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Pats bounce Banta-Cain
A day after the Patriots created a widespread case of head scratching by deactivating linebacker Adalius Thomas, the Pats have sent fingers back to scalps throughout the football-watching world by cutting linebacker Tully Banta-Cain.Per a league source, the Pats cuts...
Patriots' moves spark speculation
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com — So the New England Patriots have cut four players in less than 24 hours.The moves have sparked... all sorts of speculation. The release of Tully Banta-Cain, Joey Galloway, Eric Alexander, and Michael Matthews opens up $2.87 million in nonprorated 2009... (more) Patriots' moves spark speculation
Patriots 59, Titans 0: Pats' avalanche buries Tennessee
projo.com — 10:37 PM EDT on Sunday, October 18, 2009 BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO –... Remember when you were a kid and finding out you had a snow day was the best news you could get? When you gathered with all of your friends at the nearest ... (more) Patriots 59, Titans 0: Pats' avalanche buries Tennessee
Cain cut, but may return
bostonherald.com — F OXBORO - Tully Banta-Cain [ stats ] was released by the Patriots [ team stats ]... , but don t be surprised if he returns as soon as today. The pass-rushing linebacker was cut loose yesterday, two sources said, ending his second stint with the team. ... (more) Cain cut, but may return
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New England Patriots moves and rumors
Pats Pulpit — ... last week. I think he’s a good football player. He’s versatile. He’s made some big plays for us. We have a lot of confidence in him. If that wasn’t the case, he wouldn’t be here." With the Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom and the Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu both being lost for the season Sunday, there would appear to be a need among those teams for a veteran linebacker. And, yet another rumor, DE/OLB Tully Banta-Cain has been released: A day after the ...

Banta-Cain a Chief?
Arrowhead PrideBanta-Cain a Chief? Would be sweet.

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