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The Free Agent the New England Patriots Need
The Free Agent the New England Patriots Need
While most of the Patriots-following world are thinking about Cassel and the Franchise Tag, McDaniels and the Broncos, or Pioli and the Chiefs, I'm thinking about how the Pats are going to address a defense that has been the team's weak link for the past three seasons. One needs to look no further than the two defenses playing in the AFC Championship to see what New England lacks by comparison. Playmakers. One more defensive play made could've been the difference for the '08 Pats getting into the ...
Broncos Hire Josh McDaniels As New Coach
Broncos Hire Josh McDaniels As New Coach
totalprosports.com — Total Pro Sports - The Denver Broncos have reached an agreement with New England Patriots offensive coordinator... Josh McDaniels to become their new head coach . McDaniels replaces Mike Shanahan who was fired after 14 years on the job with the Broncos. Broncos players are excited about the ... (more) Broncos Hire Josh McDaniels As New Coach
Personal loss in personnel
boston.com — The band is breaking up. Scott Pioli and Bill Belichick are both Bruce Springsteen fans, but now... -- sort of like when Bruce split from the E Street Band -- they're leaving their glory days behind. Pioli is off to Kansas City, agreeing today to a ... (more) Personal loss in personnel
O'Brien accepts job with Patriots - The Denver Post
denverpost.com — Scott O'Brien, the Broncos' special-teams coach the past two seasons, is leaving for New England, where he... will be reunited with head coach Bill Belichick, according to an NFL source. Belichick was coaching the Cleveland Browns in 1991 when he gave ... (more) O'Brien accepts job with Patriots - The Denver Post
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Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Patriots Links 1/14/09
Pats Pulpit — ... Williamson (ESPN) Chiefs make spectacular hire; Herm Edwards' fate still up in the air. Adam Schefter (NFL.com) Pioli hiring could lead to changes in Kansas City. Tony Grossi (Cleveland Plain Dealer) As Browns wait on Ravens' Kokinis, Patriots Pioli accepts GM role with Kansas City. Lindsay H. Jones (Denver Post) McDaniels' first call: Nolan. Mike Dussault (Bleacher Report) The Free Agent the New England Patriots Need. VIEW FROM MISSOURI ...

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