp. ...

Daily Links: Need Some Help?
thejetsblog.com — Reiss’s Pieces asks whether McGinest could help the Pats. If America’s Team means everyone hates them, then yes, the Patriots are America’s Team. Jane blogs about the Steve McNair story. John B. at GGN tries to find some silver lining in the Calvin Pace suspension. Former Jet Eric Hicks still trying to catch on. Following McNair’s death, NFLN’s Jamie Dukes is dropping some valuable life lessons.

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Big Mac wants Patriots comeback
boston.com 7/1/2009 — Could the return of Willie McGinest be part of the answer to the Patriots' questions at outside linebacker?
Willie McGinest: The Return I Have Been Waiting For
patschowder.com 7/1/2009 — What Patriots fan wouldn't love to see Willie McGinest back in New England? The Sporting News held a Q&A with Willie that points in this direction.
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arrowheadpride.com 6/30/2009 — via Boston Globe   Former New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns LB/DE Willie McGinest has his sights set on one more year in the NFL.  If the free agent had his way, it would be in a 3-4 defense.  Considering the jump his sack totals took in the first year he moved ...
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