Patriots add two defensive linemen
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Adding depth to their defensive line, the Patriots signed veteran free agents Rashad Moore and Kenny Smith yesterday. Both players have some background in defensive systems similar to the Patriots' 3-4 alignment.
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The Patriots released safety Je'Rod Cherry, who primarily played on special teams during four seasons with New England.
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FOXBOROUGH -- One of the keys for the Patriots today will be how their receivers handle the jams from Dolphins defensive backs at the line of scrimmage. Receiver Reche Caldwell said the wideouts also expect to see a lot of man-to-man coverage.
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FOXBOROUGH -- Nobody knows what lurks in coach Bill Belichick's mind, but it seems safe to say Dan Klecko is going to make the Patriots and get appreciative playing time. Question is, will the former collegiate defensive lineman make a push to be an eventual starter at his new primary position, linebacker?
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FOXBOROUGH -- For the third straight year, receiver Troy Brown has bailed out the Patriots' banged-up defensive backfield by playing cornerback, mostly on third down in the slot. He gains a greater appreciation for the task each season.
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The New England Patriots scored just enough points to squeek by the New York Jets in what turned out to be a great second half defensive battle.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Believe it or not, at least one member of the Miami Dolphins' secondary thought that he and his fellow defensive backs had a decent chance to do what no other opposing secondary had done to Tom Brady and the Patriots this season - slow them down.
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The Patriots have two exhibition games remaining -- tonight at 8 against Carolina and next Thursday at home against the Giants -- and coach Bill Belichick recently shed light on the team's approach.
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FOXBOROUGH - It's not like the Patriots need reinforcements, but they got one yesterday with the return of five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Richard Seymour .
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The Patriots entered the year with seven captains, but tight end Daniel Graham was added to the group late last week. Coach Bill Belichick and the other captains decided that Graham deserved the recognition.
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There will be two rounds in which the Patriots have two picks in April's NFL draft.
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Unable to come to a resolution with holdout wide receiver Deion Branch, the Patriots added to their receiving corps yesterday by trading a fifth-round draft choice for Doug Gabriel.
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While all the focus has been on the Patriots' new high-priced man in the middle, linebacker Adalius Thomas , the Chargers also have a new player manning their middle, and he has local ties.
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For opposing quarterbacks, the 80s and 21s and 29s they see on the jerseys of New England's defensive backs are irrelevant. Given the inexperience of the Patriots' secondary, quarterbacks such as Carson Palmer, Jon Kitna, and A.J. Feeley must have seen -- and Chad Pennington will spot tomorrow -- a defensive backfield full of 1s and 2s blinking ...
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One of the benefits the Patriots have realized from playing Adalius Thomas at inside linebacker has been the return of Mike Vrabel to his more customary outside spot. Vrabel's 3 1/2 sacks lead the NFL.
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FOXBOROUGH - Between the emergence of James Sanders and his own injury issues, Eugene Wilson has become almost a forgotten member of the Patriots' defense.
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The New England Patriots have an extra week to study their next opponent &#151; whoever that might be.