New England Patriots: Darius Butler Signs, What About the Rest of the Picks?

Published on: 10th July, 2009

The Pats made news today by signing second-round pick Darius Butler (cornerback) to a four-year deal worth about $3.9 million. What's more newsworthy is the fact that they've only signed two of their 12 total draft picks. This is a less-than-encouraging figure, but this will hopefully resolve itself by training camp ...

The CBA and the Patriots: What We Don’t Know Could Hurt Us

Published on: 3rd July, 2009

One story that has been monstrously under-reported is the end of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement after the 2010 season. For those who don't know, the team owners voted in 2008 to opt out of the current agreement, arguing that the current system allocates too much revenue to the players. The ...

The Pats and Personnel: Why Vince Wilfork Could Be a Problem

Published on: 21st June, 2009

In the age of the 3-4 defense, good nose tackles are extremely hard to come by. The big men play an integral role in stopping the run and tying up blockers, sacrificing individual accomplishment for overall team success. That's why all of New England sat up and took notice when Vince ...