boston.com - 4/8/2008
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The Patriots decided they couldn't wait until the NFL draft later this month to upgrade at inside linebacker, so they waded into the free agent pool and plucked out former Jet Victor Hobson, signing him to a one-year deal.
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... he recorded 100 tackles, 6 sacks, and an interception. With Junior Seau being a complete flake this off-season, and leaving the Patriots in the dark about his intentions, a signing like this one is necessary. Hobson is solid, dependable, and a worker. If Seau comes back, then the Pats have a nice three man rotation at ILB. If Seau doesn't come back, then the Patriots still have some veteran stability at the position. Source: Boston.com
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